Mega Man 9 new info [Archive] - Page 2

ShinobiMan

07-08-2008, 12:14 AM

Actual footage:
http://kotaku.com/5022413/lets-watch-the-first-mega-man-9-footage

Incredible. A new 8-bit game is born. Music is damn good! Classic!

swlovinist

07-09-2008, 07:33 PM

I about collapsed when I got my Nintendo Power and reading this post. What a dam cool idea to come along, and mega man to boot! +1 vote for a NES cart here. Capcom knows how to appease their fanbase. Hell YES!

8bitCaged

07-09-2008, 07:45 PM

It would if thay released a nes version

TonyTheTiger

07-09-2008, 07:55 PM

I can't imagine that this isn't being designed using NES coding. It would just be more of a hassle to use anything else and try to get it to come off right. May as well just make an actual NES game and have it come off right by default. The odds of the game being put on an actual cart are, of course, like one bagillionth of a percent but the thought is certainly no less full of win.

Arasoi

07-09-2008, 08:22 PM

I wonder how many people are left at Capcom that still know how to use a Famicom devkit/program in 6502 etc.. it's interesting to speculate that it could be genuine NES compatible, at least. If its possible, someone clever will dump it off the Wii and make a ROM file out of it so we can slap it onto a flash or repro cart =)

Either way, this is going to be fantastic. Everything in the preview movie looked spot on to the originals.

NayusDante

07-09-2008, 09:37 PM

When I saw the the "rotating round thing" in screenshots, I really thought that it would be psuedo 3D effects in an otherwise 2D Wii game. After seeing in the video that there's only a few frames of animation to it, I think the possibility of true NES as the dev platform is still a possibility. Thing is, there's been rumors of online connectivity for leaderboards and such, which seems to kill the idea. At any rate, I'd rather buy the game and order a repro cart.

Sudo

07-10-2008, 07:25 PM

Online leaderboards and PSN/XBLA releases confirmed at IGN. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html)

NayusDante

07-10-2008, 07:56 PM

So there ARE leaderboards... Still, I can see it running on real NES hardware through emulation. Simply set variables to null, then insert times, a boolean for game completion, etc to be polled each processor cycle by the emulator. On real hardware, this would just be extra values in memory, but on the included emulator, it allows "online" functionality.

Then again, I'm just a wishful thinker...

At any rate, I'm happier than I can convey in words. It's going to be hard as hell to wait until Fall now...

Leo_A

07-10-2008, 08:11 PM

I don't see a sign of flicker anywhere in the graphics. Been a while since I've played the NES Mega Mans, but thought there was a fair bit in each of them.

I doubt its programmed as a NES game that they're just going to emulate, would make no sense. You'd have to work on creating a NES emulator for three different consoles, somehow integrating it with the internet, and having a full team programming for a system the company hasn't worked on for 15 years.

Safe to say the only thing they're taking from the NES titles is their inspiration and styling, in my opinion.

NayusDante

07-10-2008, 09:29 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2656645713_2897d0c55b.jpg?v=0

New logo for the US release, similar to the Japanese logo. Finally.

Robot Masters with speculated name matchups, in order presented in the video:

-Splash Woman!-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2656585145_92eb5fb0a5_m.jpg

-Galaxy Man-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2656645645_109159c7bc_m.jpg

-Concrete Man-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2656645433_d78dcf2d06_m.jpg

-Tornado Man-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2656645187_e7b16e4902_m.jpg

-Plug Man!-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2656644853_54df7f5ffb_m.jpg

-Jewel Man-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2657470704_c4a4d46185_m.jpg

-Magma Man-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2657470456_5823be4334_m.jpg

Hornet Man, from what I see, has yet to be revealed.

Jorpho

07-10-2008, 10:07 PM

You'd have to work on creating a NES emulator for three different consoles, somehow integrating it with the internet, and having a full team programming for a system the company hasn't worked on for 15 years.

As far as the Wii goes, the NES emulator is already done, and it really couldn't be that hard to port such an emulator to the other consoles. And "internet integration" would just be a simple matter of uploading saveram data, or the equivalent. Hardly a big deal.

diskoboy

07-10-2008, 11:46 PM

Damn, Capcom. I'll just give you my bank account, already.

First you announce 2 Bionic Commandos. Then a new, 3-D, 1943; Then Street Fighter 4; Then RE5; Now I get to play the first new numbered Mega Man, in years, on my 360..

2008 - The year of Capcom.

boatofcar

07-11-2008, 12:05 AM

RegSNES

07-11-2008, 02:11 AM

The the people of 20XX actually believe Dr. Light is behind the robot's destruction, then they officially fail at life. How many times had old man Wily tried to conquer the world now?

