https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/capcom-explains-why-mega-man-dual-override-isn-t-called-mega-man-12Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/capcom-explains-why-mega-man-dual-override-isn-t-called-mega-man-12https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/capcom-explains-why-mega-man-dual-override-isn-t-called-mega-man-12#u58253Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:21:40 +0000Mega Man: Dual Override returns the franchise to mainline classic action after nearly a decade. The title avoids the Mega Man 12 name to balance respect for the series legacy with a desire to establish its own identity. Developed for the series 40th anniversary, the game introduces new Masters and mechanics while bringing back Proto Man. Capcom credits previous collaborations with Super Smash Bros. for expanding the fan base ahead of this release. Recent previews from Gamescom 2026 have highlighted these updates to the classic formula.Why it mattersThe series has lacked a mainline entry for al https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/capcom-explains-why-mega-man-dual-override-isn-t-called-mega-man-12https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/capcom-explains-why-mega-man-dual-override-isn-t-called-mega-man-12#u53998Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:56:18 +0000Capcom has explained why the upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override is not titled Mega Man 12. The game marks the return of the character to mainline classic action after nearly a decade of absence. Recent hands-on reports and previews from Gamescom 2026 highlight the inclusion of new mechanics, new Masters, and the return of Proto Man to commemorate the series 40th anniversary. Developers also noted that previous collaborations with Super Smash Bros. helped increase the fan base leading into this release.Why it mattersThe Blue Bomber had been sidelined from mainline entries for almost ten years. Th