I'm going to be somewhat frank, here. I love the original Mega Man timeline (meaning the original series, X, Zero, ZX, and Legends). I fell in love with the series because of it. But now, after 23 numerical installments (and a myriad of side games), I think Capcom needs to start thinking of how to tie up all the loose ends and have some sort of a big wrap. I'm thinking of:

1.) A Mega Man 9 that covers the fate of the original cast and provides a nice segue into the X series.
2.) A Mega Man X9 that covers the events of the Elf Wars and the rise of Copy X.
3.) The Zero series can end perfectly where it is, since Zero could possibly be dead.
4.) A Mega Man ZX2 to tie up whatever loose ends might be left (I haven't played much of it), possibly ending in the world-flooding catastrophe that created the Legends series' world.
5.) Since it takes place last (chronologically), I think Mega Man Legends 3 should be the grandest finale of them all, with references to past series galore and (in my fantasy edition) a final confrontation with Dr. Wily. Honestly, if they can resurrect Sigma as many times as they have, they shouldn't find much trouble bringing back the baddie that started it all.

After that, Capcom should focus entirely on the secondary timeline (meaning Battle Network and Star Force). Of course, this plan assumes that Capcom is concerned about showing respect to the story, which we all know it doesn't. I just really think it could work. I mean, they could make it the most expansive marketing campaign in video game history: "The End of Mega Man." Your thoughts?

I want the same thing. I've been looking for Mega Man 9 to wrap up the orginal story since when Mega Man 8 came out. Same goes for Mega Man X9. As for the Zero series, I have them all, but I still haven't sat down and played through them yet. I need too... I played Mega Man Legends, but not it's sequal, so I don't know if it's time to wrap it up or not. Mega Man ZX is the first in it's series, I would think that it has some room for a few sequals...doesn't it?

Mega Man Legends 2 ended on a cliffhanger. A CLIFFHANGER. SIX YEARS AGO. Frustrating, to say the least. I get my games through means that shall not be discussed on this board, so I have yet to acquire any DS games. As such, I'm not sure how ZX ends, and I don't want to spoil myself.

Edited by johnboy3434 on December 17, 2006 at 0:38:07.

Ah, well that makes a dire need for Mega Man Legends 3 then...perhaps we'll see it on the next gen consoles? PS2 would be fine too of course. Actually I really don't care where they put it as long as it's not the PS3... It's the only system I still don't plan to buy. (I own a PS2, GCN with Game Boy Player, X360, Wii, N64, SNES, NES, GBA, GBA SP, GB, PSP) I still plan to get a NDS.

Or perhaps an Axl series? O.o That'd work, if you ask me, especially with the examples I gave.

First Axl would have to not suck.

So, yeah, I don't forsee a series for him at all.

No kidding...I detest Axl...A LOT. He's the worst part of X7, and X8 as far as I'm concerned. If they just removed him for X9, I'd be happy. X9 wouldn't nessessarily have to cover the elf wars, I'd just like to know what X's last moments were like. That'd be a good wrap up for the X series for me, plus knowing whether or not Sigma is really finished.

For a grand finale, I say instead of Wily, the boss should be some super-monster-data(y)-5-story-tall-mecha-mega-devil. It'd be so sweet.

For a boss we shouhld have to face a tag team of Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee. But seriously though, i'm going to point out no plans have been made for an X9 or Legends 3 so let's not get ahead of ourselves...

Edited by Black Dranzer.exe on December 17, 2006 at 21:56:02.

Although the games certainly left openings for sequels... although I'm rather satisfied with X8's ending being the last. I still think an Axl series can bridge the X and Zero series nicely.

What would Axl do in his own series again? Who would he fight? He doesn't know a lot about Sigma, so if Sigmacame back, it'd be darned hard for Axl to know what to do about him other than to run around shooting his troops, whereas X and Zero know more what Sigma is like and what his past was like.

I vote for X9.

Meh, if you want to know my idea then read my post on it again, HighMax.

http://interordi.com/mboard/topic.php?page=2&id_topic=9770

Ahh, RD, I love that post. You know that.

But what villains would there be in the Elf Wars? It'd be really cool to see Axl upgraded to something better then seeing him in a new armor.

A last stage for the Elf Wars could be an actual war stage, where yu are part of an old Hunter Resistance army fighting Mavericks led by the insane Omega. It'd be really cool.

I'll PM you some ideas if you want.

That'd be just dandy, RD!

Anyway, about a MM9... I haven't seen the ending to MM8 yet, but I still don't think a MM9 is needed. Maybe an X prologue game instead where you play as Sigma when he was good, the final battle being against "The Red Maverick."

Edited by HighMaxOmega on December 18, 2006 at 14:07:48.

I still think we need a Mega Man 9. However, a game starring Sigma before the Maverick Virus got him would be equally cool. Perhaps cooler... Anyway I love the sound of that idea.

Well I'd just be happy to have a Mega Man 9 period, just as long as it's nothing like Mega Man 8...

There was nothing wrong with MM8.

Aqua Man sure was wrong.

Well that's your opinion. Personally I found a LOT wrong with Mega Man 8.

Mega Man's voice actor sounded like a girl. Wrong.
Mega Man's sound effects made him sound like a rubber ducky when he landed, instead of a metal robot like he is. Wrong.
Clown Man is the dumbest boss idea ever. Wrong.
Jump jump! Slide slide! Incredibly annoying... Wrong.
Mega Ball...wtf... Wrong.
Dr. Light sounds like Elmer Fudd. Wrong.
Dr. Wily sounds...retarded. Wrong.
Mega Man's shots sounded like he was using a pea shooter, instead of a Mega Blaster. Wrong.
Mega Man's Mega Blast was small and underpowered, plus you had to hear Mega Man's girly sounding voice actor say "Power Shot!" in the most lame way possible. Wrong.
Music sucked for the most part. Wrong.
Graphics were incredibly cartoony...bleck. Wrong.

Ok, I think that about sums up what I find wrong with Mega Man 8.

I'll admit that the game had it's problems, but that doesn't mean it was a bad game. Am I the only one here who doesn't take a game or a character at face value?

And about the graphics... cartoony. Yes. So what? It was a cartoony series. It wasn't that serious, that's what X and Zero series were for.

Darn, you must HATE the first 6 and hate number 7, if that's your idea of bad graphics...

Not even close. I think the first 6 and 7's graphics were far better than 8's. While 7's was slightly cartoony, having the sprites be a lot bigger compared to the stage than the first 6, I don't think the first 6 look cartoony at all. I love all of the original series Mega Man games...except 8.

That's funny - 8's my fave!

GO DUO! *KABBOOM!*

I own it, and have beaten it. I hate the chibi look...the game play is still there though.

Yes, but if they continue the remake, then they will ALL have that, and your dreams will be shattered.