My sister paid me a visit this weekend. Long story short my MM9 Press kit cart/disc, along with my MM6 cart, were crushed by a clock at my sister's behest (its an interesting story, I promise).
It is important to note I've decided to let my sister live (for now). I'm in dire need of another Press Kit. You can even keep the box if you want, I just need the cart. So if you all with 2 or 3 press kits (bastards) would be willing to part with one, MESSAGE ME. I'm willing to trade my 4 E Cans for one, or make a cash offer. I have a few other rare Mega Man items I would be willing to trade, just let me know what you are looking for and we can negotiate.
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 soundtrackon 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.
--
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
Well,
I figured it was about time for me to get in on the whole blogging thing, so
here is goes.
Mega
Man 9 is an awesome game. So I decided I needed to list 9 reasons why it rocks.
I had to limit myself, as I could have gone on forever. Keep in mind this is
coming from a guy who has been playing this series since 1989 (MM2). I've seen
the series take some great turns, and a few bad ones as well. This one was most
certainly in the right direction. Here are just nine reasons why:
1.
Return of useful special weapons
2.
Return of balanced and well designed Robot Masters
3.
Innovative and challenging level design that rivals even Mega Man 2
4.
Perfect mix of old (mm2) and new (mm4-6) sound effects. I love the SFX when
your health recharges, and I'm glad it made a comeback. Don't ask, I just love
it.
5.
Despite being labeled a "budget" title, it is more polished than most
modern games I've played.
6.
Inafune had the balls to make it despite the failures of MHX/MMPU
7.
The team was not afraid to innovate where it was appropriate (Splash Woman).
8.
In these tough times, it is nice to indulge in the simple pleasures, and know
that some things do not change!
9.
It is Mega Man 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Despite
all the amazing goodness that is MM9, there are a few things that might make a
sequel even better =D
Things
to consider for MM10:
1.
***Bring back Bass and Treble!***
2.
Bring back Duo!
3.
Consider integrating some concepts from MMPU (level builder, play as bosses,
etc)
4.
Consider more than one Female Robot Master.
In
closing, I love this game, and will be spending a lot more time with it over
the next week or so since gasoline is non-existent in Atlanta. >_>
