@LittleBigPlaneteer, @LittleBigPlaneteer: Woooow, seriously??

God forbid somebody makes a retro-styled game for the sake of enjoyment and/or nostalgia. I'm pretty sure they're making the game the way it is because they know how much everyone likes the old ones for their difficulty and overall fun-factor, not because of console limitations.

If it were coming out for other consoles as opposed to the Wii, I'd wager a large sum of money that the only thing they would add to it, if anything, would be HD resolution.

Sheesh..

JerrD74: RIP George Carlin

@Hrist: "They probably don't want to brush it up for HD. "

This

should be read by everyone. It's the most likely reason IMO.

Mit

; ; /dusts off his wii

Alpha85

Isn't it just logical that it would be on the Wii? I mean I don't ever recall playing a Mega Man game on an 8-bit Playstation or Xbox. I don't see why people are complaining about something that just makes sense.

And unless you're a stockholder, who cares how Capcom wants to make their money? It's not your concern.

@TRT-X: Yeah, I'm sure it's inevitable.

@Archaotic: I fail to understand your logic here.

Green-clad Gamer Dude

@LittleBigPlaneteer: You've got to be retarded if you think the graphics are the way they are only because the game's on WiiWare.
You do realize that you can download games from many consoles leading up to the N64 on the Virtual Console, right?
The N64.

And then take a look at Gyrostarr, another WiiWare game.
WiiWare isn't as advanced as XBLA or PSN, but please.

Zerbrechen

@Huckleberry: But by that logic, a lot of their other recent remakes should be WiiWare exclusives as well.

And in relation to budgeting or certification cost concerns, I'm positive Microsoft and Sony would work with Capcom in order to get some more quality downloadable games on their systems.

When push comes to shove, this just doesn't seem to make any sense from a business perspective, especially since there is no technological reason that this game wouldn't run on the other platforms.

Nirolak

@Lezard: because you can give the wii that loving along with the other systems and make more money.

sarcasmOD

@justhesh: lol, its dead

bigman88zz

It makes sense to me. The old 8-bit Mega Man games were on the NES. Bionic Command: Rearmed, Commando 3, and SSF2HD are all on the PS3 and 360, so why not give the Wii some Mega Man lovin'?

Lezard

Yawn, time to ignore all of the fanboyish whining about this game, while awaiting the day everyone changes their mind, due to the fact that it will end up on the other consoles anyway... and the DS... and the PSP.

And NGage.

Zerbrechen

xD well i'm still going to buy it..now..i'll just have to get the wii versions :0 no achievements :o xD oh well

evilralphwiggum

Geez, what ever happened to the multi-platform Capcom that they talked about?

justhesh

@Nirolak: Sure, but in line with all the old NES games available on the Wii, it makes a predictable choice.

And while many PS3/360 owners wanted it, many of them have a Wii and if they want it badly enough will get it for that. Others never wanted it in the first place but like to complain. I would wager that the population of people who both want this game and do not have a Wii is rather small indeed.

Huckleberry

*waits for the xbox fanboys to call the game crap again and bitch about how much its gonna suck*

Megan Fox iz Hot ^-^ -ph15h

WTF

banana_ridah

i would much rather have Castle Crashers than this

but since i only have a Wii, i will be getting this to see how it plays out

Mr.Sad

damn you capcom! why don't you want my money? was it something i said? i love the orange tubes on BC, i swear!

*walks over to dust wii*

zanzibarlegend

@LittleBigPlaneteer: It's a product created to look like that quite obviously because of gamer nostalgia.

Seriously, what the fuck?

Drake Lake

@Huckleberry: I'm not so sure all the old school nostalgia people live on Wii. I mean, the best selling titles on XBLA have always been the remakes and arcade ports, Super Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting being the most successful of them all. It seems odd that Capcom would ditch its most successful digital distribution platform for a WiiWare exclusive, especially when it seems obvious from this comment section that many PS3 and 360 owners wanted the game.

Nirolak

@LionheartAce:

That's the thing though. If it were made for XBLA/PSN, would it have crap graphics? I doubt it. This is independent of gameplay mind you. I'm obviously not judging whether it's a good game or not, I'm merely pointing out that Capcom and the press are advertising MM9 as a return to the classic NES days with the original lo-fi sounds and graphics as if that didn't have anything to do with the platform it was being made for.

