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Phoenix Wright "Merc-Attorney"
When thinking of Phoenix Wright, you might think of court rooms, gavels, people screaming objections and pompous tools trying to take down the good guys. What you wouldn't think of is tanks, gats, helicopters, rocket launchers and parachutes. Insert Credit has a glimpse of what Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney would look like when combined with these violent elements via Mercenaries. While it is particularly strange to see a gun with a finger pointing out of it instead of a body-friendly bullet, we can't help but smile when looking at the clever title. As usual, look for the image after the break.
Phoenix Wright goes budget in Japan
Still can't find a copy of the fantastic, "we're running out of good adjectives" Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney? Perhaps it's time to import a copy from Japan, especially now that Capcom has slapped a new and unnervingly attractive price tag on the game's box. The new price translates to about $26, a small amount of money considering the sheer amount of hilarious courtroom hijinx contained within the tiny DS cart. And yes, the Japanese version has an English language option. [Thanks Siliconera!]
Phoenix Wright calls iTunes to the stand
Capcom of Japan sends news that the soundtracks to all of the Gyakuten Saiban (Phoenix Wright to you and me) games will be hitting the Japanese iTunes store, each song fetching a price to the tune of about $1.25. Complete albums will go for between $8 and $20. (Converted to American currency for your convenience.) The music in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney certainly spurred you on to point out that final contradiction just as the shady witness was cracking, but I don't think it would work as well when detached from the game. I think prolonged exposure to it in its seperate form is likely to result in feelings of elevator claustrophobia, along with a strong desire to play the full game. Still, I'd like to see Capcom's musical endeavor succeed, if only for the reason that it might prompt them to throw some more Mega Man remix soundtracks on Apple's download service. I could listen to the Mega Man 2 title screen music or the theme from Ring Man's stage all day. Any other great Capcom tunes you'd like to have on your MP3 player? [Thanks mandarin! Strange image from Siliconera.]
TAKE THAT! New Phoenix Wright stock available
In case you weren't paying attention when we warned you of this last month, online import shop National Console Support now has fresh copies of fantastic lawyer-em-up, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, in stock. If you're GUILTY of not owning the game, we'd suggest you take advantage of Capcom's reprinting before we set the psychotic Manfred von Karma on you. While you're at it, get yourself a classy shirt too. [Thanks Mike!]
More Phoenix Wright copies on the way?
If you've been reading this site for a while, you'll know that at just about every available opportunity, we tend to go on and on about how wonderfully hilarious the DS lawyer-em-up, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, is. You'd also be aware that the game has sadly become increasingly hard to track down (especially online). Seemingly discontinued, availability of the title has become more and more anemic, just as demand for it has become more and more ravenous. Well, relief may be in sight, as online retailer National Console Support reports that more stock is on the way. The game's page says that a new production run of the game is scheduled to arrive at the end of March. Interestingly enough, the game's European release also happens to be scheduled for the end of March. Seeing as National Console Support deals with import titles, it might not be out of line to suggest that this new production is, in fact, referring to the forthcoming influx of European copies. If this is indeed the case, the game's US shortage will likely continue. At least it'll give a few more people another chance at getting their hands on one of the DS' top titles, provided they can put up with absolutely dreadful European box art. [Thanks Jenny!]
Revolution Spotting: It's in the testimony, Your Honor
I was playing the most excellent DS game, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, when I was presented with the above image. In the hilarious courtroom adventure's first chapter, Phoenix has to carefully debunk the testimony of one Mr. Sahwit, a shifty fellow who claims to have discovered the bludgeoned body of a model in her apartment. Upon attempting to contact the police, he realizes that the nearby cordless phone does not work and instead rushes to a payphone in a park. Though the evidence suggests that the phone was non-functional due to a power failure, I have a different (and embarassingly lighthearted) theory: That's no telephone, it's the Revolution controller! Note to self: Nerd!
Phoenix Wright: DS Spokesperson
The Siliconera team was kind enough to point us towards this hilarious Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney trailer and it would be a cruel injustice not to share it with you lot. Originating from last year's Tokyo Game Show, the translated video sees Phoenix Wright putting competing attorney Edgeworth in his place regarding his disgraceful lack of knowledge regarding the DS. "I mean, seriously! Why does the system have 2 screens?" The clip's an exceptionally well done, tongue-in-cheek promotion of the game and the system it's on. If you still haven't experienced the joy of playing it, consider this a motivating kick in the pants.
