[mmxforever]

For those who haven't seen it already:

http://megamanx9.com...rt_from=&ucat=

Now, being a generally pessimistic person I'd like to bring up a few poitns first.

- I am still not sold this actually exists. For one thing, the copyright on the image says 2007. Second, of all the series, Classic, X, and Zero are the least likely to get an MMO. I am of the firm belief that until official word comes from Capcom, this is just a rumor at best

- If this thing is 3D, is it going to be any good? The Legends series, though having a great cult following, wasn't exactly a great game in my opinion. The Battle Network/Star Force games range from mediocre, to bad and I think most of you know my loathing of X7 as well. Like Sonic, Castlevania and Contra, Mega Man is a series that is best done in 2D until proven otherwise

- On top of being 3D, this is apparently an MMO, another phrase that doesn't exaclty pop into my head with I think Mega Man

- As of right now this looks to be for Asian markets and Japan only, so all of us are out of luck unless they decide to bring it over here.

- No idea who NeoWiz is, which scares the crap outta me

- Will I even be able to play as X in this?


NOW.....after saying all that, I want to let you guys know certainly hope this is real. Mostly cause X looks like such a badass in that pic (usually its Zero hogging all the badass shots haha). It's been 5 and a half years since X8, the last new game staring X (no MHX doesn't count as it's a remake) and even if this is just a game that features all the Mega Men......its better then dealing with just Exe, Lan, Geo, Omega Xis and everyone else from those games and only getting a little bit of classic series action as a side note.

[JOHNY BOMB!]

At first I went fan-gasm for a split second until I saw the Copyright year, that made me a little bit upset. Also Inafune-san stated that some elements in the X franchise didn't translate well in the 3D environment so I think it's best we don't lean onto the 3D concept too much.

In addition about that MMO idea. It's awesome but what Inafune-san had stated, 3D isn't the way to go for X...but staying optimistic here!!

[Mac]

I feel that 2007 may be the year it began being produced.

A theory I have is that maybe that planet hanging in the sky is actually Elysium in it's final stages hanging close to earth due to the orbital elevator.

Another theory I have is that the game probably takes place during the 100 year interm from when Zero went into hypersleep and you play as a custom hunter to fight alongside X with all the many more mavericks arising which you would technically be a soldier in the Maverick Wars.

[mmxforever]

Or maybe he is standing on the moon since X8 did say they were colonizing it.


Or even mroe likely, the planet int eh backround is meant to symbolize the online aspect of it haha.

[Silver_Stryker]

MMOs with main characters tend to have said characters as NPC's--I'm willing to bet that we customize our own hunters while X just sits there(or Zero, or Alia...probably Signas, most likely everyone) hands out quests one after another.

My theory of the planet is that it is Earth at night or something. I wouldn't be surprised if it actually liked like that in their time. Either that or MMX Forever's theory of it symbolizing connectivity.

[Rodrigo Shin]

Mac, on 12 May 2010 - 04:39 AM, said:

I feel that 2007 may be the year it began being produced.

I wouldn't doubt it since it seems some online games might take their sweet time with that - Dragon Ball Online comes to mind (most Korean pages dealing with the unveiling of Mega Man Online even referrenced it), and another famous japanese franchise (Saint Seiya / "Knights of the Zodiac") has an online game on the works by Sega as far as 2006 now, and in 2006 they did produce a logo for it - the image just didn't let it be seen whether it already had a copyright mark too or not.

I did some checking, most korean sites just report all we know and some with other data like how many units the Mega Man series has sold, etc. This seems heavily focused on the Neowiz side of things, so for those wondering 'why it isn't on Japan' that would be my guess. I also would find it rather weird they'd supply a lot of news sites with artwork for something that wouldn't be reflected in the game whatsoever, though that's just me. One of the articles in the sites talked about how that could possibly be something scheduled for Megaman's 25th in 2012.

For what it is worth, a slightly bigger image of the teaser poster - most I've seen around are 580×838 pixels, this one is 750×1084. Makes a very nice wallpaper, though it's cut on the sides. But a good one no less.

I'll be watching to see what comes out of this one.

[Vile]

I would rather have a game like Metroid Prime, or Command Mission for the next X game. As for an MMO, I honestly think BattleNetwork is the best series for an MMO.


Relevant
http://www.joystiq.c...nfirmed-for-pc/

[JOHNY BOMB!]

^^ So it's finally confirmed it's going to be an MMO huh? Oh well I can't argue against facts that for sure. But the teaser poster leaves in me questions though, I'm theorizing thats it's going to be a crossover with all the other Megaman series since putting them all together could possibly avoid alienating all of the fans out there....if they're serious about this game, its an online game you have to pay monthly like World of Warcraft (or other games similar to that type of payment) then I wouldn't play it at all no matter how much of a fanboy I am... well there's goes a large spike in my credit card debt

[mmxforever]

Nothing has been confirmed really. All we have is a rumored title and this image that most major video game news sites havent' posted yet. Way too early to be getting all excited over something we haven't confirmed yet.

[Vile]

If this is a MMO, the most I'll do is buy the game just to add it to my collection. I'd rather read scripts of it than play a MMO.

