2/11/97
Capcom Entertainment today announced that their long running, blue action hero, Mega Man, is celebrating his tenth birthday
by premiering on the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn with Mega Man 8 - Anniversary Collector's Edition. Mega Man is an
icon among video game players and Mega Man 8 is the most advanced Mega Man ever. It catapults the "Blue Bomber" into
the next generation with Japanese-anime style intros, cut scenes, cinema screens, new robots, cartoon-quality action and new
innovations in gameplay.
In honor of his anniversary, Capcom has added a special bonus to Mega Man 8 by packing in a 12-page Mega Man
Anthology Collector's Book packaged inside each game. This series retrospective Collector's Book charts the history of
Mega Man's first seven games and exhibits Mega Man art previously unreleased in the United States. Purchasers of Mega
Man 8 will also be able to take advantage of an additional special offer to own a numbered, limited edition resin kit model of
Mega Man in action stance. Capcom also plans to announce other Mega Man special offers to it's web surfing fans through
the Capcom website http://www.capcom.com. Mega Man 8 - Anniversary Collector's Edition will be available in March.
"Mega Man is one of Capcom's most successful and recognizable characters," says Simone Seydoux, product marketing manager at Capcom Entertainment. "Mega Man has now appeared in dozens of titles across multiple platforms, is starring in his own hit cartoon series, has generated a popular toy line, and has firmly established himself among gamers. With Mega Man celebrating his tenth birthday, the timing is perfect for Capcom to present his new adventures on the 32-bit platform."
Celebrating with Mega Man in his 10th Anniversary Edition is his entire supporting cast of characters including Roll,
Protoman, Rush, Bass, Treble, Flip-Top, Auto, Dr. Light and the nasty Dr. Wily. Mega Man 8 retains all the classic qualities
that have kept the series a hit for over ten years while adding new and enhanced power-ups, weapons, moves, and secrets.
Mega Man 8 features 14 huge stages with eight all-new Wily-bots for Mega Man to battle. The game also provides players a
way to upgrade and customize Mega Man to their own specifications each time they play.