Mega Man Legends 3

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Since this is the MM game we've been waiting for, this deserves it's own thread.

Everyone bar Kalyx read past this post. I'm sorry Kalyx, you might ruin this :'(

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/10/mega-man-legends-3-invites-fans-to-actively-participate-in-game/

"It's been ten years since the last Mega Man Legends game," Inafune reminded the captive New York Comic Con audience, before unveiling a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Mega Man Legends 3 Project for Nintendo 3DS.

Why the "Project" in the title? Inafune clarified that this "project" would be a collaborative experience -- but not in the Mega Man Universe kind of way. Instead, the community will be able to actively participate in the development of the game. The Capcom-Unity website will be updated with a "Dev Room," where fans will be able to submit their gameplay ideas, boss ideas, character ideas, and more. In the future, fans will be able to vie for a position in the game's voice cast.

The first challenge for fans is to pick the next heroine in the Legends series. Nine different artists, including Inafune himself, are offering designs. The fan-driven vote will determine the female star of Legends 3. Keep an eye on the Dev Room for your chance to decide the future of the long-dormant Legends series. Update: Now with first video, after the break!

I really hope some intelligent people have input to this...

[Fignuts]

Would be better if they were accepting fan artwork for the characters, instead of just voting on concept art.

[Fignuts]

Also, never got into the legends series.

[Drakul]

The Legends games are my favourite of the Megaman series so I'm really excited for this. I'd love to submit ideas and vote for stuff. It's a pity I have no chance of being in the voice cast slot that's open to one fan because I'm not a voice actor and I'm guessing a Scottish accent wont blend in well with the anime-esque American accents.

[Fignuts]

The Legends games are my favourite of the Megaman series so I'm really excited for this.

I know everyone is entitled to an opinion and all that crap, but this literally just made me cringe.

[Drakul]

I've played the other games and they were good but I never really liked them more than I liked Legends. I didn't play the old NES Megaman games until recently. They were ok but not as great as everyone says, in my opinion.

Megaman X5 for the PS1 is good but I just enjoyed playing Legends more. At the time, I prefered RPG like games to the platform/shooter style and Legends just stuck with me.

It's irritating when someone seems to really like something that's clearly subpar and/or bland, isn't it? That's how I feel everytime everyone ejaculates over CoD, Halo or WoW.

[Fignuts]

I will always prefer old school 2-d platformers to any other genre or game.

[Drakul]

Old school plaformers are great. Old school Megaman platformers just aren't anything special, IMO.

[Jeritron]

I hated Megaman games when I was younger because I wished they were more like Mario and Sonic.
I guess when I played them more as I got older I started to appreciate them more. It's way more of a challenge than an adventure. Grinding it out and playing one level a bunch of times to figure out how to clear it is pretty fun once you realize that's the point, I think.

[Fignuts]

In that regard, megaman games were pretty easy compared to Ninja gaiden, castlevania, and contra.

[Jeritron]

I was better at Castlevania than Megaman when I was younger. I was probably better at Castlevania back then than I am now really. I dunno why

[Jeritron]

I've been playing all kinds of Castlevania on my buddy's mame arcade in celebration of October. Ghouls n Ghosts, Zombies Ate My Neighbors and all kinds of horror movie based games too.

[Kalyx triaD]

Fuck this shit.

[Kalyx triaD]

Not the concept, I love it, but this shit.

[Funky Fly]

Fan involvement? Or the actual game?

[Kalyx triaD]

Neither.

[RoXer]

Is Khuntry going to submit some art?

[Kalyx triaD]

That does seem fitting, but I've only heard of these details now so I don't know what he's doing.

[Funky Fly]

Neither.

Then elaborate.

[Kalyx triaD]

Hasney knows. That's all that matters.

[Fignuts]

How nice for you and hasney. WHy don't you keep it to pm's next time, instead of wasting posts on prime factors nonsense.

[Drakul]

Anyone seen the concept art (http://www.capcom-unity.com/devroom/blog/2010/10/10/vote_for_your_favorite_design_in_the_mega_man_legends_3_heroine_contest!) we can vote on? Which did you vote for, if any?

[Kalyx triaD]

How nice for you and hasney. WHy don't you keep it to pm's next time, instead of wasting posts on prime factors nonsense.

Our love is public, you see.

[Khuntry]

the last three were my favs. voted for the last one.

[Khuntry]

This game just confirmed a definite 3ds purchase. godammit...

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I don't know anything. The claims in this thread are ludicrous.

[Kalyx triaD]

Stay on topic; Mega Man Legends III.

[Drakul]

Not really a trailer but, still:
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[Kalyx triaD]

This is very interesting.

[Fignuts]

Old school plaformers are great. Old school Megaman platformers just aren't anything special, IMO.

Amazed that I was able to keep my cool after reading this. Must have been on percocet at the time.