LittleBigPlaneteer

Aaaand, there goes my chances of buying this. Sorry, Capcom, I'm not in the business of buying full-priced games that could've been released a decade and a half ago with no improvements.

Archaotic

PS: I fully expect this "exclusivity" to last about as long as the exclusivity for Viewtiful Joe, Resident Evil 4, Killer 7, and Okami.

AKA: "It's totally Wii exclusive...well, unless it sells REALLY well."

TRT-X

@Neo Deus: "Fracas"?

I was thinking Super Smash Bros. Clusterf**k

TRT-X

I don't see the logic at all. What is the investment Capcom would be making by uploading the game to two additional game networks? I imagine it would cost them hardly anything at all and I'm certain it would make a profit regardless of which brand service sold the most games.

sarcasmOD

Capcom .. you can't even get your titles out on time. Where is Bionic Commando Rearmed and Super Street Fighter II HD???

EsCO823

Booooooo.

willsueforfood

Again, this close to a major show I have to take things with a grain of salt. Capcom has always been one to share their games so why suddenly ditch that for the Wii exclusive? I'm guessing they have it in the works and it's a timed exclusive on the Wii for right now. Even so, the original megaman series died after 4 in my opinion so if I never get it, no big loss. The way I see it, megaman died after 4, megaman x died after x4, legends got cut down in its prime and the whole battle network died before it even started.

Sparx

Great score for Nintendo.

Ollivander

@LittleBigPlaneteer: So... let's try to be a little more open about this. If the game plays as good as part 2 or 3 it will definitely kick ass. Regardless of whether or not it was made for WiiWare, if it was on PSN and Live would you say the same?

Whatever, this is really more my problem. People griping and moaning over something they can't really help! (Much to my dismay, this comment happens to be one of those where it won't do much to bitch about people bitching... CONUNDRUM!)

LionheartAce

What happened to Capcom Multi-Platform policy. Not that I'm really mad since I have a Wii anyways, but that was the reason DMC4 wasn't PS3 exclusive so WTF?

VanFinale

Makes sense to me. This is a low-budget, low-margin investment for them. I'm sure if it does really well they'll put it on other platforms. But the Wii is really where NES nostalgia and most Mega Man fans live, and it's the best-selling console, so the pieces add up.

I guess it sucks for non-Wii owners, but that's becoming a smaller minority by the minute.

Huckleberry

Sort of disappointing, since I would have preferred a PSN release, but it's whatever.

Mune

at least its on wii then nothing now. Mega man x9 confirmed for both wii and ps3.

sladee

one word: OUCH!

(俗・ ) Grey Gecko

I find it hard to believe that Nintendo would purchase an exclusive, how strange. At the same time, I suppose were they to it would be from Capcom given their history together.

Swift_

Shut up.

Gawd, just don't download it. Oh wait, you must not have a Wii, which means you can't. Oh, well.

I'll happily take this over Bionic Commando, which by the way, isn't coming out on Wii. So let's see the trade-off here... MegaMan 9 just better kick ass.

LionheartAce

lol, here wii go again.

bigman88zz

I can't wait for people to say it looks and plays like the original NES games as a good thing, when really it's a product of being a Wiiware title

LittleBigPlaneteer

@Nirolak:
I bet your money smells funny.

@Arsenicberyllium:
Or maybe Capcom can't handle Live! or PSN?

sugardeath

:(

.endejas.

Works for me.

Look on the brightside Xbox/PSN devotees: Perhaps there's a remixed/HD version being developed so its easier for even the pickiest graphic whore to digest? That would most certainly warrant a new SKU. And I'll admit, I'd probably get both.

You know, since Space Cat said there'd be leaderboards multiplayer.

I've said too much . . .

Tubatic

@Arsenicberyllium: Well, you see, if the game is on more platforms, more of their fans could purchase and enjoy the game, meaning that Capcom would be generating good will and increased profit, which is apparently a major no-no at Capcom HQ.

Nirolak

I was going to get it for Wii anyways. Having to use the 360 controller's d-pad determined that decision.

Murgatron

They probably don't want to brush it up for HD.

