Qualche ora fa, attraverso un’intervista a Game Informer, Capcom ha rivelato il perchè Mega Man sia sparito dalle scene videoludiche per così tanto tempo.
Ecco le parole di producer di Mega Man 11, Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, e il director, Koji Oda, in merito all’assenza del robottino blu dalle scene.
Kazuhiro Tsuchiya: Per essere onesto, quando Inafune è uscito da Capcom si è creato un clima davvero pessimo con la compagnia. È stato difficile per qualcuno farsi avanti e dire: “Voglio davvero lavorare su Mega Man.” Inafune-san è stato sicuramente un leader del marchio e il franchise. Ha contribuito a spianare la strada per il suo successo, e ha avuto molte idee brillanti. Questa è una verità assoluta. Così quando se ne andò ci fu un senso di vuoto, e la sensazione che nessuno fosse appropriato per raccogliere la sua eredità ed aprire la strada verso una visione nuova su Mega Man.
Koji Oda: Ancora oggi penso che Mega Man sia uno dei punti di riferimento più importanti per Capcom. Alla fine della fiera ci siamo chiesti: “Cosa deve fare Capcom per i suoi fan? Dovremmo comportarci come se Mega Man fosse una serie passata? Dovremmo lasciarlo da parte? La risposta è stata univoca, ovvero sarebbe stato un gesto sciocco farlo. Mega Man è una sorta di tesoro per l’azienda e sarebbe uno spreco “chiuderlo in un cassetto”, solo perché qualcuno se n’è andato.
Tsuchiya: Quando Inafune-san era ancora il nostro boss ci ha detto: ‘Non lasciare che la fiamma si spegna o ristagni. Continuate sempre ad andare avanti. “Sì, Mega Man e noi abbiamo avuto un’assenza di ben sette anni, ma non significa che siamo rimasti fermi. Andavamo sempre avanti e cercavamo di capire cosa fare in futuro.
Ricordiamo che il nuovo episodio di Mega Man arriverà in formato retail ed anche in digitale sull’eShop di Nintendo Switch, oltre che sulle altre piattaforme annunciate, nel corso del 2018.
CAPCOM REVEALS NEW MAINLINE MEGA MAN™ TITLE IN CELEBRATION OF VIDEO GAME ICON’S 30th ANNIVERSARY
Legendary Series Returns in 2018 with Brand New Mega Man™ 11 Game and Legacy Titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC
UK, London – Dec. 4, 2017– Today during the Mega Man™ 30th Anniversary Livestream in partnership with Twitch, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, revealed Mega Man™ 11, the next evolution in the long-running 32 million unit-selling action platformer series. Led by a talented, veteran development team at Capcom, the new game features tight side-scrolling action gameplay the series is known for while completely revolutionizing the experience for modern consoles. Mega Man 11 will be a great entry for both fans and newcomers to the series to dive into as it retains its signature challenge while offering a variety of difficulty options. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and Windows PC in late 2018.
The classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation in Mega Man 11 with a 2.5D design direction introducing beautiful, completely hand-drawn characters and environments. A freshly redesigned Mega Man takes on Dr. Wily’s berserk machines, defeating Robot Master bosses and taking their weapons, in an ever-evolving fight for justice with new and unique enemy designs. This is just a small taste of information of what’s to come in Mega Man 11alongside the start of the series’ 30th anniversary year, and fans can look forward to more details on the game in Summer 2018.
Visit www.capcomeuro-press.com to download the new Mega Man 30th anniversary trailer featuring the first-ever gameplay footage of Mega Man 11 plus screenshots and concept art, including a first look at a mysterious new Robot Master. In these assets, players can also see the hero’s new look and take note of how he takes on characteristics of defeated Robot Masters when wielding their weapons.
The anniversary celebrations don’t stop with the thrilling announcement of Mega Man 11! Throughout 2018, fans and newcomers to the franchise can look forward to revisiting some of the most noteworthy games in the series’ history. Confirmed today, both Mega Man™ Legacy Collection and Mega Man™ Legacy Collection 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2018, making all 10 of the numbered series games playable on Nintendo Switch leading up to the release of Mega Man 11 later next year. The first collection, which includes the original six 8-bit games, sees the addition of a new Rewind accessibility option to go back in time following blunders. This feature will also roll out to existing owners of the game on PlayStation® 4 system, Xbox One, and PC.
Also confirmed today, all eight games from the futuristic Mega Man™ X series are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation® 4 system, Xbox One, and PC in Summer 2018. The X series introduced features such as powerful armor upgrades and wall-jumping, with more mature themes in this action platforming series. Fans can expect more information on these games in the coming months.
Since the initial release of Mega Man on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, the character has become a legendary icon in gaming history. This is an exciting time to be a fan of Capcom’s beloved hero. Fans can stay tuned all throughout 2018 for more news on all the games announced today and other celebratory activities going on during the 30th anniversary year.
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