From RipTen:

3:05 Fan Art: Mega Man 2?s Title Screen, Rendered in Beads – An epic work of art depicting a classic, iconic moment in gaming.

DirecTV Ditches G4; Network Urges Viewers to Show Support

THQ Announces “Integrated Marketing Agreement” with WWE – Maybe this will get Michael Cole to quit badmouthing video games.

Capcom Reveals Rad’s New Teammates in Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 – This time, it looks as though multiplayer may bring multi-characters.

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Games shipping the week of November 1st, 2010

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

The Nintendo Download – 11/1/10 – At first glance, it looks like a weak week, but there may be something to this Robox thing…

From The Mega Man Network:

An Epic Rendition of Mega Man 2?s Title Screen – It’s the same thing as on RipTen above, actually.

Rockman Sound Event in Japan This December – The funniest part is that this announcement came off of Square Enix’s website.

Inafune’s Massive 4Gamer.net Interview – Before officially announcing his retirement from Capcom, Keiji Inafune gave one doozy of an interview to 4Gamer.net. And one intrepid translator has posted the massive piece in English.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Games shipping the week of October 11th, 2010 – Kirby weaves an Epic Yarn this Sunday.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

The Nintendo Download – 10/11/10 – Sonic the Hedgehog 4! Ivy the Kiwi?! And… Datamine?

From The Mega Man Network:

Mega Man in MVC3 Leaked? (Maybe Not) – Mega Man and Jill Valentine in Marvel vs. Capcom 3? Unfortunately, things aren’t always what they seem… and amusingly, IGN seems to be involved.

Rockman Online Blog Details Gaia – Some info about the place the Maverick Hunters of this future world call home…

Bits of NYCC Info – A little of what went down at Capcom’s panel during the New York Comic-Con.

Capcom Hiring for MML3 Development Liaison – I’d love this job. However, I don’t live in San Mateo, California… that, and I lack fluency in Japanese.

Vote for the New MML3 Heroine! – The first look at how fans may influence the third game in the Mega Man Legends series?

Details on MML3?s New Heroine – And some details surrounding the above.

Hidden Level Editor Discovered in Mega Man X/X3 – Did you know that stage editors for Mega Man didn’t begin in Mega Man Powered Up? Indeed, though one might admit that these, hidden deep within Mega Man X and X3, may be a touch more complicated than some might want to deal with.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Games shipping the week of October 3rd, 2010 – A few goodies this week. Personally, I’d love to put in some more time with Wii Party after trying it out a few months ago, but instead, we’re going out to pick up Castlevania: Lords of Shadow tomorrow for a work-related project of the wife’s. Not that I’m complaining, mind.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

The Nintendo Download – 10/04/10 – What the–? A Virtual Console release, and something big on DSiWare? Granted, I’m indifferent to Fatal Fury, but anything to see the service kept afloat. For now, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge looks cool; I’ve heard nothing but good things about the original.

Nintendo confirms Wii Remote Plus – The rumors are true! And… that’s really all we know. So in lieu of a two-sentence story, I go over why (at the moment) there’s little need to feel forced to buy into this new Wii Remote, as well as the benefits of getting it.

From The Mega Man Network:

The Story of Rockman Online

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Detailed Rockman Online Blog Info – On Friday, I mentioned getting back to this stuff later, and here we are.

I am absolutely loving this, and why? For a stupid reason, really.

When I was a teenager, around 16 or so, a friend and I put together a table-top role playing game set in the Mega Man X universe, and part of the premise led to my creation of the first character, who was a clone of X based on the transparent orange Bandai model kit I’d seen advertised in the back of some issues of Diehard Gamefan magazine. While I won’t argue that it was pretty lame in retrospect (cut me some slack, it was my first real fancharacter; I’ve gotten a little better since), I’m actually a little giddy at the fact that it is essentially now supported in an official capacity, even if it may not be in continuity with the rest of the franchise.

