The Nintendo Entertainment System stands as an iconic symbol of the gaming industry’s evolution and cultural impact. Released in 1985 in North America, the Nes revolutionized home entertainment, introducing a diverse array of timeless classics that defined a generation of gamers. From the pioneering platforming adventures of Super Mario Bros. to the intense dungeon crawling of The Legend of Zelda, the Nes boasted an impressive library that captured the imagination of millions worldwide. And speaking of games here’s our pick of ten Nes gems that deserve a second look from modern-day retro gamers!
1) Little Samson
Often overshadowed by other platformers like Mario and Mega Man, Little Samson is a hidden gem. Its unique gameplay mechanics and charming characters make it a must-play for Nes enthusiasts.
2) Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
A quirky adventure game that blends elements of point-and-click gameplay with RPG mechanics. Players take on the role...
1) Little Samson
Often overshadowed by other platformers like Mario and Mega Man, Little Samson is a hidden gem. Its unique gameplay mechanics and charming characters make it a must-play for Nes enthusiasts.
2) Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
A quirky adventure game that blends elements of point-and-click gameplay with RPG mechanics. Players take on the role...
- 4/8/2024
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then Lucid Dream Studios’s Biomorph is extremely flattering. Visually, the game is above reproach, as its cartoonish art style potently captures the strikingly different biomes of Ilios and the freakish ways in which the processing of oil-like ferrox has mutated the planet’s life. But beneath that surface, the game’s nonlinear structure is both mechanically unbalanced and narratively confusing. Ultimately, protagonist Harlo’s ability to harvest the genetic data of his enemies and transform into them at will is more of a novelty than a transformative take on the 2D Metroidvania.
At its best, Biomorph is a fun mashup of Mega Man and Kirby, with Harlo able to equip three different technological attacks and morph into a customizable set of three (of an unlockable 21) creatures. These animals are varied in appearance and, for the most part, functionality, like the spring-jumping Spyrux or dust-warping Sorios.
At its best, Biomorph is a fun mashup of Mega Man and Kirby, with Harlo able to equip three different technological attacks and morph into a customizable set of three (of an unlockable 21) creatures. These animals are varied in appearance and, for the most part, functionality, like the spring-jumping Spyrux or dust-warping Sorios.
- 4/7/2024
- by Aaron Riccio
- Slant Magazine
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At a Glance: The Best Retro Video Game Devices
Editor’S Pick: Nintendo Nes Classic Edition Best Arcade Cabinet: Arcade1Up Best For Old School Games: Atari 2600+ Best For ’90s Kids: Nintendo Snes Classic Edition Best For Sega Fans: Sega Genesis Mini Best Sega Alternative: Sega Genesis Mini 2 Best For Sony Fans: Sony Playstation Classic In This Article
What Are the Best Retro Video Game Devices?
Buying Guide:...
At a Glance: The Best Retro Video Game Devices
Editor’S Pick: Nintendo Nes Classic Edition Best Arcade Cabinet: Arcade1Up Best For Old School Games: Atari 2600+ Best For ’90s Kids: Nintendo Snes Classic Edition Best For Sega Fans: Sega Genesis Mini Best Sega Alternative: Sega Genesis Mini 2 Best For Sony Fans: Sony Playstation Classic In This Article
What Are the Best Retro Video Game Devices?
Buying Guide:...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rudie Obias
- Rollingstone.com
You’re not imagining things: video games really have gotten easier over the years. That’s due, in large part, to the now-common addition of variable difficulty settings and other accessibility options. While some gamers complain these things make games too easy, they’re a welcome change for many of us who grew up in the ‘80s.
Much of the Nes library was known for its extreme difficulty. Part of that was due to the console’s technical limitations. It just wasn’t always easy to make characters move as developers intended. Sometimes it was much more conscious. Developers would make games harder so that they would last longer and so that gamers couldn’t just blow through titles in a weekend rental. But even keeping those things in mind, a few developers went above and beyond to create some of the most devious and fiendishly difficult challenges imaginable. Decades later,...
Much of the Nes library was known for its extreme difficulty. Part of that was due to the console’s technical limitations. It just wasn’t always easy to make characters move as developers intended. Sometimes it was much more conscious. Developers would make games harder so that they would last longer and so that gamers couldn’t just blow through titles in a weekend rental. But even keeping those things in mind, a few developers went above and beyond to create some of the most devious and fiendishly difficult challenges imaginable. Decades later,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
New Switch games that are heavily influenced by the 16-bit era of gaming are something I will always get very very excited about. The 16-bit era and the Super Nintendo in particular is the time I started to really get into gaming and also my love of platformers.
Berserk Boy is a retro, but modern, action-platformer for fans of the Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog games, but it never feels like it is copying either. Berserk Boy is very much its own thing.
As a fan of Mario games, a good story is not something I really need to enjoy a game but Berserk Boy does have a fun one. It goes like this. “In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie...
Berserk Boy is a retro, but modern, action-platformer for fans of the Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog games, but it never feels like it is copying either. Berserk Boy is very much its own thing.
As a fan of Mario games, a good story is not something I really need to enjoy a game but Berserk Boy does have a fun one. It goes like this. “In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Tokyo-based record label Brave Wave Productions is getting ready to release Giants , a video game concept album that brings legendary composers together with staples of the Vgm cover and remix scene for 98-minutes of game-inspired compositions and arrangements. One of the many tracks is "Wily Stage 1 & Boss" (from Mega Man ) by Super Strikers—based on the original compositions by Manami Matsumae—and Crunchyroll News is proud to exclusively reveal the song and video right here! That's not all, though. We also have comments from Mega Man director Akira Kitamura, who talks about the track itself, arrangements and remixes, working with Manami Matsumae and developing the final stretch of the Capcom classic. Check them out after the video premiere below. Super Strikers - "Wily Stage 1 & Boss" From the Giants album by Brave Wave Productions Super Strikers consists of: Dino Lionetti - Keyboard, Programming Grant Henry - Guitar (@Stemage) Steve Lakawicz - Bass Kevin Ragone - Drums,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
After the success of "Game of Thrones," HBO seems to be taking the same approach as AMC with "The Walking Dead" and doubling down on spinoffs of their flagship program. Season 1 of "House of the Dragon" was met with critical and audience acclaim, and the series premiere was watched by over 10 million on the first day, the biggest in HBO history. There's been talk of a film centered on Aegon Targaryen for quite some time, but news today seems to imply that HBO has decided to deliver a full-on series, rather than a singular film.
According to an exclusive from The Hollywood Reporter, HBO is developing a series called "Aegon's Conquest," and has tapped Mattson Tomlin to helm the series. Tomlin is one of the most sought-after writers currently working, having contributed uncredited work to Matt Reeves' "The Batman," co-writing the sequel "The Batman Part II," co-writing the adaptation of Keanu Reeves' "Brzrkr,...
According to an exclusive from The Hollywood Reporter, HBO is developing a series called "Aegon's Conquest," and has tapped Mattson Tomlin to helm the series. Tomlin is one of the most sought-after writers currently working, having contributed uncredited work to Matt Reeves' "The Batman," co-writing the sequel "The Batman Part II," co-writing the adaptation of Keanu Reeves' "Brzrkr,...