Bratwurst

07-11-2008, 02:20 AM

i love you cheetos

Leo_A

07-11-2008, 02:14 PM

As far as the Wii goes, the NES emulator is already done, and it really couldn't be that hard to port such an emulator to the other consoles. And "internet integration" would just be a simple matter of uploading saveram data, or the equivalent. Hardly a big deal.

The emulator is Nintendo's for the VC. Doubt they'd be handing it over for Capcom to port to the competition. You ignored my whole point anyways, they're not going to make this more complex and expensive programming for hardware no one in the company has touched for 15 years and work on emulating it on three systems, when they can use their heads and do it the logical, cheaper, and more efficient way in which their team has experience and skills.

TonyTheTiger

07-11-2008, 03:32 PM

But I'm not sure it would be more efficient that way. If you want to make a game feel as close to an NES game as possible, it would probably be more efficient to make the game for the NES itself rather than making it under something else and adding an extra step in trying to get it "just right."

8bitCaged

07-11-2008, 04:13 PM

I can see a collectors edition of mega man 9 in a nice box for 100 dollars or more
I would buy one it would kick ass playing mega man 9 on my nes. And for coding its a 8bit game, not that heard to recode.

PS he still cant shoot up that not cool

TonyTheTiger

07-11-2008, 04:16 PM

Fuyukaze

07-11-2008, 04:27 PM

Looks good so far. This may be the first Wii D/L game I get. Funny how Capcom aparently pulled the PSN and X-Box Live support last minute before E3. Not sure how it matters as every D/L system has games exclusive to their own system. Cant have access to all the games unless you have all the systems. Mega Man 9's a big announcment but it being exclusive isnt anything new. Dont see many Devil May Cry fans crying because 4 isnt on the Wii or how Resident Evil 5 isnt planed for it either.

Sudo

07-11-2008, 06:39 PM

RegSNES

07-11-2008, 11:49 PM

I'll bet Capcom will return to the 4 E-Tank system in MM9. Maybe we'll get one S-Tank too. And please, no more disappearing final Wily battles. Capcom did that crap form MM4 onwards. It was the most annoying in MM7.

NayusDante

07-11-2008, 11:58 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I'm REALLY hoping that they reference the recent fandom.

I can't beat Air Man (Air Man Ga Taosennai) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdr_gc_Z3SU)

Cryomancer

07-12-2008, 12:27 AM

well if they're gonna do that....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FzSR_TFMirs

Jorpho

07-12-2008, 02:24 AM

Gee, I didn't know they blew into carts in Japan as well. I wonder if that's where it started?

TonyTheTiger

07-12-2008, 02:47 AM

Gee, I didn't know they blew into carts in Japan as well. I wonder if that's where it started?

I imagine it started long before video games. Whenever you put something into something else expecting it to work and it doesn't, your first instinct is "clean it out."

rbudrick

07-14-2008, 05:10 PM

If this game was a chick, I'd probably try to have sex with it, and I will probably try anyway. My fiancee can commence being jealous right about now.

-Rob

NayusDante

07-14-2008, 05:20 PM

well if they're gonna do that....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FzSR_TFMirs

I never figured out what Ultraman has to do with Rockman 2...

Gee, I didn't know they blew into carts in Japan as well. I wonder if that's where it started?

In Soviet Russia, game blows YOU!

Cryomancer

07-14-2008, 05:33 PM

Childhood memories, of course.

Arino on Game Center C-X blows into his famicom carts sometimes too, so it's pretty universal.

kainemaxwell

07-15-2008, 07:10 PM

trailer for Mega Man 9 is out.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36182.html

NayusDante

07-15-2008, 07:28 PM

trailer for Mega Man 9 is out.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36182.html

So the IGN trailer was the real thing. No differences here, just no watermark.

RegSNES

07-15-2008, 10:17 PM

NayusDante

07-15-2008, 10:39 PM

This may be old but if you guys are looking to kill some time before MM9 comes out, I recommend these:

http://gamingrockson.blogspot.com/2008/07/fan-made-mega-man-games.html

http://gamingrockson.blogspot.com/2008/07/mets-love.html

Hmmm, been a while since I played any PC fangames. Back then, They were all made in Klick & Play.

I've been a bit more interested in the rom hacking scene, which has come a LONG way. There's some awesome hacks out there, notably "Rockman Neo," "Megaman Ultra," and "No Constancy." No Constancy is rather difficult.

Jorpho

07-16-2008, 12:21 AM

And let's not forget ol' Stinkoman 20X6. (I hope the last level will finally be done one of these days.)

RegSNES

07-16-2008, 01:08 AM

Hmmm, been a while since I played any PC fangames. Back then, They were all made in Klick & Play.

I've been a bit more interested in the rom hacking scene, which has come a LONG way. There's some awesome hacks out there, notably "Rockman Neo," "Megaman Ultra," and "No Constancy." No Constancy is rather difficult.

