Press Release: Mega Man 64 Now Available
From Videogame Morgue File
Mega Man 64 Now Available[edit]
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — January 10, 2001— Capcom® today brings Mega Man a mainstay in the video game industry for more that 13 years, to the Nintendo 64 system in Mega Man 64. Capcom’s Mega Man series has sold more than four million units in North America and attracted even more fans worldwide. Mega Man 64 is the first of the series to appear on the Nintendo 64. The game will carry an “E” rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and is now available at retailers throughout North America. Mega Man 64 puts Mega Man in incredible 3D environment and presents him with an interesting mix of action-adventure and role-playing game elements, in his most unique adventure. Mega Man fans will recognize the challenging shoot-em-up action, tons of secret items, clever puzzles and huge bosses. RPG fans will be swept away by the compelling and detailed storyline, role-playing elements, devastating weaponry and the beautifully texture-mapped graphics. Mega Man 64 is an enhanced version of the smash PlayStation hit Mega Man Legends specifically utilizing the power of the Nintendo 64 system. Mega Man 64 is is expected to release this September. Mega Man 64’s list of enhancements include: - Analog control and rumble pack compatible - Redesigned and condensed play field for tighter gameplay - Redesigned enemy placement - “Time Attack Event” now available in multiple cities - Nintendo 64 power delivers smooth gameplay and less polygon glitches “The release of Mega Man 64 marks Capcom’s unwavering commitment to provide maximum entertainment on all game platforms,” says Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom. “This is truly a product consumers have demanded since the introduction of the Nintendo 64 system. The game’s rich environments, true 3D gameplay and flawless control offer Nintendo 64 owners a real treat!” In Mega Man 64, our hero is on a quest to find the famous Hidden Legacy treasure. To do this, players must master all the weapons in his extensive arsenal, wagesupreme battle with treacherous enemies and face off against unbelievable 3-D bosses. Players explore immense texture-mapped environments in their search for clues, secret passageways, power-ups, weapons and other surprises. An adjustable 3D camera allows players to capture multiple viewpoints of the intense action. Intricate animation sequences tie the story together and add depth to the gameplay. Mega Man 64 presents classic Mega Man gameplay combined with next generation technology, beginning a newchapter in Capcom’s Mega Man series on the Nintendo 64 game console. Capcom Co., Ltd. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of coin-operated and video games. A leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry, Capcom’s legacy spans 21 years of entertaining video games. Capcom develops, markets, and distributes home video games for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 game machines, Game Boy Color Systems and coin-operated games. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, and Sunnyvale, California. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange code number 9697. ### Capcom and Street Fighter are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Mega Man, Breath of Fire and Resident Evil are trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. PlayStation and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sega, Dreamcast and the Dreamcast logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.