- 2/9/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
HBO is delving even further into the Westeros history books: The network is eyeing a prequel to Game of Thrones focused on the reign of Aegon I Targaryen, with writer Mattson Tomlin (The Batman) slated to pen the series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The proposed series — which is only in the very early stages of development at this time — would take place about a century before HBO’s current prequel House of the Dragon (which itself is set 200 years prior to Game of Thrones) and tell the tale of King Aegon I Targaryen, who was the very first to...
The proposed series — which is only in the very early stages of development at this time — would take place about a century before HBO’s current prequel House of the Dragon (which itself is set 200 years prior to Game of Thrones) and tell the tale of King Aegon I Targaryen, who was the very first to...
- 2/8/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
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It’s the best time of the year for gaming! The holiday season is host to not only the biggest console and PC releases of the calendar year, but it is also a great time to catch up on the games you didn’t get to play months ago. And if you’re a collector, it’s also the perfect time to add to plenty of gaming collectibles to your collection, from fancy posters to statues to those hard-to-find retro cartridges you’ve always wanted to stick into your Snes.
With help from eBay, we’ve picked the must-have gaming gifts you need to snatch up this holiday…
Limited Edition Spider-Man Displate Poster
First up is one of the best games of the year, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This sweet metal poster from the folks over at...
It’s the best time of the year for gaming! The holiday season is host to not only the biggest console and PC releases of the calendar year, but it is also a great time to catch up on the games you didn’t get to play months ago. And if you’re a collector, it’s also the perfect time to add to plenty of gaming collectibles to your collection, from fancy posters to statues to those hard-to-find retro cartridges you’ve always wanted to stick into your Snes.
With help from eBay, we’ve picked the must-have gaming gifts you need to snatch up this holiday…
Limited Edition Spider-Man Displate Poster
First up is one of the best games of the year, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This sweet metal poster from the folks over at...
- 11/24/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Though there are many things that make the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) one of the greatest consoles ever made, it’s the game’s arcade-like action experiences that arguably age best. Those titles were not just often the showcase for the many things that Sega aspired to do with the Genesis but the kind of purely enjoyable games that remain wonderfully easy to return to after 30+ years.
While I come to celebrate the best of the best of those games today, please note that defining the seemingly simple action genre can be a remarkably challenging experience. For the purposes of this list, I tried to focus on more “pure” action games where the combat was the main draw. Among other things, that meant that Action RPGs and more platforming-heavy Action Platformer titles weren’t really considered for this list. We’ll pay homage to games like Sonic the Hedgehog and Beyond Oasis another day.
While I come to celebrate the best of the best of those games today, please note that defining the seemingly simple action genre can be a remarkably challenging experience. For the purposes of this list, I tried to focus on more “pure” action games where the combat was the main draw. Among other things, that meant that Action RPGs and more platforming-heavy Action Platformer titles weren’t really considered for this list. We’ll pay homage to games like Sonic the Hedgehog and Beyond Oasis another day.
- 11/23/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
One of the things that has marked out this current generation of consoles is the re-releases of old(er) games on new formats – something that has given new life to old franchises and resurrected long-dead games And games that never saw the light of day either worldwide or merely just Western audiences.
This is where Cyber Citizen Shockman and its sequel come in.
Cyber Citizen Shockman was a PC Engine franchise, a console that never really made it to the UK outside of the big import gamers of the time (I yearned for a PC Engine back in the day and still have never played on one to this day). The PC Engine did debut in the US as the Turbografx 16 but not all the games in the PC Engine catalogue made it out to the US.
Originally released in 1989, Cyber Citizen Shockman was followed up by a sequel, Cyber...
This is where Cyber Citizen Shockman and its sequel come in.
Cyber Citizen Shockman was a PC Engine franchise, a console that never really made it to the UK outside of the big import gamers of the time (I yearned for a PC Engine back in the day and still have never played on one to this day). The PC Engine did debut in the US as the Turbografx 16 but not all the games in the PC Engine catalogue made it out to the US.
Originally released in 1989, Cyber Citizen Shockman was followed up by a sequel, Cyber...
- 11/8/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In our look at the best Super Nintendo RPGs ever, we mentioned that the Snes is arguably the greatest RPG console in video game history. Well, if there is a console that makes that discussion an argument, it would have to be the PlayStation One.
With a lot of help from Square, Sony quickly established the PlayStation as not just the home of incredible RPG experiences but as a console that was capable of effectively convincing people who previously had no real interest in RPGs that they absolutely needed to devote 50+ hours of their life to the next gaming epic. That sudden rise in genre popularity inspired some of the industry’s greatest RPG developers to try to outdo each other creatively and commercially.
The result was a classic collection of role-playing experiences that still rank comfortably among the absolute best ever made. With due respect to the 20+ other games...
With a lot of help from Square, Sony quickly established the PlayStation as not just the home of incredible RPG experiences but as a console that was capable of effectively convincing people who previously had no real interest in RPGs that they absolutely needed to devote 50+ hours of their life to the next gaming epic. That sudden rise in genre popularity inspired some of the industry’s greatest RPG developers to try to outdo each other creatively and commercially.
The result was a classic collection of role-playing experiences that still rank comfortably among the absolute best ever made. With due respect to the 20+ other games...
- 10/24/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
The stereotype of a gamer being a young, vulgar male loner playing all hours of night and day in their parents’ basement was never terribly accurate. After all, in 2021, 41% of the 189 million video game players were female, and a new study from Fandom disproves further notions. Culled from a sampling of 15,000 from the site’s 350 million monthly visitors, the biggest revelation is that millennials, generally aged 27-42, are the biggest gamer demographic. 52% of this age group identifies video games as their top recreational hobby.
Among other highlights from the study, 80% of those polled claimed that they’d play a game even if they weren’t already a fan of a given franchise, which is the kind of experimental courage of which moviegoers could use more. Meanwhile, over the last five years, engagement has increased across every demographic, platform and genre with 45% of gamers spending more time with their favorite hobby than ever before.
Among other highlights from the study, 80% of those polled claimed that they’d play a game even if they weren’t already a fan of a given franchise, which is the kind of experimental courage of which moviegoers could use more. Meanwhile, over the last five years, engagement has increased across every demographic, platform and genre with 45% of gamers spending more time with their favorite hobby than ever before.
- 4/13/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
The Super Mario Bros. Movie expected to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom with an $85M-$90M 5-Day opening
The box office is about to feel the power of a Super Mushroom when The Super Mario Bros. Movie butt stomps into cinemas. According to Deadline, Illumination/Universal/Nintendo’s Mario movie is advancing toward an $85M-$90M Easter holiday weekend opening. The 5-day opening tracks the film for Wednesday through Sunday, casting a wide net to add as many golden coins to its purse as possible. I’ll tell you this, though. I would not be surprised if The Super Mario Bros. Movie makes over $90M during the 5-day window. Like, way more.
Fan responses to The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailers have been outstanding, with many planning to rush to theaters as soon as it opens. I plan to see the movie immediately, preferably at a late-night screening to avoid a kid-dominated crowd. Speaking of the kiddos, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is tracking well with boys and girls under 12 equally.
