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The early 'Phoenix Wright' games are heading to PC and more consoles
Phoenix Wright, Maya Fey and their gang of falsely accused clients are making their way to more platforms in the West. At the 2018 Tokyo Game Show, Capcom has announced that the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney trilogy -- the first Ace Attorney game, Justice for All and Trials and Tribulations -- will head to the PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch in 2019.
The new 'Ace Attorney' lands in September
Phoenix Wright and his band of lawyers, circus performers and spirit mediums are making their way to North America and Europe. The newest installment for the courtroom-slash-visual-novel franchise Ace Attorney will be released in the West in September this year. It's called Spirit of Justice and will (unfortunately) only be available as a digital download from the Nintendo eShop, just like Dual Destinies, for $30 (£25 / €30).
HOLD IT! Live orchestra to play Phoenix Wright tunes
Man, if you're a person living in Japan and reading DS Fanboy right now, do we have a piece of awesome news for you. Not only are you confined to listening to the wonderful music from the Ace Attorney line through your iTunes or by actually playing the games, you can enjoy a live performance of tracks from the series of games. Chalk this up as another reason why we wish we lived in Japan.We do have time to move over there before this goes down. The event takes place on April 20th at the Shinjuku Culture Center, where the Tokyo Philharmonic will be behind select musical tracks from the games. Hey, if there's going to be any reason why we move there, it'd be this.See also: 2008's Biggest Blips - Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney[Via Go Nintendo]
Apollo Justice hands-on round-up
Folks at IGN and GameSpot got their hands on Apollo Justice this week, which means there are some interesting sets of hands-on impressions floating around ... and also means the potential for spoilers is increasing with every moment as we approach the release of the fourth game in the franchise. We'll be very general here, and if you just can't wait for every possible tidbit, head on over and read at your own risk. Both outlets report that the new installment starts out in similar fashion to the others; that is, the first case is something of a tutorial that helps players find their way around the courtroom process and get to know their main character. Further, this game seems to live up to all the wackiness, fun, and wit of the previous games in the series ... something many may have worried about due to the new cast. Never fear, dedicated fans. It looks like Apollo Justice is set to be just as guilty a pleasure as his predecessor. %Gallery-10043%Read - Hands-on with IGNRead - Hands-on with GameSpot
Meet Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney right here, right now
Though you'll be assuming the role of attor-n00b Apollo Justice in Capcom's fourth venture into the comical court, it's still your job to help the chronically unprepared Phoenix Wright out of a bind in the opening case. If you've been hesitant to ease yourself into this pun-infested round of laughable legalese, you'll be pleased to find a playable trial version of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney embedded after the break (you'll find the code at the official site). Once you've gotten acquainted with the new cast in this first installment built specifically for the DS, you can look forward to bailing the game out of stores on February 19th.
DS Daily: Video game crushes
Warning: This video contains spoilers While playing Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations, we came across this hilarious scene in which the game pokes fun at the "frothing female masses" devoted to Miles Edgeworth (which, sadly, includes this blogger). We know that they're embarrassing to admit to, since -- as you well know -- video game characters aren't real people. Yet, many of us must concede to having a video game crush at some point in our lives, and it's time to 'fess up and come clean. So, what video game characters have you had (or do you have) a crush on?
GameStop lists Apollo Justice for a February release
A listing for Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice has surfaced at GameStop's online site, claiming the game would grace retail shelves on the 19th of February. Although the listing is hardly confirmed, we're crossing our fingers that this is the true release date.We might have initially thought the game was coming too soon following Trials & Tribulations, but that isn't the case any longer. We want this game. And we want it now. Also, we wonder about possible pre-order gifts, although we won't be pre-ordering through Capcom directly, we assure you.[Via Court Records; thanks, MaHe!]
Capcom apologizes for your Trials and Tribulations
Being one of the folks to receive their copy of Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations directly from Capcom, this blogger found himself receiving the game a month late and without the plush figure bonus that had been promised (in retrospect, however, that probably is a good thing). And, what has Capcom done to correct this? They've issued out an apology. Other than the usual "we're sorry" stuff, Capcom has offered to ship out the plush separately to those who've pre-ordered the game before 10/29. Also, they're providing a coupon good for 10% off (code: PWthanksyou) at their online store. If you want to read the full apology, head past the break. %Gallery-3478%
Preordering through Capcom a Tribulation in itself
Completed Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations yet? Great! Then spare a thought for the poor saps who preordered the title online through Capcom, and who are still waiting on their copies, despite the game being released over a month ago. Infendo reader Andrew flagged up the problem yesterday, and it appears he's only one of many on Capcom's official message board who have been prevented from getting their law on. In fact, we can totally understand the grumpiness in this thread, especially as it took a whole month of customers ranting just to get a faintly apologetic response from a Capcom representative. Now, Capcom has chosen to appease the baying mob with -- can you guess? -- yes! A 10% off coupon for its online store! You just couldn't write it any better. Capcom has since told Andrew his game has shipped, though there's still no word on the awesome Phoenix Wright plush that was being dangled in front of those who preordered the game. Objection indeed, Capcom.