[Kalyx triaD]

Don't mess with people's childhoods, I guess.

While we're at it: Super Mario Bros. 3 was not the best Mario. /stirring pot

[Fignuts]

Has nothing to do with childhood you presumptuous silly billy.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh.

[Drakul]

Brief gameplay:
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[Kalyx triaD]

Cool.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Forgot this was here and I posted in the 3DS thread instead.

MML3: Prototype Version will be a e-shop launch game, selling at about $2 in Japan monies.

Cannot freaking wait to pay for a demo, no sarcasm.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

Dear friends,

The MML3 project has not just changed my life, but actually encompassed it for months. Seeing that project come to a close has been very difficult, and something I’ve tried to mentally deny, but alas, we have been confronted with the situation and must all face it together.

As you know, the Mega Man Legends 3 Project has been one of sky-scraping ambition--to create a game which incorporates large quantities of tangible, meaningful input from the fans.

One of the fundamental aims of the Legends 3 Project was to provide the game's loyal fans with a level of transparency the likes of which had never been offered by a major game developer. The team developing this game provided in-depth articles detailing the various processes that going into this game's creation, from voice recording to the creation of 3D character models. They talked about the office atmosphere and all of the ups and downs of the game development process with a degree of candor that was, to be perfectly frank, often quite concerning for the rest of the company.

Why was it a concern to everyone else at the company? Because the thing is, there are tough realities in this industry that are largely left unpublicized for a good reason--because they're tough. All games go through a multi-stage approval process, but most games are not brought to the public's attention until that final approval has been met. With Mega Man Legends 3, exposing the fans to that process was part of the project's core concept--to show everybody what it really means to create a game. We were all in it together here, for better or worse, and now together we must accept the outcome that many games ultimately face.

I know that many fans are extremely disappointed by this news. Please realize that this cancellation is no less of a blow for the dedicated staff who have been working on this project for most of a year now. Since Legends 3's first conception, it has consumed most of the team's waking hours. We have been living and breathing Mega Man Legends for months--We've spent hours upon hours in meetings, created vast amounts of content both in the game's prototype and here in the Devroom, and there have even been multiple trips overseas to meet and discuss the game's progress. To we who have been deeply involved in this project, it is more than a game--it is a symbol and a manifestation of the collective hard work, creativity, and vision shared by all of us. Not just a product, but an amalgam of minds.

The decision to close this project after all it has meant comes as very difficult news to all staff members as well, but we must move on.

While it didn’t ultimately result in a game, it was a real look at game development in action, with all the excitement and disappointments that can entail. We did not arrive at the destination we had hoped, but we thank you for coming on this journey with us.

[Emperor Smeat]

The reaction to both Capcom's announcement and their official forums for the game have people starting an overall boycott of Capcom and not just because the game itself was cancelled but from all the dumb and strange decisions they have been making the last few years.

At least in Mega Man Universe case, that got cancelled very early into development and after some problems couldn't be fixed but MM Legends 3 was very close to being done than other Capcom projects.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Honestly, what's to boycott? Their two original IP's coming out look alright, butthen you've got a bunch of fighting game updates in SF3, UMVC3 and this AE 2k12 Ono was talking about, SFxT, Dead Rising 2: Off The Record, the awful looking DmC reboot and Racoon City from the Socom B-Team, I think anyone could boycott Capcom without realising they'd done it.

[RoXer]

and this AE 2k12 Ono was talking about

That's a real thing? I thought you were joking

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Wish I was


We will be try re-tune like a AE 2K12 ver. I under negotiation with Capcom VIPs now.

And there ya go.

[Drakul]

MML3 getting cancelled is our own fault, according to Capcom. We didn't take enough interest in the community dev room thing so they canned the game.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I know, it's retarded. I don't want to develop, I want to play.

[RoXer]

http://i.imgur.com/pasxW.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Doesn't sound like Seth at all. Would like a better source than... 4chan.

[RoXer]

if any of that's true...

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://i.imgur.com/wpG64.png

[RoXer]

yeah

[Kalyx triaD]

I see nothing wrong with the UMvC3 thing.

The MML3 thing is fucked up, though. Just sad.

[Drakul]

There is a Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/100000-Strong-for-Bringing-Back-Mega-Man-Legends-3/149316248475958) looking to get 100,000 people in the hopes of getting the game revived.

They have a gallery with some interesting pictures.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284899_2253801588505_1352252356_32674602_5785547_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285325_168542413216517_100001822790233_362342_7596390_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/281359_121505524609835_100002511631022_149430_4697215_n.jpg

Annnnd the "We didn't say that!" shots:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282545_149208751823809_100002040566649_274694_3454845_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/282690_149216771823007_100002040566649_274719_7551661_n.jpg

[Fignuts]

I hope this doesn't spell the end of the megaman franchise as a whole. With Inafune leaving, both MML3 and Universe getting canceled, it kind of seems that way. Being that it is one of, if not THE most consistently good 2-d platformers out there, it would be a damn shame. The gameplay of this series is timeless, and people will always pay for more, so I don't see the point really.

