Inafune says more Mega Man sequels could happen
by David Hinkle 
{ Dec 22nd 2008 at 4:31PM }
If there's one thing that Mega Man 9 proved to us, it's that we desperately need a Mega Man 10. Seriously, Mega Man 9 might have done more harm than good, because at least before we never held out hope for such a retro-revival. Now, having tasted the greatness, we need more.That's where Mega Man character designer and Capcom bigwig Keiji Inafune comes into the picture. During a recent interview with 1UP, he commented on the possibility of another downloadable Mega Man title, stating that Mega Man 9 came based on "our users' feedback." He went on to elaborate by saying the users "indicated that they wanted to see it again, so if we can continue to find ways to involve users and use their feedback to evolve the game, I think we can go on to continue to make MM10, MM11, and so on. The main point is how and if we can continue to incorporate user feedback into the creation of the game."
Mr. Inafune, just do it already. Mega Man 9 had to have sold truckloads, and you all got more from us on the DLC, so what's the deal? Personally, we're not willing to settle for any less than a new 8-bit Mega Man each year. So can you get on it? Please?
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Guess what? We're all about Mega Man 9. Check out our review of the game right here, as well as our top 5 favorite things about the game. Heck, while you're at it, check out our column on Mega Man Legends, as well as our top 5 favorite Mega Man games. Oh, and be sure to read our latest Point/Counterpoint feature, where Mega Man is in the spotlight.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dustin @ Dec 22nd 2008 4:39PM
Here's an idea! Howabout Megaman Legends 3? Never heard that have you, Capcom? As long as your so big on user feedback, why don't you take that into account?
Or at least give us Megaman 64 for Virtual Console.
acefondu @ Dec 22nd 2008 4:57PM
No, no MM10! ...That means I'll have to run through MM1-9 in honor of 10 like I did when MM9 came out... Curse you nostalgia!
Gewurz Man got equipped with... Guitar Hero! @ Dec 22nd 2008 5:24PM
SNES style MMX9 to go please. thx!
Roto13 @ Dec 22nd 2008 5:28PM
"Personally, we're not willing to settle for any less than a new 8-bit Mega Man each year."
Isn't that what killed the original series in the first place? :P
That interview also said they weren't interested in a new Viewtiful Joe. My heart hurts.
Ackeen @ Dec 22nd 2008 5:31PM
Give classic Mega Man games a rest for a couple of years. A new Mega Man X should take priority. I would hate the classic Mega Man games to end up like the old ones did (stale and dead).
Matias @ Dec 22nd 2008 10:19PM
No new viewtiful joe T_T, well, it was expected, it was developed by clover, and even if capcom still own the license, I doubt they do something original with joe apart from him appearing on crossover games.
megaman 9 was great, I only managed to beat the original megaman games way later than they came out, (I gave up too easily when I was a kid lol), and I love the idea of reviving the hardcore experience that it is, games today are too easy, and focus too much on graphics and technical aspects.
xodus666 @ Dec 22nd 2008 10:20PM
megaman frustrates me
TJF588 @ Dec 23rd 2008 8:00AM
While I'm not delved into Mega Man past some music and watching a speedrun of some of 'em (including MM9), I'd be interested in "upgrade" DLC, kicking the titles into era-based graphics, completely at the user's choice. Or, hey, go with what I was hoping (kinda a strong word...) would happen with MM9 and have the stages become progressively more modern-gen, with an 8-bit Rocker goin' against a 3+D Wily... or somethin'.
Then again, MM9 looks and sounds solid, so you can keep doing that. But, as said, rapid release = stagnation, but maybe 2, 2.5 years at a time, eh?
Also, when is my VG muzak source gonna pick up on MM9's arranged album?
Timerider @ Dec 23rd 2008 12:01PM
Make Dead Rising 2!