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Mega Man Legends 3 Canceled, Prototype Version Also Canned

By Spencer . July 18, 2011 . 6:46pm

Mega Man Legends 3 Canceled, Prototype Version Also CannedLast year at Comic-Con, Keiji Inafune teased plans for Mega Man Legends 3  were in the works during the World of Capcom panel. The announcement ballooned into a digital developers room where fans voted on the heroine and submitted designs for the Nintendo 3DS game. In February, Mazakazu Eguchi director, noted the game has not been greenlit, a topic we discussed with Capcom’s Strategic Marketing Director of Online and Community Seth Killian.

 

Just days before Comic-Con 2011, Capcom announced Mega Man Legends 3 has been canceled. Development on the game has ceased and Capcom won’t release the title or even the downloadable Prototype version. Mega Man Legends 3 did not meet unspecified criteria and for that reason Capcom decided to cancel the game. The publisher says the decision is not related to the departure of Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune.

 

"We can only express our deepest apologies to all of you who have lent us your unending support, including participation in the Mega Man Legends 3 Developer Room. On behalf of the entire Legends team, please accept our sincere apology for failing to meet the expectations of the fans," a Capcom employee wrote.


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  • stealthgiga

    How hard really is it to just develop the game? It’s hard, but it CAN’T BE THAT HARD…

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Phil-Reic/1461808155 Phil Reic

    HATE THEM SO MUCH RIGHT NOW!!! ARGHHHH!!

  • joesz

    This is what happened  to everyone after hearing about this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabcM9SOF-E

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/HAEBCODVH3BGFIHE47BKNDXD2I Jonathan

    sigh. . .

    first Inafune says they gotta Westernize

    then he rage quits

    then Dante goes all emo

    then Resident Evil goes all ret-con and FPS

    now this

    is CAPCOM in trouble? o n o

    • mikanko

      To be clear, Inafune wanting Capcom to “Westernize” thing is out of context.

      He criticized Japanese developers for the process they used in making games, and thinks they’re behind the US in how the job is handled.  He thinks someone with good ideas stands a better shot at getting ahead in the West, and in Japan original ideas in game development studios from most employees aren’t encouraged.  He also seemed a little Jealous that the US is where most cutting edge technology was being used, and game development costs were higher, because more companies were willing to take risks. That sorta thing. 

      No idea how true it is, I think it’s more a case of the grass is always greener on the other side, and him reaching a brick wall after being at the same company for 20 years.  It’s not like he wanted to turn Rockman into a space marine or something, and this is often misunderstood.

  • SolNeko

    id like to meet the person who decided the “unspecified criteria” in an dark alley.

  • http://twitter.com/TheSwordUser TheSwordUser

    What the hell Capcom, seriously…you’re losing great oppurnity since right now the game would do OK anyway since there’s virtually no sensible competition if comes to software on 3DS. This game was a guaranteed success.

  • Mister_Nep

    And thus the final game I cared about coming from Capcom is no more. Well then, it was a fun run Capcom, but you have nothing I care about anymore.

  • sola13colorblue

    capcom pretty much gave us the middle fingers to us fans in other words

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2WNP7FYA3VYJQKEYYV5GXH3K5Y yahoo-2WNP7FYA3VYJQKEYYV5GXH3K5Y

    I guess all of that promotion and fan interaction meant absolutely nothing. 

  • Hours

    I legitimately don’t know what Capcom stands for anymore.

    Something is seriously wrong with the company right now.

  • Wake

    Ok. I need to look at the bright side because this just sucks. They can start from scratch and make a console version one day. I want my MML in HD.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Hector-Cortes/100000351183370 Hector Cortes

      Good luck hoping on that one….

  • raikage

    “failing to meet the expectations of the fans”
    WTF?!?
    I was so looking forward to play this awesome game and now they canelled it?!
    I wonder who’s the culprit that made that decision.

  • Juho Vuolo

    I like how the image in this article fits the news so well. Guess this fight ended with a bad solution.

    A very bad solution. I can’t wait to see what Capcom is giving us after cancelling this. To be frank, my hopes aren’t too high.