Fan responses to The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailers have been outstanding, with many planning to rush to theaters as soon as it opens. I plan to see the movie immediately, preferably at a late-night screening to avoid a kid-dominated crowd. Speaking of the kiddos, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is tracking well with boys and girls under 12 equally.
- 3/16/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It should be obvious by now that, through the Nindies, the Switch has become The home for retro-styled indie games. Games like The Messenger, an amazing homage to Ninja Gaiden; the amazing Venture Kid, a wonderful homage to the games that I truly loved on the Nes like Adventure Island, Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers and Mega Man. Even titles like Raging Justice, which echo side-scrolling beat ‘em-ups like Final Fight. Hell, we’ve even had a redux of The Ninja Warriors on the Switch too! As someone who grew up in the era of the Nes and Snes, when game like these were the pinnacle of gaming for me I’m like the proverbial pig in sh*t when it comes to retro games on the Switch – and they keep giving us more and more and more!
In terms of platformers, I honestly thought that Venture Kid was going...
In terms of platformers, I honestly thought that Venture Kid was going...
- 11/26/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Following Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox earlier in the year, a report was released that led many to believe that the much rumored Mega Man live-action project had been permanently shelved. However, thanks to the Japanese publisher’s financial results, which were released today, it looks like Capcom is still in the process of developing a pic centered on the pint-sized Blue Bomber, as well as a movie set in the Monster Hunter universe, too.
Here’s the rundown from Capcom’s new financial report:
…To generate synergy with its popular games via greater global brand awareness and value, the Company has been producing world-leading content, with brands such as Street Fighter and Resident Evil being made into Hollywood movies, now followed by Monster Hunter and Mega Man, which are also scheduled for live-action film adaptation.
Even though Capcom confirms that a Mega Man live-action adaptation is still in the pipeline,...
Here’s the rundown from Capcom’s new financial report:
…To generate synergy with its popular games via greater global brand awareness and value, the Company has been producing world-leading content, with brands such as Street Fighter and Resident Evil being made into Hollywood movies, now followed by Monster Hunter and Mega Man, which are also scheduled for live-action film adaptation.
Even though Capcom confirms that a Mega Man live-action adaptation is still in the pipeline,...
- 10/30/2019
- by Dylan Chaundy
- We Got This Covered
While the concept of a small, furry animal piloting a large, threatening mech is a little bit, uh, *holds up spork,* Gato Roboto managed to win me over from its first reveal. I just loved the dumb little cat, the music, and that killer logo (so much so I set it as my phone wallpaper for a while). Plop a Devolver Digital splash screen in the trailer and I was sold.
Promising a small but tightly designed “Catroidvania” (Christ), Gato Roboto holds up its end of the bargain pretty well. It’s small, sure, but there’s some charm here that, while sort of stock-standard for this kind of indie title, managed to give its cold black and white art style some warmth. There aren’t any big surprises, but I found it pretty refreshing to sit down and knock out in just a handful of hours thanks to some great pacing.
Promising a small but tightly designed “Catroidvania” (Christ), Gato Roboto holds up its end of the bargain pretty well. It’s small, sure, but there’s some charm here that, while sort of stock-standard for this kind of indie title, managed to give its cold black and white art style some warmth. There aren’t any big surprises, but I found it pretty refreshing to sit down and knock out in just a handful of hours thanks to some great pacing.
- 5/31/2019
- by David Morgan
- We Got This Covered
Billed as a a lovingly crafted 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes, Venture Kid is a throwback to the golden age of cartridge games; a tribute, a love letter if you will, to the platforming genre and the Nes-era of platforming in particular. Having debuted on mobile some years ago, Venture Kid finally makes it to Nintendo’s latest console, where it faces stiff competition from a myriad of 8-bit pixel platformer – including the very game series it homages, Mega Man, with the Mega Man Legacy Collection.
Though if I’m honest, to me, Venture Kid felt more like the Famicom game Little Dracula than Mega Man, with similar cutesy graphics to that chibi-Castlevania game… For those that haven’t played that particular game, think visuals more akin to Adventure Island or [dare I say it?] the Master System classic Alex Kidd.
The game tells the story of young hero Andy,...
Though if I’m honest, to me, Venture Kid felt more like the Famicom game Little Dracula than Mega Man, with similar cutesy graphics to that chibi-Castlevania game… For those that haven’t played that particular game, think visuals more akin to Adventure Island or [dare I say it?] the Master System classic Alex Kidd.
The game tells the story of young hero Andy,...
- 5/9/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Rob Leane Mar 29, 2019
Is the Game of Thrones author teaming up with FromSoftware for an open world game?
A rumor has emerged on the web suggesting that Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin is working with FromSoftware - the developers of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and the recently-released Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - on an open-world video game.
The rumor emerged on the Spawn Wave YouTube channel, citing Liam Robertson (a writer with a good reputation for scoops) as its source. Spawn Wave makes it clear that nothing here has been confirmed publicly, and therefore we should come at this story with some skepticism.
According to the report, FromSoftware will develop the as-yet-untitled project and Bandai Namco will publish it, with the Game of Thrones author reportedly creating the world of the game and writing for the title. The game will reportedly drop the player into a vast open world comprised of different kingdoms,...
Is the Game of Thrones author teaming up with FromSoftware for an open world game?
A rumor has emerged on the web suggesting that Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin is working with FromSoftware - the developers of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and the recently-released Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - on an open-world video game.
The rumor emerged on the Spawn Wave YouTube channel, citing Liam Robertson (a writer with a good reputation for scoops) as its source. Spawn Wave makes it clear that nothing here has been confirmed publicly, and therefore we should come at this story with some skepticism.
According to the report, FromSoftware will develop the as-yet-untitled project and Bandai Namco will publish it, with the Game of Thrones author reportedly creating the world of the game and writing for the title. The game will reportedly drop the player into a vast open world comprised of different kingdoms,...
- 3/29/2019
- Den of Geek
Ever since technology came to grace us with its presence, entertainment has evolved, and we now enjoy different games from the comfort of our homes. Mega Man Series has been at the top of keeping us entertained and the Robot Masters, or rather the Mega Man bosses, have become harder to defeat despite players having a weapon. Among the toughest bosses of all time here are the top five. Shadow Man: Mega Man 3 You have to be very fast if you are planning to beat this robot master. If you are thinking of developing a kind of rhythm with
The Five Toughest Mega Man Bosses of All-time...
The Five Toughest Mega Man Bosses of All-time...
- 3/29/2019
- by Benjamin Smith
- TVovermind.com
With the new Resident Evil 2 out now from Capcom, gamers are no doubt busy mowing down hordes of the living dead in the town limits of Raccoon City. While you can play as franchise staples Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield in the main campaign, the game also allows you to play as Umbrella Corporation operative Hunk in the "4th Survivor" game mode, which is teased in a carnage-packed gameplay trailer from Capcom.
Press Release: San Francisco – Jan. 25, 2019 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the hotly anticipated reimagining of the horror classic Resident Evil 2 is now available in North America and Europe. This retelling of the survival horror masterpiece was built from top to bottom using Capcom’s proprietary Re Engine, delivering breathtakingly realistic visuals, chilling sound design, an over-the-shoulder perspective, and modernized controls. This 2019 release offers a deeply immersive and terrifying account of...
