No matter how many times this happens I am always surprised. The Australian ESRB (Office of Film and Literature Classification) has rated Mega Man 9, which isn't actually a real game as far as I know. They gave it a G, which I believe translates over to an E, and is due to be published by RED ANT ENTERPRISES. Not only that, but it says "Multiplatform," leading many to believe that this is the traditional PSN/Xbox Live Arcade Megaman title we have all been waiting for.

No, this will not be Mega Man Bass Fishing Xtreme or Mega Woman, but a traditional Mega Man game in the vein of, well, the last 8 traditional Mega Man games. The full listing is as follows:

Classification     G (General)
Consumer Advice        
Category          Computer Games
Version            ORIGINAL
Duration           variable
Date of Classification    13 June 2008
Author CAPCOM
Publisher          CAPCOM
Production Company    CAPCOM
Country of Origin          NOT SHOWN
Applicant          RED ANT ENTERPRISES
File Number     T08/2442
Classification Number   674B2654

I am optimistic for this, and hope it comes out in glorious 2.5D. You know you want a real Megaman game again, one without a plot and side-characters that look like Chocobos, we all want it. Hopefully we will hear more at E3.

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