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Japanese physical eShop cards with bonus Download Chips coming for the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection

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With the release date of the Legacy Collection in just under a month away, Rockman-Unity has unveiled physical Nintendo Switch eShop cards for the Rockman EXE Advanced Collection are releasing in Japan. Additionally, bonus Download Chips will be given depending where the eShop Card is bought.

The eShop cards are coming in 3 versions. The 2 volume bundle set with the limited Custom PET Pack bonus (7-Eleven and Lawson only) , and the 2 volumes separately without the PET Pack bonus. The cards are styled with an image of a GameBoy Advance game pak using the Volume’s key art.

The stores will also have a campaign to receive in-game Battle Chips via the Download Chip feature, previously seen as the method to receive the GBA event-only chips. The first benefit will be given by registering on the campaign site, and the second benefit is given by referring a friend via URL. The campaign will only be available for a limited time.

7-Eleven, Seven Net Shopping: The “Reliable Companion Navi Chip Set”: (Benefit 1) Roll and GutsMan V1 chips for EXE1-EXE4, Roll and Colonel V1 chips for EXE5-6. (Benefit 2) ProtoMan V1 chip for EXE1-6. Additionally entering the campaign will register in a lottery for an 11 pin set featuring the game logos.

Lawson: The “PA Debut Chip Set”: (Benefit 1) Guard and DashAtk chips for EXE1-3, AirHock(1) chips in 2 codes for EXE4-6. (Benefit 2) GutsMan V1 chips for EXE1-3 and AirHock(1) in a 3rd code. These chips are designed to provide instant access to strong Program Advances, the Guts Shoot for EXE1-3, and PitHoky for EXE4-6.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection adding Patch Cards, Boktai content and more!

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Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection has been shown once again at Capcom Spotlight, this time with brand new info about added features in the collection. Director Masakazu Eguchi delivered the news directly to us in a new Mr. Famous News segment. Additionally, a new interview with Mr. Eguchi has been published on Rockman Unity, with translations over on Capcom USA’s News site.

For the full video from Capcom Spotlight, check out the VOD below. (Starts at the 12 minute mark.) Read below for more details!

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The Yetee releasing MegaMan vs Bass acrylic standee [NA only]

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Missed out on the GCCDX Rockman VS Forte statue, or want a cheaper alternative? Well, you’re in luck, as The Yetee has just unveiled their latest piece of official licensed Mega Man merch: a MegaMan vs Bass acrylic standee.

The acrylic standee can be pre-ordered from The Yetee now for $15 and ships by the end of March 2023. Once assembled, the standee measures approximately 2 3/4″ by 2 3/8″ inches (7 by 6 centimeters). Additionally, two postcards are also included.

Unfortunately, this product will only ship to North America.

First look at achievements in Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection

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Just like the previous Mega Man Legacy Collections, MMBNLC will once again feature various achievements for players to unlock. This was shown off during the latest Capcom TV broadcast. In the Nintendo Switch version, achievements will also be available but will simply be in-game only.

One of the achievements showed up when the host formed the LifeSword Program Advance, and afterwards a screen of all the achievements was shown. It seems that MMBNLC Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will have their own sets of achievements, with Vol. 1 having 56 of them. Some achievements’ unlock conditions will be hidden.

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New manga volume “Rockman EXE New Stories 2023” coming in April

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To coincide with the release of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, the Rockman EXE manga is getting a new volume! The new volume Rockman EXE New Stories 2023 will once again be penned by the legendary Ryo Takamisaki, and will be released in April 2023.

UPDATE: As stated on Ryo Takamisaki’s Twitter, the manga volume’s release has been postponed to June 2023.

The volume consists of 170 pages and features 3 all-new chapters, as well as 2 short stories that were previously published as one-shot manga. It’s currently available for pre-order in Japan on Fukkan’s web store (¥1760). A limited edition (¥3630) exclusive to Fukkan is also available, featuring an original drawing and storyboard booklet for the first new chapter.