  • Ben Tan

    maybe cuz this game lacks the western stereotype design that capcom loves this gen : monkey cave men

  • d19xx

    They’re cancelling this, even though it’s positively received by fans but they’re still developing the upcoming train wreck DMC game that has been bad mouthed on just about every gaming site?

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Hector-Cortes/100000351183370 Hector Cortes

      Gotta love the logic some of the Japanese publishers have right…

  • http://www.ukanime.com abigsmurf

    There is not enough anger that Capcom can get for this decision. The game was low budget and a significant way through.

    Boycotts don’t work but endless amounts of bad press certainly will. This game was a gift to the fans, a labour of love of one of the greats in the Japanese games industry and they just toss it aside?

    Capcom are emulating the worst of US publishing practices. I’m beginning to hope that they are completely successful in copying Activision. Even EA learnt that you can’t take this kind of approach to publishing like they did in the early 00′s before they made a real effort to win back fans.

  • https://twitter.com/#!/Ojsinnerz Firo_Prochainezo

    Oh hey look, Capcom making weird decisions and less reasons to get the 3DS.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Adol-Christian/100002643492922 Adol Christian

    Feel bad for people who were looking forward to the game but not me. Legends 1 and 2 were ok at best.

  • http://twitter.com/swiftsketcher Carlos

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/100000-Strong-for-Bringing-Back-Mega-Man-Legends-3/149316248475958?sk=wall

    People, everyone! Hit like! on that page! Let’s reach 100,000 to bring this game back!!

    • http://whatistheexcel.com/ Excel-2012

      I totally called it.

  • MPHavoc

    Y’know, as enraged as I am, I can’t say I’m too surprised.  Capcom has become a monument of poor decisions since they canceled the Viewtiful Joe and Breath of Fire series.  I’m not casting stones on DmC because it’s more of Ninja Theory game and THEY have never disappointed me (unlike Capcom), so I’ll wait for actual gameplay vids and playable demos before I cast judgement.  But seriously, Capcom, what the hell? You know how much publicity you’ve received from Megaman fans since this was announced, yet you go dash those hopes for the long-awaited conclusion to one of your most innovated games without remorse or even a goddamn explanation.

    God, both you and the Nintendo of America branch need to take your head out of your asses and actually listen to your fans/consumers about what we want considering that WE’RE YOUR SOURCE OF INCOME.

    Just keep it up, Capcom. Soon your fanbase will go the same way as some of your best employees–straight to Platinum Games.

    (Walks away from the articule, muttering to himself in disgust)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephen-Mc-Devitt/100002626261475 Stephen Mc Devitt

    Capcom has their tails between their legs instead of bringing Megaman Legends 1 and 2 back to PSN and why? Licensing issues? They published the game, they own rights to those games, they can make more profit. Are they insane or just stupid?

    • lostinblue

      They explained that one, it has proprietary stuff they don’t own.

  • http://twitter.com/goodjobKebo Kebo Martin

    Capcom got my hyped on MML again after seeing Volnutt in TvC but now….ughh.. there is no emoticon to what I am feeling…

  • malek86

    What’s with all the 3DS games being cancelled lately?

    Did developers really expect the console to fire up the charts as soon as release? I already thought it wouldn’t happen, it had a few problems going against it. It seems like developers wanted it to be a success immediately, and based their development plans on that idea. It seems a little short-sighted to me.

    On the other hand, I wonder if this is tied to the increased development costs. When I think about it, most third-party games on the DS didn’t do outstanding numbers, but it was probably balanced by the fact that you didn’t need much to break even. Now however, I guess 3DS development costs are comparable to the Wii, and that should have an effect. Perhaps they thought this MML3 would cost too much.

    On that note, I still think that 3DS/PSP multiplatform development is the best idea for now, since it allows to reach a good deal of the japanese market while expanding on the west on a new platform.

    • sandra10

      Developers expected this to be a repeat of the Wii – where the system sold itself on the idea alone. Yeah, that didn’t happen.

      I think you’re right. This is why I believe Ninja Gaiden and Dynasty Warriors are going to be canned as well (Samurai Warrior Chronicles and DoA: D sales weren’t the greatest).

