Mega News FINALE - 16th Anniversary Retrospective + Introducing a New Project!

[@sherrillpayne1300]

The MegaMan fandom is on life support

[@ColeFam]

Gonna miss the series! But I also love the Mega Memories idea. I kinda wanna do a take on that, it sounds super fun.

[@ShadowRockZX]

Make sure to tell Capcom to hurry up and make X9 faster so Mega News can come back faster. 😂

[@ColeFam]

​@@ShadowRockZX I shout it to the heavens once in the morning and again before bed. I'll redouble my efforts!

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

@@ColeFam Star Force Legacy Collection pls

[@CarloNassar]

0:16 Happy b-day, ShadowRockZX's wife! 🎉

[@GladDestronger]

Congrats to her. Be sure to get her something nice.

[@thyknee01draws]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@burncrowsp]

With every end, there's a new beginning! What a career you've had so far. Looking forward to this next project!

[@Shadow96532]

Yeah! Looking forward to seeing how it pans out!

[@JohnLML123]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPEC AND SR CHANNEL!!

[@Torugokv]

Dang dawg, now that we're stuck in collab hell it feels we need Mega News now more than ever

[@NetBattler]

Here lies my hope for a new MegaMan game.

[@ganymede4030]

Please, Capcom! Also if you guys haven't played it yet go play the MMX8 16bit Demake! Finally got around to it last night and it's really good.

[@SonicPokemonMan]

This simultaneously hurts and is hilarious

[@cutewings2013]

Same I want MegaMan 12 so badly

[@spazerabanekozeroshki]

Congrats spec and thanks for all the content you've posted before shadow rock

[@infinitezero5044]

Thank you for all the awesome Mega News videos and fun comments! It was because of the Mega News on X DiVE (specifically on Gate) that I found this channel and subscribed. Loved every minute of it since! Excited for your future project(s)! Also happy birthday to Spec!

[@NickNitro]

I've been watching since 2014, keep on bud. even if mega stuff is on the slow, I'm glad you're focusing on what you enjoy. as a fellow married dude, I struggle with keeping up my channel as well. mega-news is in our hearts & I'm sure you'll get us when we get something big. much love man.

[@digi148sace]

everyone continue making content to keep megaman alive.

[@diamondking3785]

As Tundra Man would say: "A grand... FINALE!"

[@Blues_Light]

Thank you for your service to the community for all these years. Looking forward to your future projects, especially your personal retrospective on the series. o7

[@ZEDEX252]

Happy birthday to your wife and thank you for always giving us the latest news of megaman!

[@megametexe5129]

I’m going to miss that outro. Never did find out the name of that Remix though

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

16 years that's crazyyy

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

Also we're still waiting for new Star Force 3 walkthrough videos LMAO. It's been 5 years now

[@ShadowRockZX]

​@MaahirMomtaz12 Eventually I'll have to playthrough MMSF3 for the Mega Memories series so even if it's solo, I'll get it done.

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

@@ShadowRockZX The goat always

[@DarkonFullPower]

​@@ShadowRockZXThose were why I subbed all the way back when. XD

[@angeltroid]

I'm all locked in for every upload of the ShadowRock crew (apart from livestreams because of college)!

[@ShadowRockZX]

Heck yeah and don't forget, the live stream VODs will be available on KZbin after the fact for your viewing convenience!

[@MakeItLookEZ]

Happy Birthday Shadow always loved your channel as a battle network fan! Thank you so much for all the news throughout the years!💯

[@megaortiz6632]

Most we're getting are the legacy collection. Which is only two left.

[@amacandtheswordoflight310]

So basically there's no news

[@ShadowRockZX]

Not untrue.

[@amacandtheswordoflight310]

@ShadowRockZX I mean I'm hoping Capcom will do something with the franchise but my hope kinda of dwindles everyday

[@SilverHunterN]

@@amacandtheswordoflight310 To be fair, we did get Devil May Cry 5, RE2 Remake, RE8 and Megaman 11, so Capcom are doing some things right.

[@amacandtheswordoflight310]

@@SilverHunterNkind of like thing on the situation though is that someone who is strictly a mega Man fan basically the weight is like been unbearable for anything it feels like such a slap in the face for supporting a franchise or so long

[@javiervasquez625]

On other news: Megaman is dead.

[@rosemavericksaiyan7367]

Happy birthday spec That x8 demake looks way better than og x8

[@ganymede4030]

It's so good! Go check it out ASAP.

