Mega Man 9 press kits come in NES cartridges
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 at 2:48pm by Derek
As revealed by Capcom’s John Diamonon today in his blog:
When we came up with the concept of a “box art” for Mega Man 9, we thought it was kinda funny, since there would be no real retail box for a dowloadable title. The premise of our marketing concept for the game was to promote this title like it was 1987, complete with cheesy art and game descriptions that had little to do with the actual game.
We then started to think, well why not? Why don’t we recreate an old NES package complete with a real NES cartridge? So, here it is. What do you think?
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to put the full game on these cartridges (the licensing and legal issues were a headache and not worth the trouble), but I agree, it would’ve been cool. Instead, these carts contain a small CD with artwork, game information and screenshots.
I’ve been pretty vocal about my disappointment with Mega Man 9, much to the chagrin of those with knotted panties. But when you’re faced with something this cool, you can’t help but marvel.
The kits are intended for press members only, but Diamonon said Capcom would consider a limited run for consumers pending interest. Mega Man 9 is slated to release next Monday on WiiWare.
September 16th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I remember calling the Megaman 9 t-shirt that was psoted a while back awesome, but this goes above and beyond even that. This is all kinds of awesome, right down to the discount price sticker on the box.
I would definitely buy this, even if it was just to load MM9 onto my Wii memory like a regular WiiWare game.
The picture above doesn’t show it but that NES game opens up clamshell style and has a disc holder inside like a DVD or game case. Again, all kinds of awesome.
September 16th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
THE BEST KIND OF AWESOME LIKE MY NAME. AWESOME! FOR THE LOVE OF PROTOMAN, BE SEPTEMBER 22 ALREADY!!
September 16th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
For the inevitable “why does he have a blaster AND a gun?” questions:
That’s just how it was back then, my friend. Strange and totally awesome at the same time.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
When he says he coulden’t put the game on the cartidge due to legal reasons, is he suggesting it’s possible to put a MM9 rom on a cartidge and run it on the NES?
I’d pay extra for that.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
DO WANT.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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September 16th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
It’s like some kind of 8-bit wet dream…..
September 16th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Well, it’s not a Nintendo exclusive…so, they do try so hard, NOT.
Nintendo Seal of Quality is a nice touch, but what happens if you dl the game via Live or PSN? MegaMan 9 is a bail out, anyway, all of those BS are bells and whistles to hide Capcom’s sorry excuse to make another MegaMan, once again. This time with no innovation, new game-play, graphic improvement, and true incentive for gamers to play.
Oh I am going to stress this point one more time: if Capcom is truly serious about going-all-out retro with MegaMan 9, then why in the world would they want to release the game on Live and PSN? It’s not just about fanboys, exclusive titles are important, the sentiment is very important. Something that once you decide to not cherish, your game lost “it,” forever.
And ummm that’s why Nintendo is da King.
September 16th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Having that old school NES Mega Man 9 cartridge with the Mega Man 9 box case would seem REALLY SWEET to own for any Mega Man fan.
September 16th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I’d buy this if they offered it. If they made it purchaseable via the shop channel even better, but I know how to use websites
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September 16th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
So great.
September 16th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Solid gold.
September 16th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
this is made of win.
brings back memories of ordering the novelization of mega man II off the scholastic book forms at school and then thrilling to the battle between quick man and mega man on the bus ride home!
September 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
@RoyalRook
Capcom likes money.
You know, like a business does.
September 16th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
so damn awesome…
I WANT ONE!!!
September 17th, 2008 at 12:03 am
@Anonymous
I don’t care if Capcom likes money or not, let Nintendo or Konami make a MegaMan for them. It’s still business, and the best part is that, you can run the MegaMan franchise into the ground after that masterpiece, for generations to come.
September 17th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
@RoyalRook:
Nothing you are saying makes any sense from an economical, business, or creative prespective, at all. What are you talking about? Some of your sentences confuse me in terms of english alone. What’s going on here:
“Something that once you decide to not cherish, your game lost “it,” forever.”
What does this mean? I have no idea! I’ve read it half a dozen time, and it still comes out like Engrish gibberish. What’s worse, it’s in the context of exclusives being important for sentimental reasons. Sentimental reason? Really? How is that important? It makes sense for first party games made by Sony, or Nintendo, because this is what brings people to their system – but as a third party company, Capcom has NO REASON not to reach as many markets as possible.
September 17th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
That kit is fucking sweet.