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From Seth Killian, Senior Manager of Community Forums of Capcom: "Rather than looking for specific thoughts from fans, I'd have to say this game ITSELF is basically fan-driven. It's pretty clear that without the kind of deep fan love for Mega Man, and Capcom's respect for those feelings, an idea this crazy would have just been laughed out of the room."

Wondering why there isn't any Led Zeppelin in the Rhythm Games you love? Here's what Michael McWhertor of Kotaku says, "According to their management, the band isn't 'comfortable' giving up access to its master tapes, the very thing required to edit these things down to rock band and Guitar Hero ready formats. 'It ain't about the money,' says Peter Mensch of Q Prime Management who handles Led Zep's interests." McWhertor goes on to list a few of the bands that have given up the access, including Van Halen, Steely Dan, Guns N' Roses, and the Eagles.

It's nearing that time of year again. Yes -- the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2008. It's not the epic software showcase it used to be, but rest assured that it's still going to be a spectacle, packed full of new game announcements and updated, playable versions of some of the biggest Wii and DS projects gamers already know about. Keep reading as IGN take a look a look at 10 of our most anticipated E3 2008 products -- titles that have officially been announced for the exhibition. Since IGN didn't cover Nintendo and all, they also realize that there are bound to be secrets and so they have also saved a special spot on their list for those. On top of everything else, IGN have banged their heads together and come up with some very possible intelligent guesses as to what may or may not be announced at E3 2008, some of the new games that might show, and some of the hardware advances we just might see.

WorthPlaying writes: "The LEGO Batman: The videogame story unfolds with Batman's greatest foes escaping from Arkham Asylum and creating mayhem throughout Gotham City. Tracking criminals, including The Joker and The Penguin, players will utilize Batman's gadgets as well as build and operate fantastic vehicles in one or two player cooperative gameplay. An Arkham Asylum psychiatrist assigned to treat The Joker; Dr. Harleen Quinzel was instead driven mad by the Clown Prince of Crime. She helped him escape confinement and became Harley Quinn, The Joker's devoted and love struck companion. Nearly as insane as The Joker himself, Harley Quinn is a violent and unpredictable felon who will do anything to prove her love and loyalty to her beloved Joker."

Wii News: July 4th WiiWare update

Today Nintendo of Europe and Australia added new games to the popular Wii Shop Channel. The WiiWare games are: My Pokemon Ranch and Pop.

I don't know whether many of you noticed, although you probably should have, that video games have been getting some interesting mainstream ink lately with perspectives by folks we wouldn't expect to hear on this subject.

Bruceongames says: "Firstly lets define what is meant by fanboy. What we are talking about is someone who has an irrational, emotional attachment to an inanimate piece of electronic equipment that makes them act in a manner that borders on the sociopathic and sometimes even crosses that border. Most gaming enthusiasts, even those who spend an inordinate amount of time and money gaming, are not fanboys."

"We recently announced the upcoming release of Mario Super Sluggers," said Marc Franklin, director of public relations at Nintendo, when asked by GamePro on Friday which upcoming Wii titles core gamers should be excited for. "Additionally, we will be announcing several new titles that core gamers will be interested in around the time of E3."

JoWood has today announced Yoga Wii - Exercise Your Body, Mind and Soul for the nintendo wii, a title that will support the Wii Balance Board, and what the developer describes as "a unique gaming experience for young and young at heart gamers.