[Noah Setherias]

I'm not exactly sure about the probability of an MMO, though ''Mega Man Online'' does sound like an MMO title (and they even share the same acronym! Muwahhaha). What I do know is that a couple months back I got linked to a NeoWiz site and started lookin' up info on them. I do know that the 'Pmang' object hanging at the top of that new X picture is the name of NeoWiz's online gaming portal. If I remember correctly, the original NeoWiz developed some neat stuff. I recall something about them contributing to the first online ''avatar'' (like how GaiaOnline does their avatars, I think). NeoWiz Games was a branch of NeoWiz that split off to do their own thing. That said, concerning that image I think it's safe to say that NeoWiz will be helping in the production of the next X game, or a game involving the X series, MMO or not. I'm not sure if Pmang is for games that are hosted online, or are actually online multiplayer games.

Edit: Just looked up some more things. From what little extra information I could gather (I can't read Korean. T.T), Pmang is probably used for online gaming with multiplayer capabilities. Maybe it's likely this new development will indeed be an X-series MMO? I dunno. I only hope for the best. =)

Edit 2: I also assume this means that if they do indeed make an MMO game, and it goes through an open beta like Dragon Ball Online, most of us will be unable to play it without a Korean citizenship or a friend who would lend his/her KSSN

Edit 3 (Startin' to stack these edits): Looking over Capcom's shareholder report thingy, I'm now like... 75% confident that Mega Man Online will be an X-series MMO. 'Course, I suppose with Capcom you never know. Mega Man Online will be developed with help from Neowiz... Neowiz's Pmang logo is in a new X image. Hmm...

[Vérité]

If it turns out to be an X MMO, do you suppose it will pick up sometime after Command Mission, possibly into the pre-Elf Wars era?

[Noah Setherias]

I, personally, would think that an X MMO would work along the lines of what Mac said, during the time when Zero went to sleep. I'd assume that if Capcom is really making an X MMO, they'd want to place it somewhere where it wouldn't easily interfere with other titles. That being said, there were a few possibilities I've been considering today.

1. Least likely, that the MMX MMO would move along the story of the X games and rewrite them the way MHX did. I really don't see it happening, and I really don't know why I'm suggesting it, but it crossed my mind. The only reason I see them doing this, is because if they can't pump out more MHX games (due to the bad sales?) then an MMO would be able to accomplish the same thing, and probably generate more income than selling separate MHX games. Again, don't see it happening, just throwin' it out there.

2. Somewhat likely, but not really. An Elf-Wars type deal. Since MMORPGs tend to 'evolve' over time, an Elf Wars game of an MMO variety could just keep going and going, adding in more material. Most MMOs don't end (At least, I can't think of any) and doing such would let Capcom keep at least a portion of the Elf-Wars ''open'', in case they wanted to do something with it later.

3. Likely, in my opinion. What Mac said, the Maverick Wars era.

4. Probably pretty likely. Capcom will throw something new together and just release it.

Honestly, I don't know what to think though. That's my two metals.

Edit: Option 1 is definitely out. As far as I know, all MMOs hosted on Pmang are free to play, as in no monthly charges. This scares me quite a bit. Everything will go downhill if ''Mega Man Online'' is free-to-play. Then again, Pmang makes all their money off Cash Shops, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad. Still, If it's going to be an MMO I'd rather they charge a monthly fee. Paying it sucks, but it's incentive for a company to keep making new stuff and make it work. At least, more incentive than a cash shop.

[Irgy]

No point making a new topic, so uh:

http://www.themmnetw...line/#more-5206

[Rodrigo Shin]

Slightly bigger artworks once again (Jeff, Mac, whoever doing the update, you guys might want to stick at these, lol.


Before there was the confirmation of the nature of the game some korean sites alluded that the game could be like this one, it seems they were right on the money.

And on the uppermost right corner of the artworks, that's more than likely the korean logo for "Mega Man Online", small as it may be.

[Vile]

I see sigma in there, so its a pre X8 game. Also, its a side scroller, so I am into getting this.

EDIT: Also note that Axl is no where to be seen. Perhaps pre X7? Lastly, I think this is what Kenji meant when he said that X9 would not be the next X game.

[Vérité]

I would've really enjoyed a game after CM or X8... I guess we'll have to wait for more. And Definitely fight for an American/European release.


Also, like Jeff, I just squealed like a little girl.

[JOHNY BOMB!]

Well this is good news I suppose, I mean hey it may not be X9 but it's the next best thing!!!...But I'm a little bummed out because I usually don't play MMORPG type games due to time constraints I have. However, I'm rooting for all of you guys who will get the opportunity to play this online game, I'll probably watch a bunch of the stuff on Youtube to see whats up about this. Have Fun Ya'll!!!

On a side note, something tells me that even though it's not X9, I think this is Inafune-san's way of shutting us up who longs for a sequel...Finally does anyone notice that X and Zero's face looks a little....well too cute? Just wanna point that out I mean the art overall looks badass but the face well, what do you guys think?

[Nightshadeterror]

Side scroller online RPG for the X series... My dream has come true... please excuse me while I cry tears of joy.

[New Zero]

Not a big fan of RPGs or MMOs but I'm interested to see how this turns out.