Hrist

Wow. Capcom.

Just wow.

...The entire gaming community by their balls man and you just threw it away.

Deft_One

Fuck you Capcom. I buy all your games and this is what you do to me and my PS3?

FusionHype

Hm, Capcom must really want Mega Man in Super Smash Bros Fracas.

Neo Deus

What the freck? How'd a slip up like that even happen?

Oh well, I'm still good to go.

Pezdispenser

What the hell?

Why? What's the point?

It's not like the other consoles can't handle it.

Arsenicberyllium

Capcom: "That *that* all you loyal fans who wanted to play more Megaman!"

Well, if they really don't want my money, I guess I can't blame them.

Nirolak

Oof, where's a Lex Luthor ascii art when you need it? Guess I'll be dusting the Wii off after all.

Enkur

Sucks for the non-Wii owners out there, but luckily I'll be downloading this bad-boy at release. Can't wait for the platforming hard-as-balls action!

Proto_Man

Oh brother.

Green-clad Gamer Dude

Eh, I don't see the big deal here. Out of the big three, I only have a Wii, but if it was going to 360/PS3 and not the Wii, I would be sad, but I am used to it. It's not everyday I get news of an awesome game that is Wii only. :^D

Polaski

[shop.capcom.com]

Fixed...sorry about the non working links before this one works though

wwm0nkey

By the way, why is everyone bitching about the graphics? Even those that want it to look like Mega 7 or 8, you guys don't play old games? Don't enjoy them?

Should it be a decision maker when it comes to a game that, most likely, will be technically sound when it comes to gameplay and will, hopefully, be incredibly fun?
I know when I play old games, like Shining Force 1, I go "Jesus, this game has horrible graphics" (especially in that game's case, it looks like an NES game on a bad day) for a couple of minutes or so, but eventually get over it, as I should, because graphics ultimately shouldn't be what one goes back to when hoping for a "retro-styled" experience. The retro style embraces what is now known as "old" or "obsolete"- that's why Mega Man 9 is 8-bit- because arguably, that's when the series has not only been its finest, but has been anything better than "good".

Who goes back to Super Mario Bros. and really, really cares that the bushes are recolored clouds?

Zerbrechen

[shop.capcom.com]

Also if you are wondering why I posted a link to the shop customer support to conplain to capcom its like the only email I can find. Also if you conplain to them be mature about it and not go "OMFG YOU GUYS ARE TEH SUX"

wwm0nkey

That's disappointing. Guess I won't be picking it up after all. Oh well.

wild homes is weathering cephalopod trouble!

@questworld:
Carnival Games? Seriously, that's about all people buy on the thing.

Archaotic

Agree with the "too lazy to make it HD" statement.

BassForever

After all the 360 and PS3 are getting, the Wii can't even be left alone to one (potentially good) game that looks like something from the NES era without the AAA game filled masses of those other systems to cry foul. I mean c'mon now, if all games should be better off on the more powerful systems, what is the Wii suppose to be left with?

questworld

What system was the original version of it for again?

Amazon_Chris

I'm disapointed. This isn't making my upcoming decision any easier.
I have a bare lowend PC (6800GT, Athlon 64 3000+, 1GB RAM, etc), and a 360. I have no clue now if I'm going to save money to buy a new PC or if I'm going to dish out cash to buy a Wii.
WHY MUST MY DECISION BE MADE MORE DIFFICULT!

toejam316

@Green-clad Gamer Dude:
The only way I was thinking of getting this game was if we got a PSN/XBLA version that had optional HD graphics as well. I don't particularly want to buy a game that's just an NES game, but priced higher than an NES game would be on the VC. I have no love for the original 6 Mega Man games.

Archaotic

@Huckleberry: Using NES-style programming would seem to unnecessarily raise the budget of the game though, and making the game seem like a NES game could be done without it.

Sprites I could see as an honest concern, but the issue with that is that they're not required by the other systems. XBLA and I'm sure PSN allow you to just put a box around your game window to fill up the screen, and the budget for one of those is about $20, so I can't really see that as a concern.

The only thing that seems to make sense would be Nintendo having actually paid Capcom for it, though that seems extremely unlikely for Nintendo to do.

