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May 112016
 

Ace-Attorney-Spirit-of-JusticeAce Attorney 6 has an English title and release window!

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice will be available in North America and Europe this September, although a specific date hasn’t been given yet.

Like Dual Destinies, it will be digital-only. That’s disappointing, but at least we’re getting the game! It will cost $29.99.

Interestingly, the announcement says Phoenix will travel to the Kingdom of Khura’in, the origin of the Kurain Channeling Technique. While it looks odd, apparently the Japanese game writes the two Kurains differently, so this is the localization’s way of conveying that.

It looks like Leifa has been localized as Rayfa, too. Maybe they want to avoid the Star Wars reference? Bokuto has become Ahlbi Ur’gaid. Subtle.

Meanwhile, Apollo will deal with a case that has “massive implications.”

Of course, an epic new trailer accompanied this news! Let’s take a look.

Very exciting. It’s a lot of what we’ve already seen, but I find it interesting that Apollo’s line about Nayuta, which caused so many theories when it was first shown, has been changed from facing “that person” to “confronting the familiar.”

Is there more significance to Apollo vs. Nayuta than we thought? Why would he be “familiar”?

But believe it or not, the excitement doesn’t end there. Court-Records learned that the Japanese Ace Attorney 6 demo includes strings that reference a Special Episode called “Turnabout Across Time.”

This isn’t one of the pre-order bonus episodes, and “Special Episode” was the term used for Dual Destinies’ Turnabout Reclaimed. It looks like Spirit of Justice will have a full-fledged DLC case of its own. And according to Court-Records, it will have an unannounced returning character…

The official art also shows Edgeworth and Blackquill, which suggests both will appear in the main game.

An English title, release window, trailer, and hints of a DLC case? I’m more excited for this game than ever! What do you think about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice?

Apr 292016
 

Ace-Attorney-6-EmaLast night, new Ace Attorney 6 footage was shown during an Ace Attorney stage show.

Thanks to Court-Records, those of us who missed the stream live can watch the new footage.

There wasn’t a lot of new information revealed, although it seems as though Nayuta will prosecute cases in Kurain.

However, the videos do show a little more of the first case, new footage from the second case (including Ema Skye and fingerprint analysis), and a bit from Apollo’s DLC story.

Here is the first video, which shows a little over 9 minutes of Case 1.

This second video covers about 10 minutes of Case 2, a few minutes of the DLC case (with Klavier and Jinxie), and a showcase of the bonus costumes.

It was fun to watch this footage and see Ema again (although I’m still holding out hope for at least a Gumshoe cameo). And personally, I don’t mind a lack of new information about the game… gotta have some surprises!

Right now, the main piece of Ace Attorney 6 news I want is its localized release date. An E3 announcement, perhaps?

Apr 202016
 

Ace-Attorney-animeI don’t watch a lot of anime, but once the Ace Attorney anime began, I had to give it a try.

I’ve watched the first two episodes, and so far I’m pretty pleased with it. It’s staying pretty true to the game, with some new scenes and conversations added, and it hasn’t lost Ace Attorney’s crazy, over-the-top nature.

The first episode covers the entire tutorial case, but the rest has slower pacing. Some people have said episode three still feels a little rushed, but I haven’t seen it yet to judge. However, I do think including every bit of game dialogue and testimony could be odd in an anime.

I’ve already noticed a few hints of foreshadowing for later events, so it should be enjoyable to watch the story unfold.

I’m especially excited for the third episode, since it will be the first trial of the second case… meaning we’ll get to see anime Edgeworth in action!

From what people have said, Redd White is also much funnier than I remember him in the games, which should be interesting… and much preferable to his other adaptation.

(Seriously, what were the people in charge of the movie thinking??)

The Ace Attorney anime is available on Crunchyroll. Paying members can watch episodes one hour after they air. If you watch for free, like me, you have to wait one week (which is why I haven’t seen Episode 3 yet).

Subtitles are available, including an alternate English track that uses the localized names. Right-click the video player to select that option.

Right now, the Ace Attorney anime seems like it will be a great way to experience the story. And apparently people who tried the anime on Crunchyroll liked it enough to try the games, so the fanbase is growing! Enough for a physical release of Ace Attorney 6?

Enough for Investigations 2 and Dai Gyakuten Saiban localization?

I’ll never lose hope. And for the time being, I’ll look forward to each new episode of the anime.