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USK: Phoenix Wright holding court on Wii
by JC Fletcher 
{ Nov 5th 2009 at 9:45AM } 
While it's true that future Ace Attorney games will probably be on handhelds, the series has already been ported to PC, proving that someone within Capcom -- and not necessarily anyone involved with actually making the Ace Attorney games -- has no issue with porting the existing titles, which is extremely likely to be what is happening here. And this is the same Capcom that said that Resident Evil 4 would be a GameCube exclusive.
Our guess would be an episodic WiiWare presentation of the first Phoenix Wright. Or a mistake in the rating description.
Queen, Elite Beat Agents and Phoenix Wright make for a great combo
by David Hinkle { Oct 2nd 2009 at 4:30PM } 
Instead of failing to describe this fan-made mash-up any better, we're just going to direct you past the break, then into the comments section where you can heap on some praise of your own.
[Thanks LuigiHann!]
Source - osu! - Queen - Don't Stop Me Now [Cruisin'] (Storyboard showoff)
Source - osu! (Queen - Don't Stop Me Now [Hard ROCK!])
TGS 2009: Hands-on: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Sep 26th 2009 at 5:30PM }
In what could have been just another Phoenix Wright game, but presented from an opposing perspective, Ace Attorney Investigations diverges from tradition more than any other title in the series -- which is to say that it actually diverges from tradition just a bit. The focus is still heavily on plot, characters and clever yappin', but the sterile, first-person point-and-click investigation process has now been replaced with a third-person view.
The control system is functional, but quite unnatural in one respect. You can maneuver Edgeworth through the 2D environments, displayed on the DS' top screen, by either dragging the stylus across the touch screen or simply using the d-pad (thanks for the option, Edgey!). When you've gotten him close enough to an item of interest, you tap a context-specific icon on the bottom screen to interact with it. So, it's less point-and-click and more walk-over-there-and-tap-the-button.
Japanese gamers want Persona 4, Phoenix Wright anime series (and so do we)
by Andrew Yoon { Sep 17th 2009 at 1:00AM }
- 1. Persona 4
- 2. Phoenix Wright
- 3. Okami
- 4. Kingdom Hearts
- 5. Idol Master
- 6. Metal Gear Solid
- 7. Yakuza
- 8. BlazBlue
- 9. Persona 3
- 10. Atelier Rorona
[Via Andriasang]
Phoenix Wright musical, now with English subtitles
by JC Fletcher { Aug 31st 2009 at 3:00PM }
YouTube user GKKLJapan has added an element to the clips that increases our enjoyment significantly: subtitles. Now you can not only watch the show, but see what's happening! The translator's LiveJournal is being used as a project log for the translation, and suggests that the entirety of the play is in progress. In the meantime, enjoy the two clips after the break (do not miss the Edgeworth song) ... and think about this: if Phoenix Wright games had full animation and voice acting, they'd look a lot like this.
[Via Kotaku]
So, why isn't Phoenix Wright in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom?
by Justin McElroy { Aug 18th 2009 at 12:00PM }
The producer told NGamer that Phoenix's one attack -- shouting at his opponent -- would have been a fine size in Japanese ("igiari" can be written in four characters), but when translating that shout to the 10 characters in "Objection" ... well, we should let Niitsuma explain it: "When we localize, the balance of the game gets destroyed because the move becomes bigger. There'd be no way of avoiding it! We had to remove [Phoenix] for these reasons. In the future, it is one of our aims to get him in."
OK, upon re-reading, we're now 99 percent sure that he's joking. Still, it's funny, right? Read the interview for yourself here, or, better yet, just go buy the magazine.
[Via The Escapist]
Phoenix Wright artbook is Exhibit A in the case of Udon vs. our wallets
by JC Fletcher { Aug 17th 2009 at 1:25PM }
Udon Entertainment has announced its next Capcom artbook, following collections of Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, and Mega Man art: The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, featuring 240 pages of improbably dramatic images of lawyers and their teenage friends. The book features covers, promotional art, and character designs and profiles from the three Phoenix Wright graphical text adventures, as well as "the complete artwork" from Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. Udon plans to release this in October -- the same month in which it will release the Mega Man Official Complete Works, potentially causing a problem for people with only enough money in their artbook budget for one book about a blue-clad Capcom character per month.