Nirolak

In other news, Capcom reaffirmed its commitment to keeping Resident Evil 4 a GameCube exclusive.

hagridore

my kid just got a wii for his birthday today. looks like i'll be playing some new mega man.

oh, BTW not on PSN=Booooooooooo!!!!

jfx316

@LittleBigPlaneteer: You are a fooling in your thinking of what is because it is, it is because that was the pinnacle of megaman at it's best, if it even was on those other system's then it still be the same as the wii version not because it limited in it technology, it can play better game's with better graphic's but capcom chose not to from a nostalgia and fun stand point of old.

Mr.DuckSauce

[shop.capcom.com]

now conplain to them about it not being on XBLA and PSN

wwm0nkey

@Proto_Man: I sure hope so. Here's looking to Capcom as the savior of hardcore gaming on the Wii because Nintendo ain't doing shit for that demographic.

jmaster14656

so what! it is a crime to play this game on anything other than an nes controller.

feartheraven

@Nirolak: Not many other remakes are being done in a 8-bit style, in a style reminiscent of games that existed before Sony and MS ever got into the games industry.

They may not want to deal with emulation issues for the other platforms (if they are indeed using NES-style programming), or deal with making sprites for the higher resolutions on 360/PS3.

Maybe Nintendo offered some money but I seriously doubt it. I think Capcom is just analyzing the market and putting it where they think it will bring in the most sales.

Huckleberry

@Zerbrechen:
I don't even know anymore.

Archaotic

Good lord people. Just buy multiple consoles and you don't have this problem.

dry-roasted-peanuts

@Mascott: God, playing this game on the 360 D-pad would be a nightmare.

Lezard

Don't PSN and XBLA have certain restrictions that say games HAVE to be available in HD, perhaps among other things?

Wouldn't that defeat the ENTIRE purpose of this new-yet-retro Mega Man game?

I think that's much more a factor that weird exclusivity stuff. I imagine Capcom just choice the platform that they felt was most appopriate, and it was WiiWare. Kinda like you won't see Zack & Wiki on either of the other consoles (even if it had sold well. *tear*), 'cuz they don't fit in with the consoles' philosophy.

And like others have stated, games like Bionic Commando and SSFTHDR aren't coming to the Wii, essentially for the same reason. So don't be whining that Capcom isn't taking care of you.

On a side note, it's great being a multi-console owner.

Sargus

I hope the new Mega Man 9 takes some cues from "I Wanna Be The Guy"

Hemlock

I think it's a nice thing, you know? Megaman returning to his roots, he should return to his original home. The controller, the company, everything is similar or the same.

On that note, who wants to play a game like thist with analog controls?

Mascott

@HTTenrai: Then it probably wouldn't have been in your best interest to play this one.

justhesh

Perhaps it will be 'timed exclusive.' Either way, Wii really seems like a more natural fit anyway.

slacker164

Dammit! I never liked the original Mega Man games, and I wanted this one. Curses!

HTTenrai

It would have been nice to be able to play this on my 360, but atleast it'll be my first Wii point purchase. However taking out EVERY factor for fanboys, why wouldnt you want anyone to enjoy the 8-bit glory of Megaman for those who solely own a Xbox 360 or Playstation 3? It just seems greedy to me just to want it on "your" console. Also to Capcom, they might not keep it on the Wii for long as we've seen with the past titles (Still waiting for that guy to chop his head off over RE4) so those who wish to play it on the other consoles, just sit tight.

Kaizuden

@Nirolak: if thats true, im sure he knows by now how annoyed that wii owners arent getting any version of bionic commando or sf4 or re5. then again, he gets enough of that on the forums anyway :p

bigman88zz

@Archaotic: You're being sarcastic, right?

Zerbrechen

That sucks. I would have gladly given them money for it on XBLA. No big deal though.

PlasmaMachine

@wwm0nkey: Actually, that's where you ask about technical issues. The place you ask Capcom about game decisions is their "Ask Capcom" forum: [www.capcom-unity.com]

However, Seth Killian (at least I think it's him and not Kramer) reads Kotaku regularly so they already know (or will soon) that there are a lot of people who are quite annoyed that Mega Man 9 is not coming to XBLA/PSN. However, if they'll actually do anything about it (or if Capcom's American division even has any pull in this) will have to be found out later.