If this thing ever leaves Korea, Sunfire will live again. He is also 100% more likely to hit on Alia than back in the day, as she didn’t exist yet at the time (this was around the time of X3 and X4).

First Kotobukiya Colored Blues Pic… Kinda Sucks (Update: Much Less Sucky) – The family grows to include the number-one son.

Mega Man Legends 3 Project Director Introduces the Staff – Who are his friends? Who are his enemies? Danger lurks around every corner! Don’t call a plumber!

16-Bit Gems Looks at Mega Man: The Wily Wars – Mega Man: The Wily Wars is one of the most-requested games for the Virtual Console, at least according to Nintendo Power polls. But with Nintendo’s upcoming Japanese release of Super Mario Collection (All-Stars), we are left to wonder if this new precedent might shake things up for this Genesis collection of updated Mega Man classics.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Toronto video game deals for the week of September 24th to 30th, 2010

Sony: Beware of exploding counterfeit PlayStation 3 controllers – Sure to be this holiday’s hottest gift, unless it leads to something bigger catching fire.

Netflix CEO puts his foot in his mouth, explains Canadian price difference – Get physical, get charged more.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

New Wii Remote to debut with FlingSmash? – I called this years ago. I also figured there would be a Wii with HD output to match the visuals we’ve seen on NeoGAF and GoNintendo, but one out of two isn’t bad, right?

My Nintendo preparing to be phased out in favor of Club Nintendo – Join Club Nintendo today, Mac!

From The Mega Man Network:

GameTrailers’ Mega Man Universe Mechanics Interview – Not a whole lot new here, but we do learn why the Japanese version is also called “Mega Man Universe.”

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

I really need to set my sleep schedule straight so I can update more properly…

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

Nintendo turns 121 – A brief overview of the early years of what is perhaps the oldest company in video games.

From The Mega Man Network:

Mega Man Marathon Kicks Off – Won’t someone please think of the children while watching this marathon? It’s for Child’s Play, after all.

Take a Servbot Head Home Today – These Servbot heads are the perfect thing for the Mega Man Legends fan who doesn’t want to show their face in PlayStation Home.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Netflix comes to Canadian consoles – Canadians get access to Netflix at long last. However, is the wait all it’s cracked up to be?

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

Donkey Kong Country Returns: Previews, details, screens, and Rambi, too – The beast is most definitely back. And perhaps even better than ever before.

From The Mega Man Network:

Introducing The TMMN Megacast! – Heat Man’s no Howard Stern– take that for what it’s worth. Nonetheless, he’s put together a neat little program here with Mainfinger, plus Joveth Gonzalez of Capcom talking about Mega Man Universe and Tabby giving the inside-skinny on OtaRockman. Even Dr. Wily manages to get in on the fun by answering a few questions!

Joystiq, Kotaku Preview Mega Man Universe at TGS – We heard most of what had to be said last week, but these two sites had their own thoughts as well, and have gone into a little more detail about what we may expect from the controls.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Games shipping the week of September 20th, 2010 – Lots of fun and excitement! That is, if you want a Wii experience on your PlayStation 3.

WWE reveals Canadian-exclusive package for Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 – A pre-order bonus across the country’s major retailers has apparently helped lead to a more Canadian-themed box cover. No complaints here! I just hope I can get one.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

The Nintendo Download – 9/20/10 – Not a whole lot going on here, either, but at least there’s a new Virtual Console release.

Nintendo Sales & Marketing VP Cammie Dunaway leaves game industry in October – I wonder if she just got tired of all the mockery.

From The Mega Man Network:

More MM10 avatars, DLC & Dynamic Theme bundles incoming – This leaves me wondering what we can expect for Mega Man Universe stuff. It would be cool if Xbox 360 got some Mega Man costumes for Avatars, like Bad Box Art Mega Man.

Fans Take on Music from the Entire X Series – You like Overclocked Remixes, right?