[@cactrot83]

The algorithm dropped me off here. Congrats on your long run of Mega News,. Hopefully something more engaging will fill that space for you. 👍 Oh, and I went over and clicked through your KH2 video. Good luck reaching 1 million views!

[@kolkagaming1234]

I hope Mr Famous actually becomes the lead director or something. Speaking of Udon, I want more Copies of The Mega Man artwork books to be produced because Amazon has very limited copies left but they are a hit pricey.

[@ericsoler4676]

Happy birthday spec and the channel, i myself stuck by the channel since i discovered the BN rom hacks back in the day and still to this day i've seen not just channel growth but personal growth as well, while we had our usual ups and downs and come and goes, i'm glad i stuck by since then

[@KyuJuEX099]

Man. It's already been 16 years since the Hershey's Mettaur memes? Happy 16th anniversary for the SRZX team.

[@SonplaysMinEcraft]

it's joever 😔

[@Ianadaya]

For now…

[@megamanrulesall]

Might have to see about figuring out recording gameplay stuff myself. Not sure why I've always hesitated to do so. 😅 Thanks for the possible spark of motivation.

[@sueanoimm]

It was a good run! Thank you for making Mega News for so long. I look forward to your new content

[@dontemorgan1517]

I will missed this series but thank you for everything, and congrats to you ^^

[@Calvansbagoftricks]

This channel may be newer. But I've followed you since 2008. The original got hit with a nasty hack about two years ago. So I had to start over.

[@Black-Soul777]

Thank you for your service to this community! always keep your head up!

[@allupalluart]

Happy birthday and congratulations!

[@Shadow96532]

Looking forward to seeing what you have in store!

[@wolfdragox5563]

Proud X legacy collection 2 owner/enjoyer here 😇

[@Shadow96532]

I really like the idea of having more personal reviews, it’s interesting to see what things make certain games special to specific people.

[@SaiyanX5]

I always loved that there was a dedicated MM channel. Your videos were easy to watch and chill out to. I definitely look forward to all the good stuff coming soon.

[@SwitchOdyssey]

I couldn’t believe the channel is 16 years old that’s insane and I just found this channel earlier this year but regardless happy 16th anniversary to your channel and happy birthday to your wife.

[@estabez]

Mega brethren! I know that upon waiting for new hope, 'tis easy to fall into despair. But despair not, ye! Other folk have waited longer for their hopes to be reinstated, and Capcom still clearly loves its kin, with all the legends of its legacy that they've shared. (Also, IMO, Mega Man X DIVE Offline has all the mechanics that regular Mega Man games have had in the past, but nevermind....). When Mega Man 11 revealed itself to the world, it shone as a beacon of hope, and 'tis only six years after it shone so bright. By 2026 at most, we SHALL indeed have a new Mega Man game, and even if that claim proves false, we must press onwards.

[@protomasterdln0000]

I totally get not doing Mega News for right now SR. There isn't really much in terms of news and what is there doesn't really half to with what the franchise is known for. I like that we're getting all this Merch and Collabs, but its just not the main thing Mega Man is known and loved for. Anyway SR I think your decision to end Mega News is probably the right choice going forward and I hope this new Mega Memories project goes well for you.

[@jamimuhammad3699]

Thankfully mega man 12,13, and 14 names have been copyrighted for the og and his last appearance was in exoprimal and Street Fighter 6(if I’m right). All we need left is Megaman star force collection and we need x9(if capcom finally lets it happen). I’m glad mega man x dive does finally have an offline version. MEGAMAN COMICS YEAR NEXT YEAR OMG. Lastly, Happy anniversary.

[@TayoEXE]

What a dry well it's been these last 6 years.

[@megatroidvania9285]

I know i've been lurkin in the shadows alot. (no pun intended XD) But you've seriously been a huge inspiration to my channel! You were my main source for MegaMan news and i would have missed out on alot of cool megaman stuff without you! Whatever you choose to do with the channel, i've got your back and will continue to support you! Plus we'll have to stream collab sometime! Always a pleasure fam! I'm rootin for ya!👍

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

Retool Mega News into Mega Tuah, a podcast series discussing the series and community's best and worst moments. you can thank me later.

[@xxnike0629xx]

Knowing Capcom they'll probably release a PS5 version of the Mega Man Legacy Collection games. If you have to put off "Mega News" that's fine. It's your channel, your choice, and your life. Do what is best for your health.