Nirolak

@HowardC:
Sure...only Wii games can be fun. You're being sarcastic, right?

Archaotic

I probably would have bought it on XBLA too. I guess Capcom must have one awfully good reason to keep it Wii-only, because that's a golden money-making opportunity.

Xenigma

The reason this is a wiiware exclusive is fairly obvious if you know anything about m$ and sony's policies. Both companies "encourage" (and by encourage I mean pretty much force) hi-def and/or extra special features on all of their arcade titles.

Rather than getting around the hi-def clause with a hi-res bezel, they might want to concentrate on actually making a fun game.... something they can only do on the wii.

HowardC

Wow... that's sad, I was expecting to buy it on 360.

bammax

Well, as a fan of the classic Mega Man series, I don't mind since I have a Wii.

But I have to ask...will it be priced right? Will the many, many Wii users download it? Will the graphics or the hardcore gameplay turn them off? These are the questions that need to be answered.

Remember, not everyone is a Mega Man fan. Wait, let me rephrase that...not everyone is a "Classic" Mega Man fan. I doubt the majority of Wii owners have even played them, no offense.

Me, loved the older games, so its a buy for me. But still...it'll be safe to spread it around. Just to be safe.

Saint Anima

@Dave Silva: So you have an analyst stuck up your ass or something? Because I'm pretty sure that's where you hauled that figure out of.

Roto13

Well, it's nice to see that Capcom decided to even the game of "screwing over" (looking at you, Harmonix!) by screwing the 360 and PS3 owners.

Unfortunately, unlike Gamecube, Wii was (and maybe is) the most popular system.

Jestersage

@Lezard: Uh, Nintendo Power reported motion controls and it's a Wii-Ware exclusive.

Ryfael

@TRT-X: Okami and Killer 7 sold really well now?

Roto13

And so, Capcom just lost about 500 million dollars in profit.

Jesus CHRIST they're still run by morons.

Dave Silva

@Ryfael: The game isn't using motion controls, as far as I know. It's played with the Wii Remote held sideways like an NES controller, and I wouldn't be surprised if it received Classic Controller support, too.

Lezard

(1) This is unusual, especially considering Capcom's recent penchant for releasing games across multiple platforms.

(2) This is unusual, especially considering Capcom's last attempt at making a primary-franchise game exclusive to a Nintendo system.

Does Not Equal

The only reason it is Wii only is due to motion controls. You guys just love to fucking argue!

Ryfael

Actually not retro, 80's Megaman!

VakeroRokero

Holy shit retro Megaman!!

VakeroRokero

@cluster1990: That's an odd thing to do.

Zerbrechen

Dammit, that stings doesn't it?

BigBooBuddy

I own a wii, but i'm not buying this unless it's on PSN or XBLA.

cluster1990

@Ryfael: I was unaware of the motion controls. Do they mention what they're for?

Zerbrechen

purely for the enthusiasts, it's not even out yet and i already feel as if i need to blow the dust off this beaten dog.

Alicia

Truth be told, I'm surprised more people aren't complaining about this. Personally, as a Wii fan (and 360 owner), I wouldn't care if this were multi-platform, or Wii exclusive. If I were a 360 fan, I don't think I'd feel differently, though. Classic Megaman is a mostly Nintendo thing, and I don't think that this is a terrible, crippling choice. A timed exclusive? Perhaps. A permanent exclusive? Perhaps. If you're a Classic Megaman fan, wait until it comes out, and if there's no word on it being released elsewhere, borrow a Wii, buy a Wii, or don't play it. I bought a PS2 for the simple fact that I could finally play Megaman 8 and Megaman X4. (Though the DVD player helped, of course.)

Basically, what I'm saying is, if you're the hardcore fan this was designed for, and your only choice is getting a Wii to play it, I'm sorry, but that's the way it is. For now. Maybe.

Personally, I think they should appease the true old school crowd and have a limited release of Famicom/NES carts. I honestly think people would buy them.

I am aware that the previous statement has cost me my credibility.

Nick!

@Ryfael: Okay, so I was wrong on that point. That doesn't mean that there won't be a motionless control setting, though. And I never said it wasn't a WiiWare exclusive.