I just got into the fangames and hack sense. Some pretty fun games out there.

I can't for the life of me get any of those hacks you listed to start up on my comp. The Hard Hat games are pretty fun, but Hard Hat 3 won't start up for some reason.

kainemaxwell

07-16-2008, 08:37 AM

Who wants to bet somehow, someone will find a way to get the rom data for MM9 and put it on nes repro carts, etc?

Frankie_Says_Relax

07-16-2008, 08:40 AM

Who wants to bet somehow, someone will find a way to get the rom data for MM9 and put it on nes repro carts, etc?

I think somebody will try to reproduce it via editing an existing Mega Man title ... and probably be marginally successful

... but on the programming nuts & bolts level, I'm sure that this game isn't ACTUALLY coded in the programming language of an NES game, thus making ripping a ROM of it downright impossible.

NayusDante

07-16-2008, 09:49 AM

Well, only time will tell. Like I've said before, everything we've seen so far is possible on NES, so there's still a chance.

To get the rom hacks to work, you need to obtain both the IPS patch and the rom it was made for. That means either the US or Japanese version, check the hack info to find out which, then use an IPS patcher to do the mod (I use IPSWin). Or, some sources host the hacked roms. Due to the usual regulations, I can't help you more than that.

NE146

07-16-2008, 10:33 AM

As everyone's mentioned already.. the big question in my mind is if this is done using actual NES coding or is it made to just "look" like it with the ability to a) make it flicker free and b) throw in some "extra" oomphs when needed (smoother animation, scaling, all sorts of little tricks, etc.)

That's what I'm wondering :p If it's the later who's to say we won't see some crazy stuff (while still maintaining that NES look/feel) in later parts of Dr. Wileys stage :hmm:

TonyTheTiger

07-16-2008, 12:24 PM

I don't know. It's seems slightly backwards if they're shooting for a classic NES look and feel but then sprinkle in things that the NES could not do. It just sounds weird to me if Capcom is thinking "Let's make a new Mega Man game just like the ones on the NES. But not really." I just can't shake the feeling that if the game isn't coded for the NES and is only simulating it then it will only feel like the old games in a vague sense. We'll be able to sense the differences.

RegSNES

07-16-2008, 04:23 PM

This is cute/funny. http://i35.tinypic.com/o9iivm.png

TonyTheTiger

07-16-2008, 04:36 PM

Chun-Li as a reporter? Where did I see that before? Hm? :evil:

NayusDante

07-16-2008, 04:51 PM

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/9142.html

In the 2nd stage video, listen to the guy talking. Sounds like: "We have an editor, and also online functionality"

Yet in the "walkthru," they claim "no next-gen features, focused on original MM1-style gameplay."

Heh, keeping us guessing.

dairugger

07-17-2008, 04:22 AM

behold, the nes style megaman 9 boxart!

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8809808&publicUserId=5379721

RegSNES

07-17-2008, 04:22 AM

Brings back memories, huh, guys? http://gamingrockson.blogspot.com/2008/07/mega-man-9-box-art-mockl-job.html

NayusDante

07-17-2008, 07:50 AM

I want a box with that on it... lol

It's so wrong, but it's so... true to the legacy?

Dreamc@sting

07-17-2008, 09:47 AM

Suddenly I wish I kept my Wii...

Oobgarm

07-17-2008, 10:30 AM

Suddenly I wish I kept my Wii...

Why? It's been verified for XBL and PSN. Unless it's the only next-gen machine you had/have...

Rob2600

07-17-2008, 10:31 AM

I want a box with that on it... lol

It's so wrong, but it's so... true to the legacy?

As humorous as that box art is, it's actually not true to the legacy. I remember the later NES Mega Man games featured a cartoony, proper looking Mega Man on the box:

MobyGames - Mega Man 3 box art (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/mega-man-3/cover-art/gameCoverId,71706/)
MobyGames - Mega Man 4 box art (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/mega-man-4/cover-art/gameCoverId,39991/)
MobyGames - Mega Man 5 box art (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/mega-man-5/cover-art/gameCoverId,39989/)
MobyGames - Mega Man 6 box art (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/mega-man-6/cover-art/gameCoverId,36752/)

ShinobiMan

07-17-2008, 10:57 AM

The vibe I'm starting to get from this game is similar to when an old rock band tries to regain it's footing by doing an album that sounds like it's early, more popular and loved material. Often times the outcome is great (Cheap Trick '97) but it's never going to be exactly the same.

Still very excited for this release.

Sudo

07-17-2008, 11:39 AM

behold, the nes style megaman 9 boxart!