  • In the first new chapter, Lan is injured protecting Chaud on an Official mission, which causes him to wake up in a hospital with amnesia.
  • In the second new chapter, Roll asks MegaMan out for a date, but clueless as he is, Mega rudely rejects her.
  • In the third new chapter, MegaMan, ProtoMan, Colonel and TomahawkMan team up to investigate a mysterious pocket of the Cyberworld: Ghost Island.
  • Runaway Blues, which was previously included with 2021’s Rockman EXE Treasure Box, will be included. In this chapter, Chaud and ProtoMan’s bond is put to the test as ProtoMan runs away from home.
  • Also included is Rockman EXE Hanayashiki Mission 2, a short story published as part of a 2017 crossover with Hanayashiki theme park.

Mega Man Battle Network OST getting a vinyl release

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For the first time ever, the Mega Man Battle Network original soundtrack will be able on vinyl. The soundtrack is being produced by Ship to Shore PhonoCo. and features a 23 songs from the first game, Mega Man Battle Network 1, including one promotional track from TGS2002.

The soundtrack can currently be preordered and is expected to ship in Q3 2023. It comes in various variants depending on where you buy:

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Translation: Rockman EXE6 Ultimate Navigation COMP Interview

Prof. 9

With Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection on the horizon, we’re going to dive back into the archives for another developer interview, from around the time the games were originally published.

Today’s interview comes from Rockman EXE6 Ultimate Navigation COMP. This Japanese strategy guide for MMBN6 was published by Shogakukan on May 20th, 2006, six months after the release of the game in Japan. In addition to an interview, the book also features a survey among many members of the series’ staff.

Translated by Midori, edited by Prof. 9. This English translation uses official English localized Mega Man Battle Network terminology where possible. This interview was originally printed in black, red and white; some images have been replaced by higher quality sources.

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Translation: Rockman EXE5 Ultimate Navigation CHAOS Interview

Prof. 9

With Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection on the horizon, we’re going to dive back into the archives for another developer interview, from around the time the games were originally published.

Today’s interview comes from Rockman EXE5 Ultimate Navigation CHAOS. This Japanese strategy guide for MMBN5 was published by Shogakukan on July 20th, 2005–7 months after the release of EXE5 Team of Blues, 5 months after the release of EXE5 Team of Colonel, and just one day before the release of EXE5DS Twin Leaders.

Translated by Midori, edited by Prof. 9. This English translation uses official English localized Mega Man Battle Network terminology where possible. This interview was originally printed in black, red and white; some images have been replaced by higher quality sources.

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Rockman EXE Advanced Collection Original Soundtrack CD announced

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Rockman EXE Advanced Collection Original Soundtrack cover

With just a few months away from the release of the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Capcom has announced the newly-arranged tracks will have a physical CD release in Japan under the title, Rockman EXE Advanced Collection Original Soundtrack. The cover art is done by EXE veteran artist, Keisuke Mizuno.

According to e-Capcom, the OST will have 1 CD containing 22 tracks. It is set for 2750 Yen with a April 19, 2023 release date. Amazon Japan will also have an exclusive edition containing a “Mega Jacket”, a mini-poster version of the album cover, at twice the size.

Source: Rockman Corner

Translation: Rockman EXE3 Ultimate Navigation SP Interview

Prof. 9

With Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection on the horizon, what better time to dig back through the archives and take a look at some developer interviews from the time? Today, we’ve got an interview originally published in Rockman EXE3 Ultimate Navigation SP. This strategy guide for the third game was published by Shogakukan on July 10th, 2003–three and a half months after the release of Rockman EXE3 Black.

Translated by Midori, edited by Prof. 9. This English translation uses official English localized Mega Man Battle Network terminology where possible. This interview was originally printed in black, red and white; some images have been replaced by higher quality sources.

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