↑ ace attorney – through the years. by RyuClockwork (2012)

Hi everyone! Happy AA Trilogy launch day for all you Europeans out there! With this, AAT is now available all around the world, so what are you waiting for? Whether the series is a long-time favorite of yours or a completely new experience, grab your Nintendo 3DS and hit up the e-shop if you haven’t already and let’s get playing! When else are you going to get the chance to get the first three games in one place for essentially $10 a game? Besides the obvious graphical and sound upgrades, we’ve even thrown in the full Japanese versions of all three games and a brushed-up English script! What more could you ask for from this collection!

As you can see by today’s header image (which is a very well-laid-out and heartwarming collage!), this final entry is all about you, the fans! This series couldn’t have become as (in)famous as it has for its finger-pointing shenanigans if it wasn’t for you fine folks.

Speaking of you fine folks, last week , I asked what the silly glasses the Judge is wearing is a reference to… and yup! A whole box of internet cookies for PlatonicWaffles for answering correctly as the first commenter! (Do you accept cookies in a clickable format ? *quickly covers head*) It was indeed a reference to the AA4 announcement trailer that was presented at TGS 2006.

↑ Judge: Apparently, we are to “absolutely not think too hard about things, kick back and enjoy.”

And on that note, let’s get into some awesome fan works! A word of warning: Spoilers do abound, unfortunately, so if you haven’t played the games yet, be sure to bookmark this and come back later, ya hear?

It was so hard narrowing down what to feature – there’s just too much great stuff out there – but I tried to keep to fan works about the first three games. In addition, I tried to find pieces among my personal favorites that didn’t seem to be too well-known when I first saw them, though it seems a few have become more famous since then. Either way, I hope you’ll like them as much as I do – enough to click on the links to go give the original artists a “Like”, a reblog, a comment – or even all three!

～　Fanart 　～
There’s something about the versatility of art to convey the wide range of thoughts and feelings we have for the things we love. Here is just a sampling of the many reactions people have had to the series.

↑ The Sequel Date by Soap-Committee (2009)

Poor Edgeworth looks like the personification of Grumpy Cat here. I love the contrast between that and the look of utter delight on Oldbag’s face – talk about literally being in Heaven for her! As a bonus, definitely go check out Soap-Committee’s extra young!Oldbag pic!

↑ Yes, Yes, of COURSE by sleepyotter (2014)

I have no doubt many people had the same thought upon completing “Justice For All” towards Edgeworth… Well, either this or some other thoughts I can’t list here…

↑ Ace Attorney Still Life by Photia (2014)

As a piece of art, it’s incredibly detailed and well-done, and as a piece of fan work, it hits you right in the heart. It’s obvious a lot of time and love went into this, as evident by this work-in-progress gif that details the many changes and all the hard work Photia put into this piece!

↑ Ace Attorney Group Shot by lyssaspex (2010)

I hope lyssaspex will color this in one day, but even as it is now, I am in awe of how well each character’s expressions and mannerisms were captured. Considering this picture includes all of the characters from the first three games, it’s definitely no small feat!

↑ Edgeworth in Watercolor by andrillian (2014)

It’s nice to see the characters outside of their usual clothes, and it’s especially nice to see them drawn in a good ol’ analogue method like watercolors. I especially like the contemplative look on Edgeworth’s face. Then again, from some of her other artwork, it seems that andrillian has a knack for natural-looking facial expressions in general.

↑ Mystery Skulls Ghost meets Turntable Turnabout by Rebel-Monster (2014)

Mystery Ben and his team’s art style in the exceptional animated video for Mystery Skull’s “Ghost” meshes really well with the color scheme and design Rebel-Monster gave to Phoenix in this ultimate mash-up pic! But Phoenix as Lewis…! Does this mean that Phoenix will disappear of a broken heart?! Say it ain’t so!

↑ Older Franziska by Kriscrash (2014)

This is definitely not the teenager we know in the games but the fierce woman I can see her becoming someday. Not only do I love the new hairstyle, but the lighting and shadows across her back along with the look of determination on her face really makes this piece stand out for me. Also be sure to check out Kriscrash’s work-in-progress post for some awesome rough sketches!

