. December 17, 1987 August 8, 2017 Mega Man (alternatively written as Megaman and MegaMan), known as Rockman ( ロックマン, Rokkuman) in Japan, is a created by, starring the robot character, or one of his many counterparts.

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Mega Man, released for the in 1987, was the first in a series of over 50 games on multiple systems. By March 2015, the series had sold approximately thirty million copies worldwide. The series consists of ten main titles and a spin-off, as well as all, and other console titles featuring the original design of Mega Man.

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The classic series is considered to be the origin of the story, with Mega Man being the first installment, and continuing with ten direct sequels. Chronologically after Mega Man 8 comes Mega Man & Bass, followed by Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10. Although the classic series has yet to reach an ending, the storyline shifts to the, followed by the, and. Although it is confirmed that the Legends series takes place sometime in the distant future after the ZX series, there is an uncertain amount of time as to when it actually takes place.

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All series follow one continuous timeline except for and, which exist in an alternate universe (one in which network technology flourished instead of robotics technology), with Star Force occurring two centuries after the Battle Network series. The official source book Rockman Perfect Memories outlines the Classic, X, and Legends series and makes mention of the Battle Network and Zero series (which were fairly new at the time of the book's publication).

While the ZX and Star Force series were not yet conceived when the source book was published, Capcom is explicit within the games themselves regarding their placement in the timeline(s). See also: Though all incarnations of Mega Man feature unique stories, settings, and characters, they nevertheless share several common features. All main Mega Man games released prior to 1997 are. The must fight through the levels using Mega Man's 'Mega Buster'—a cannon attached to his arm—to shoot the robotic enemies inhabiting his environment.

When Mega Man was released in 1987, the characteristic that made it revolutionary was the choice given to the player of which robot master to attempt first. After defeating a —the of a level—Mega Man gains the ability to use that Robot Master's special weapon.

Each Robot Master is representative of a specific element or object, with such bosses as Fire Man, Ice Man, Guts Man, and Elec Man. The weapons Mega Man gains share the theme of the defeated boss. After defeating all of the Robot Masters, Mega Man travels to a multi-stage fortress to confront Dr. Wily, the person responsible for the robotic enemies' destructive acts. In the fortress, Mega Man fights past new bosses, clones of the game's Robot Masters, and Wily, who is usually in a large multi-phase war machine. Enemies are weak to at least one weapon; for instance, Fire Man will take more damage from Ice Man's weapon than from other weapons. This concept draws inspiration from.

Robot Master levels can generally be completed in any order, resulting in a strategic hallmark of the series: determining the best order to defeat bosses and earn weapons. Sequels of Mega Man games contain new enemies alongside familiar ones, new bosses and weapons, and perhaps new gadgets.

Later installments of the game give the player the option of commanding other with different abilities, such as, Duo, and Bass. To date, the Classic series has not reached a definite conclusion, although later entries in the series have hinted at possible connections to the X series (such as the 'Roboenza' of Mega Man 10 possibly being a precursor to the Maverick Virus and Wily's schematic of a robot resembling Zero in the ending of Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters). But due to the Classic series' light-hearted and nostalgic nature, it may never reach a definite conclusion.

Originally developed for the, the original Mega Man series experienced graphical improvements in fourth and fifth generation installments. The series had no titles developed for sixth generation consoles but returned in the seventh generation purposely sporting graphics, sound and gameplay similar to the original NES titles to inspire a nostalgic look and feel, distributed as downloadable content instead of retail titles like the previous installments.

On December 4, 2017, Capcom announced that a new title in the classic series, Mega Man 11, would release in late 2018. Unlike Mega Man 9 and 10, this game features modern, HD, cel-shaded graphics and is presented in a widescreen aspect ratio. When using a special weapon, in addition to changing colors, Mega Man's armor now changes appearance. Mega Man X Mega Man X Mega Man Zero Mega Man ZX 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Capcom wanted a redesign in graphics and control as the Mega Man series moved from the NES to the SNES, prompting the creation of the Mega Man X series in 1993.

Set in the future, this series follows the story of Mega Man's successor, a new, advanced robot that has complete free will over his actions, thoughts and feelings. This character, often referred to as simply 'X', is also a creation of Dr.