Lezard

@Roto13: Does it matter, really? They're still going to lose a ton of money. Maybe not 500 million (I typed an extra 0, I meant 50 million :P) I don't see any real reason to keep this game exclusive to the Wii, unless Nintendo threatened them or something (which wouldn't surprise me.)

Dave Silva

@Deft_One: Nice avatar,

And yeah. The ammnt ninty paid for exclusivity wouldn't compare to the sales on psn/xbla. Ah well, I'm not a megaman fan anyways so :P

WEGGLES90

It looks like a NES game because the Wii can't handle anything better than NES graphics! Confirmed!@!!!

dowingba

I hope they dont make this game TOO much like a NES game.... MM9 ebtter dont have slow down when there's much s¨** on screen or dissapearing sprites and the such!

Alex_Mexico

@Cyntalan:

Oh, I know. A guy can dream, though, huh?

Although, I have to wonder if they designed the game with the limitations in mind, or they just went and programmed it on a Famicom dev kit.

Then again, I only learned of the motion sensing today, so I guess that would put a damper on it.

Nick!

This more than makes up for all those lost Gamecube exclusives.

My name changed for an unknown reason

Guys who are complaining on Wii exclusive.... remember this game is going to cost Capcom the exorbitant amount of like $1,000 dollars on salaries of the 3 programmers doing this game. Its not like they have to make this multiplat in order to "maximize profit", lol.

Alex_Mexico

Bummer. I'll beat it somehow, though.

supercrap

I've got no problems concerning the NES retro nostalgia style they are going after BUT here's hoping for them to at least make MM9 in 480p widescreen.
Now THAT would be damn funny to look at.... 1986 graphic style game filling my entire 16x9 TV screen. Hell yeah!

Alex_Mexico

@Nick!: "Personally, I think they should appease the true old school crowd and have a limited release of Famicom/NES carts. I honestly think people would buy them."

That really only could happen if they developed it in the NES environment. My guess is that the art/music direction will be running in the NES "limitations", but size/speed restrictions won't even be a concern. There's a possibilty the palette limitation will be less restricted, but I don't know for sure. I really doubt they'll force a full NES environment, because, while it gives Mega Man the proper feel, I don't think they should have to sacrifice their creativity and variety for the sake of cart size limitations or processor speed limitations.

Of course, this would negate the above possibility, and while I'd love to see it (and prolly buy one if I could), I just don't see them sacrificing that many possibilities in development so they could potentially do such a thing.

Cyntalan

@KaliKOtt: You might not be far off the mark. Capcom has always done great on Nintendo consoles. They're one of the few third parties to consistently do well on every Nintendo machine to date. Not just the Wii and Gamecube but don't forget about the GBA and DS. Honestly if I was Capcom I'd be on my knees thanking Nintendo.

dowingba

This is capcom's way of giving back to Nintendo for their sales on the wii

and the whole RE4 ps2 fiasco XD

I think its actually good that Megaman/Rockman is going back to his roots

and it forces megaman freaks to buy teh wii

KaliKOtt

So Capcom does, in fact, not like money?

Wandel

Good, more Wii exclusive new quality retro titles pls.
I hope people remember Resident Evil 4 being "Gamecube only".

Bluetribal

@Alpha85:

Yeah b/c OMG WII SUX IT HAS NO FUN GAEMS AND IS TEH WAGGLE AND TEH MINIGAMES ROFL!!!1

The Wii is the best-selling console, but God, you're just so cool and so counter-culture man. Way to go.

Poochy

Good. Sony and Microsoft do not deserve this game.

Mega Man started on a Nintendo platform, and the series first respect should be towards Nintendo.

Port this to the Sony and Micro$oft 'gamers' 2 years from now at double the price.

I kid, I kid.

Or do I...

Vanguarde

looks like I jumped on this post late. But I think the fact that it's Wii only has alot to do with the graphics.

PSN and Live games might have graphics "standards" that games have to live up to. I know Sony poo pooed alot of 2D games for the PS2, so I wouldn't put it past either company.

WordMan

Aw, all you poor angry fanbois seem really upset. Wanna hug?

That's right, I went there.

SAKY

Capcom doesn't believe in exclusives anymore. They've gone on about that plenty of the last year or two.