↑ Miles Edgeworth, Smiles Edgeworth by Stacho (2014)

↑ No Smirking! No Whipping the Sick! by Stacho (2014)

It’s almost unfair how easily Stacho’s humorous pieces capture so much about the characters in just a few short panels. The pun in the first comic is positively groan-worthy, and I really love Franziska and Phoenix’s clothes in the second. Also, yes, I thought the same thing at that scene in the third game as Stacho, haha.

↑ Gumshoe and Missile by Karly (2014)

Anyone who says this picture doesn’t make them smile officially has no heart. Honestly, how can anyone look at these two smiling and not instantly feel happier? It’s just not possible! A pic to keep handy for a rainy day.

↑ Ace Attorney: Slumber Party by Ayemae (2011)

I don’t know how these three managed to be such good friends, but this picture captures the differences in their personalities beautifully. Larry is never going to let the other two get any sleep, is he? 

～　Cosplay 　～
You guys have no idea how hard it was to narrow it down to just these folks. There are so many great Phoenix and Edgeworth cosplays, so I’ll be highlighting some of the more rare cosplays I’ve come across. Of course, with cosplays, people aren’t taking pictures of themselves, so big bundles of kudos to the talented photographers who took the following pictures, too!

↑ PhoenAXE Wright by Brick (2014)

Yes, yes, I know I said I’d keep it to AA1 through 3 and rare cosplays, but this was just too good to pass up. Not only is the joke great, but Brick’s got the costume down!

As an aside, it turns out, there’s also an Axe Apollo body spray… All we need now is an Athena body spray and all will be Wright (Anything Agency) with the world.

↑ April May by YukiKoyuki, photo by majocosplay (2012)

I don’t think I’ve seen an April May before, and YukiKoyuki pulls her sweet, innocent look off perfectly here.

↑ The Judge , photo by Hikikomori-Desu, cosplayer unknown (2009)

His Honor looks like he’s just wrapped up another antics-filled trial here. I especially like the dedication in getting the shape of his beard just right.

↑ Jean Armstrong , photo by flannel-penguin, cosplayer unknown (2014)

Everything about this is just perfect. From his curly mustache to the deliciously pink outfit and the tiny fry-pan in his hands, this Jean Armstrong cosplayer is love.

↑ Ini Miney by generalkutan, photo by Jeff Davis (2014)

Another rare cosplay, but generalkutan is so spot-on here I’m almost certain she simply stepped out of the game itself… I don’t know how she did it, but the wig work is fantastic and her expressions really sell the cosplay.

↑ Lana Skye, Angel Starr, and Neil Marshall by endless-nine, blueamaranth, and your-baldness, photo by elleontheradio (2014)

I couldn’t include all of the pics, but these guys are awesome as three of the characters at the heart of “Rise from the Ashes”. Definitely click through to see the rest! The attention to detail in these costumes is outstanding!

↑ Justice on your side! by Su-Wan, photo by Apature Ashley (2013)

What can I say but wow! Su-Wan’s expression and the wind blowing through her hair – it really feels like I’m in the presence of the legendary lawyer herself. Mia Fey would be proud.

↑ Franziska von Karma by Calssara, photo by blue-potions (2014)

The costume is great, but the body language Calssara uses is what lends this portrayal even more authenticity. Everything from the condescending look to the whip that looks like it’s ready to lash out at the viewer screams “Franziska von Karma!”

～　Parody and Music Videos 　～
Animated videos are amazing feats of writing, drawing, animating, singing, timing, and editing. I’m sure everyone has seen the classics, such as Mystery Ben’s “ Phoenix Wright – Boot to the Head ”, Brentalfloss’s “ Phoenix Wright WITH LYRICS ”, and naturally – the AA video that started all AA videos – “ Phoenix Wrong ” by AshfordPride. I hope you guys will find these folks to be just as entertaining in their own ways, and make sure to check out each video’s “show more” for lyrics and complete credits!