[Emperor Smeat]

The next Smash Bros game could determine how much interest Capcom has left with Mega Man since its rumored the next game will have a lot more 3rd party characters and before Inafune left, he tried to get Mega Man into Brawl.

If Capcom doesn't want him in the game, then the MM series could be done for a while.

[RoXer]

Press Release

SAN DIEGO– July 22, 2011– Capcom® Entertainment, Inc., a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Sanrio, Inc., creator of beloved icon Hello Kitty®, today announced a partnership to create a new line of co-branded Street Fighter™ themed merchandise that will launch in fall 2012. The collaboration will be a fusion of the unique styles of these world-famous brands, yielding a broad range of merchandise featuring Hello Kitty dressed in the distinct costumes from the Street Fighter series of video games.
“Capcom has long admired Sanrio and their ability to create memorable and cherished lifestyle brands so it is a distinct pleasure to partner with them for this new cross-over line of merchandise,” said Joshua Izzo, Director of Licensing, Capcom Entertainment, Inc.“The combination of Street Fighter and Hello Kitty will offer fans a whole new way to experience our characters.”
“We are always looking for new ways to surprise our fans and partnering with a strong brand-focused company such as Capcom is a natural fit for us,” said Jill Koch, Vice President of Brand Management and Marketing, Sanrio, Inc.“ Hello Kitty and Street Fighter have a dedicated core following around the world and our collaboration brings the legacy of both brands together in a fun and unexpected way.”
Specific details on the co-branded merchandise and retailer availability will be released at a later date.
Street Fighter® was first released in the arcades in 1987. This was followed up in 1991 with the smash hit Street Fighter® II, and as of April 12, 2011, the series as a whole has shipped more than 31 million units on home consoles worldwide. The innovative battle system found in the Street Fighter games helped to establish the fighting game genre for video games.
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ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.
About Sanrio
Sanrio, best known for global icon Hello Kitty and home to many endearing characters including Chococat, My Melody, and Keroppi, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2010. The worldwide lifestyle brand was founded on the“small gift, big smile®” philosophy — that a small gift can bring a big smile to people of all ages. Today, over 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are sold in over 70 countries around the world. In the Western Hemisphere, Sanrio character-branded products are sold in upwards of 12,000 locations including department, specialty, national chain stores and over 100 Sanrio boutiques. For more information, please visit www.sanrio.com.
Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Capcom, Devil May Cry, Mega Man and Resident Evil are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

[RoXer]

http://shoryuken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hellokittySFte.jpg (http://shoryuken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hellokittySFte.jpg)



I'm thinking we should just change the thread title to "Fucking Capcom"

[RoXer]

http://www.gamingsurvival.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/capcom-mistakes.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/pikoeri/ono.jpg

[RoXer]

http://i.imgur.com/0UhYy.jpg

[RoXer]

Capcom Refused To Let Keiji Inafune To Complete Mega Man Legends 3 (http://www.gameblurb.net/news/capcom-refused-to-let-keiji-inafune-to-complete-mega-man-legends-3/)



September 16, 2011 1:42 pm

http://www.gameblurb.net/wp-content/gallery/cache/2053__320x240_102910-inafune.jpg (http://www.gameblurb.net/wp-content/gallery/news/102910-inafune.jpg)

For those of you who are still upset over Mega Man Legends 3, there seems to be a lot more fuel to add to this fire. Strategies Japan seemed to have dug up some interesting quotes in an interview with 4gamer.net from former Capcom head Keiji Inafune.

So, I told them that I was going to found my own independent company and leave Capcom. However, I stated that I was ready to make a contract with them so that I could keep working on those projects that I started. I couldn’t start making contracts with other publishers for sure if Capcom agreed to the proposition, but I wanted to see those projects that I started to completion. But it couldn’t be done. They answered, ‘We have no need to do that.’

“[I went to the trouble of]…Finding the right time, gathering the team members, planning strategies, all so we could barely start on Mega Man Legends 3. I really don’t want to quit at this crucial moment…but I can’t keep going at Capcom. I am too tired to keep going. I wanted to leave Capcom to recharge my energy, and support Capcom from there, but it seems they don’t allow it. I want to make all my effort to keep Legends 3 alive, but I’m really not sure I can do it.”

Wow. That is just really depressing to hear. Inafune himself wanted to take on the completion of Mega Man Legends 3 and Capcom refused? I really don’t think this is gonna sit too well with the fanbase who will never let Mega Man Legends die, such as our resident illustrator (http://www.gameblurb.net/featured/a-tribute-to-megaman-legends/) Bay.

Check out his tribute to the game right here (http://www.gameblurb.net/featured/a-tribute-to-megaman-legends/).