Capcom Eurosoft today confirmed its intention to bring Mega Man to the Nintendo GameCube with the release of Mega Man Network Transmission this spring. Classic Mega Man action is combined with cel shaded characters and sharp 3D environments to create a fresh visual style for the franchise. Mega Man Network Transmission takes familiar characters and elements from the Game Boy Advance titles Mega Man Battle Network and Mega Man Battle Network 2, detailing what transpired between these games.

A month has passed since the evil WWW organisation attempted to commandeer a military satellite and now cyberspace is about to encounter another menace, the devastating Zero Virus. It is up to Lan and Mega Man to defeat this latest threat, battle bosses and solve problems in the virtual realm. Players will need to communicate with Lan, Mega Man and other characters to gain information that holds vital hints to overcoming various in-game predicaments.

Mega Man Network Transmission uses the popular chip system introduced in the original Battle Network RPG. By collecting chips, players can equip Mega Man with special weapons and support items that enhance his abilities. For example one chip will improve Mega Man's jumping skills, while another creates a protective shield to deflect enemy attacks.

Game Features:

- First Mega Man game for the Nintendo GameCube
- Cel shaded characters and 3D environments provide new visual design
- Customise attacks � players can select and arrange battle chips as they wish
- Perform over 100 different attacks
- Wide variety of playing styles
- Brand new storyline � learn what happened in between Mega Man Battle Network and Mega Man Battle Network 2

Click the image below to check out a pile of screens released by Capcom along with the announcement.