[Via Kotaku]
Ace Attorney Investigation: Miles Edgeworth coming stateside February 16
by Griffin McElroy { Jul 23rd 2009 at 11:44AM } 
You may object to the amount of time now standing between you and the highly animated Law & Order sim -- but if you happen to be attending the Con this year, you can get an early look at the game at Capcom's booth, you lucky, lucky so-and-so.
Hold it! We don't object to these Phoenix Wright shoes
by Alexander Sliwinski { Apr 23rd 2009 at 5:40PM }
Nick Tonks has followed up his Noby Noby Boy kicks -- it's a PS3 game, don't worry about it -- by making a pair of Phoenix Wright-inspired Vans. Tonks tells us the project took 12 hours and cost £30, those interested in how the design was created can check out the step-by-step on his blog.
Tonks tells us he got kicked out of art class in school, so if you're looking to support his footwear art career, you can bid for the sneaks on a little site called eBay. He also says he's open to feedback and suggestions, so if you've got an idea of what he should do next, drop a comment below.
Gender-bending Phoenix Wright musical becomes a franchise
by JC Fletcher { Mar 2nd 2009 at 1:00PM }
Because of the success of the courtroom crooning, Capcom and the Revue have announced plans for a sequel! The revue will perform Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 2 (which, like the first one, will probably be an original story) at the Takarazuka Bow Hall from August 20 through August 31, and at the Akasaka ACT Theatre from September 5 through September 15.
We eagerly await the first pictures from the new show -- will we see a female Godot this time? A Female Dr. Hotti? A female Franziska von Karma -- oh, wait.
Reason #347 we wish we lived in Japan: The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Opera
by Griffin McElroy { Feb 5th 2009 at 4:00PM }
The production is being performed by the Takarazuka Revue, an all-female troupe, raising some ponder-worthy questions about the girlification of the game's heavily-bearded Judge. According to the Revue's producer, the troupe is currently finishing up rehearsals and should be ready to harmonize their "Objections!" in front of a crowd by the end of February.
Bury the Shovelware: Jake Hunter Detective Chronicles
by Kaes Delgrego { Jan 21st 2009 at 1:00PM }
Pedigree
Well, we've found one of the weirdest game company names in existence: Aksys Games. It's right up there with "Infogrames" and "Camerica." I was surprised to learn that they're not as obscure as their name would lead one to imagine: they're the folks behind the Guilty Gear series.Jake Hunter was developed by Arc System Works, which is a large Japanese developer and publisher who publishes overseas via Aksys Games. That'll be something I've gotta keep an eye on in the future: the same-developer-same-publisher factor. I'd probably have to talk to a few people who work for a development team or a publisher to learn more about that one. Any such folks reading this who'd like to help me out? Come on, I know you're out there.
The Critics Said ...
IGN was quick to note that this is a Phoenix Wright-inspired adventure, but also added that "Jake is a stereotype, and the stories are straight forward, humorless affairs." Game Informer followed suit, stating that the game "takes itself way too seriously." So ... the game is being criticized for not being closer to what inspired it? This leaves me a bit befuddled. If Jake Hunter copied Phoenix Wright to a T, it would be criticized for not being original. But when it decides to take a serious approach (as opposed to PW's humorous presentation), it's criticized for not being enough like the original. Poor Jake Hunter can't do anything right.Criticism of critics aside, the two reviews were basically on-par with their peers: the game holds a 47% aggregate score at Metacritic.
Gyakuten Kenji makes a date for court
by David Hinkle { Jan 16th 2009 at 1:40PM }
We don't have to tell you how much we love the Ace Attorney games, so we're incredibly excited for this game. What about you all? Had enough of these games or are you as big a fan as we are?
Gallery: Gyakuten Kenji
DS Daily: Adventures through time
by JC Fletcher { Nov 15th 2008 at 10:30AM }
In the comments area of our recent post about the adventure game Lux-Pain, a discussion popped up about length in adventure games. Basically, they tend to be short. Some people avoid some adventures because of this (a problem that is exacerbated by the fact that most adventure games have zero replay value), and some accept it (understanding that an adventure game requires a great deal more dialogue than most other games).Where do you stand on this issue? Do you love adventure games, but wish they could be longer? Do you steer clear of them in general in an effort to get the most game time out of your money?
TGS 08: Edgeworth returns in Gyakuten Kenji trailer
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Oct 12th 2008 at 2:30AM }
If you understood that reference, you know exactly how we feel. If not, go play the Phoenix Wright games, you uncultured oaf.
