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Capcom claims Mega Man Universe

Publisher applies for a trademark on term as it relates to retail, downloadable, and mobile games, screensavers, and ring tones.

Since Mega Man debuted on the Nintendo Entertainment System some 23 years ago, the Blue Bomber has appeared in 126 games, selling a combined 28 million copies, according to Capcom's latest figures. With a wealth of robot bosses, allies, and adversaries in each one of those titles, the Mega Man franchise is the publisher's most prolific franchise, doubling the nearest competitor--Street Fighter--when it comes to the number of games bearing the brand.

Mega Man Universe works just as well for an MMO name as it does for a site that sells mobile phone ring tones for the series.

Mega Man Universe works just as well for an MMO name as it does for a site that sells mobile phone ring tones for the series.

The publisher has acknowledged the scope of the series and is considering trading on it, as Capcom filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office last week for a trademark on the phrase "Mega Man Universe." The application seeks a trademark on the name for a number of uses, including games (both retail and downloadable), and mobile phone applications, including game, screensavers, music, wallpaper, and ring tones.

The Mega Man series has enjoyed a renaissance of late with Capcom's downloadable retro-styled games Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10. Both titles bypassed the Battle Network and Star Force spin-offs in order to focus on retro side-scrolling platformer action along the lines of the first six NES installments of the series and were well received by critics.

For more on those games, check out GameSpot's reviews for Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10.

41 Comments

  • Axel450

    Posted Nov 11, 2010 1:50 pm GMT

    @Glade_Gnarr

    lol. "Get up so I can kill you again!"

  • NWA89

    Posted May 11, 2010 12:08 pm GMT

    Mega Man Battle Network Online FTW!!

  • Glade_Gnarr

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 10:53 pm GMT

    I say let megaman rest for a while and come back in a few years before Capcom kills him again.

  • SAF64WII

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 1:48 pm GMT

    Best Mega Man games are:
    Mega Man 5 (NES)
    Mega Man 7 (SNES)
    Mega Man & Bass a.k.a "Rockman & Forte" (SNES & GBA)
    Mega Man X 1 (SNES)
    Mega Man X4 (all versions)
    Mega Man 64 a.k.a. Legends (N64)
    That's it..... nuff said

  • RogerWilcoROCKS

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 9:17 am GMT

    mega man is sexy

  • Gelugon_baat

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 12:39 am GMT

    I am surprised CAPCOM has yet to fully secure its Mega Man IP in the USA.

  • Malhound

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 12:08 am GMT

    Sure its the first Mega Man MMOG.

  • Malhound

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 12:07 am GMT

    Megaman Legends 3 announced!

  • Malhound

    Posted Apr 28, 2010 12:06 am GMT

    What about Mega Man Deconstructed? It's only a joke!

  • Scrotous

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 7:50 pm GMT

    Ah, i wish they'd release a new megaman X or megaman legends/dash + X . A shame it shouldn't happen anytime soon.

  • grey_fox1984

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 6:51 pm GMT

    As much as the new throwback sequels are cool from a conceptual perspective, it would be really nice to see a full fledged, next gen Mega Man series. I particularly think a redux of the Mega Man X storyline in SFIV style 2.5D would be incredible. Even full 3D could be great if they do it well.

  • ryuu-drako

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 5:31 pm GMT

    did someone say, MEGAMAN?

  • Arghyeeho

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 4:46 pm GMT

    Bring back the Rush Cycle and Sliding ability!

  • Wolf3037

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 3:11 pm GMT

    Oh Jesus please let this be a revival of the Mega Man Legends games

  • th3chos3non3

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 2:55 pm GMT

    126 games? seriously? wow. i really had no idea....but i guess they DO release a new megaman card game every six months. now i am curious to know how many games mario has starred in...

  • Narutofan30

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 2:27 pm GMT

    MEGAMANS AWESOME! An MMO could work for theBattle Network Seris.... Create your own "Net Navi" and battle along M egaman and the gang.... Add stuff like Battle arenas and stuff.....

  • gonzalezj1

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 2:24 pm GMT

    My guess is that "Mega Man Universe" isn't a single game.
    More likely it's going to be Capcom's Mega Man brand.
    They'll release (or re-release) games, books, toys, etc. with a graphic "Mega Man Universe" banner at the top of the box.
    Maybe they're planning on releasing games starring peripheral characters. Under the "Mega Man Universe" banner they won't have to include "Mega Man" in the in the title proper and the consumer will still know why they should care about the game.

