Update: Mega Man Creator Kickstarts Mighty No. 9

[Waaghpowa]

The moment they hit their stretch goal for Linux support is when I put money in on this.

 

[WanderingFool]

*Commenting after the update to original*

Wow... geuss Capcom screwed up big time, huh? Judging from how quickly it made its mark, and how its approaching it first stretch goal, people really do want a megaman game...

Also... will he be able to aim up? Cuz really...

*Edit*

they actually did consider doing that, exactly


I am not sure how people would have received it, though

Meh, Its like I say with Legends of Zelda, whether a new idea sucks or not is simply acedemic, unless you actually try it.

Though, I always thought Megeman/X's buster was more of a cannon, and not a machine gun...

 

[RJ 17]

This has to be just THE biggest "Fuck You!" to Capcom ever. I mean this is just such a blatant, unapologetic rip-off of Mega Man. But noooOOOOOooooo, Capcom doesn't wanna do anything with that series. Keep on keepin' on, Kenji, show those rat bastards what they're missing out on (a loyal, dedicated, and very eager fanbase).

 

[Vivid Kazumi]

cheers to those who funded this amazing project!

 

[Innegativeion]

OT: If they don't release an art book i'm gonna have a ***** fit!

Pledge $40 to the kickstarter and you get a digital artbook alongside a digital copy of the game.
in addition to the soundtrack.

Pledging $120 nets you a printed artbook and a physical copy of the game.
As well as a T-shirt, an in-game skin, and beta access, in addition to the above.

The moment they hit their stretch goal for Linux support is when I put money in on this.

I'm guessing by tomorrow morning, at the latest.

 

[KoudelkaMorgan]

I just imagine the people at Shadow of the Eternals are trying to figure out a way to fit an android boy into their game for their 3rd attempt at funding about now.

Are any of their stretch goals involving the 3DS or PS3/4? Cause if its gonna be PC or Vita or...Android (which would be appropriate) then I'll just show myself out.

 

[sakry]

I loved the Met in there, too. Looks very interesting. They are definitely going for that same style big time and even the music reminds me of those games.

apartamentos en cartagena [http://apartamentosencartagena.net/]

 

[WanderingFool]

I just imagine the people at Shadow of the Eternals are trying to figure out a way to fit an android boy into their game for their 3rd attempt at funding about now.

Are any of their stretch goals involving the 3DS or PS3/4? Cause if its gonna be PC or Vita or...Android (which would be appropriate) then I'll just show myself out.

Just checked out the kickstarter page, and it seems that the final stretch goal of $2.5 million will see the game on the PS3/360/WiiU.

at the rate its going, that may happen...

 

[Tiamattt]

At the rate this is growing they're going to have enough to make like 10 sequels by the end of the month.

 

[BoredWalker]

Pledging $120 nets you a printed artbook and a physical copy of the game.
As well as a T-shirt, an in-game skin, and beta access, in addition to the above.

Correction: you get a physical game box + manual and a download code, not a physical copy of the game itself.

Are any of their stretch goals involving the 3DS or PS3/4?

The $2.5 million stretch goal is for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U versions.

 

[Anget Colslaw]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekFKPXcZnE[/youtube]

I just wish I could toss all my money to this...

and that I could show Capcom this video.

 

[Skeleon]

I hope it'll go up to 1.5 million at least and it's looking good; aready almost 1.2 million. New Game Plus would be a welcome mode for a big increase in replayability, something I value a lot in my games. I'm curious to learn what the unknown two stretch goals will be. Do they already have something planned for those or will they make something up if it comes to that, though?

 

[Innegativeion]

Correction: you get a physical game box + manual and a download code, not a physical copy of the game itself.

Ah, pity.

I'm guessing it'll reach at least 1,750,000. Though, I would very much like a console version myself, so here's rooting for 2,500,000.

 

[major_chaos]

I just now discovered this:
http://pikdit.com/i/our-hope-lies-with-you-mighty-no-9/
All my feels ;_;.
EDIT: And now we just have to hope Crapcom doesn't sue to try and stop this.

 

[SweetShark]

Honestly, I am very skeptical on this one.

It is like the Thread I create which I wanted to discuss how we possible can seperate a "spirtual successor" videogame from a "clone" game.....

Even if they say it is a "spirtual successor" of the Videogame series Megaman....Capcom very simple can say it is a clone.

Or perhaps, Capcom make the decision to make a Megaman game and annihilate this game.

 

[SweetShark]

Honestly, I am very skeptical on this one.

It is like the Thread I create which I wanted to discuss how we possible can seperate a "spirtual successor" videogame from a "clone" game.....

Even if they say it is a "spirtual successor" of the Videogame series Megaman....Capcom very simple can say it is a clone.

Or perhaps, Capcom make the decision to make a Megaman game and annihilate this game.

A clone implies that it's a copy of something that currently exists... Capcom killed Megaman, and this is it's rebirth!

You do make a good point about Capcom releasing a proper Megaman thing in response, thing is this will have caught them by complete surprise, any Megaman game they shamble together at this stage would have to release fast and would be a serious rush job. Not to mention I think that at this stage, due to Inafunes loud and passionate involvement with this, the hardcore have embraced Beck and anything Capcom tried to do at this point would be too little too late, I think.