Light, put into and uncovered 100 years in the future by a researcher named. The Mega Man X series features more realistic 16-bit graphics and greater freedom of movement. In the Mega Man X series, the characters grow in abilities and power as the game progresses. As the series progressed, various other have appeared, such as fellow Maverick Hunter Zero who was created by Dr.

Wily of the Classic series, OVER-1, created jointly by Dr. Light and Dr. Cossack, a Reploid with an adolescent personality named Axl who has the ability to shape-shift into other Reploids.

Zero would later star in his own spin-off series, Mega Man Zero. To date, the series has not reached a definite conclusion, having been left unresolved ever since the eighth title in the spin-off franchise ended with a cliffhanger. Mega Man Zero.

Main article: In 2002, a follow-up series to the Mega Man X franchise was developed for the which starred, a character from Mega Man X. The series revolved around Zero battling a powerful force as he protects the oppressed remaining reploids.

In the Mega Man Zero series, the gameplay is largely similar to Zero's play style in the later Mega Man X titles and features an in-depth ranking system that rewards the player with new abilities and enhancements (such as copied abilities from boss characters) in exchange for better play performance. In the fourth title, Zero can also physically steal weapons from enemies (such as axes and guns). Mega Man Zero was, with its fourth title, the first series in the franchise to reach a definitive conclusion, although its storyline continues in the distant future with Mega Man ZX. Mega Man ZX The first game in the series was released in 2006. It takes place about 200 years after the Zero series in which progression has led to the mixing of physical attributes between humans and robots; humans are given the physical advantages of robots, and robots are given lifespans. Therefore, this is the first title in the main storyline in which the player can control a human character.

Players collect Biometals containing data on the legendary heroes of the past (including X, Zero, and the Four Guardians of the series). Using these Biometals, they are able to 'Mega-Merge' with them to don the powers of the fallen heroes. Gameplay remains largely similar to the Mega Man Zero series, although the ranking system is mostly removed.

In the second title, the player character is able to physically transform into fallen boss characters upon defeating them. The player is given the choice of choosing a male or female human protagonist in each installment, and the games imply that both characters do not exist in the same continuity. For example, Vent and Aile both have identical back-stories of being orphaned, have very similar appearances, and both work for Giro Express, but they are never seen together or mentioned to one another, therefore implying that they do not co-exist. The same occurs in the series's only sequel, between protagonists Grey and Ashe, both of which meet either Aile or Vent respectively (depending on which player character is chosen), but not both. This makes ZX unique in that it creates two parallel timelines depending on which character is chosen: a timeline in which Aile and Grey exist and are the heroes donning the Biometals, or a timeline in which Vent and Ashe assume their roles instead.

Additionally, the second title in the series leaves the story open for possible sequels, the ZX series is seemingly on hiatus at this time. Mega Man Legends Mega Man Legends 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Beginning on the in 1997, a series called Mega Man Legends was created to take advantage of the console's advanced hardware. This series is in the same world as the other games, though thousands of years in the future. The world is covered by immense bodies of water, marked by a re-occurrence of several major characters from the original series in different situations.

The hero, Mega Man (Rock) Volnutt, is a hunter called a 'Digger' who scavenges various ruins laden throughout the world in search of refractor shards that can be mined and traded as currency. Brings the gameplay into 3D and is an action adventure with role-playing game elements. The Legends series concluded with only two main titles and a spin-off starring mainstay antagonist Tron Bonne before being seemingly discontinued.

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Unlike Battle Network and Zero, the final title in the series does not resolve the storyline. For over the past 14 years, a continuation to the Legends series has become an oft-requested title among many Capcom and Mega Man fans.

