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Mega Mission 2, Part 3
Continued from Part 2.
Mega Mission 2, part 2
Continued from Part 1.
Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star
The internet is alive with talk of the upcoming title that brings Battle Network out of retirement while matching it up with a sassy new partner. Reactions seem to vary from joyous excitement to disappointed disgust. I’m not sure where I stand as of yet. I remember thinking forever ago how amazing a time-travel crossover […]
Mega Mission 2 Translation, part 1
When something is as popular as Rockman X Mega Mission became, trust Capcom and Bandai to capitalize. The sequel to Mega Mission was released in the first quarter of 1996, to an eager audience. This one takes place after X3, and introduces the Order Breakers, some very familiar seeming villains who are the heirs of […]
Mega Mission Finale ＋α
Previous entries: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
Bye Bye, u-Capcom
Might not matter too much to non-Japanese readers, but u-Capcom, Capcom Japan’s official fan site, will be closing up shop at the end of the month. I hope the site stays there and they just stop updating it, since it’s a gold mine for obscure Rockman knowledge. Among other draws, it was a place where […]
Mega Man 9 Puzzling Mystery Secret of Riddle
Halfway to being discovered? I know June 17 isn’t really halfway to December 17, but I still have a feeling the secret is somehow related to Mega Man’s birthday, even though nobody seemed to catch it in ’08. I wonder what glories shall be heaped upon the victorious seeker… Probably more fun in my imagination […]
Mega Mission, Part 3
Continued from Part 1 and Part 2 Card No. 27 Description (Back): Title (Front): Incept Chaser DATA: A cutting edge repliroid who is the closest aide of Dr. Doppler. He is an Incept Chaser like Curtiss. WEAPON: His hands are lethal weapons. His chopping strike is performed with great speed and agility, and can even […]
Mega Mission, Part 2
Continued from Part 1
Megamix and Bondman
I’ve been reading a lot from Japan lately about the new Megamix compilations. The most interesting thing I’ve read so far has to do with the “Rockman Tanjou Densetsu,” or Rockman Creation Legend section where Ariga and Inafune discuss the behind-the-scenes secrets surrounding Rockman’s birth. One interesting story about the first Rockman game is that […]
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