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8809808&publicUserId=5379721

Is that Yoda looming in the background behind Mega Man?

carlcarlson

07-17-2008, 12:22 PM

behold, the nes style megaman 9 boxart!

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8809808&publicUserId=5379721

Hmm, I'm actually not too into that. It's somewhat reminiscent of MM1, but that was the black sheep of the NES artworks. All of the others had the cartoon thing going on, so I was kind of hoping for a throwback to that style.

TonyTheTiger

07-17-2008, 12:48 PM

They're taking the "old school" theme a little too far it seems. It's certainly a funny bit of irony which I'm sure is what they were going for but the problem is that there were far more "legit" box arts in Mega Man when compared to the first two black sheep. So the joke feels a little flat since a "real" new NES Mega Man would have art more akin to Mega Man 5 or 6.

c0ldb33r

07-17-2008, 01:25 PM

Ha, that's awesome. I love it.

joedick

07-17-2008, 01:26 PM

Hmm, I'm actually not too into that. It's somewhat reminiscent of MM1, but that was the black sheep of the NES artworks. All of the others had the cartoon thing going on, so I was kind of hoping for a throwback to that style.

It's just a gag. Besides, it's nothing official. Something only for Capcom employees.

Lostdwarf

07-17-2008, 01:26 PM

it's a cross of yoda and darth vader ha!

http://www.1up.com/media/03/5/7/9/lg/392.jpg?r

Cryomancer

07-17-2008, 04:20 PM

See also the Mega Man movie standees in Dead Rising. It's just Capcom having some fun. I find it hilarious, personally.

NayusDante

07-18-2008, 01:04 AM

If anybody sees those shirts on eBay, PLEASE ALERT ME!

RegSNES

07-18-2008, 02:59 PM

I would pimp one of those shirts proudly. Believe it.

rbudrick

07-18-2008, 04:22 PM

There's so many layers of awesome and win in that, I can't even begin to cover it.

-Rob

heybtbm

07-18-2008, 04:33 PM

I'll agree with the general sentiment. The cover kicks ass.

NayusDante

07-18-2008, 06:07 PM

Gah, nothing on eBay yet. This is the closest thing I can find:

http://i19.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/c7/18/2948_1.JPG

megasdkirby

07-18-2008, 06:11 PM

My Wii will definetly be getting some love when this get's released!

GarrettCRW

07-19-2008, 02:17 AM

I Just looked at the stuff on GameTrailers, and here's what I noticed:

-The story seems to be that Wily's in jail (as seen at the end of MM8), but robots go haywire, prompting Mega Man to action. However, I'm a tad confused, because Dr. Light gets the blame, but Wily is seen giving out his Swiss bank account number (implying that Wily is extorting the world's leaders).

-The news anchor during the story sequence is Chun Li!

-The Mettools have "devolved" into their basic Mega Man 1 selves.

-The ever-annoying low-to-the-ground robots are also the versions from the first game.

-With the exception of the Energy increase sound, all of the physics and sounds appear to adhere to those of the later NES games (3+).

-The menus seem to purposely lack the boss names or their usual mug shots.

Overbite

07-22-2008, 09:09 PM

The graphics are pretty good for a Wii game.

Crzycarl7

07-22-2008, 09:54 PM

yea I can't wait for this game, I've been itchen to play Mega man games as of late, so I've been hitting my NES hard. LOL

Oobgarm

07-23-2008, 06:28 AM

If anybody sees those shirts on eBay, PLEASE ALERT ME!

Looks like Capcom will be selling them.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/capcom-to-sell-intentionally-awful-mega-man-9-shirts/

Jorpho

07-23-2008, 10:18 AM

Someone ought to find and interview whoever designed that old Mega Man 1 box art.

kainemaxwell

07-23-2008, 10:59 PM

Looks like Capcom will be selling them.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/capcom-to-sell-intentionally-awful-mega-man-9-shirts/
I'd so buy that for the lulz.

segarocks30

07-24-2008, 01:47 AM

Practically drooling over my keyboard for when this game comes out. Thanks for actually being awesome Capcom, and being ballsy enough to put an 8-Bit MM out in 2008, the original Mega Man. Thank God.

evil_genius

07-24-2008, 01:52 AM

Gotta get that shirt.

Arasoi

08-06-2008, 02:14 PM

Bumping this thread with some news on a (seemingly) relevant topic in here:

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3752/he_is_8bit_capcoms_hironobu_.php

The producer Hironobu Takeshita has confirmed that the game is not really 8 bit, just emulates the style, and also speaks about development difficulties with Inti Creates. Since Inti Creates worked on the Zero and ZX games I expect some of the control and difficulty problems from those games to manifest themselves in one way or another in 9.

As I thought, they don't even have Famicom devkits anymore. Oh well, it was a worthy dream. Still looking forward to getting this.