      It probably is, at least for the moment, but I also think that third parties should localize their PSP games and port it to the Vita as early as they can. That should be able to breath life into the Valkyria Chronicles franchise, Type-0 will see much better sales, and maybe the Dept. Heaven games will gain some popularity (this is a long shot).

      • https://twitter.com/#!/SplashdownTiger STiger

        Sting’s just going to make more enhanced ports anyway.  Not that I have an issue with it…

    • SlashZaku

      I think most would go with Vita/PS3 if they can manage as far as platforms go.  Hitting a handheld and console with the ability to play between the 2 and getting to use pretty much the same assets.  And they’ve already said that Vita’s dev budget is more in line with PSP’s so I think most of that support would move that way once PSP support winds down (still sucks for NA/EU for the PSP fans waiting for news on titles since Japan is still pumping support into the guy).

      But honestly, I’d rather the handhelds forgo the ‘console’ multiplatform everything approach to retain some of their individualty on a larger scale (like previous gens).  I think some of Nintendo’s IPs need to make it out to jumpstart the 3DS is all.

  • Phoenix_Apollo

    I expect a lot of rage at their Comic Con panel for this. This is one of the only cases where I think it’s truly deserved. I mean come on, fans actually contributed to it. Capcom can’t just look the other way like with most games.

  • BGMcDF

    I try to be fair to companies, and believe me I’m always the first to play devil’s advocate, but lately Capcom’s just been baffling me. Really hope DmC turns out to cure cancer, because they’re bleeding fans on multiple franchises now.

    We keep hearing you guys care about Megaman, but he gets pulled from MvC and now two games canceled? I’m starting to wonder what the safety word is in this relationship.

  • http://twitter.com/katamariTo Juliano Cuomo

    So, is it time to start MML3 fan made project?

  • http://nisemonokami.deviantart.com/ NiseKami

    My dreams…

  • YsyDoesIt

    The third-party lineup for my 3DS becomes ever slimmer. Sigh.

  • http://myanimelist.net/profile/Kuronoa Kuronoa

    One of the games I really wanted for the 3DS.  There’s other games I want for the handheld but this was a huge reason.

  • http://twitter.com/Leivra Leivra

    I didn’t expect that to happen, I feel sorry for all the fans who were waiting and contributed to this. I’m just glad that I’m not interested in Legends series, or Capcom will left me with a deep scar.

  • cmurph666

    Ugh, That’s it. I’m done with CAPCOM forever.

  • Juuu

    My condolences go out to the fans, especially those who contributed to the contests and whatnot. :/ I know how crappy it felt to hear Fatal Frame IV was canceled in America/Europe–I can only imagine how it feels to have the sequel you’ve been waiting so long for get canned altogether. Hang in there, guys! :<  

    • http://twitter.com/goodjobKebo Kebo Martin

      Sooo…anyone still hype for SFxT?
      …
      …
      …
      *tear drops*

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Phil-Reic/1461808155 Phil Reic

    What is the point in making a game for this long?, What was the point in making us believe it would become reality?.You cant describe with words how low they sunken this time. This is soooo BAD!! I really think they should close down for good, and never ever try to create anything, ever!!! They didnt even try!!! It´s sick, man!! I would understand if they released the “prototype, and that it didnt do well. But it´s not the matter, right now. See it this way. THEY GAVE UP!! Cowards!! Liars!! They should be punished for doiung this to all fans out there, for even putting their sordid hands on someting delicate as Mega man.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Garcia/100002337521506 Maria Garcia

    god dammit capcom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Phil-Reic/1461808155 Phil Reic

    Capcom is a joke!! They should cease to exist!!

    All fans out there! Hear me out!! Capcom made us go through lots of pain and suffering for this game to even become real. At 29%, are we gonna stop here?? You want to get Mega man on that schuttle, and back home?? All the sweat, blood and tears for nothing!? Dammit!! Dont give up witout a fight. WHAT THEY STARTED, THEY MUST FINISH!!! Make them do it!! Dont let them get away with this. Dont let them take away our dreams. Fight for Mega man!!! Fight for our blue hero!!