↑ Phoenix Wright – Captain Courtroom and the Courtroom-teers by evisneffo (2009)

I am a sucker for silly parodies, and one can never go wrong with Captain Planet… Then again, maybe it’s just me, but I was really amused by the cleverly re-written lyrics.

↑ Tik Tok: Phoenix Wright , lyrics and singing by adrisaurus, art and animation by Berend (2010)

Adrisaurus has written original lyrics and sung amazing songs about other AA characters including Apollo and Athena, but one of her first parody videos is still one of my favorites. As with her character songs, this one features insightful lyrics and delightful singing, and Berend’s special brand of humor in the visuals department adds that extra bit of polish that makes this badge of musical talent shine that much brighter.

↑ Ace Attorney Anime by HiroEcks (2014)

Every fan from every country has at one time or another imagined and/or asked us about an anime. Well, one talented man has put together his own version of an opening for just such a show. The completely original song and lyrics blend so perfectly with the melodic themes pulled from Turnabout Sisters that it simply works. Now, if only we could do something about a few of the kanji in the staff members’ names… *sweatdrops*

↑ Objectionable Rhapsody by Avendasora (2008)

There is nothing objectionable about this video! Every mouth flap and every visual cue is dead on, with a good dose of humor thrown in with some ingenious choices as to which character and scenes to feature when.

～　Voice Acting 　～
Having done some placeholder voice work for some of our games when they’re still in development in the past, let me just say that voice acting is definitely not as easy as simply speaking into a mic. So it’s always exciting to hear such talented people devoting their time to fan works.

↑ PW:AA – Trials and Tribulations – Let’s Dub Project (2013)

Though they started out with simply providing silly voices on the side during Let’s Plays of the first game, it’s been awesome to watch the Let’s Dub Project take off and grow into a full-on fandub group. Starting with Trials and Tribulations, each episode is set up like an anime episode – complete with over-the-top “Last Time” opening narrations and montages. The amount of time and coordination that must go into each episode is mindboggling!

↑ Gumshoe Wanted to be a Wizard voiced by ProZD (2014)

↑ How to be Totally Rad voiced by ProZD, original comic by Karly (2014)

ProZD can do more than just a great Goofy – his Gumshoe is adorably lovable and, uh… well, goofy, you can really hear the exasperation in Edgeworth’s sigh, and his sense of comical timing is impeccable, as you’ll hear for yourself if you click on the links to  these and other hilarious clips on his tumblr. By the way, he does all of the voices himself, son. Booya! How is THAT for range!

～　Song Arrangements and Remixes 　～
If you have never heard Smooth McGroove’s “ Phoenix Wright – Cornered Acapella ”, you owe it to yourself to have a listen, and if you have, then you owe it to yourself to listen to these other fine and unique arrangements!

↑ The Fragrance of Dark Coffee (on Accordion) , played by Brendan Vavra (2012)

I never would’ve thought of playing Godot’s theme on an accordion, but once you hear this, you’ll wonder why you never thought of it either. When I listen to this, it feels like I’ve been transported to a small café in Paris and I’m being serenaded by a street musician as I silently sip on a cup of coffee… Ah… There needs to be more accordion arrangements in this world!

↑ This Feeling by OA (2007)

OA has done some really aurally intricate remixes of some of the most beloved pieces of video game music out there, and “This Feeling” is his first Ace Attorney remix, and as the title says, it really does make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside afterwards. Each of his AA remixes is in a different style, but they are all worth a listen so be sure to give his other two, “ Holiday with Mia Fey ” (2009) and “ Carry the Moment ” (2012), a go after this.

～　Fanfics 　～
From the olden days of Livejournal and Fanfiction.net to the newer archives at Dreamwidth and Archive of Our Own, I… really wanted to feature some fanfics here because there are so many truly talented writers, but curse you all for making them so good, but so NSFW in every conceivable way! *laugh*

Regardless, there are many great fic rec lists on the web, and none of them have lead me to a bad fic yet, so if you are interested in sitting down to read some amazing works full of interesting character development and some sometimes-awkward situations that take place in all sorts of timeframes and all sorts of universes both in canon and outside of canon, I wholeheartedly recommend tracking down a recommendation list. Just make sure you are of age… (Bonus: Insert your own obligatory age disclaimer here!)

