Well, here is my crack at the MM9 fan contest. In the interest of keeping this as brief as possible, I'll get right into it. Note I divided my reasoning as to why I'm the biggest baddest Mega Man fan on the planet into the following points with evidence when possible.

 

1. I have an intense collection that began back in 1989 with MM2.

 

Feast your eyes on a snapshot of just SOME of my Mega Man goodies. As you can see, I have been a longtime loyal and dedicated fan.

 

2. I buy multi-platform releases on all systems.

 

I do this for two reasons. First, I'm so hardcore, I must know which version is the best so I have the most outstanding possible experience. Second, I want to know I did all I could to increase sales figures. Every little bit helps ya know >_>

 

3. I own and ENJOY Mega Man Soccer

 

Do I need to say anything else?

 

4. I own Mega Man games for systems I don't even own.

 

I've never owned a Saturn, and I no longer have a PSP. However, when I sold that failure of a handheld, I kept two very priceless games because they were simply phenomenal. They are a part of the collection.

 

5. I'm so paranoid about something happening to my precious Mega Man games, I buy multiple copies.

 

Observe:

 

Yes, those are 3 copies of the Limited Edition Mega Man 8, and yes, they ALL contain anthology booklets. I know, I'm a brat.

 

6. I used to work for/run a well known Mega Man fansite

 

Many of you probably know me from MMN. For those who don't, it is a popular mainstream fansite that I used to work at. I was briefly the interim site admin until the current site admin, and colleague of mine LBD_Nytetrayn, was ready to take over. Seriously, if you don't know what I'm talking about, then you probably aren't that big of a Mega Man fan =P.

 

Also, props and a shout out to LBD and his team for making MMN even more awesome than I ever could have envisioned! It is remarkable to see what you guys have done with the site!!!!

 

7. I named my pets after Mega Man characters.

 

Yes its true.

 

Meet Rush (my sister's dog, but I named him!)

 

And meet Tango…she is 10 years old!

 

Yes people, be awed.

 

8. I dumped a girlfriend over Mega Man

 

Back in 2004, I spent two weeks at a flight academy. I arrived home on the day Mega Man Anniversary Collection hit the streets. I got the PS2 version, and was in awe over the remixed soundtracks, and the overall perfectness of the compilation. I couldn't put it down. My girlfriend continuously kept calling me, but I ignored the calls, as I was enjoying MMAC. After a few hours, she arrived on my doorstep.

 

She proceeded to bitch at me for not calling her back to which I said, "I'm going to play my game now". She followed me to the TV and then chided me for playing some "stupid old game with a boy in his blue underwear". That was it. I yelled for her to get out and never disturb me again for any reason. Never heard from her again.

 

…Ok, so there were other issues in the relationship besides a video game, but the bottom line is I dumped her over Mega Man in the end.

 

9. I craftfully, and immorally obtained Mega Man 7

 

For those who don't know the background story, Mega Man 7 is one of the rarest titles. It was not expected to sell well, so it was given a limited release. This made it painfully rare. It was 1995, I was 10 years old, and rented the game from my local blockbuster. I fell in love with it, and had to own it, but I soon learned how rare MM7 was through a posting on Nintendo Power's AOL site. I had to take action. Fast.

 

So what did this clever 10 year old boy do?

 

*RING RING*

Manager: "Hello, Blockbuster Video"

Me: "Hellwo! I rented Mega Man 7 from you, and I lost it"

[I swear this was her response] Manager: "OH MY GOD THAT WAS OUR ONLY COPY!!!"

Me: "….I'm so sorwy, I didn't mean to do it on purpose"

Manager: "…its ok, look for it, but if you can't find it you'll have to pay for it ok?"

Me: "Ok…I'm sorrwy, I'll go see if I can find it ok?"

Manager: "Ok, call me back and let me know, my name is [can't remember]"

Me: "Ok, bye bye"

Manager: "ok bye"

*CLICK*

Me: >=)

 

I shelled out $70, which was almost all my yearly allowance/savings, but it was worth it. Sooo…not bad for a 10 year old huh??? =D The game still sits proudly next to my SNES to this very day.

 

Oh yea, and if you worked as a manager at a Blockbuster Store in Newnan, GA in 1995, just understand that you were owned by a elementary school kid!!

 

10. Mega Man 9 is the only PS3 game I own.

 

I use my PS3 for Blu-Ray movies, and MM9…that’s it!

11. I've used Mega Man to relieve stress for military comrades.

 

Back when the Mega Man X Collection came out, I bought several copies, and sent them to buddies serving in Afghanistan and Iraq whom I knew had PS2s in their barracks. It was an instant hit, and they all thanked me for sending the compilations their way. One guy said that it was nice to feel the comfort and memories of older days, especially in a warzone.

 

This should also go to show how heartfelt Mega Man is by some fans. Even in a terrible situation, it can bring happiness, which brings me to my next point…

 

12. I will use Mega Man to unwind after a hard day.

 

Nothing warms the soul like a Sam Adams, and MMAC (although its been more MM9 recently). Seriously, in times such as these, its nice to remember how simple things are, and to take pleasure in the small/enjoyable things that life has to offer. Mega Man helps me keep that in perspective.

 

13. I blare the Mega Man 9 soundtrack on my pimped out car stereo

 

You haven't experienced the true force of modern sound technology until you blast a 4-bit midi track while cruising through Atlanta. Give it a try sometime it is really awesome.

 

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Well damn, I think I've covered all I can. There are numerous other examples/reasons as to why I deserve to be known as the most hardcore of hardcore Mega Man fans, but I think this does its job. And if it doesn't…let me know Capcom, I'll post more =D