Press Release: San Francisco – Jan. 25, 2019 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the hotly anticipated reimagining of the horror classic Resident Evil 2 is now available in North America and Europe. This retelling of the survival horror masterpiece was built from top to bottom using Capcom’s proprietary Re Engine, delivering breathtakingly realistic visuals, chilling sound design, an over-the-shoulder perspective, and modernized controls. This 2019 release offers a deeply immersive and terrifying account of...
- 1/25/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
“It” director Andy Muschietti is attached to develop a movie version of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way producing along with Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures.
Andy Muschietti and his producer sister, Barbara Muschietti, have written a treatment for the film and Andy Muschietti will direct the project. Barbara Muschietti will produce with DiCaprio and Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson.
Wells published the original “Time Machine” in 1895 with the unnamed Time Traveller using a machine to stop in A.D. 802,701, where he finds that society has devolved into an elite of Eloi and the downtrodden Morlocks, then travels 30 million years ahead to find the Earth dying before returning to Victorian times.
Arnold Leibovit is executive producing. He was an exec producer of the 2002 movie version that starred Guy Pearce. The first film version was directed by George Pal in 1960.
Variety reported on Oct. 29 that Muschietti...
Andy Muschietti and his producer sister, Barbara Muschietti, have written a treatment for the film and Andy Muschietti will direct the project. Barbara Muschietti will produce with DiCaprio and Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson.
Wells published the original “Time Machine” in 1895 with the unnamed Time Traveller using a machine to stop in A.D. 802,701, where he finds that society has devolved into an elite of Eloi and the downtrodden Morlocks, then travels 30 million years ahead to find the Earth dying before returning to Victorian times.
Arnold Leibovit is executive producing. He was an exec producer of the 2002 movie version that starred Guy Pearce. The first film version was directed by George Pal in 1960.
Variety reported on Oct. 29 that Muschietti...
- 11/2/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
After the record-breaking box office run of “It,” director Andy Muschietti has found his next project.
Muschietti will direct a feature film adaptation of “Attack on Titans” for Warner Bros. The studio finalized a deal with Japan-based publishing company Kodansha on Monday.
“Attack on Titan,” written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, has become one of the best-selling manga series with over 76 million copies in print since debuting in 2009. It is set in a world in which humanity lives in cities surrounded by enormous walls protecting themselves from gigantic humanoids that are referred to as titans.
David Heyman is producing the film with Masi Oka (“Mega Man”) and Andy’s sister Barbara Muschietti (“It” and “Mama”).
This isn’t the first time “Attack on Titan” is getting the big screen treatment. Shinji Higuchi directed a Japanese version in 2015. It was released in two parts and earned $46 million. In 2013, Wit Studios debuted an anime television series.
Muschietti will direct a feature film adaptation of “Attack on Titans” for Warner Bros. The studio finalized a deal with Japan-based publishing company Kodansha on Monday.
“Attack on Titan,” written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, has become one of the best-selling manga series with over 76 million copies in print since debuting in 2009. It is set in a world in which humanity lives in cities surrounded by enormous walls protecting themselves from gigantic humanoids that are referred to as titans.
David Heyman is producing the film with Masi Oka (“Mega Man”) and Andy’s sister Barbara Muschietti (“It” and “Mama”).
This isn’t the first time “Attack on Titan” is getting the big screen treatment. Shinji Higuchi directed a Japanese version in 2015. It was released in two parts and earned $46 million. In 2013, Wit Studios debuted an anime television series.
- 10/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Capcom Thursday announced that it will be adapting “Mega Man” into a live-action Hollywood film, confirming news first reported in July that “Catfish” directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman were in final negotiations to direct and write the script.
The film, currently under the working title “Mega Man,” will be written and directed by Joost and Schulman and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Additionally, it will be produced by Chernin Entertainment and Masi Oka. While there are no details regarding what kind of narrative the film will follow, Capcom states that it will be aiming to appeal to a “diverse audience” that includes gamers as well as fans of action movies. It will maintain the “world” of “Mega Man” games, but incorporate the production values and entertainment factors that Hollywood releases are typically known for, according to Capacom.
This new film endeavor is part of Capcom’s plans to “increase...
The film, currently under the working title “Mega Man,” will be written and directed by Joost and Schulman and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Additionally, it will be produced by Chernin Entertainment and Masi Oka. While there are no details regarding what kind of narrative the film will follow, Capcom states that it will be aiming to appeal to a “diverse audience” that includes gamers as well as fans of action movies. It will maintain the “world” of “Mega Man” games, but incorporate the production values and entertainment factors that Hollywood releases are typically known for, according to Capacom.
This new film endeavor is part of Capcom’s plans to “increase...
- 10/4/2018
- by Brittany Vincent
- Variety Film + TV
Ready for a live-action Mega Man movie from the directors of Catfish and two of the Paranormal Activity movies? Well, even if you’re not, that’s what’s happening. Capcom has confirmed Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman will helm a Mega Man movie that will bring the popular video game character to life. Mega Man has been around since the late 1980s, […]
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- 10/4/2018
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Capcom and 20th Century Fox are moving forward with their live-action feature film adaptation of the classic video game character Mega Man. It’s been announced that the film will be written and directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. These filmmakers previously worked on the original Catfish documentary, a couple of the Paranormal Activity movies, and Nerve.
The directors were originally connected to the project last year, but now it’s been made official. The press release added:
Based on the influential and globally beloved Mega Man franchise, Capcom aims to appeal to a diverse audience, including not only game players but action movie fans as well, with an adaptation that maintains the world of the Mega Man games, while incorporating the grand production and entertainment value that Hollywood movies are known for.
There aren’t any details on the story that the film will tell, but they have...
The directors were originally connected to the project last year, but now it’s been made official. The press release added:
Based on the influential and globally beloved Mega Man franchise, Capcom aims to appeal to a diverse audience, including not only game players but action movie fans as well, with an adaptation that maintains the world of the Mega Man games, while incorporating the grand production and entertainment value that Hollywood movies are known for.
There aren’t any details on the story that the film will tell, but they have...
- 10/4/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
John Saavedra Oct 4, 2018
Mega Man is coming to the big screen for his first live-action movie!
Mega Man is getting a live-action movie from 20th Century Fox, Capcom announced today. The movie, which is tentatively titled Mega Man, will be written and directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the team that previously brought you sci-fi horror film Viral and Paranormal Activity 3 and 4. They also directed the hit online dating documentary, Catfish. No release date has been set for their first foray into video game adaptations.
As for the Blue Bomber, he is enjoying a bit of a renaissance this year. Capcom has shown renewed interest in the character that first put the company on the map in terms of the video game console business. 1987's Mega Man on the Nes was one of the first original console games released by the Japanese publisher, which up to that point...
Mega Man is coming to the big screen for his first live-action movie!
Mega Man is getting a live-action movie from 20th Century Fox, Capcom announced today. The movie, which is tentatively titled Mega Man, will be written and directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the team that previously brought you sci-fi horror film Viral and Paranormal Activity 3 and 4. They also directed the hit online dating documentary, Catfish. No release date has been set for their first foray into video game adaptations.