[@Animewatcher352]

I don't blame you for dropping this series Capcom does seem to want to actively give us a new megaman game or games. But you did a good job keeping us in the know P.s offline modders putting blade armor x in the game before x dive officially did is a flex in my book

[@masterx8059]

10:45 It wasn't just these fan games that came out this year, there was one that came out at SAGE this year and it's complete too. It's called Megaman X Omega Blaster, I recommend it, the game is really good!

[@WackyWeasel0211]

One thing for sure: when there's a new Megaman game, MegaNews will be back! Looking forward to the Retrospectives. I have been chewing through people reviewing Megaman games on KZbin lately like an addiction I never knew I had 😂

[@JoLiKMC]

I didn't pay a _lot_ of attention to your channel, much less this series. I mostly watched your _X DiVE_ videos. Anyway, I s'pose all things have to end, eventually. Cheers, and best of luck in future stuff, my brother in fandom. _And happy birthday, ShadowRockZX's wife!_

[@gigablaster4746]

2025 (An adrenaline dubs of Mega man) GEAR DUBS Mega man Udon comics e Mega man Archie comics Dub What Mega man character you want to dub?

[@BoltingMouse2]

Happy Birthday Spec! Yeah I am definitely looking forward to the Mega Memories project. It's just nice to hear about your first Mega Man game such as you mentioned Mega Man 3. Wanna know what's my first Mega Man game? Mega Man X4 on the PS1 baby!

[@ShadowRockZX]

What a game to start with!

[@SophiaXiaoyuAralaCran]

Despite slowing down on the Mega News, I'm not dropping being subscribed under you and I'm glad I've seen you. As peeps go on ahead in life, take your time and do things at your pace. Sad, but it happens and there's no regrets, also admitting that you still have room to do it anyway if you want, that's that! :')

[@brandonwilliams6119]

That Mega Memories idea sounds really fun and I’m interested in it, you’ve really come a long way dude, Happy Birthday to the channel and your wife!

[@spencerblais2539]

First off- happy Birthday to Spec! May her day be a most joyous one to remember! Second- it's understandable why you're stepping down from Mega News, at least at this time. The Evergreen strategy has been helpful, but we're still in the dark of whatever comes next. At least the fans got us covered. Third- it'd be kind of fun seeing Mega Memories. Seeing your personal journey through the series from start to finish will be fun to see in full. Rock on, SR, and God bless you!

[@kolkagaming1234]

Happy Birthday ShadowRockZX’s Wife. It’s not everyday your wife turns 16.

[@ShadowRockZX]

😂😅

[@otherprisma7354]

What if all of the sudden next week, they announce a new Mega Man Game.

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

Hecc yeah, the Little Mermaid video reigns supreme bc of ME!! 😂

[@ELV13S]

other fan game to keep tabs about Megaman X Innocent Impulse is a Megaman Xtreme 3 we've been waiting for, it takes place between x4 and x5 and has a very Megaman Zero x Castlevania vibes

[@Shamazya]

A cool thing to add to the Megaman Memories series would be a video focusing on your relation to the fandom. I recall you being a regular at Sprites Inc for instance so you could talk about that experience. Or how you connect to the fandom on Twitter and how that's changed from the start to now.

[@ShadowRockZX]

A good idea that could possibly be incorporated organically as I get into games that helped get my start in the fandom or games that came out after SRZX started.

[@Bismallahnebda2mozakra]

Bro hyped for the reviws arc!🔥🔥 If you happen to review megaman look alikes that would be awesome too!!! Recently i've played "Gravity circuit" and it truly is an underrated masterpiece of a gem that people somehow slept on it...i would really love to see you review it someday.... you've been my go to megaman news guy for as long as i can remember...but every end is a new beginning 👍💪... hope you all the best in your new direction 😁🔥🔥

[@GigaChadBigW]

love your content since you for me you are the voice of megaman No matter what, we’re always connected.

[@erhanjpg1467]

happy anniversary/birthday

[@TFFan102Mk2]

Hmm, not gonna lie, I'll miss you doing Mega News Roundups indefinitely, as I've been watching your stuff since the Mega Man 11 hype train, but on the other hand, Mega Memories sounds like something I'm willing to check out. Especially since not only will that allow you to share your memories of the franchise, but it may give others the same chance. So, sign me up for the ride (though I don't have opinions on the Battle Network, Star Force series and Legends because I currently have no interest in playing them, so it's iffy on whether I'll be around for those videos). See you on the flip side, ShadowRock.

[@jaicobgutierrez7029]

Mega news died before the release of Megaman X corrupted......impressive

[@twincherries6698]

Man i love that pokemon colosseum news music

[@ShadowRockZX]

Me too. It's the definitive news jingle. I'm glad I got to use it for something.

