Mega Man 9 Comes to North America, Starting Next Week

[modeps]

Straight from the horses (Capcom's) mouth (http://www.capcomdigital.com/blog/2008/09/19/mega_man_9_release_dates):

The wait is fianlly over: Mega Man 9 hits North America next week!

The game will be released for download on the September 22 for the Wii. Playstation Network gets it September 25th, and XBLA will have it October 1!

These dates are for North America ONLY. You may now begin your local variation of the Dance of Joy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPg5LjGYz8).

So, if you want to cry trying to get the achievements on the 360 version (http://evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60624), you'll soon be able to.

[Gorvi]

Man, same day as WipEout HD. That's rough.

[Evil Avnovice]

Sweet, sweet WiiWare. http://www.mazeguy.net/happy/cloud9.gif

[Ravenlock]

Hell. Yes. Buying it the moment I get home from work on Monday. Oh BTW, did you hear that Proto Man will be available as DLC (http://www.gamesradar.com/f/mega-man-9-proto-man-dlc-on-the-way/a-20080918175646958001) in October?

I love you Mega Man. :D

[TheFlyingOrc]

Man, same day as WipEout HD. That's rough.

If your priorities are retarded. :)

It's amazing to see a company resurrecting an old property with a sense of irony. AMAZING.

[Evil Avnovice]

Protoman "Pay to Play" content for 200 Wii Points on Oct 2? All over it! :D

[Evil Avnovice]

Edit: Excuse me. Oct 6. :o

[Kagger]

How much is the game itself?

[mkelehan]

Wonder why it's not next week on XBLA.

[modeps]

Wonder why it's not next week on XBLA.

Probably have next Wednesday's already ready to go.

[Ravenlock]

How much is the game itself?

I believe $10 is the reported price, whatever that works out to on the point system you're buying it on.

[Froggy]

Straight from the Horse's mouth, I believe. Unless there's a deeper meaning that I'm not getting.

[Kamalot]

Man, same day as WipEout HD. That's rough.

Well, theres really nothing stopping you from getting both, but I'll be getting it on Wii on Monday. Then I'll be getting Wipeout on Thursday.

[Gorvi]

Well, theres really nothing stopping you from getting both, but I'll be getting it on Wii on Monday. Then I'll be getting Wipeout on Thursday.
Eh, I budget myself. I'll probably just grab WipEout on Thursday then get MM9 on the Wii in a couple of weeks.

[menage]

I'm getting both! Should be 2 good looking opposites.

[Gorvi]

IGN's review: 8.6 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/911/911743p1.html)
Mega Man 9 is exactly what hardcore gamers were hoping it would be, as Capcom has come out of the gate with a game that's full of nostalgia and fan-service, but also one that truly does rival the best in the franchise's 8-bit roots. If you look at this game as a time warp into the NES era, it's one of the top titles out there, as it's hard as hell, somehow fresh in design (even though there have been well over 100 Mega Man games in 15 years), and simply a blast to rip through. If you weigh this one against other download titles out there though, the game will of course fall short in the graphical department (maybe the only game out there where a low graphics score is a compliment?), the lack of innovation overall, or a lot of the modes or options you'd expect to get for your money. With that being said, Capcom did got the extra mile with online rankings, downloadable content, and a few extra areas to check out (time trials could last players a long, long time), and it makes Mega Man 9 a no-brainer download if you've got $10 to spare across any console.

[Draconis]

I Give myself less then a total of 9 Hours to beat the game once I actively sit down to play it. I got through the original Mega Man playing it from Scratch in 6.

Gods....An actual difficult game. *Sniffs* The Nostalgia...the Music...the difficulty...memories...sweet sweet memories.

This just means I am going to have to dust off my entire NES original Cartridge collection of Mega Man 1-6, X through X3, and then onto the PS version to 8....Megaman 7....etc...

Curse you Capcom...and yet...Thank you, for being honest and faithful to the Megaman Loyalists out there

[Gerbs]

Does this have a save function or is it old school start fresh each time you fire it up?

[Heretic Machine]

The Wii version is sounding better and better... hrm.

[Phanto]

I didn't follow anything at all about this game, it is a remake of some old Mega Man game or a new story/game??

Also what is the difference between the Wii version and PS3?360 versions?? Besides the release date?

[Variable Gear]

The Wii version is sounding better and better... hrm.
Just pick it up there. It'll be fun to talk to guys trying to get the achievements on the 360 version. :)

That's where I'm getting MM9 as well, the only issue is that my Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection USB Adapter is refusing to activate.

[Ravenlock]

I didn't follow anything at all about this game, it is a remake of some old Mega Man game or a new story/game??

Also what is the difference between the Wii version and PS3?360 versions?? Besides the release date?

Completely new Mega Man game done in 8-bit NES style. Even comes with (optional) NES glitches like flickering frames and slowdown. Yummy retro goodness.

No idea what differences there are if any. I'll be buying on the Wii on Monday afternoon. :D

[boratika]

Curse you people with a release date for this game! Curse you, I say!

[TheFlyingOrc]

Eh, I budget myself. I'll probably just grab WipEout on Thursday then get MM9 on the Wii in a couple of weeks.

...that doesn't make sense. You're spending the same amount of money either way, you just FEEL more responsible by waiting.

[Shodan2020]

Man, same day as WipEout HD. That's rough.

Dude, just buy both. :)

[Shodan2020]

Just pick it up there. It'll be fun to talk to guys trying to get the achievements on the 360 version. :)

That's where I'm getting MM9 as well, the only issue is that my Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection USB Adapter is refusing to activate.

Yeah, I'll be getting MM9 on the 360 as well. I should be finished with Blue Dragon and Condemned 2 by then. :)

[Gorvi]

...that doesn't make sense. You're spending the same amount of money either way, you just FEEL more responsible by waiting.
Oh, I know, it's totally a psychological thing. My game time is limited enough, though, that I really don't see the point in buying both when I'd only have the time at the moment to play one. It's not like either are going anywhere.

[Ravenlock]

The video review on IGN (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14260822/mega-man-9/videos/megaman9_vidrev_091908.html) has in-game footage that just looks amazing. C'mon, Monday!

...Wait, WTF did I just say? Mega Man, what have you done to me?

[Adam Blue]

This is what I want (http://www.capcomdigital.com/blog/2008/09/16/mega_man_9_retail_package):

http://wa4.images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/johndmoney/mega_man_9_press_kits_front.jpg

[divinechaos]

I heard that to feel the full Megaman 9 experience you need to hook the console up via RF-Cable.

[Lance Uppercut]

Looks like it's time to dust off the ol' Wii.

[LongStepMantis]

This is what I want (http://www.capcomdigital.com/blog/2008/09/16/mega_man_9_retail_package):

http://wa4.images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/johndmoney/mega_man_9_press_kits_front.jpg

That's so awesome I think my fucking head just exploded.

[*raoul]

Haha, why is IGN so stupid?

"This game is good, except for the lack of HD graphics and deathmatch mode!"

[modeps]

Mega Man 9 is now available for the Xbox360's XBLA
Arcade: MEGA MAN 9

By Major Nelson on Arcade

Content: MEGA MAN 9
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE) MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE] Single Player, HD (High Definition). The wait is over! Everyone's favorite side-scroller is back! Mega Man returns to his roots with a new adventure in classic 8-bit style! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.