As for the Blue Bomber, he is enjoying a bit of a renaissance this year. Capcom has shown renewed interest in the character that first put the company on the map in terms of the video game console business. 1987's Mega Man on the Nes was one of the first original console games released by the Japanese publisher, which up to that point...
- 10/4/2018
- Den of Geek
To preface, I personally am historically garbage at most Mega Man titles. Beating Air Man’s stage in Mega Man 2 was a crowning achievement of my formative years, but I have never felled Wily’s Castle. Capcom has been on a hot streak with the blue bomber, and, perhaps emboldened by the success of their various ports and retro throwbacks, are taking things in a slightly different direction. Mega Man 11 sports the same classic gameplay of the originals with a new coat of polish that seems to directly mock the recent catastrophe that was Mighty No. 9.
When I played Mega Man 11’s demo just before starting my review, I fought the urge to just give up. Simple obstacles rendered me frozen, enemies seemed insurmountable, and the boss, attacks so telegraphed they can be seen from space, pummeled me into dirt. Too prideful to change the difficulty from Normal to *shudders* Casual,...
When I played Mega Man 11’s demo just before starting my review, I fought the urge to just give up. Simple obstacles rendered me frozen, enemies seemed insurmountable, and the boss, attacks so telegraphed they can be seen from space, pummeled me into dirt. Too prideful to change the difficulty from Normal to *shudders* Casual,...
- 10/1/2018
- by David Morgan
- We Got This Covered
Mega Man 11 is the first major installment in the classic action-platformer series in years. Was it worth the wait? Our review...
Games
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Xbo, Switch, PC
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action-Adventure
There have been some truly great Mega Man games (2 and 3 come to mind immediately) and some pretty bad ones (like 6 and 7), and plenty that are somewhere in-between. Mega Man 11 adds a fresh coat of a paint to the series and the initially intriguing Double Gear system, but in the end, it just can’t escape feeling like another by-the-numbers Mega Man sequel.
Let's start with the positives. The Double Gear system is the biggest innovation a mainline Mega Man game has seen in decades. Click one trigger button for the Speed Gear and Mega Man slows down time to dodge attacks. Click another button for the Power Gear and get a powerful new attack.
Games
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Xbo, Switch, PC
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action-Adventure
There have been some truly great Mega Man games (2 and 3 come to mind immediately) and some pretty bad ones (like 6 and 7), and plenty that are somewhere in-between. Mega Man 11 adds a fresh coat of a paint to the series and the initially intriguing Double Gear system, but in the end, it just can’t escape feeling like another by-the-numbers Mega Man sequel.
Let's start with the positives. The Double Gear system is the biggest innovation a mainline Mega Man game has seen in decades. Click one trigger button for the Speed Gear and Mega Man slows down time to dodge attacks. Click another button for the Power Gear and get a powerful new attack.
- 10/1/2018
- Den of Geek
Amusing writing, retro visuals and a truly wonderful chiptune soundtrack combined with a surprisingly lengthy story mode and zany visual gags are on the horizon for you, but can only really be enjoyed with a Dance Mat peripheral.
I’m a fan of rhythm games, a few drinks or even just a fun competition with a partner can give extended shelf-life to even a mediocre example of the genre, which this game definitely isn’t with its idiosyncratic approach. Whilst Old School Musical has a lot going for it, the fact that I was playing with a controller slowly sapped the usual energy and inherent fun that comes with jumping around like a fool in your living room.
The story begins with the characters Rob and Tib growing up with their domineering mother on a small island. In their teenage years, just after their mother pretty much attempts to murder...
I’m a fan of rhythm games, a few drinks or even just a fun competition with a partner can give extended shelf-life to even a mediocre example of the genre, which this game definitely isn’t with its idiosyncratic approach. Whilst Old School Musical has a lot going for it, the fact that I was playing with a controller slowly sapped the usual energy and inherent fun that comes with jumping around like a fool in your living room.
The story begins with the characters Rob and Tib growing up with their domineering mother on a small island. In their teenage years, just after their mother pretty much attempts to murder...
- 9/24/2018
- by Britt Roberts
- Nerdly
Vigilante mayors, clerics, knights, cyborgs, giant robots, and more come together in this big collection. Is it worth getting?
Games
Release Date: September 18, 2018
Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Xbox One, Switch, PC
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Beat 'Em Up
Capcom has always been big on re-releases. That’s who the company is. It’s in its DNA. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times Street Fighter II was up for sale. Now, Capcom has hit a point when it can put together collections of 20-year-old classics in a brand new, nostalgic package.
With the 2D Street Fighter and Mega Man stuff already collected and out for current-gen consoles, Capcom went in a very intriguing direction for its next batch of re-releases. Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle was announced so abruptly, I’m surprised it isn’t a Cloverfield tie-in.
The collection comes with seven games, spanning from...
Games
Release Date: September 18, 2018
Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Xbox One, Switch, PC
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Beat 'Em Up
Capcom has always been big on re-releases. That’s who the company is. It’s in its DNA. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times Street Fighter II was up for sale. Now, Capcom has hit a point when it can put together collections of 20-year-old classics in a brand new, nostalgic package.
With the 2D Street Fighter and Mega Man stuff already collected and out for current-gen consoles, Capcom went in a very intriguing direction for its next batch of re-releases. Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle was announced so abruptly, I’m surprised it isn’t a Cloverfield tie-in.
The collection comes with seven games, spanning from...
- 9/23/2018
- Den of Geek
Dante and Nero are back with new weapons, old friends, and a mystery guest that we hope is a returning fan favorite!
Tokyo Game Show 2018 is officially underway and we have a big reason to be excited that it is here. Yesterday, Capcom revealed two new Devil May Cry 5 Gameplay trailers and yes, the demon hunting family is back and better than ever. In the first trailer, you will see Nero using Mega Man's, Mega Buster as a Devil Breaker Weapon! This Mega Buster comes with the Deluxe version of the game along with three other weapons and looks to be something very enjoyable for not just Devil May Cry fans but nostalgic Megaman fans as well.
In the second trailer, finally get Dante gameplay and boy does it look gorgeous! We see Dante use Rebellion, Ebony and Ivory, and Cavalier R which is a motorcycle that split in...
Tokyo Game Show 2018 is officially underway and we have a big reason to be excited that it is here. Yesterday, Capcom revealed two new Devil May Cry 5 Gameplay trailers and yes, the demon hunting family is back and better than ever. In the first trailer, you will see Nero using Mega Man's, Mega Buster as a Devil Breaker Weapon! This Mega Buster comes with the Deluxe version of the game along with three other weapons and looks to be something very enjoyable for not just Devil May Cry fans but nostalgic Megaman fans as well.
In the second trailer, finally get Dante gameplay and boy does it look gorgeous! We see Dante use Rebellion, Ebony and Ivory, and Cavalier R which is a motorcycle that split in...
- 9/21/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (s0leb)
- Cinelinx
Matthew Byrd Sep 21, 2018
Devil May Cry 5's Deluxe Edition features a very nice Mega Man reference
Mega Man's famous Mega Blaster is being added to Devil May Cry 5's Deluxe Edition.