    Like how there are 50,000 books with the "Forgotten Realms" D&D banner at the top. Those books don't necessarily all relate to each other or have the same characters in them, but they all take place in the same world.

    That's my theory anyway. It's all marketing.

  • BlueFlameBat

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:56 pm GMT

    They can have it. I'm not signing up to pay lots of money for 15% of a game which I'll have to pay for the other 85% via DLC.

  • rng_cougar

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:50 pm GMT

    lol Mega Man MMO

  • X-RS

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:50 pm GMT

    i dont think were gettin an mmo. it just wouldnt work (everybody wantin to be mm/zero/proto) well.

    i hope its not some new rpg. if it was action orienated n stuff yeah. but another card battling game is just more of the same.
    with hope of it being new/fresh, i cant wait.

  • jeremiah06

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:46 pm GMT

    They should make some more mega men x snes style games.

  • Beastcake

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:39 pm GMT

    Someone out there take MegaMan Legends, write a badass story, cell-shade it in HD, bring it to the 360/PS3 along with the first two as downloadable content, and sell millions. For sure.

  • Richardthe3rd

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:37 pm GMT

    I think an MMO is a bad idea. Not because I think it's good, but because I think the MMO genre really isn't going anywhere lately. Sure, great things could be done with this IP in an MMO setting, but why caste this into something else when Mega Man's identity is already so iconic in other genres?

  • ClaudeLv250

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:35 pm GMT

    I'm getting vibes from that rumored Scramble Battle megacrossover.

  • finaleve

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:29 pm GMT

    Please be some sort of spin-off of Mega Man Legends but along the lines of Monster Hunter's multiplayer. Imagine how awesome that would be?

  • strayfies

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:09 pm GMT

    I'm guessing it's some online store or venue, but not an MMO. I would be interested in some kinda MMO from this franchise but I don't see that as a direction they'll take. Maybe a regular game that features a strong online presence.

  • Megamanx266

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:01 pm GMT

    @ KaiserKasey

    Normal reploids cant do anything though. So it'd be maveric hunters vs maverics.

  • Cliffy_T

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 1:01 pm GMT

    I see a lot of good possibilities with this Mega Man Universe thing. An MMO is just one of many. Although a good one. Can imagine the awesomeness of creating your own robot with his own powers and fighting classic robot masters with a bunch of friends. Pure Sweetness.

  • shabulia

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:55 pm GMT

    Mega Man Rocks! Or should I say "Rock Man Megas!"? (That doesn't make much sense).

  • MuffintopX

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:52 pm GMT

    There will not be a mega man mmo.

  • Barighm

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:44 pm GMT

    Maybe they finally got that e-mail I sent their marketing department.

  • Superdude475

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:35 pm GMT

    Mega Man MMO? I don't know, I'd have to see the concept and everything before I pass any real judgment.

  • mariostar0001

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:32 pm GMT

    Sounds like a marketing tool, but that's obvious, isn't it?

  • AjaxsLastStand

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:31 pm GMT

    You start out with the ability to be one of the primary colors. At level 5 you get dash ability. At level 10 you get robot pet. At level 15 you get charge ability for gun. At level 20 you decide if you want gun or sword.

    And so, the serpent's egg would hatch...

  • Pirate-Man

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:24 pm GMT

    Megaman my favorite Capcom Franchise ^^

  • WR_Platinum

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:00 pm GMT

    This is interesting. If Capcom makes a Mega Man MMO, it might work realy well.

  • KaiserKasey

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 12:00 pm GMT

    @Megamanx226

    Or you could be a maverick or a reploid...that'd be friggin' sweet!

  • GJardim

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 11:45 am GMT

    @Lord_Sesshy
    Me too.
    But who knows, Capcom brought back the old Megaman, maybe they'll refresh the series with another Legends game.

  • Lord_Sesshy

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 11:40 am GMT

    I am/was hoping for another MegaMan Legends game...

  • Megamanx266

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 11:18 am GMT

    Now that I think about it a Megaman MMO would actually be a good idea assuming you use the Megaman X storyline. Granted you can't be X or Zero but you can easily play as a maveric hunter.

  • itameq

    Posted Apr 27, 2010 11:09 am GMT

    What no mega man MMO? lol

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