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You surprise me Escapist, three pages in and nobody has whined that megamans reincarnation hasn't cast a post-mastectomy, gender realigned black lesbian amputee nun in the lead role? Aint that some shit.

Exept if Capcom [as always] pay a sh*t a lot of money to advertise their new Megaman game.
I will admit, Even if I don't like the policy Capcom have [for DLC and some really weird decisions lately], they know how to sell a game.

They will make the next Megaman game so fabulous and the most of the fans will no care neither for the first day DLC, neither for the 50+ DLC will come in the future, neither the new Complete version after few months.

And....I don't understand what do you mean with the last part of your post....
"black lesbian amputee nun in the lead role"? What?

 

[Ukomba]

I hope he's had a lawyer look over this, it's getting dangerously close to Megaman's design. I wouldn't put it past Capcom to sue.

 

[Ukomba]

I hope he's had a lawyer look over this, it's getting dangerously close to Megaman's design. I wouldn't put it past Capcom to sue.

Sue for what? He hasn't used anything Capcom owns, Capcom own a load of megaman specific stuff, not the idea that a robot looks a lot like a boy. The ball is in Inafunes court here, he is the one that needs to fuck up to give them some ammo. It's would be like Kurt Russell suing Konami for likeness rights because Solid Snake is basically Snake Plisken, right on down to his name. In fact, Kurt Russell would have a far stronger case than Capcom do here.

You're never going to hear about Beck hunting mavericks or using a buster, but they don't own any of the larger concepts or ideas, just names, places, specifics, that kind of shit. And since Inafune came up with them in the first place he knows better than anyone actually alive what he can and can't get away from. That's the beautiful part in "ripping off" yourself.

Sued for copyright infringement of course. He can't straight up copy Megamans design, obviously, so he has to tweak the character model enough to slip in past that. It isn't as simple as giving Megaman a mohawk and wheel chair. I just hope he had a copyright lawyer look over his final design and ensure it's dissimilar enough to avoid a possible lawsuit.

 

[MrPhyntch]

And....I don't understand what do you mean with the last part of your post....
"black lesbian amputee nun in the lead role"? What?

Because minorities aren't portrayed enough in lead roles, you see. There's a semi-common thing around here that certain franchises need rebooting/redoing so that the lead character, instead of a white, straight male, can be replaced with some sort of minority. (See posts of: Link should be a girl next game, need more black characters, why does the ultimate goal have to be a hetero relationship (in Damsel in Distress situations) etc. etc.) He's mocking what he sees at the normal escapist trend. [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DontExplainTheJoke]

OT: Not entirely sure what to think. I'm a huge Megaman fan, but surprisingly less so of the "original" series (I preferred the X, Legends, and Battle Network games). So while I'm glad to see Megaman's creator going back to what he wants and what he knows the audience wants, I'm not entirely sure it I want it.

Still gonna fund the hell out of it though.

EDIT:

Sue for what? He hasn't used anything Capcom owns, Capcom own a load of megaman specific stuff, not the idea that a robot looks a lot like a boy. The ball is in Inafunes court here, he is the one that needs to fuck up to give them some ammo. It's would be like Kurt Russell suing Konami for likeness rights because Solid Snake is basically Snake Plisken, right on down to his name. In fact, Kurt Russell would have a far stronger case than Capcom do here.

You're never going to hear about Beck hunting mavericks or using a buster, but they don't own any of the larger concepts or ideas, just names, places, specifics, that kind of shit. And since Inafune came up with them in the first place he knows better than anyone actually alive what he can and can't get away from. That's the beautiful part in "ripping off" yourself.

While they don't own the "concept", if Mighty No. 9 gets too close to Megaman in terms of structure (8 stages with distinct bosses, very similar gameplay, enough character/enemy designs are similar) then Capcom has a case that Inafune's game could confuse the audience into thinking the game is affiliated with Megaman. Note how Dead Rising needed to note legally that they weren't affiliated with Dawn of the Dead, just for being about zombies and taking place in the mall? This game is closer to Megaman than that one was to Dawn of the Dead.

And the lawsuit doesn't need to go through. If Capcom can make a strong enough case to at least get a judge to look at it, it doesn't matter that they can't win in the long run. They can either drag it out long enough to bankrupt Inafune with court fees, or force him to settle and stop making the game.

I think that the two ARE legally distinct at the moment, and that Inafune is smart enough to keep it that way, but if the game continues in the way that it appears, Capcom's lawyers may decide that they can stop this anyway.

 

[Ukomba]

Sued for copyright infringement of course. He can't straight up copy Megamans design, obviously, so he has to tweak the character model enough to slip in past that. It isn't as simple as giving Megaman a mohawk and wheel chair. I just hope he had a copyright lawyer look over his final design and ensure it's dissimilar enough to avoid a possible lawsuit.

You're missing my point man... If I may ask, what uni did you read law at?

Please stop arguing this. Relax, there won't be a case, as things stand Capcom won't be suing anybody, and if you have Megaman a mohawk and a wheelchair and called him megaman you'd be fucked with a hammer. If you gave megaman a mohawk and a wheelchair and called him Alphadrone I9, you'd be right as rain legally speaking.

No worries there, you're attitude has put me off this whole thread.