A blank NES cartridge over a field of box art games for the system. One of video gaming’s most enduring franchises almost fizzled out of the gate when Mega Man was released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It may be hard to believe, but the first Mega Man game didn’t do well, selling poorly despite receiving relatively positive reviews upon release. Today, Mega Man is a massive […] The post 37 Years Ago Today, This Masterpiece Saved a Gaming Franchise From Ending Decades Too Soon appeared first on ComicBook.com .