If anyone thinks MM9 is anything but a "timed exclusive", they're dead wrong.

Suzaku

@LittleBigPlaneteer: It doesn't! Have you seen Lost Winds?! This move is more along the lines of what they did for Contra 4 and not to mention it won't cost them a crap ton of money to build (probably the bigger motivator) Nintendo does not restrict you to doing something like this and you can't definitely blame WiiWare they could've totally done 2.5D graphics for it. It's ultimately up to Capcom. Also... have you seen 8-bit graphics on an HD screen? They look f'ing magnificent.

LionheartAce

this hurts

theonlydoublej

"Oh, all our fans were excited that they were going to play our upcoming game on their system? Better go ahead and confirm that its not coming to their system because we don't want more money!"

CHunterX

@WordMan: Are you suggesting the graphics are poor because its on the Wii...or that it's on the Wii because its graphics are poor?

I could see Capcom going to MS and Sony (especially Sony) and getting turned away at the door for daring to suggest that a brand new game in a big name franchise come out in 2D (in retro style no less).

I think MM9 is the type of game Nintendo was hoping to see people do with WiiWare. I mean, how often do fans use flash to put together their own fan sequels...some people even hack the ROMs to build their own custom titles.

I look at MM9 as that, but being done by the original creators...thus ensuring (At least I hope ensuring) that the game stays true to the original.

TRT-X

@Roto13: Pardon me. Okami was a critical darling, and had a large enough support base that was calling for it on Wii. (As it "only seemed natural")

And Killer7 (if my memory is correct) was a simultaneous release. But I think it was one of the "Capcom 5" that went from being GCN exclusive to being multiplatform.

TRT-X

In this topic:

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! It's not fair! It's not fair! We never get anything good! WAAAAAAAAH!"

megaStryke

@Masterpain22: Don't like to double post, but I meant that Mario and Zelda did not make me personally get a Wii but MM would likely do so, and what I wonder is how many other people without a Wii would get it now for the 8bit MM9 exclusivity.

Masterpain22

That's nice.

Willy105

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

FUCK YOU CAPCOM!!!I AIN'T GETTING THAT STUPID SYSTEM CALLED THE WII!!!

cxplorer

Why are they playing with people's emotions like this? Buahhh :'(

I was very happy to learn that it would come out for the PSN, and given how MM Anniversary Collection came out for the Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox it would only make sense to make this game multiplatform to continue the saga that way.

I would seriously consider getting a Wii just to make sure I play this game. Is funny how a 8bit game can do what Mario Galaxy and Zelda TP did not succeed in doing (and I very much wanted to play those games). Wonder how many other PS3 or 360 would do the same.

Masterpain22

Ooh ooh, I'm gonna use Wii and dust in the same sentence, that won't be the least bit cliched or repetitive. No, totally original. HAR HAR DEE HAR HAR HAR!

Ptolemy

@LittleBigPlaneteer: Right right, it's not because they wanted it to make it like an NES game and all the other games play so much like older games because their Wiiware...

hmm...wait a second...

Considering the Wii hasn't a lot of exclusives, those who own a 360/PS3 only can stop crying now, 'k? Wii owners have been in the "yeah you're not getting this game, here's a casual game instead" boat and finally when the Wii gets an exclusive ya'll start crying it's not on the other 2 systems...sheesh...

JGab

Nooooooooo!
Oh well, hope it's still really good...

Zeouterlimits

@TRT-X: Neither. I'm suggesting that because the graphics are retro, Sony and Microsoft do not want/allow it. Exactly as I said to begin with. There was no hidden Nintendo bashing in my post as you want to suggest.

WordMan

Now let's see what sort of bosses they'll have to come up with for this game. Maybe they'll even have a contest that isn't Japan-only...

Frank

First people get pissed because the Wii doesn't get any games, and now they get pissed off because it does. Hardyhar.

Kyuu

I don't understand why some of you complain just for the fucking sake of complaining.
You don't see us Wii owners complaining when a lot of cool games go for the XBLA :o/ Thank god i own a Wii and a 360, i can enjoy both worlds xD

valhum

agreed

megamario621

lol pwnt

megamario621

@Frank: Mega Man 6. Nintendo Power contest. Two North American entries won: Knight Man and Wind Man.

megaStryke

This is the kind of game that ALL the download systems need to have - classics reborn, remade, evolved, without stretching the gameplay. That said, I will be downloading this day one and pointing and laughing at the Megaman fans with their Xboxes.