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In a Tgs 2018 trailer, Capcom showcased Nero using the Mega Buster. Additional information reveals that the Mega Buster will be limited to the Deluxe Edition of Devil May Cry 5, meaning that retail version owners are going to have to settle for the game's standard collection of amazing, stylish weapons. Nostalgia purposes aside, it looks like the Mega Buster will be a particularly effective weapon that allows Nero to dispose of enemies from a reasonable distance.
Speaking of nostalgia, the Mega Buster trailer features scenes of Nero traversing a 2D landscape...
Devil May Cry 5's Deluxe Edition features a very nice Mega Man reference
Mega Man's famous Mega Blaster is being added to Devil May Cry 5's Deluxe Edition.
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In a Tgs 2018 trailer, Capcom showcased Nero using the Mega Buster. Additional information reveals that the Mega Buster will be limited to the Deluxe Edition of Devil May Cry 5, meaning that retail version owners are going to have to settle for the game's standard collection of amazing, stylish weapons. Nostalgia purposes aside, it looks like the Mega Buster will be a particularly effective weapon that allows Nero to dispose of enemies from a reasonable distance.
Speaking of nostalgia, the Mega Buster trailer features scenes of Nero traversing a 2D landscape...
- 9/20/2018
- Den of Geek
Capcom will be among the publishers at Pax West this weekend.
The event takes place Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
“Devil May Cry 5” will be publicly playable for the first time in North America during Pax. Capcom announced it’s working on the action sequel during E3 in June. It comes out March 8 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The “Resident Evil 2” remake also has a demo on the show floor. The demo takes place in a re-creation of the Raccoon City Police Department station.
“Mega Man” fans can play a demo of the Blue Bomber’s latest adventure, “Mega Man 11.” It features brand-new stages and abilities for Pax West, Capcom said, including the new Double Gear System.
Finally, “Street Fighter” fans can check out “Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition” and the two latest characters, Sagat and G.
Capcom is also holding a developer...
The event takes place Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
“Devil May Cry 5” will be publicly playable for the first time in North America during Pax. Capcom announced it’s working on the action sequel during E3 in June. It comes out March 8 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The “Resident Evil 2” remake also has a demo on the show floor. The demo takes place in a re-creation of the Raccoon City Police Department station.
“Mega Man” fans can play a demo of the Blue Bomber’s latest adventure, “Mega Man 11.” It features brand-new stages and abilities for Pax West, Capcom said, including the new Double Gear System.
Finally, “Street Fighter” fans can check out “Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition” and the two latest characters, Sagat and G.
Capcom is also holding a developer...
- 8/28/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
Nintendo followed up on their E3 showcase with an entire direct chock full of brand new Super Smash Brother’s Ultimate information.
Simon Belmont
Wasting no time, the team revealed that none other than Simon Belmont would be joining the roster from the Castlevania franchise. Most of his normal attacks will include the usage of the slow but long-reaching ‘Holy whip’ and his special attacks include the likes of the iconic axe, cross, and holy water. His final smash is known as “Grand Cross”, sending his opponents flying into the air trapped within a coffin followed by a barrage of crosses.
Dracula’s Castle
Simon’s home stage is Dracula’s castle. A gothic horror house filled to the brim with different enemies and bosses from the Castlevania series including the Mummy, Death, Carmilla, Werewolf, and of course, Dracula. For an advantage, players can attack the candlesticks for an item to spawn.
Simon Belmont
Wasting no time, the team revealed that none other than Simon Belmont would be joining the roster from the Castlevania franchise. Most of his normal attacks will include the usage of the slow but long-reaching ‘Holy whip’ and his special attacks include the likes of the iconic axe, cross, and holy water. His final smash is known as “Grand Cross”, sending his opponents flying into the air trapped within a coffin followed by a barrage of crosses.
Dracula’s Castle
Simon’s home stage is Dracula’s castle. A gothic horror house filled to the brim with different enemies and bosses from the Castlevania series including the Mummy, Death, Carmilla, Werewolf, and of course, Dracula. For an advantage, players can attack the candlesticks for an item to spawn.
- 8/9/2018
- by Derek Eppinger
- The Cultural Post
The world still has yet to see the first footage of the upcoming Mega Man series Mega Man: Fully Charged, but apparently, that's not a big deal because it's going to premiere very soon. News from Sdcc has revealed (via Destructoid) that the new series will premiere August 5th.
No official time at the moment, although we're sure that will roll out alongside any new footage that will happen after the official panel later today.
The series will center on "a young and otherwise normal robot named Aki Light with a secret power: He can become Mega Man, ‘the world's first robot super-hero’. When activated, his skin re-forms - in a flurry of computer code and visual pyrotechnics - into a suit of impenetrable nanocore armor, including the iconic Mega Buster arm cannon and helmet."
The story is set in Silicon City and will center around Aki’s attempts to...
No official time at the moment, although we're sure that will roll out alongside any new footage that will happen after the official panel later today.
The series will center on "a young and otherwise normal robot named Aki Light with a secret power: He can become Mega Man, ‘the world's first robot super-hero’. When activated, his skin re-forms - in a flurry of computer code and visual pyrotechnics - into a suit of impenetrable nanocore armor, including the iconic Mega Buster arm cannon and helmet."
The story is set in Silicon City and will center around Aki’s attempts to...
- 7/20/2018
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Are you ready for Mega Man: Fully Charged? Cartoon Network just announced the new TV series will premiere in August.The animated series is based on the Capcom video game franchise, which includes the '90s cartoon Mega Man, MegaMan Nt Warrior, and Mega Man Star Forcan. The new series follows "Aki Light, a normal, upbeat, schoolboy robot with nano-core technology that allows him to transform into the mega-powered hero Mega Man!"Read More…...
- 7/19/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s roundup, Netflix offers a glimpse of Diego Luna and Michael Pena in “Narcos: Mexico,” while Jillian Bell signs onto Ben Schwartz’ “The Wrong Mans” at Showtime.
First Looks
Coming to Netflix later this year: “Narcos: Mexico” has released first look images of Michael Pena and Diego Luna in the series’ shift away from Colombia after three seasons. Launching as a new original for the streamer, “Narcos: Mexico” will explore the origins of the modern drug war by going back to its roots with the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s. Luna will star as Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, the leader of the cartel and founder of the modern Mexican drug trade, while Pena plays a family man and undercover DEA agent Kiki Cameron.
Casting
Jillian Bell (“22 Jump Street“) has snagged a lead role in Showtime‘s half-hour pilot “The Wrong Mans.” Produced by and starring Ben Schwartz,...
First Looks
Coming to Netflix later this year: “Narcos: Mexico” has released first look images of Michael Pena and Diego Luna in the series’ shift away from Colombia after three seasons. Launching as a new original for the streamer, “Narcos: Mexico” will explore the origins of the modern drug war by going back to its roots with the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s. Luna will star as Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, the leader of the cartel and founder of the modern Mexican drug trade, while Pena plays a family man and undercover DEA agent Kiki Cameron.
Casting
Jillian Bell (“22 Jump Street“) has snagged a lead role in Showtime‘s half-hour pilot “The Wrong Mans.” Produced by and starring Ben Schwartz,...
- 7/18/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
The popular Capcom video game character Mega Man is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a brand new animated series that will make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con.