In closing, all I can say is… Wow! You guys rock. Your sense of humor and dedication to this series shines through in everything you’ve produced, and it makes me happy to see how much this little band of lawyers means to all of you. I know people like to crow that their fandom is the best, but honestly, I feel proud to be a part of this series and am honored to interact with such delightful fans. Thank you so much for playing the games and for supporting this series for all these years. I hope you’ll continue to support it now and into the future.

Unfortunately, my time here on this blog has come to an end… for now. No one knows what the future will hold, but I believe it will be a bright one, as long as we strive to keep moving onwards and upwards through the strength and wisdom we’ve gained from our past. We’ll meet again someday. Of that, I’m sure.

Until then!

Catch up on previous blog entries here!

 

I hope everyone is getting their body ready for what will undoubtedly be the one of the greatest fighting game events ever: Capcom Cup . 16 players have fought long and hard for their chance at the $50,000 prize pool as well as the prestige of calling themself the best in the world in USFIV.

In addition to high level USFIV, there will also a special Street Fighter V annoucnement from Ono-san as well as the first live ever game play demonstration!

Keep reading for more information on the 16 participants, which have been brought to us by Eventhubs and Ultrachen , and be sure to visit the official Capcom Cup site for both the stream and a live bracket this Saturday, December 13th, beginning at 10:30 am PST.

The 16 players in attendance for the Capcom Cup have all proven their worth through their amazing performances this year. Below you can find match analysis on certain players as well as interviews hosted by Eventhubs .

Daigo Umehara match analysis 

Snake Eyes match analysis

Momochi match analysis

Bonchan match analysis

Ricky Ortiz match analysis

Xian match analysis

Infiltration match analysis and interview

Ryan Hart match analysis and interview

Nuckledu match analysis and interview

PR Balrog match analysis and interview

Justin Wong match analysis and interview

Fuudo match analysis and interview

Chu Chu match analysis and interview

Luffy match analysis and interview

Nishkin match analysis and interview

Valmaster   match analysis

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Don’t forget, there will also be an USFIV Omega Character exhibition as well as music from The Megas and DJ A-Rival and once again, new information on Street Fighter V and the first ever live game play demonstration.

This will definitely be the event you don’t want to miss! 

In an effort to better reflect  Monster Hunter ‘s growth in the west and its representation throughout various countries, our EU team started creating regional Felyne Palico and Poogie mascots!

I’ll be including all of the designs here, but you can also find (like, and share) all individual mascot designs in this  Monster Hunter Facebook . =)

And that’s all for now… but if you want your region represented, feel free to leave a comment here or on the Facebook album . We’ll be looking into the possibilities of creating more. =)

If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area – or anywhere within like, 12 hours via car – come to the Warfield this Saturday and watch 16 of Street Fighter’s finest duke it out for the top spot.

Plus – get hands on with Resident Evil Revelations 2 and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate,  plus-plus  rock out to a live performance by The Megas!

Visit the Capcom Pro Tour website for ticket information and more!

And if you can’t make a personal appearance, you can always watch it on Twitch.

Want to know one of the best feelings in  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate ? Launching that devastating jump attack!

Here’s a piece of fan art by ya-tsura that gets that feeling just right.

MH4 fan art pieces have been circulating in Japan for a while now, and since the  Mosnter Hunter 4G / 4 Ultimate announcement, we’ve started seeing some of our western fans producing some content here. For some reason, though, I haven’t posted much of it on the blog… what am I doing with my life, right?

Anyways, with MH4U coming up early 2015 (soon!) you can expect to see more  MH4U  fan art pop up in the blog. BTW, if you have  4U fan art already, send them my way. =)

Purveyors of exquisite, highly limited collectibles  First 4 Figures  have just opened the floodgates on pre-orders for their awesome new figure of X, of  Mega Man X fame. The figure stands a whopping seventeen inches tall (a 1/5 scale), and features LED light-up boots, helmet, and buster, plus a hand-numbered base.