Scorpi

I still think this game even existing is awesome. Honestly though, why make an 8-bit game for two companies that never had an 8-bit console? 8-bit Mega Man is synonymous with breaking plastic rectangles in half due to murder-hard timed jumps. This is like complaining that Super Mario Brothers 2 (JP version) didn't get released released on XBLA. I don't care if Capcom is a third party, or if this move isn't the most profitable one, or if they are angering fans: it is right for them to do this.

If the sales of the "Super Mario Brothers: The Lost Levels" is any indication, this game will sell VERY well. We might even start hoping that they release 1-7 on the VC.

Human Bomb

Well this doesn't affect me since I have m PSWii hookup and was planning on buying this on my Wii anyhow... But I have enjoyed the whining within this thread. Indeed, I have.

2NinjasTapedTogether

the wii is also the only current gen console with a working d-pad thats actually comfortable to use, reach, etc. it kinda just makes sense.

ajay42

@Sparx: I agree with the exception of X6, which, while the story may have sucked, played very, very well.

RealmRPGer

There never was an official announcement that it would be released on PSN and XBLA, so you should be thankful at Capcom that they cleared this up this early. If they would have announced it like at E3 or even later you would be 10 times more dissapointed than now. And if you hate that it's coming only for wii or the fact that it's 8-bit, just realise this: it's still so much better than if it wasn't being be made at all(which people believed still like a few weeks ago).

And people, this game isn't developed by Mega Man's original creators. It's developed by Inti Creates(Ex Capcom Staff that developed Mega Man Zero and Mega Man ZX -games). Keiji Inafune is the only one from the Nes Mega Man staff who works on this game, and there's about 20 people developing this game. That's what Inafune said on Nintendo Power's interview.

But I still believe it's going to be at least better than 6, 7 or 8(Which on my opinion are the worse of original Mega Man games, but still really really good).

Plodo

@Bluetribal (and everyone else bringing up the Capcom Five and RE4): There's a chance that I'll eat my words later, but I think you're wrong.

The main reason why Viewtiful Joe, Killer7, and RE4 became multi-console titles was due to sales - not to maximize sales, mind you, but because they didn't meet Capcom's expected sales (which I've always assumed to mean that they didn't break even). It takes a LOT of money to develop a full-on console game.

But Mega Man 9? The team's going to be much, much smaller, and it's going to cost a lot less to put it together, since the art assets and music are going to be a lot simpler. I've got a feeling Capcom's going to make a profit with the game very quickly, especially if they don't overcharge for it. Remember, the Anniversary Collection made it to the Cube's Player's Choice lineup, which is a sign that there's still love for Mega Man from Nintendo's fanbase.

spiderweb1986

"Well, it's nice to see that Capcom decided to even the game of "screwing over" (looking at you, Harmonix!) by screwing the 360 and PS3 owners."

Don't think it was Harmonix's fault random internet person with opinions.

This news....WI OH WIII! Now I'm stuck with RE5, BC, and 1942....dang.

Godzilla-Sushi

megaman 9 on other consoles means REQUIRED upping of graphical prowess and stuff, its developed to be 8 or 16 bit... come on -_-;; seriously get over it, and get a wii its only 250 $

pyropetey

Here's better scans of the nintendo power mega man 9 article: [forum.rockmanpm.com]

Plodo

Those people who like Nes Mega Mans better are going to love this, it's free and it's for computer: [www.indiegames.com]

It's Mega Man 7 made in 8-bit style and it isn't just some mini version. I mean I could believe that this was actually made by Capcom.

It'll make it easier to wait Mega Man 9.

Plodo

I heard that there will also be 8-bit remake of Mega Man 8. But the project was started about week ago so it will take a long time before it's completed. Then we'll have Mega Man 1-9 all in 8-bit.

Plodo

@WordMan: Well Megaman 9 sure looks better than Joust! does.

dowingba

Here's a little preview for Mega Man 7(8-bit):

+ Watch video

Plodo