Japanese i-Mode mobile phones are getting a little treat this week: Rockman X2!
Like the former Rockman X port, X2 is a near complete copy of its Super Famicom counterpart. The only real difference is a cropped aspect ratio to fit mobile phone displays. Other that, everything’s the same; no new modes or gimmicks, just a simple port.
View the “official site” for more pictures.
Japanese Tibori Design has a blog showcasing their beautiful 3D visions of some 8-bit classics. Very Mario-heavy, but also some beautiful work on a variety of other titles, including our own Blue Bomber.
Anybody remember pogs? Man, those things were great! I remember I had a pretty hefty collection back in the day, though I can’t recall what became of it. Anyway, if you feel like reliving the nostalgia, check out this Ebay auction for a complete set of the Nintendo Power MegaMan X pogs.
“This is a set of 18 Mega Man X pogs distributed with the December 1993 issue of Nintendo Power Magazine. Originally, each issue shipped with one set of 6 pogs, of which there were 3 varieties. Here you get all 3 sets still sealed in their packages. These are very hard to come by. “
I sure do miss the 90’s…
It’s official: the Rockman DASH 1 + 2 Value Pack is a go! E-Capcom has recently opened up a pre- order page for the set which is expected to ship January 29th, 2009 for 3,140 Yen ($34 USD). If you’re looking to save some money however, Rakuten is selling the pack for 2,780 Yen ($30 USD).
Of note, neither of the two shops have a stock photo of the set just yet. I expect we’ll be seeing some sort of artwork as the release date draws closer.
Thanks for the tip Jimb0!
Well, at least they put some effort into it. Sort of.
CyberMoonStudios has some great new Mega Man art. It’s fun on its own, but if you look closely, you’ll also see the image reveals the special vulnerability of each Robot Master.
There are similar pieces for MM1, MM2, and MM3 as well. Great art, and news you can use all in one. Anybody know any other examples of hand-drawn FAQ material? Let me know…
