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You might want to sit down for this: Mega Man 9's packaging photo

People who didn't grow up in the NES era are going to look at this and say "That looks like SH*T". Technically, I guess they're kind of right. Luckily, old folk like me know that the look is quite intentional, and that to see a company with the guts to release a game looking like this in 2008 is the sexiest thing I've seen all year. I love you so hard, Capcom.

Sadly you can't technically buy this packaging, but Capcom whipped it up to send their pals in the press as a promotional tool. In other words, as soon as I finish this post, I am going to get my car and drive to Nick Chester's house, hide in his bushes until UPS comes, and beat the everliving Christ out of that delivery man and steal the package. If Nick tries to intercept, I'll destroy him too. DO YOU HEAR ME, CHESTER?

[Via Kotaku -- Thanks, Adam]


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ryu89's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:41
ryu89
I thought one step ahead of you. Currently on UPS plane, searching for package. It won't ever reach Mr. Chesters residence. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

But seriously, I want to do dirty things to that box. It's probably a good thing I won't get one.
Torzelan's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:41
Torzelan
drooling, so much drooling
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:44
pendelton21
Christ, Colette is out for blood!
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:45
Takeshi
DESTROY THE CHESTER!

Godspeed Colette, Godspeed.
SteamyV's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:45
SteamyV
holy fap.
---AMARU---'s Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:46
---AMARU---
poor delivery guy is gonna die
Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:49
Oni
Yeah, I saw that a bit earlier. It truly is the bee's knees.

I came, etc.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:50
Samit Sarkar
No words...should've sent...a poet...
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:50
eternalplayer2345
It turns out there were too many hurdles to go through to get actual nes cart working, which made me excited that they were considering it. Also, I think everyone is gonna start killing each other until were all dead and the last dtoid member has this case.
13thDragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:51
13thDragon
That is seriously awesome. Capcom rocks for that.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:54
Kryptinite
WHOOP HIS ASS!!!
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:56
linuxguy
colette+packaging------------>I came
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:58
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
I don't think I've ever seen a company truly "get" the fans of it's game like Capcom does. All the little touches like the optional authentic glitches and this amazing packaging really shows how much they care. Major props to them for this! ^_^
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 17:59
NihonTiger90
I'm having second thoughts about contacting Capcom for a Mega Man 9 press kit... because I don't want Colette to kill me if I get it.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:00
Dr Milkdad
insta boner
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:02
Nick Chester
I do not have anything that looks like this. But God damn do I want something that does.
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:03
Daxelman
I GOT YOUR BACK NICK

I may be 15, but Im black, so I already have inane skills with fucking shit up, intentionally or unintentionally. I learned from Sam Jackson, so you can count on me Mr.Chester!


In real news, that looks so cool for some reason. Capcom should really make that a limited edition release for the public. That would rake in millions for them.
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:05
Cube
I would pay $80 for that.

and the cart has to work in my NES
PrimetimeFool's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:06
PrimetimeFool
Dude. You should've said in the headline "this is promo material only". I would have preferred the truth upfront instead of the crushing disappointment I feel now.

Tease.
Brian Keljore's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:08
Brian Keljore
GOOD GOD, That is epic.
infinity's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:09
infinity
capcom nailed the presentation on this one...let's hope they also nailed the gameplay.
coffeesash's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:15
coffeesash
I hate that all this stuff gets made for promo only. -_- I'd definitely pay a lot extra for this type of packaging.
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:19
Chicken008
Does that cart work?
GunSlap's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:25
GunSlap
must... have...
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:26
Dexter345
It's a real shame they couldn't work the actual game into the cart.
Infinite Obscurity's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:27
Infinite Obscurity
Oh. My. God. Im going to have to either kill somebody for this or pay exorbitant prices on Ebay. I'm leaning towards the former.
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:27
Guagloves
I would by this in an instant. If they released the game on an NES cart I would buy a Nintendo just to play it.
bluemeep's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:28
bluemeep
I will pay for this with my own organs if necessary.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:32
The-Excel
As I said in a community post, the compulsory Destructoid contest for one of these is already won.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:33
grafkhun
Chester is one lucky fuck... actually not really seeing as Colettes gong to kill him, oh well.
ceark's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:37
ceark
christ that's hilarious
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:38
Wexx
HOLY FUCKING SHIT THEY NEED TO SELL THESE TO THE PUBLIC! I would pay the price of a regular game for that, hell, a collector's edition version of a game.
JamnOnTheOne's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:42
JamnOnTheOne
Too all those that fanatically support digital distribution, thank you for making this hard copy and packaging an impossibility for reaching store shelves.
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:47
naia-the-gamer
I don't even have words to express the awesomeness of this. If they put these on sale it's going to be so cut-throat.

I just hope they don't all get snagged by assholes who only want to make a profit on ebay :(
free touch's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:52
free touch
Ok, go to the capcom board. They will be releasing a limited amount of these to the public. 200 to be exact. But I believe there is a big enough uproar to get a full release of this. I know petitions don't work, but dammit, everyone should sign up on the capcom boards and say that you would buy it...
Fronz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:52
Fronz
Bwahahahaha! Little do you know I'll be hijacking the UPS truck while you and Nick fight to the death! Victory shall be mine!
SWE3tMadness's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:56
SWE3tMadness
Damn, more game companies need to be taking cues from Capcom. They rock so hard right now. :D
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 18:59
Guagloves
Colette is so cereal about taking this package that even Brad Rice knows what her plan is:


@Fronz what are you supposed to do with a UPS truck when Collete and Nick will be fighting over promotional materials?
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 19:05
Sharpless
I don't even like the Mega Man games, and I want this so bad. It's a pity they didn't also do an in-cartridge port. Still, +1000 for style.
Darkknight37's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 19:12
Darkknight37
This packaging = brutal, smelly, sweaty, illegal in 48 states sex.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 19:27
smurfee mcgee
why couldn't they just make that disc have a d/l code for the game and SELL THEM?!? at least I could put it on my gaems shelf & pretend.
bastids
KMCC's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:25
KMCC
Hi Nick,
My name is KMCC. Will you consider sending that to me? It would be really cool.
Rational_Jesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:45
Rational_Jesus
Do Fucking Want
ace of knaves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:50
ace of knaves
The awesomeness of this defies all description.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:51
MechaMonkey
My agents are in place. Prepare to reap the whirlwind, UPS.
megatron0016's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:15
megatron0016
now what would be smart is making it so that when you go buy the download there should be an option to pay an additional fee and have the package shown above sent to you
smackifilia's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:20
smackifilia
Seriously though, does the cart work?
smackifilia's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:21
smackifilia
ahhh, nevermind, the disk is inside the cart, im sort of slow
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:40
welkstar
Why wouldn't Capcom sell these? I haven't seen a site yet where people aren't excited for this. They could make a killing.
Doomtrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:47
Doomtrain
Why would you make a post to tell us about press swag?
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