Mega Man: Fully Charged will premiere its first episode on the Cartoon Network August 5. The new series comes from Dhx Media and Dentsu Entertainment. Man of Action Entertainment serve as executive producers and story editors on the series.
The series, which is based on the legendary Capcom Mega Man video game franchise, will also make an appearance at Comic-Con at 6 Pm on July 20. Fans will get a peek at the series and get to watch the exclusive premiere episode. The panel will features Capcom’s Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, Logan McPherson and Man of Action Entertainment’s Joe Casey...
Mega Man: Fully Charged will premiere its first episode on the Cartoon Network August 5. The new series comes from Dhx Media and Dentsu Entertainment. Man of Action Entertainment serve as executive producers and story editors on the series.
The series, which is based on the legendary Capcom Mega Man video game franchise, will also make an appearance at Comic-Con at 6 Pm on July 20. Fans will get a peek at the series and get to watch the exclusive premiere episode. The panel will features Capcom’s Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, Logan McPherson and Man of Action Entertainment’s Joe Casey...
- 7/18/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Pop culture toy company Funko wants to help you start the day off right with a new line of breakfast cereals. Yes, really.
The company is putting out its own cereal line this summer featuring characters from its Pop! Vinyl figure collection like Mega Man, Cuphead, Gollum, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger. Because nothing says “beloved cereal mascot” like mass murderers that hunt children with sharp objects and distinctive headgear.
“Funko, purveyors of pop culture and all things awesome, is committed to helping you start the day off right by putting the fun back in breakfast with FunkO’s,” the company said in a blog post on Monday. “And as we all know from Saturday morning commercials; every breakfast starts with a bowl of brightly colored cereal that comes out of a box with a really cool mascot on the front and a prize inside!”
Each box contains O-shaped cereal...
The company is putting out its own cereal line this summer featuring characters from its Pop! Vinyl figure collection like Mega Man, Cuphead, Gollum, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger. Because nothing says “beloved cereal mascot” like mass murderers that hunt children with sharp objects and distinctive headgear.
“Funko, purveyors of pop culture and all things awesome, is committed to helping you start the day off right by putting the fun back in breakfast with FunkO’s,” the company said in a blog post on Monday. “And as we all know from Saturday morning commercials; every breakfast starts with a bowl of brightly colored cereal that comes out of a box with a really cool mascot on the front and a prize inside!”
Each box contains O-shaped cereal...
- 7/4/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
Funko is making Saturday mornings sweet (and scary) again with their new line of cereal that includes Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees!
Initially announced back in March, the first wave of FunkO's includes individual releases for Mega Man, Cuphead & Mugman, Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Gollum. In true Saturday morning style, each box of multigrain cereal comes with a collectible mini Pop! vinyl figure, so you can even stage that timeless Jason versus Freddy fight on your kitchen table!
The Nightmare on Elm Street FunkO's and Friday the 13th FunkO's will be released on Fye this July, and we have more details and images for all six FunkO's flavors below. Based on a previous report by David Axelson of the Coronado Eagle & Journal, horror fans can also look forward to Elvira, Pennywise, and Beetlejuice FunkO's in the near future! Will you be adding FunkO's to your Saturday morning routine?
From Funko: "In July,...
Initially announced back in March, the first wave of FunkO's includes individual releases for Mega Man, Cuphead & Mugman, Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Gollum. In true Saturday morning style, each box of multigrain cereal comes with a collectible mini Pop! vinyl figure, so you can even stage that timeless Jason versus Freddy fight on your kitchen table!
The Nightmare on Elm Street FunkO's and Friday the 13th FunkO's will be released on Fye this July, and we have more details and images for all six FunkO's flavors below. Based on a previous report by David Axelson of the Coronado Eagle & Journal, horror fans can also look forward to Elvira, Pennywise, and Beetlejuice FunkO's in the near future! Will you be adding FunkO's to your Saturday morning routine?
From Funko: "In July,...
- 7/3/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Next month, Joe Casey and Ulises Farinas unleash their kick-ass, head-banging heroes on the world in New Lieutenants of Metal #1 from the Man of Action imprint at Image Comics. Ahead of the first issue release, I caught up with Joe Casey to talk about what we can expect from the new series, teaming up with Ulises Farinas, and being in a metal state of mind. We also have preview pages from the first issue!
Q: How did you come up with the idea of New Lieutenants of Metal and what can our readers expect from the new series?
Joe Casey: Believe it or not, the idea was delivered to me by a man on a flaming pie (as these things often are). The New Lieutenants of Metal are an elite strike force of heroic headbangers that exists to mete out harsh justice whenever and wherever necessary. They're a new breed of superhero,...
Q: How did you come up with the idea of New Lieutenants of Metal and what can our readers expect from the new series?
Joe Casey: Believe it or not, the idea was delivered to me by a man on a flaming pie (as these things often are). The New Lieutenants of Metal are an elite strike force of heroic headbangers that exists to mete out harsh justice whenever and wherever necessary. They're a new breed of superhero,...
- 6/11/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Capcom confirmed today that in celebration of the Mega Man series’ 30th anniversary the iconic hero will return in brand new release Mega Man 11. Blending classic side-scrolling action gameplay with new features and a fresh new look, the Blue Bomber’s latest adventures will arrive on October 2nd 2018 for PlayStation4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.
In the events of Mega Man 11, long-time mustachioed series villain Dr. Wily is back to his mischievous ways and has had a true flash of evil genius, deciding to invest in an ambitious idea from his time at Robot University where he studied alongside Dr. Light, Mega Man’s benevolent creator. Dr. Light, who also recalls this inventive idea, decides to upgrade Mega Man with this powerful prototype known as the Double Gear system, installing it into his circuits and expanding his abilities for the greatest fight yet for everlasting peace as they...
In the events of Mega Man 11, long-time mustachioed series villain Dr. Wily is back to his mischievous ways and has had a true flash of evil genius, deciding to invest in an ambitious idea from his time at Robot University where he studied alongside Dr. Light, Mega Man’s benevolent creator. Dr. Light, who also recalls this inventive idea, decides to upgrade Mega Man with this powerful prototype known as the Double Gear system, installing it into his circuits and expanding his abilities for the greatest fight yet for everlasting peace as they...
- 5/30/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Sony announced new details on the latest installment of Capcom’s “Mega Man” franchise, which will release on Oct. 2.
“Mega Man 11” ditches the 8-bit style for 2.5D graphics style. Mega Man himself has a revamped, anime-inspired look, which freshens up the iconic blue bomber’s style. The upcoming title will see the return of nemesis Dr. Wily and some new tricks from Mega Man, including the new “double gear” system.
“The new Double Gear system allows Mega Man to increase his speed, slowing the world around him to a crawl, or power up his Mega Buster shots to blow away tough enemies,” according to PlayStation’s blog post. “You’ll be able to tap into these new abilities from the start of the game, which can be helpful aids in tricky situations.”
Also on the PlayStation blog are detailed descriptions of two of Mega Man’s enemies and their stages,...
“Mega Man 11” ditches the 8-bit style for 2.5D graphics style. Mega Man himself has a revamped, anime-inspired look, which freshens up the iconic blue bomber’s style. The upcoming title will see the return of nemesis Dr. Wily and some new tricks from Mega Man, including the new “double gear” system.
