Capcom has announced a complete new Mega Man gaming experience is coming, Mega Man Universe. The new Mega Man game is headed to the PS3′s PlayStation Network and Xbox 360′s Xbox LIVE Arcade. Previously Capcom released Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 in classic 8-bit style. This time around, expect something completely different, as the Mega Man Universe teaser trailer drops hints on many forms of Mega Man and even shows some Street Fighter and Ghouls & Ghosts.
Watch the Mega Man Universe trailer below.
“We are thrilled to finally be able to announce Mega Man Universe,” said Kenji Inafune, Head of Research and Development Management for Capcom Entertainment. “This game will break the mold and challenge the conventional wisdom of what a Mega Man game can be. When fans finally get to see it, I believe they’ll envision their most far-out Mega Man dreams coming true.”
The trailer was proudly produced by i am 8-bit Productions, who you probably (and should) know from the many gaming art events and books, and Buddy System Studios, who specializes in stop-motion animation. Jon M. Gibson, founder of i am 8-bit Productions, said "Yes, those are fully sculpted, meticulously detailed physical beings animating on screen. It’s a method rarely employed these days, with CG having a stranglehold on the industry." The Mega Man Universe trailer took four months and involved over 50 crew members to complete. So sit back and enjoy it, it’s not often the videogame world gets a teaser trailer like this.
Watch for details on Mega Man Universe next week from Comic Con International and keep a lookout on www.capcom-unity.com.
Source: Capcom
Press release:
CAPCOM ANNOUNCES MEGA MAN UNIVERSE
Legendary Capcom® Developer Hints at Next Evolutionary Step for the Mega Man® Series
SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 16, 2010 — Capcom Entertainment, Inc., a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man UniverseTM is coming to Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and PlayStation®Store. Mega Man Universe, the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running Mega Man® series, will be a revolutionary take on the seminal classic, setting course for a new chapter in classic gaming.
Mega Man games are beloved by fans all over the world. Since their debut in 1987, Mega Man has remained a videogame icon, having starred in more than 140 titles over the last 22 years. The connection he’s made with pop culture at large has extended beyond games and into cartoons, toys, clothing, comics, kid’s meals, and more. Part of that popularity is driven by the series’ ability to evolve over time yet consistently retain the addictive gameplay experience that sets Mega Man games apart.
For the next chapter in this legacy of excellence, Capcom aims to deliver the most creative Mega Man experience yet. In Mega Man Universe, imagination is the star of the game.
“We are thrilled to finally be able to announce Mega Man Universe,” said Kenji Inafune, Head of Research and Development Management for Capcom Entertainment. “This game will break the mold and challenge the conventional wisdom of what a Mega Man game can be. When fans finally get to see it, I believe they’ll envision their most far-out Mega Man dreams coming true.”
Inafune is committed to helping craft a Mega Man experience that meets the highest expectations of Capcom fans. Most recently Mega Man® 10 echoed this fact when its classic design and compelling gameplay made it one of the most sought after digital downloads of the year. Gamers can expect Mega Man Universe to bring the core experience fans want while delivering on the promise of innovation that Capcom is known for. Its official: classic gaming will never be same agai