A was once under development for the, but on July 17, 2011, Capcom cancelled the project saying it did not meet certain requirements. This decision was met with mass criticism from gamers and gaming news outlets. Despite the fact that the no new games in the series had been released in years, various characters from the Legends series consistently appear in Capcom cross-over titles such as, and the Servbot characters have become iconic within the Capcom community, making many cameo appearances in non- Mega Man titles such as and is part of the outfit obtained via achievements in. Mega Man Battle Network. Main article: Mega Man Battle Network Mega Man Star Force 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008, a series primarily on the Game Boy Advance, began in 2001 as a way for the Mega Man games to branch out into the market and to celebrate MegaMan 's 15th anniversary. This series features a Net Navi called. Net Navis act as virtual assistants to Operators, such as the protagonist, an elementary school student and future hero who uses his Net Navi to help battle and other Internet-based threats.

The game combines elements from to create a unique fast-paced battle system. An series, was also produced, ending with 209 episodes and a 50-minute film adaptation. Mega Man Network Transmission, the only entry in the series released on a home console rather than a handheld, takes place chronologically between the first two Battle Network games, although it was released between the third and fourth. It is also different from other titles in the Battle Network universe in that its game play reminds strongly of the Classic series. Was, with its sixth title, the second series in the franchise to reach a definitive conclusion, although the storyline continues in the distant future with.

Mega Man Star Force A follow-up to the series and released on the, Star Forces 's launch commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Mega Man franchise. The Star Force games are very similar to the Battle Network games, and also takes place roughly 200 years later in the timeline. Network technology has progressed with technology to connect the world via radio waves. The series stars a timid boy named Geo Stelar and an extraterrestrial EM-wave being named Omega-Xis who can merge into an EM-Human known as 'Mega Man,' allowing the player to explore both the real world and the EM-world. Although each title has a different set of antagonists, they are usually EM-beings that are able to merge with humans to create new threats.

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The gameplay is very similar to the Battle Network series with an over-the-shoulder battle system and more simplified elements, as well as faster-paced battle mechanics. An based on this series began airing on in October 2006 for 76 episodes. Although the storyline appears to have been resolved with the third title, it is unclear whether it is a definitive conclusion like those of Battle Network and Zero or simply a hiatus in production due to decreasing sales figures.

Rockman Xover Rockman Xover (ロックマン Xover Rokkuman Kurosuōbā, pronounced Rockman Crossover) is a title for Apple's platform marking the 25th anniversary of the Mega Man franchise, and was released on November 29, 2012 on the Japanese iTunes Store. The game features a new protagonist, OVER-1 (オーバー ワン Ōbā Wan), a Reploid created by Dr. Light and Dr. Cossack, confronting villains from the entire Mega Man franchise, who have crossed between dimensions to join forces.

Capcom have stated that a release in North America has been put on hold due to largely negative feedback from fans. The game ceased operations entirely on March 31, 2015. Timeline The timeline for the series and its spinoffs is somewhat complicated. According to Rockman Perfect Memories, an official Capcom sourcebook only available in Japan: Main timeline. takes place from 200X to 20XX.

begins in 21XX. is set 102 years after Mega Man X series, implied to be an alternate divergent story starting from. is set approximately 200 years after the Zero series. takes place in an undetermined future, far after the events of all of the other previous titles.

Spin-off timeline An where network technology flourished instead of robotics. takes place in 200X. takes place in 220X.

In other media In other video games Various incarnations of Mega Man appear as playable fighters in the series. The original was a playable fighter in and. He is assisted by his companion robots, Rush, Beat and Eddie. His sister robot, Roll, is also playable in both games, but is a secret character in the first game. Although he did not make a playable appearance in, and its successor, Zero from and Tron Bonne from appear as representatives for the series. Appears as an alternate costume for Zero and and as a card in Heroes and Heralds mode.

The original Mega Man appears in the arcade endings of and, and also appears on a poster in the Days of Future Past stage, and finally, as another card in Heroes and Heralds Mode. Mega Man X and Zero appears as playable characters in. MegaMan.EXE and Zero both appear as bonus playable characters in the fighting game, while a different version of Mega Man, based on his appearance on the American box art of the first game, appears as a playable fighter in the and versions of.

Mega Man Volnutt and Roll also make an appearance in, with Zero added to the U.S. In 2013, Mega Man was confirmed as a playable character in. An based on his appearance was confirmed on November 11, and can be utilized in Super Smash Bros. As well as where it can be scanned to unlock a costume for the player's based on Mega Man's.

