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When Capcom prepared to bring the blue bomber from Japan to the American market, the character went through one of the most famous name changes in gaming history. In Japan he was known as Rockman, a name tied to the playful music pun with his sister Roll, as in Rock and Roll. Yet when he arrived in the United States he was suddenly Mega Man. For decades the official explanation has always… Read more

A Colorful Beginning Long before the blue suited hero cemented his place in gaming history, Capcom’s designers toyed with a name that could have changed everything, Rainbow Man. It was not some throwaway title scribbled in a notebook. The choice reflected what made the character unique. Each time he defeated a Robot Master he absorbed their power and his armor blazed with a new color. According to the character’s development history, Capcom… Read more

Before Resident Evil, There Was Sweet Home When you think of survival horror, chances are your mind jumps straight to Resident Evil. Released in 1996 on the PlayStation, it defined the genre with its tense atmosphere, limited resources, and unforgettable scares. But what many fans do not know is that Resident Evil owes its existence to a little-known NES game from Japan called Sweet Home. Released in 1989, Sweet Home was based… Read more

When Street Fighter II first hit arcades in the early 1990s, it changed fighting games forever. The roster of colorful warriors, each with their own style and special moves, became instant legends. But one character almost missed out on a now-iconic attack. Chun-Li, the first female fighter in the Street Fighter series, was introduced without a projectile move. While she had incredible speed and powerful kicks, her lack of a fireball made… Read more

It's been some time since we learned longtime Ken Masters voice actor Reuben Langdon was recast. At the time neither Capcom nor Langdon commented on the decision – until now. Controversy and Out-of-Context Reporting To recap: three years ago articles from Newsweek and other commentary on Langdon's personal beliefs were taken out of context, which Langdon has now confirmed led to him being dropped as the voice of Ken Masters. Reuben previously… Read more

Retro Review: Mega Man 5 - The Blue Bomber's Penultimate NES Journey In the landscape of 8-bit gaming, few characters are as iconic as Capcom's Mega Man, a character who embodies the era's challenge, innovation, and charm. By the time "Mega Man 5" hit the shelves in December 1992, the NES was witnessing the twilight of its dominance, with the 16-bit consoles gaining traction. Despite this, Capcom delivered an experience that both… Read more

Retro Review: Mega Man 4 - A New Chapter in the Blue Bomber's Legacy As the 8-bit era was hitting its stride, Capcom continued to bolster the library of the Nintendo Entertainment System with quality titles that would define a generation. Among these was "Mega Man 4," released in 1991, a game that both adhered to the series' successful formula and attempted to innovate within the constraints of the NES hardware. This… Read more

Retro Review: Mega Man: The Wily Wars – A 16-bit Trilogy Reimagined "Mega Man: The Wily Wars," also known as "Rockman Mega World" in Japan, is a compilation and a reimagining of the first three games in the Mega Man series, rebuilt from the ground up for the Sega Genesis. Released in 1994, this title was Capcom's foray into the 16-bit era, bringing the Blue Bomber to a platform dominated by Sonic… Read more

Ghosts 'n Goblins: A Retro Review of the Knightmare That Charmed the NES There are titles that are remembered not only for their innovation or fun but also for their sheer, unadulterated challenge. Ghosts 'n Goblins, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1986, is one such title. Developed by Capcom, the game became notorious for its punishing difficulty, but it was also lauded for its engaging gameplay, graphics, and memorable… Read more

Retro Review: Mighty Final Fight for the NES Released in 1993, Mighty Final Fight for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a charming and unique adaptation of Capcom's famed arcade beat 'em up, Final Fight. This NES title took the gritty, urban brawler and presented it with a more whimsical, "chibi" art style that set it apart from its arcade and home console counterparts. Despite being released towards the end of the NES's life cycle, Mighty… Read more

What a fun game that I just can't seem remember. it was late in Capcom's beat em up run. A four-player simultaneous side-scrolling fighter. Collect coins in each level to purchase new moves. Battle Circuit is the last of the Capcom 2-D "beat-em-up" side-scroller games. This game is unique in that characters could collect coins and buy upgrades for existing moves after each level. The campy presentation and wacky character designs appear… Read more