More Ruminating with Mega Man Legends – More rumors, but this time coming from the source who called Mega Man 9 prior to its announcement.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

THQ releases new WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 renders, screens, and roster – Not too much to say, just some screens of the HD version of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, and the final character renders for Undertaker and Sheamus. Also, WWE Avatar outfits and accessories are now available.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

THQ releases new WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 renders, screens, and roster – Same as above, but for the Wii version. And the screens are different.

From The Mega Man Network:

Tron Bonne MVC3 Footage – What could be better than Tron’s return in Marvel vs. Capcom 3? How about a Gustaff that has a vehicle mode? Rawk!

MMU Promo Reveals Air Man’s Mouth – Hey Air Man, you shor’ do have a purty mouth… wait, no you don’t.

1UP Previews Mega Man Universe at TGS – There is still time for things to be tightened up, but it sounds like Mega Man Universe isn’t quite “there” yet.

Destructoid MMU Hands On, Sneaky Footage – Not only did Destructoid score time with Capcom’s Wes Philips, but they also secretly nabbed about 12 minutes of gameplay footage as well.

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Sony Japan files patent for device to play PlayStation 2 games on PS3 – What Sony taketh away, Sony selleth back to you, apparently.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

Nintendo of America joins Super Mario 25th bandwagon and Miyamoto comments on Mario’s endurance – They had me worried there for a bit.

25 Mario facts to celebrate 25 years – You might have read this at guardian.co.uk, but I’ve added some extra thoughts to a few of the facts given.

From The Mega Man Network:

Imagining the Possibilities of Mega Man Universe – Personally, I like the idea of the Wii version being a retail game which includes exclusive Nintendo characters, such as Mario, Link, Samus, and Pit. But these mock-ups of other Capcom alums are pretty cool, too. Props to on the art.

This Week: Mega Man 9, Maverick Hunter X 1/2 Off on PlayStation Store – Two great games for half the price. If you don’t own them already, what are you waiting for?

–LBD “Nytetrayn”

From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:

Games shipping the week of September 13th, 2010 – The heaviest hitters this week? Halo: Reach and Professor Layton and the Unwound Future.

Leaked video shows the Xbox 360 dashboard of the near-future? – And I just got used to the last update, too.

PlayStation on the Move early? – Looks like Best Buy isn’t used to video game hardware having street dates. Or someone isn’t, anyway.

From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:

The Nintendo Download – 9/13/10 – With today marking the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., it would have been a perfect time to roll out Yoshi’s Island. Alas, they didn’t… nor did they roll out anything else for Virtual Console. But at least there’s a new myNotebook.

Nintendo of Japan officially announces Super Mario Collection Special Pack, shows contents, ad – Looks like a straight port of Super Mario All-Stars. But at least we know what it looks like now.

European celebration of Super Mario’s 25th anniversary includes celebrity ads – I have no idea who any of these people are. But they like Mario (and quite a bit, by the looks of it), so they’re cool by me.

Japanese website for Super Mario Bros. 25th anniversary, plus History 1985-2010 video – Japan has quite a few things going on with the celebration. I wish that Nintendo of America was as on-the-ball as Europe and Japan for the occasion.

Fortunately, they did launch this rather late in the day, and it appears they’re just getting started.

Rumor: Nintendo 3DS release date leaked? – Could we see 3DS before the end of the year? One person who’s purportedly a developer of accessories for the device seems to think so.

From The Mega Man Network:

MM9 Downloadable Content Bundles, New MM10 Avatars Coming to PSN – If you haven’t downloaded these add-ons yet, maybe now is the time.

Rockman Gigamix 3 Arrives in Two Weeks – …in Japan, of course. Really hope that UDON is able to bring Gigamix to North America.

And from MMN’s Twitter:

A scoop? According to @ROCKMAN_UNITY “something green” will appear at the MMU stage show at TGS. What could it be? ~Heat #MMU

If it’s Teisel Bonne I just may explode. ~Heat #gettingyourhopesup

–LBD “Nytetrayn”