I read this little tibet regarding Mega Man's exclusion in MvC3. This is an interview with Ryota Niitsuma, the game's producer:

"I assume you’re talking about the original Mega Man. There was a Mega Man slot for this game – we had room for a character from that series. But when it came to the propriety of that character being in a fighting game, Mega Man has some problems.

If we were to adapt the original Mega Man character into a fighting game he would have to have a lot more extra moves and abilities, and that would then create a different Mega Man entirely. You couldn’t retain his original character as he is. So we looked into other Mega Mans, and decided that Zero had the best list of moves already in existence when it comes to fitting into a fighting game."

I for one think this is utter bullshit. I mean, he says Mega Man isn't the hand-to-hand fighting type. Then why is Arthur in the game? All he does is throw lances and get stripped of his armor. How do you justify that?

I'm more concerned with the fact that Frank West's shadow was shown in the initial trailer and he has yet to make an appearance. Opting to remove a character like Mega Man from the start is one thing, but if they end up scrapping a character after already showing him off, that's another thing altogether.

Except that Arthur is from a 2D side scroller, and should fit in with a crossover game that's built around 2D side scrolling quite easily. But to say that Mega Man shouldn't be in a fighting game because "he's not an ideal fighter", then include someone like Arthur, and try to pass him off like he'll be some innovative character is plain hypocritical.

And if fandom is what motivates this game, then allow me to pull this out:

http://shoryuken.com/content/japan-s-top-55-most-requests-marvel-vs-capcom-3-dlc-characters-2594/

Sure, it's X, but an incarnation of Mega Man no less.

If Nintendo can turn Princess Peach into a Smash Bros. character, I think Capcom can alter Mega Man to be a fighter, included in Marvel Vs Capcom 3 (considering he's already been in the previous 2 games)

Here's a follow up by the same producer, regarding the possibility of Mega Man being added through future DLC:

"It is almost certain that he is not going to be DLC. Mega Man is a character difficult to adapt to MvC because you only have Megabuster as a weapon and a good character for this fighting game needs more variety. That is the main reason that we chose Zero; apart from the Megabuster, he also carries a sword.

Everything we've announced is that there will be DLC with new characters, but we have not yet decided which and how many will be there, but then we didn't say they're "definitely a no" but "not currently, and it is very unlikely."

*facepalm*

I think this guy doesn't have a clue about how versatile the Mega Buster is suppose to be.

I mean no offense to this guy, but considering MvC is a franchise born out out shear fan service, I think what the fans think is a little more important then what this one guy thinks. Of course, maybe this guy is speaking on behalf of several developers, but regardless. You can't deny the apparent desire for Mega Man to be in this game; a game that revolves around fan service.

I mean, where exactly is the line between this being a fan game, and when Capcom makes all of the choices?

I'm disappointed by their decision not to include Megaman as well, but eh, what can you do? They just don't want to put him in MvsC3. At least at this point.

If Capcom thinks it'll make them more money they'll likely add him (or another version like X) eventually. Capcom likes money.

Translation: "Look, we already made a model for Zero from Tatsunoko VS. Capcom and we don't want to make another if we can help it."

At least be honest that you're full of shit, Niitsuma. Don't gotta lie about it.

Mega Man for MvC3 petition

Oh yes. Now we fight.

Sign if you want.

Uhm, not to be a letdown or anything, but it's a game? And they already have Zero in it, and he's from the Megaman series, so isn't that good enough..? I just don't see the hype in not having Mega Man in it. Although this is coming from someone who's never played a MvC game. I'm just putting this is a view of someone new to the series. I'd just think they'd like the game for what it is, and not what it doesn't have.
Can't have everything in a game. Developers make it as they see fit.

I'm probably going to get flamed for my opinion though. Haha.

I agree with what you're saying. But by accepting the way things are, we're allowing stupid excuses like the ones Ryota Niitsuma exclaimed to be okay.

Okay, so Ryota Niitsuma isn't like the only game producer in the world.

Still, I say a character with a high enough popular demand should be included in a game that is built around fan service.

The way I see it, Mega Man (or X) could probably rake in a lot of cash if he was released as DLC by himself. How many of us would pay to download him?

If I was into MvC maybe. But I'm not going out to buy a game just because Megaman is in it, I'd want it to be a GOOD game, not just for Fan service. >_>;

Just like Geno! Man, he was an awesome addition to Brawl!

I've never seen a petition work. At all. Even on VALVE, who does nothing BUT listen to fans. If he flat out said NO, it isn't going to happen.



Edited by Teej on January 30, 2011 at 13:00:04

Geno is a third party character though. That's entirely different for him not being in Brawl than for Mega Man not being in MvC3.

Mega Man is at least Capcom's character.

Mega Man's been in my MvC team since MvC1. I always enjoyed playing with him and was looking forward to his inclusion in MvC3.

I'm really pissed off that he isn't in while Zero gets a spot...I remember the days when Mega Man was one of Capcom's mascots. What happened?

Capcom happened?

I wouldn't mind either Classic Mega Man or X.

And here's the closet we get to having War Machine, Bass, and Punisher...

http://brokenteapot.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=24#/d37fzd6

The TvC models are crap compared to the MvC3 ones. They probably didn't reuse them.

Yes, in speaking of the most requested MvC3 DLC list, it's safe to say that people don't care about Marvel. They just want a Capcom only game!

I want Green Goblin.