# Capcom explains why Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t called Mega Man 12

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-29 18:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GamesReviews.com | Mega Man: Dual Override Producers Explain Why Proto Man Returns for Series’ 40th | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPY1FMUUJZa0pNVjU3d1E1TkNrUHdSNllfbk1IYVNuemJGcWdBcmNxUmhWQUd3bG1Cajd1NnFITHV3YUp1cDdXTVRnd29ReW5veFlGOHhZS2Q3V1pHanh5ZklHaHZCZlJnb2Zwd3dycG44N1pISnU1dlN5b196aGpqRDFhTGJJb3o5NHR4R0xhWTJQc0p5VTJVMUVOU1ZyVGZrd1JvUGdpU0dqVkFxRFozdjZB?oc=5) |
| EventHubs | Mega Man: Dual Override developers acknowledges how collaborations with Super Smash Bros. contributed to influx of fans | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFAteWlTWEpMV05Mck1vV084SXI1Sm5xdkJuSHBGYlFCVjZqWXpmSGxhd3NIMGVEOW5VZ0I3RnZoeWw1Rzdybk9kc2VBT0RyWWxLZjlBbW5KLXNDMXU3dTJXMUxzSXFTVHZBbVJTUGE3RjVDaGtubXVNMTFGUWI1M2M?oc=5) |
| freeyork | Mega Man: Dual Override Revitalizes Classic Gameplay with New Masters and Mechanics | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE4zdGJSOUlVaHg1Vk9SVEQ2M1ZPR0ZYTTh5X1JmWEc2c3JNWnUxNkVYOHBxX1drR2d4Q243VGRMRm9zQlJhaW55clluQlkzRUJabFlnZElMVm9iZU5OczZrWWlWajNzVFE2am9UTnE4Yw?oc=5) |
| GoNintendo | Mega Man and Roll costumes coming to Pragmata (UPDATE) | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNZXRPQi0yaFlUMGgyUGxZeUpmNzQxcjJjV3VTM2FyVVhKMUZQRllhSmtKY3hBOUpkSHZFLUFvUVhsbDhITE5GM1l5ck8zampRWldxd01BLWxDdkFHSE83XzMwZUpfUWMxTkFfMnBVb3lsTVNxZVpSZl9wZkRRMi11UUcyaXRTR1VJZTNtR2RwMFNYZlVY?oc=5) |
| Video Games Chronicle | INTERVIEW: Mega Man Dual Override devs discuss Proto Man’s return, and lessons from Mega Man 11 | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxNdFpsaDNibTdiQ2lQeExfUVYyOTEtQVg3MmFKbDh4TWFGSWhJS1JUQ0o4TUtGRnA3WjBtT2lWOUIwaU9fdFNMTTJfay01c21WZFJSeUFxVW52YmZMQU5zNV9NWGw0YVdVNk1QdjFJVkFTR182VE1RbmFVZ3NOa1BnMWZQS2NqMGtmTjE4Y3A3RTUyamFkQ1ZDT2lwRHZ3QTJIdFYwd0Y4Q21obFpIck85TTRnVHZUXzZVR280ejhSZHdXdmNaRWtDUWFNWEpMMS1OSU9UZHRNWl91Nkh1eW82dURtSQ?oc=5) |
| Game Informer | Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: Mega Man's Dual Override Mode | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPM1Y1V0NqY045LTBoMXVQSmtyR2pLMkNleGJJYWNCbW9LNVkxeEhKd0Y4SWxXMXVENk92eVNDaWtkY3JLSkZ6cTlGNjc4aWcySW5MOHc2U09keEthVkZfdV9vd1JJamhHU0Q2djBCMnJhMDdjelpVZjlXTjN1R3dJV0NiZHFzWEloMkd5cXV5QlFobklPVFBLUmxxMUtqU01Td3Fkc0prWXBUSEIxVUFacDdJNm1FQlRNOEZZ?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Everything | Capcom explains why Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t called Mega Man 12 | 2026-08-29 12:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQN0tvSjk1d1JTSzJTNGdUMnNNNDJaeHEzUUxSVlZ1V0FSV21fd0VNcG10bnp1ZHBocXhyMng5T3hPMnZ4clNQbG96dTRYSVVONkI3NjNkZnM1MDJVWTlzQ1Zxd1hMbUFManRfTmlyZXZXRjdIUW8yTmh1dHVFdHFxWUJlcWhyQS03MHlsS3BkbE9yVHhKOExpM3FrNHRlWnc?oc=5) |

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