Battle Network is a series of video games developed by Capcom, set in a futuristic world where people use handheld devices called PETs to control digital avatars known as NetNavis. Players navigate a virtual landscape, battling viruses and other NetNavis to protect the digital world. The main character, MegaMan.EXE, is a NetNavi who fights alongside his operator, Lan Hikari. The games combine role-playing elements with strategic battles, allowing players to customize their NetNavis with various abilities and chips. The series emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving in both the real and digital realms.