Mega Man Star Force 3 for the Nintendo DS has now been shipped by Capcom to North American retailers. The game shipped out with two different versions: Black Ace and Red Joker.

Described as a "unique blend of role-playing game, combining the high intensity combat that is the hallmark of Mega Man games," Mega Man Star Force 3 offers a variety of new features such as the Noise Changes, random enhancements that change Mega Man's from and unlock new abilities.

In Mega Man Star Force 3, players travel between the physical world and the digital world via electromagnetic waves that form “wave roads.” Geo Stelar, the protagonist of the game, can see these wave roads by using his unique “visualizer” tool. Once in the digital world, Geo can merge with the electronic life-form known as Omega-Xis to become Mega Man.

The wave roads are being overrun by mysterious “noise” that change the player’s environment and powers in different ways. This noise is being generated by an approaching gigantic meteor that threatens both the physical and digital worlds of Mega Man Star Force 3, forcing Geo Stellar and his crew to fight the oncoming threat to save two worlds. Fortunately, Mega Man discovers that he can control the Noise, using the new “Noise Change” system to transform into many different forms, including the ultimate “Black Ace” or “Red Joker” forms.