  • RagnaXBL

    Well I can’t say i’m gonna drop capcom forever like some of you are :D especially with SFxT coming out, but i don’t think capcom should get off easy after this one, i think people should let them know how dissapointed every1 is

  • http://twitter.com/Shikuem Laura

    I bought a 3DS only for this game, now I’ll think if I should return my 3DS and wait for the PS Vita

    • Herok

      i all honesty i dont think that help because crap like this happened because 3rd party devlopers say there isnt alot of support for 3ds so getting rid of it is actually going to make this worse for everyone who is keeping theirs

    • http://myanimelist.net/profile/Kuronoa Kuronoa

      Is there only one game you want for Vita too?  For early adopting that is a huge mistake.  Wait until there’s like 5 games out IMO.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Uncharted-Gaming/100002471202646 Uncharted Gaming

    It’s not over yet.

    Vote Up the Megaman Legends 3 comments in Capcom Unity’s suggestion box, found here:http://www.capcom-unity.com/go/suggestion/box

    Also, “Like” the Facebook page here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/100000-Strong-for-Bringing-Back-Mega-Man-Legends-3/149316248475958

    We will make our voices heard!

    • http://twitter.com/ZeroFlame16 ZeroFlame16

      I put something into the suggestion box too.  Saying that putting Megaman Legends 1+2 on PSN and when the games sell well, it will show them that the fans want the next game in the series.  That and since we have lost 2 Megaman games, they owe us.

    • mikanko

      The people who working on the game don’t have jobs anymore.  I’m pretty sure it’s over =/

  • ForeverFidelis

    Damn

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kevin-Miranda-Salazar/643669155 Kevin Miranda Salazar

    I hate Capcom for so many reasons!NamcoxCapcom prived to the west
    Megaman ZX left in a cliffhanger
    Ace Attorney Investigations 2 canceled for the west
    Megaman.exe Operate Shooting Star same as above
    and now Legends 3 canceled
    Worst gaming company EVER!! Im not buying anything from Capcom now on.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Roberto-Armando-Iraheta/775564143 Roberto Armando Iraheta

      Yeah, forgot about the Ace Attorney debacle. Yeah, it’s the sad and ugly truth that Capcom just doesn’t care for its fans anymore and because Keiji Inafune left they don’t feel like trying fresh ideas either. Guess we have an infinite amount of REs and SFs to look forward to. t(-_-t)

      • http://www.facebook.com/elbandorito Justin McFarland

        I can’t help but feel they’re just trying to spite Inafune with the last two Mega Man games they’ve cancelled.

        There’s no reason to not release a demo you have to PAY for that is probably already done for any reason than that.

  • Historiata

    Well, at least this wasn’t the result of them promising to PSNize Megaman Legends 1 + 2.

  • Learii

    relased mega man legend 3 for ps3 if remake  forget 3DS plus we don’t need the game to be 3D anyway

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_FFDUWPYY2ASSTDDWPPJ4Z4GJOY Hopeless Bill

    …Capcom it’s not me it’s you.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Shiloh-Emerald/100001426346359 Shiloh Emerald

    So after all the involvement with the fans and raising everybody’s hopes…they just said ” no ” ? And this was one of the first Capcom games in a while I may have considered buying. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Darryl-Scott/1831797838 Darryl Scott

    twitpic.com/5sdmxsi dont know if this is real but i guess it really is

  • KeyCross

    Capcom, you dissapoint me.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1362710807 Nick Turner

    Yeah after a long time checking the estore weekly for the prototype and this being the main reason by far that I bought the 3ds I dont know what to do.  This was just one of those games where I would think to myself it would be crazy awesome if it ever happened, then it got announced for production and I was so excited.  Now I’m just heart broken over this :( curse you capcom.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Phil-Reic/1461808155 Phil Reic

    All fans!! Join in on the facebook page!! Capcom wont get away with this!!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/100000-Strong-for-Bringing-Back-Mega-Man-Legends-3/149316248475958

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Getspaidto-Worksathome/100002397102954 Getspaidto Worksathome

    Nooooooooooooooooooooooo…

    http://www.points2shop. com/?ref=uin1307418959 Sign up with that link and get
    250 pts. free plus get paid to complete offers and watch videos

  • Tokom23

    *School Rock Song*
    We, the people, in order to form a more perfect union,
    Establish people we can trust and ENSURE THEY WON’T PLAY WITH OUR EMOTIONS! >:(

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