From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Toronto video game deals for the week of July 1st to July 7th, 2011

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

Straight Shooting with the Canada Nintendo Examiner – 7/1/11 – Pac-Man, Club Nintendo prizes, Operation: Rainfall rants, debates, and reactions, a free Pokémon smartphone app (?), and plenty more!

From The Mega Man Network:

Vote Mega Man in the Newest Nintendo Power Poll – The Power (to vote) is yours!

New Rockman Album from the ROCK-MEN – I think we can safely say this is a true “Rock” album.

Mega Man Legends 3 Devroom is on a Roll – Hopefully we’ll never be forced to resort to “butter” jokes when discussing her…

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Straight Shooting with the Toronto Video Game Examiner – 5/25/11 – Sonic Generations, free Portal 2 stuff, Metal Gear Solid RISING mysteries, Mortal Kombat, and more.

From The Mega Man Network:

Breaking Out the Break Man Customs – What’s the one thing cooler than an awesome Proto Man figure?

And, as a bonus of sorts, I’ve been quoted again (the first time was here) by Official Nintendo Magazine (not to be confused with Nintendo Power) in an article.

Interestingly enough, they changed one of them: I originally used the term “nightmare fuel,” but it was changed to “a nightmare.” I’m not bothered; more amused and intrigued. Is “nightmare fuel” not as common an expression in the United Kingdom?

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Toronto video game deals for the week of May 13th to May 19th, 2011

Straight Shooting with TVGE – 5/13/11 – PSN, Deus Ex, SEGA, Team Ninja, Ubisoft, Mortal Kombat Kollection, and more.

From The Mega Man Network:

Rockman DASH 3 Updates of Mystery and Intrigue (Updated with the Good Stuff) – Heat throws in an extra video.

The Results of Capcom’s Desired Figure Vote – It would seem Bandai knows their audience well… perhaps even too well?

Ucchy-San Visits Bandai, Gets Figure Scoop – No colors yet, but X’s first armor already looks good.

Keiji Inafune Reveals Capcom’s Past Development Secrets – And how his defiance helped save the company.

From the Archie Mega Man Blog:

From Pen & Ink to Blue Bomber: Page 1 – After – See the art come alive with inks, colors, and text!

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Games shipping the week of April 18th, 2011 – PORTAL KOMBAT!!!

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

The Nintendo Download – 4/18/11 – Was Mega Man X the series’ early peak? Now you can download it and find out.

From The Mega Man Network:

Capcom Store Deal of the Week on Art Books – No Mega Man X Official Complete Works, sadly, but there are still two other Mega Man books and more Capcom goodness to choose from!

Mega Man, Meet the Mega Boy – Blue Bomber and Portable Power, together like never before!

Covers to Mega Man #4 Revealed – One cool cover, and another which means business.

Some Initial Figure Vote Results and More – Who are the favorites thus far?

Mega Man X Hits Wii VC with More to Come – As noted above, Mega Man X has arrived on Virtual Console, but it doesn’t stop there…

Mega Man Legends 3 Prototype Version rated by Australia – …a demo? But demos don’t need ratings… or do they?

New DASH 3 Devroom Hypes Announcement, Mystery Character – Speculation around this mysterious silhouette is that MegaMan Volnutt has finally found himself a rival worthy of him…

From the Archie Mega Man Blog:

Fun Facts #1: Name Game – Before he was “Mega”… before he was even “Rock,” there were a lot of names under consideration for the Blue Bomber.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From RipTen:

THQ Announces WWE Video Games Portal, Community Website, Xbox Avatar Items, & More – All kinds of cool WWE stuff is coming from THQ, including an exclusive blog written by The Miz and Xbox LIVE Avatar items. I just wish the D-Generation X outfit featured the cowboy hat for the full effect. Hopefully that will come as an add-on.

Mortal Kombat HD Kollection on the Way? – Mortal Kombat‘s all today, Mortal Kombat all the way… Mortal Kombat‘s here to stay.

It’s just a rumor right now, but word is that before the latest Mortal Kombat hits next year, we could see a high-definition remake of the first two games, as well as Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. I am down with this, so long as they can do something about even the easiest computer opponent being cheaper than a two-dollar whore on double-coupon discount day.

Spector Reveals More Behind the Mouse’s Non-Change in Epic Mickey – Were focus groups, fan outrage, or the spirit of Walt Disney himself the catalyst behind Warren Spector’s decision to remove the “Scrapper” and “Hero” versions of Mickey Mouse from his game? Not according to him; he accepts full responsibility, and told Nintendo Power exactly why.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

What would you pay for a vintage NES game, mint-in-box? – Not what this guy is asking, unless I’m rich well beyond my needs. That said, there are a few games from back in the day I wouldn’t mind having mint, sealed copies of. In addition to those named within, I can also say I’d love a mint copy of E.T. for the Atari 2600– imagine holding in your hands a perfect (so to speak) copy of the game which brought an industry to its knees in America.

From The Mega Man Network:

Capcom Store Special on Mega Man Kubrick/1UP Bearbricks – Too rich for my blood, I’m sorry to say, but maybe some of you would appreciate the discounts and bonuses?

Mega Man vs. Street Fighter – Mega Man has apparently had it with all of these so-called “Street Fighters” hogging all the Capcom glory and appearing in crossovers with other companies. He’s going to show the World Warriors how they handle things oldschool. Well, older-school. Actually, they came out the same year, but he is supposed to be the unofficial mascot, dag-nabbit!

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

RipTen today! …but nothing else. Only have a few stories there, as I was told tomorrow would be a better day for the rest of the stuff I did. Anyway:

Which Marvel Heroes Won’t You See in Marvel vs. Capcom 3? – One omission is less of a surprise than the other. And that one? Geeze, Marvel, what the hell? And he’s MVC/Marvel fighting game alumni, at that!

Mortal Kombat Producer Says Street Fighter Crossover is “Inevitable” – They said Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe came about 10 years too late. And if it weren’t for the latest game getting people excited about MK again, one could easily suggest this idea is nearly 20 years too late.

On the other hand, Mario & Sonic came a bit late, too, but that was fun.

Gamer Sues MMO Publisher Over Addiction, Says He’s “Unable to Function” – Not sure if this really works; it’s like suing alcohol and tobacco companies for their products being addictive (which has probably happened before). Maybe I could sue Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, and SEGA for a large sum of money, since I’ve spent most of my life playing their games. Then I wouldn’t have to write about dips like this any more.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”