What a horrible thing for a publisher to say. "Hey, everyone, we've got a big anniversary coming up, and our fairly large fanbase is probably excited for this event and what it may entail...But we're totally not going to play off of that to deliver a new game and satisfy our customers." Maybe it has something to do with Inafune leaving? And leaving the way he did? I give Capcom big props for their success with Dragon's Dogma (which is amazing) and the direction they're steering in as far as staying relevant in modern gaming, but it's pretty poor business for them to out and out tell Mega Man fans they're getting the shaft.

Such a sad fate for the blue bomber.

At this point, I would rather that they say nothing at all about Megaman. We know how much Capcom hates him by now, statements like this are just rubbing salt in the wound.

"Please do keep expectations in check." is corporate speak for "we're going to half-ass some kind of release, but it most certainly won't be anything worth getting excited over."

Good Job, Capcom.

Screw you Capcom... you really know how to piss of the Mega Man fanbase.....

Consider my expectations checked. That said, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping for a Mega Man Legends 3 revival. If nothing else, I'd take Mega Man 11 or even a downloadable HD remake of Mega Man X.

But like I said, I'm not holding my breath.

While I stopped caring about Capcom some time in the ealy 90's I have to say this anouncement is almost the equivelent of making a big, stinky fart and then leaving the room.

I will do, Mr. Svensson. Capcom has done a good job recently of setting us up for disappointment, so this is not surprising to me :)

That being said, would it be too much to ask for another downloadable Mega Man, at least? Or a new 2D IP, separate from Classic, X, Zero and ZX? And NOT that silly iOS nonsense you're working on. Inti-Creates did a great job with Mega Man Zero, ZX and 9/10 - let them do something else new. Or a new faux-retro Mega Man X sequel. Heck, studios like Wayforward (Contra 4, Shantae: Risky's Revenge), Dreamrift (Monster Tale, Epic Mickey Power of Illusion) and Tribute Games (Scott Pilgrim, Mercenary Kings) are all 2D pixel/sprite-art experts who could pump out a quality, quality Mega Man game.

You guys REALLY should deliver some more 2D goodness while we wait fora proper big-budget 3D reinvention/reboot of the Mega Man franchise. I don't think that's too much to ask...

Mega man just can't seem to beat "expectations in check man" or "Capcom don't give a *** about its fans man"

Just be silent and wait. In the end, it will either be Rockman online or nothing at all.

Truth in words. He said "there may not be a game announcement at that time." That doesn't mean there isn't one coming!!! Here are the Mega Man games I would like to see: 1: Mega Man Legends 3 2: Mega Man X9 3: Mega Man 6,7, and 8 put on Nintendo's Virtual Console ( Which MM8 can be done. Capcom just puts the Sega Saturn Version on there.) 4: Mega Man is announced to appear in Super Smash Bros. (Original Mega Man)

what was so good about megaman? i wasn`t alive when it was around but i played on the NES and I think the platforming is too challenging but mayb its just me

Don't worry Capcom, we're aware of your hatred for your own origional franchise that helped you become what you are today. We remember the fat, old Mega Man from Street Fighter X Tekken. We don't expect anything from you for his 25th birthday

If you expect Capcom to do anything good at this point your expectations are too high.

Capcom: Why don't YOU keep YOUR expectations in check.

Her says.

"Please do keep expectations in check." Sounds to me like they're saying "Chill the *** out. We're not going to give you what you want."

I'd like to see Mega Man Universe myself, but we know that's not gonna happen. Plus, Capcom would probably just make another version of the game after it launched with lots of add-ons, and charge an extra $40 for it.

Basically this is a "No, we're probably not going to make one."

go to hell capcom

Yup, keep talking Capcom. Just when I think I can't hate you anymore you prove me wrong.

Well, that is a bit disheartening.  My enthusiasm for this upcoming event has definitely taken a steep dip from this comment.