[@DragoonMS]

Congrats on the 16th channel anniversary and Happy birthday in advance to the Mrs.! And do what you gotta do for you, man. Things happen, and you gotta do what works best. How ironic: 11/17 is my wife's birthday as well as our wedding anniversary. (She dreamed about gettin' married on her birthday, so I made it happen!) Your idea for a new playthrough of the games is rather interesting. Lookin' forward to it...if KZbin doesn't crap out and suck at notifications like it usually does.

[@ShadowRockZX]

That's very sweet. Happy birthday and anniversary!

[@UnDusted18]

Gee wiz I can’t wait for Mega Man 12!

[@megamix5403]

See? I wasn't even aware of Ariga-san making a Mega Man X comic/manga. (And this is coming from someone who follows him on IG) This is why you were the best in Mega Man content, let alone Mega Man news While it is disappointing that you won't be around much anymore, at least for now, it is at the very least understandable. Still, I wish you good luck in your future projects, Mega Memories sounds promising.

[@darkzerosoul0150]

happy bday to your wife

[@badwalnutt]

happy birthday

[@The_Pear]

Very sad to see this go. Thank you for the good times

[@anderson9244MLG]

The death of MegaMan is so good, it got a sequel now lmao 💀💀💀💀💀

[@hyperfrostproductions5364]

Our large voice team, which have been used for a number of Megaman projects, would love to come along this journey with you! if you have any use for Megaman character voice actors!

[@theivace9705]

He'll be back

[@MobiusGT]

The loss of mega news is no doubt gonna hurt but i look forward to both the return of new megaman games and their respetive mega news one day

[@silkwind7618]

The LATEST official Megaman game is Card En Ciel.....it has Gunvolt in it. Gunvolt is the TRUE successor to Megaman better than not-so-mighty No.9.

[@roguenoise2718]

And we still havent see megaman x corruprt released, saying now games development is 80%+ complete, but still need wait another few years to done it

[@AkmalNova-m2p]

Mario: HE FUCKING CHEATED!!!!

[@scottholtom7551]

Here's gotta be the new Mega Man game to be announced soon, right?

[@GordieKat]

They should remake Megaman 1-8 in the Megaman 11 engine.

[@agentjake4505]

Idk why Capcom doesn't take a break from Monster Hunter.

[@megarock_yt]

Thats awesome dude cant wait to see that mega memories (mm3 was my 1st megaman game too)

[@jellyface401]

For me is okay if you rather check news on your own free time and made a video on news once or twice a year.

[@AG-xz7ne]

Then Capcom shadow releases X9 tomorrow and you leave your wife and job. That would be mega, man.

[@plain1150]

thankyou for everything megaman related news ShadowRockZX, until next time when a certain scientist need to seal our shadow bomber. stay safe! ◝(๑꒪່౪̮꒪່๑)◜

[@Ai_M3talloidX7]

I have no fancy words to say. However comma, mental health is "mucho importante" and I think you're better off for it, SR. Wish I could see the morning streams live but I'm a night owl. I do hope for a new Mega Man game whether it be Classic again, X (next hopefully), Legends (serial, get Volnutt off the moon, PLEASE), or maybe Starforce or ZX to tie up some loose ends; however, Games aren't easy to produce or code and some folks have to ease up. I'm not a big defender but Capcom's probably figuring things out what to do with Mega Man. The collabs are most definitely filler. I just ignore talk about "plans for Mega Man" when it's word of mouth and no visuals to show and just articles that is just walls of text. I'm not gonna lose hope cuz there's many talented people making several fantastic fangames. Heck. Speedrunners want a taste of those games too. Anyway, hope this new chapter for the channel goes off with a smashing success. Also happy birthday to the wife, SR!

[@josephcarr1482]

Wait finale so the channel getting shutdown thats sucks

[@ShadowRockZX]

Mega News is taking a hiatus, but I ain't going nowhere.

[@josephcarr1482]

@ShadowRockZX oh thank God bless. I love your channel bro that's great news

[@GyromanWily578]

Welp, Mega man is...... No more i guess

[@nollymm]

Fan gamer 👾🎮

[@jpuc5568]

This franchise is fucking dead

[@MMX377]

No news... while fanmade game designers are continuing to develop different Megaman games. Capcom couldn't do anything because of them. More fanmade Megaman game they get, less idea Capcom gets for real Megaman games. So... I guess it's safe to say that Megaman franchises are dead. 😢

[@shadowopsairman1583]

No more collabs/collections, new games please, use X and ZX