Capcom's Ace Attorney lolcat contest brings the lulz
It's the last day of the weekend. You're no doubt dreading the events of the upcoming week wherein a curious blend of travel, food, and video game deals leaves us all drained, emotionally and financially. So we're trying to lighten that burden as best we can. First, take a peek at those funny video game anagrams, and then examine the entries in Capcom's Ace Attorney lolcat contest. The grand prize winner is pictured above, though we're partial to this one and, uh this one. Do you object? You can poke through the Flickr set of 175 entries yourself – or play with the embedded gallery below – and while away the few remaining waking hours of your weekend. [Via DSF]
The Joystiq Weekend: November 9-11, 2007
Objection! This Phoenix Wright Munny doll is guaranteed to represent you in court should someone decide to sue you over its existence. Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryDS Fanboy Lite: Nov. 3 - Nov. 9Japanese hardware sales, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4: Once in a life cycle editionJoystiq Podcast 024 - Hobo editionLast week in Warcraft: November 4th - November 10thToday's IP-never-dies video: Lucy and HoneymoonersToday's bone-crushing video: PainWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: I can has webcomic?NewsThe Simpsons Game: Glancing a mainstream reviewWireless Guitar Hero 3 controller functions with PC versionNew Burnout trailer welcomes us to 'Paradise'Xbox 360 outsold PS3 in Japan last weekMark Wahlberg to play Max PaynePAL Uncharted demo coming Nov. 22; US region lock a mistake40GB PS3s have 65nm Cell chips, 90nm GPUsSony, MS downplay high-def movie warNine things you may not know about Rock BandAssassin's Creed ad perfects macho slo-mo walkJapanese Wii Fit trailers show snowboarding, jogging, moreNew 'No More Heroes' spots show off coconut, garbage collectingEdge: Animal Crossing Wii is a social networking MMOMass Effect ad talks choice, we choose OprahApollo Justice: Ace Attorney gets 'early 2008' releaseBeat Portal's final challenge in one minuteUpdates for Bungie.net, Halo 3 Matchmaking, DLC on their wayUncharted demo fixed for European PS3sNGamer rounds up first WiiWare titlesMass Effect launch trailer elevates excitement to critical massTake Two chairman clarifies statement on GTA IV release dateWii Guitar Hero III outputs only mono soundCheck out Wii's "Check Mii Out" ChannelRumors & SpeculationRein: UT3 PS3 likely for this year (in America)Devs think Fox could get back into gaming Rumor: BioShock on PS3, new Metal Gear on PSPKmart reportedly breaks Mass Effect street dateRumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19Culture & CommunityAnatomy of a disaster: Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness Gamer nabs his Mistress Chief with Halo 3 proposalNominees for Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2007' revealedGary Coleman's GameCube for sale on eBayPresident Bush plays video games with injured soldiersGod destroys young man's PS3 with dustIssue #0 of World of Warcraft comic onlineControl the Wii with your fingertipsMake your own Blu-ray phaser
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney gets 'early 2008' release
We openly admit that naming your child Apollo Justice borders on cruelty and severely limits his choice of career path to either a lawyer or a cast member on a remake of American Gladiators. Thankfully, however, Capcom has subscribed to the former, with the appropriately named upstart attorney Justice taking center stage in what the math eggheads upstairs tell us is the fourth game in the Ace Attorney franchise, which will make its way to North America sometime in "early 2008" according to Capcom.Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney marks a departure from previous games by abandoning Phoenix Wright, the ace attorney we have grown to know and love. Additionally, Capcom notes that the game, which has apparently been selling like hotcakes in Japan, is the first to be designed specifically for the Nintendo DS, the previous three titles originally having been released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan before getting their touchable courtroom makeovers. The game will come with a host of new characters and cases, and despite missing Phoenix (as the main character, anyway), we know we'll be yelling "Objection!" and "Hold it!" the whole time, usually to the ire of those sitting next to us on the bus.