In, the player can unlock a Mega Man costume by scanning the character's. Television appearances. Further information:, and The classic series was the source material for two animated television series both aptly named Mega Man and featuring the heroes, villains, and themes of the games. The first show was a three-part called developed in Japan; the other, simply called, was developed specifically for North American audiences by animation studio. Spin-off versions of the hero led to the series and. Mega Man was also a main character in Nintendo-themed series. Produced by Dentsu Entertainment and developed by is currently planned for a 2018 release alongside the franchise's 30th anniversary.

Film adaptation In 2015, and began developing a Mega Man movie with producing along with Mike Ireland and Ryan Harrigan and David Ready and Michael Finfer will oversee the film. In July 2017, and were hired to write and direct the film with producing. Artbooks Various artbooks and source books have been released for many years in Japan, often including conceptual artwork, interviews with production staff, and background information on the storyline and concepts that are not present within the games themselves. One of the most well-known is the Rockman Perfect Memories sourcebook released in 2002 which first confirmed the presence of an alternate timeline (for Battle Network), as well as exactly where the Legends series fit into the fictional Mega Man universe. Recently a series of artbooks called the Official Complete Works has been published for individual Mega Man series, showcasing a large collection of artwork and background information. To date, books for the Zero, Classic and X (released together as R20), Star Force, and Battle Network series have been produced. Although these books have for many years been exclusive to Japan, has finished translating the Official Complete Works series for the North American market, called 'R25'.

Comics and manga Mega Man has also been featured in many comics and in, although few have been localized in North America. The most well-known series is produced by Hitoshi Ariga (who went on to provide character designs and artwork for future official releases, including the game ).

The series began with Rockman Remix, followed with Rockman Megamix, and is currently being serialized as Rockman Gigamix. The Megamix portion of the series would eventually be brought to North American shores thanks to, also responsible for the localization of the short manga by Shin Ogino. In the original Mega Man series, was known as Dr.

Right, so many of his robots featured in Ariga's comic have 'R's in their designs. UDON did not alter this detail in the English version of Mega Man Megamix. In addition, localized the 13-volume Rockman EXE manga by under the name.

Takamisaki would later serialize a short adaptation of that was never published outside Japan. Some other manga series that have not been localized outside Japan include a 12-volume Rockman X adaptation by Yoshihiro Iwamoto, over 15 Classic and X adaptations by Shigeto Ikehara, a light-hearted adaptation of Rockman Zero by Hideto Kajima, a slapstick adaptation of Shooting Star Rockman by Masaya Itagaki, another Battle Network adaptation by Jun Keijima and Miho Asada called Rockman EXE Battle Story, and a short series of slapstick Battle Network and Star Force-themed adaptations by Takumi Kawano. And publisher Magnum Press made its own comic books based on the.

Further information: In 1990, a junior novel version of was released as part of the Worlds of Power novel series. Mega Man is turned human by Dr. Light during an accident in a machine designed to clone Mega Man. Instead of a Mega Buster, human Mega Man uses a hand gun and instead of being able to copy the robot master's weapons, he instead takes them off of their arms. For some reason being human does not affect him much and he is still able to consume E-drinks (Energy Tanks) and gain a power boost.

The book follows the general plot of Mega Man 2 and even provides game hints at the end of some chapters. Music Ascertaining the identity of video game composers, especially prior to the of consoles, can be difficult, as the composers were often uncredited or credited under a. Recent soundtrack releases and interviews have discovered the true names of the composers; and in some cases, specific track credits. The indie rock music group dedicated their first two albums to a rock opera based on Megaman, called (2005) and (2009). Legacy Mega Man series director announced the similarly themed in September 2013, but after much controversy surrounding delays and mishandling, the game was released in June 2016 to a mixed-to-negative reception. Batterystaple Games released the Mega Man X-inspired in 2014. Related.

References. Archived from on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2015-06-04. Rockman Perfect Memories (ロックマンパーフェクトメモリーズ). Retrieved January 2013.

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Comic Book Resources. Ariga, Hitoshi. Mega Man Megamix Volume 1. Table of Contents. Retrieved 2010-12-27. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

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