“The new Double Gear system allows Mega Man to increase his speed, slowing the world around him to a crawl, or power up his Mega Buster shots to blow away tough enemies,” according to PlayStation’s blog post. “You’ll be able to tap into these new abilities from the start of the game, which can be helpful aids in tricky situations.”
Also on the PlayStation blog are detailed descriptions of two of Mega Man’s enemies and their stages,...
- 5/29/2018
- by Liz Lanier
- Variety Film + TV
In our lifetime, we’ve had the privilege (depending on whom you may be asking) of seeing such film franchise crossovers as Alien vs. Predator, Freddy vs. Jason and even Lake Placid vs. Anaconda. But whereas the comic book realm has been home to ambitious mashups involving the likes of the Justice League and the Avengers, Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as, believe it or not, Archie and the Punisher, things this outlandish can be hard to achieve on the motion picture side of things due to vast amounts of legal red tape.
Leave it to one of the chief architects behind the Marvel Universe to say what millions of you have probably been thinking, though: That he, Stan Lee, wishes to see heroes of his creation meet the likes of Harry Potter and company!
Here’s what “the Man” laid out in a recent Tweet, also...
Leave it to one of the chief architects behind the Marvel Universe to say what millions of you have probably been thinking, though: That he, Stan Lee, wishes to see heroes of his creation meet the likes of Harry Potter and company!
Here’s what “the Man” laid out in a recent Tweet, also...
- 5/28/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Capcom and iam8bit are celebrating “Mega Man’s” 30th anniversary with limited edition classic cartridges of “Mega Man X” and “Mega Man 2.” The reproductions are available for pre-order now on iam8bit.com and ship in late September.
“Capcom + iam8bit have been collaborating for well over a decade, and one of our very first landmark projects was in honor of everyone’s favorite Blue Bomber,” the product page stated. “It’s with tremendous excitement that we now find our dear Mega Man celebrating his big 3-0, inspiring a trip down memory lane to rekindle our love affair with the franchise that defined so much of what we love about action platformers today.”
The collectibles cost $100 each and come in two colors: opaque light blue and translucent, glow-in-the-dark blue. Iam8bit is only making 8,500 total — 7,500 opaque and 1,000 glow-in-the-dark — and they are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes, so buyers...
“Capcom + iam8bit have been collaborating for well over a decade, and one of our very first landmark projects was in honor of everyone’s favorite Blue Bomber,” the product page stated. “It’s with tremendous excitement that we now find our dear Mega Man celebrating his big 3-0, inspiring a trip down memory lane to rekindle our love affair with the franchise that defined so much of what we love about action platformers today.”
The collectibles cost $100 each and come in two colors: opaque light blue and translucent, glow-in-the-dark blue. Iam8bit is only making 8,500 total — 7,500 opaque and 1,000 glow-in-the-dark — and they are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes, so buyers...
- 5/1/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most beautiful things the comic book world has ever given us is that of the storytelling possibilities yielded by alternate realities. To the delight of countless readers, both DC and Marvel have wowed us in the past with radically different takes on their heroes and villains with Elseworlds and What Ifs.
Actually, DC has somewhat kept this tradition alive in recent memory via the evil Batmen seen in Dark Nights: Metal and its orbiting one-shots, and with the two Harley Quinns running around in Batman: White Knight. That said, it’s great to see Marvel keeping up with Exiles.
Now, what makes this particular book especially cool is that it’s actually uniting characters from various universes! In the latest iteration of the series coming to us by way of writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Javier Rodriguez, we’re able to enjoy different takes on the likes of Kamala Kahn and Blink,...
Actually, DC has somewhat kept this tradition alive in recent memory via the evil Batmen seen in Dark Nights: Metal and its orbiting one-shots, and with the two Harley Quinns running around in Batman: White Knight. That said, it’s great to see Marvel keeping up with Exiles.
Now, what makes this particular book especially cool is that it’s actually uniting characters from various universes! In the latest iteration of the series coming to us by way of writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Javier Rodriguez, we’re able to enjoy different takes on the likes of Kamala Kahn and Blink,...
- 2/28/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
A lot of folks might have to look up Elecman to really remember who he was, but he was a robot from the Mega Man game that was one of Dr. Light’s original industrial robots that was meant to control the village of nuclear power plants. The banjo version of his theme song is kind of cool and it seems to offer a little more verve to the whole feel of it. You’ve got to remember that back when this game first came out the synthesized themes started sounding a lot alike after a while, so it’s nice to hear
A Banjo Cover of Mega Man’s Elecman Theme...
A Banjo Cover of Mega Man’s Elecman Theme...
- 2/27/2018
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
Ryan Lambie Feb 20, 2018
All 10 Mega Man games are coming to the Nintendo Switch in May, in a special two-part collection...
After years in the creative wilderness, Capcom's finally giving Mega Man some love this year, with Mega Man 11 arriving later in 2018 - a belated gift for the Blue Bomber's 30th anniversary.
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Before all that, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to catch up on all 10 of the mainline Mega Man games in a special two-part collection, out in May. Simply called Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, they'll contain straight ports of the 8-bit and 16-bit originals, plus a few extra modern creature comforts, like the ability to rewind your mistakes,...
All 10 Mega Man games are coming to the Nintendo Switch in May, in a special two-part collection...
After years in the creative wilderness, Capcom's finally giving Mega Man some love this year, with Mega Man 11 arriving later in 2018 - a belated gift for the Blue Bomber's 30th anniversary.
See related Star Wars: The Last Jedi review Star Wars: The Last Jedi novel to add new scenes Thor: Ragnarok DVD/Blu-ray release date and bonus features Justice League Blu-ray/DVD release date and bonus features
Before all that, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to catch up on all 10 of the mainline Mega Man games in a special two-part collection, out in May. Simply called Mega Man Legacy Collection and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, they'll contain straight ports of the 8-bit and 16-bit originals, plus a few extra modern creature comforts, like the ability to rewind your mistakes,...
- 2/20/2018
- Den of Geek
Do you remember playing with your friends and pretending to be characters from your favorite shows and movies? I remember when Super Smash Bros Melee was on its way out and the rumors were flying about what new characters would join as playable characters like Sonic, Mega Man, the Polygon Team, and more, my friends and I would pretend to be these characters during recess and “fight.” Battle of the Geeks is a fantastic video from Iconoclast Brazil in the same vein as that. Two geeks fight using weapons and powers from some of the most popular geek culture franchises.
I know I can’t name them all, but here’s a start of the list: Star Wars, Star Trek, Street Fighter, Spider-Man, Dragon Ball, Game of Thrones, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, The Matrix, Stranger Things, kung fu movies, Naruto, Back to the Future, Ant-Man, and Magic the Gathering. This...
I know I can’t name them all, but here’s a start of the list: Star Wars, Star Trek, Street Fighter, Spider-Man, Dragon Ball, Game of Thrones, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, The Matrix, Stranger Things, kung fu movies, Naruto, Back to the Future, Ant-Man, and Magic the Gathering. This...
- 1/6/2018
- by Tommy Wiliams
- GeekTyrant
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