Metareview: Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
With it being the biggest release of the year on the DS (well .. maybe it isn't the biggest release, but it's still pretty big), we're surprised more outlets haven't tossed their pair of pennies into the ring regarding the last Ace Attorney title starring Phoenix. Seriously, where are all of the reviews? It can't still be under embargo, as it ships to retail today. Oh well, let's all go over who has said what they thought about the game: ZTGameDomain (85/100) likes the old friend: "Yes, it's the same, however it's not the type of same that says "Crap, I've played this damned game before"..it is more akin to a cozy familiarity." Game Informer (83/100) says: "Knowing that the next game in this series will star a new up-and-coming defense attorney, Trials & Tribulations is a fun and fitting farewell to Phoenix and company." [Nov 2007, p.162] Eurogamer (80/100) thinks you should play it: "It's agony not to just enthusiastically tell you about the scenarios, the cases themselves, but I hate reviewers that get to experience something completely freshly for themselves, and then rob that opportunity from all who read the review. So believe me, if I told you you'd want to play, and then be cross I told you. So just skip to the wanting to play." Gamestyle (80/100) finds that if it isn't broke, you shouldn't fix it: "A classic case of it "if it isn't broke, don't fix it", Trials and Tribulations carries on the series' high quality and is a fitting end to the trilogy, but it won't convert anyone waiting for the series to break out of its somewhat rigid menu-driven process of elimination. That said, Gamestyle loved it and any fans of the previous games will love it too." %Gallery-3478%
Friday Video: Conclusive evidence
The best thing in this video isn't hearing Apollo Justice's "Objection" for the first time, nor is it seeing the way he interacts with his mentor, Kristoph Gavin. It's not even the sight of a familiar friend. Oh, which reminds us-- this video contains people talking and things happening in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, so if you're absolutely dead set against hearing even the most cursory information about the plot, don't watch the video.The best thing about this video is that it's more proof that an English version of the game is really, really on the way, and soon.[Via Kotaku]
Create a LOLyer, win awesome Ace Attorney stuff
Do you enjoy lolcats? No? Well, are you really good at making mockingly ironic images to show how stupid they are? Well, there you go. In any case, you might enjoy Capcom's Ace Attorney image contest, in which you're asked to create a lolcat-style image using any Ace Attorney art (we'd avoid hentai, both in this contest and in life), and send it along to Capcom.For your efforts, you'll be eligible for a copy of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations, a Phoenix Wright plush toy, and a poster with an autograph and special note from producer Minae Matsukawa. Even if you FAIL don't win, you'll get 10% off the game. Get started displaying evidence of your talent![Via Game|Life]
TGS07: Apollo Justice trailer
Imported direct from the Tokyo Game Show, this new trailer for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney depicts a man on a mission. He's a rookie attorney with only one weapon: a passionate heart burning red. Oh, and his many years attending law school. Also, his mysterious magician sidekick.OK, so he has a few different weapons.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney trailer throws book at you
Can there really be two ace attorneys in the world? That's the question we're forced to ponder by a new trailer for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney from Tokyo Game Show. Here you've got this young upstart kid -- with a hairdo so terrible that Cloud Strife snickers behind his back -- claiming to be the new ace attorney ("double A" on the streets), but there's no mention of Phoenix Wright, the ace attorney we all know and love!Maybe double As are actually like Highlanders, and the whole game will be about Phoenix and Apollo trying to track each other down and cut the other one's head off. We'd definitely play that. ... Oh, who are we kidding? We're going to be playing it anyway. Curse our love of justice!(P.S. "Well, this case certainly has taken a turn ... for the interesting!" is the new best thing you can say in any situation.)
Because we're Fresh Prince fans, too
Seriously, we are! We remember watching Will Smith and the Banks family was such a treat growing up, as we looked up to Will for coming from our hometown and making it big with his own hit TV show. And, with the show now appearing on Nick at Nite, we get to watch all of our favorite episodes over and over again. Considering our undying love for a certain attorney, the combination of the two was something we couldn't pass up the opportunity to post about. Like taking a boot to the head, this Phoenix Wright parody video is one funny piece of footage.[Via Go Nintendo; the actual episode clip can be found here. Thanks, hvnlysoldr!]
WRUP: Phoenix heads to a new territory edition
The U.S. doesn't get much in the way of new releases this week, but that doesn't mean there isn't cause for celebration. Why, our very favorite franchise is headed to the land down under. If that isn't a cause for celebration, we don't know what is. But, then again, if you're a dedicated DS gamer in the region, there's a good chance you already imported it.So, what are you playing?
Preorder Phoenix Wright, pick up plush
We'd like to present this item that will, no doubt, convince you to find our client, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations, worth buying. If you got the import, then, well, time to eBay and reorder. You can only get this little Phoenix by preordering the game through GameStop or Capcom's own online store. Then you can TAKE THAT! plush that you get, and HOLD IT! if you have any OBJECTIONS! to a bad dream. If you're not all Ace Attorneyed out by our awful jokes, we recommend this rumination on the series, and its lifebar in particular, by the ever-brilliant dessgeega.