Amazingly only 1,000 of these figures exist worldwide, meaning stock is  extremely limited. Luckily, they’re raffling one off right now on their Facebook page , so go there immediately.

Behold its glory from a variety of angles after the jump.

Are  you guys prepared?! ‘Cuz  Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy   is out NOW in North America AND Europe on the 3DS eShop. Get all three classic Ace Attorney games, with improved visuals and a touched-up localization, for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. 

Enjoy a new batch of screens and the trailer after the jump. 

Hey guys, big news: STREET FIGHTER V is coming and will be exclusive to the PlayStation 4 and PC. What’s even bigger news is that our partnership with Sony will result in SFV having cross-platform play, which will in turn unite our Street Fighter fans into one grand player base. That’s right; PS4 owners will now be able to lay the smack down against PC owners and vice-versa, a first for the Street Fighter series!

As I’m sure a lot of you out there are eager to see how the game looks, we’ve provided some screens and a gameplay trailer below. Please take note that SFV is still early in development.

 

Here’s the logo and the packaging. We felt the bold design really speaks to the bold game play of SFV!  

Ryu preparing for the next battle.

 

Chun-Li getting ready to show off her Kung-Fu. Look at the reflection in her bangles.

 

So beautiful…it’s like moving art.

 

DENJIIIN…

 

…HADOUUUKEEEN!

But the hype doesn’t stop there as Sony is also bringing USFIV to the PS4! As you guys can see, the partnership has only just begun and it’s already a huge win for the community.

 

As much as I would just like to just go ahead and let everything sink in, I have one more surprise for you all! On December 13 ^th , we will be showing the first live match of Street Fighter V at the Capcom Cup. You’ll definitely want to tune into Capcomcup.com to watch all the action unfold.  Currently the release dates for USFIV and SFV have not been announced yet, so I’ll definitely be back with that information and more in the future. GET HYPE EVERYONE! 

 

 

The latest chapter in the Resident Evil saga comes to PS Vita! Join Claire, Barry and the rest of the Revelations 2 ensemble cast as they fight for their lives on a demented island filled with horrific creatures and ~~secrets~~ galore. SCEA’s Third Party Production team will bring Resident Evil  Revelations 2 to PS Vita in spring 2015.

If you missed the latest news blast, get caught up with the trailer above. Long story short, Claire Redfield and Moira Burton (Barry’s daughter) have been kidnapped and taken to a mysterious, deadly island and are desperately trying to escape. In the meantime, Barry sets foot on the island in the hope of rescuing his daughter, and encounters Natalia Korda, a young girl with the ability to sense the terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows, and key objects in the environment.

Resident Evil Revelations 2 will also be available for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC, unfolding as weekly downloadable episodes beginning on February 17, 2015, and then arriving on disc March 10 (NA) and March 13 (EU).

You can buy these episodes and other content a la carte, bundle them with the Complete Season or pick up the disc with everything included. Your choice!

PS3 Complete Season pre-order

PS3 retail disc pre-order

PS4 Complete Season pre-order

PS4 retail disc pre-order

Hallo, hallo, hallo! Can you believe we are just ONE WEEK AWAY from the release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Nintendo 3DS? Time really flies, doesn’t it?

This week, “Great People Around Town: Legal Edition!” is bringing you some of the veterans of the trade. So, tip your hat to the older folks who paved the way for our young lawyers in this final, surprising episode!

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“Great People Around Town” – the morning news show segment that brings you special on-the-spot interviews with the people in your neighborhood!

We’re here this week to highlight those who have come before the young folks of this generation and to salute their continued hard work for all these years. With me now is Mia Fey’s mentor – and a well-known defense attorney in his own right – Mr. Marvin Grossberg.

Grossberg: *Ah-HHHHEM!* Yes, a pleasure.

Host: I was wondering if you might tell us a little about yourself, what it was like being a defense attorney in the old days, and how it’s different from today.

Host: All right… Well, then, why don’t you tell us about your protégé Mia Fey…?

Grossberg: Mia Fey… That name brings back memories, it does! “Ah… the days of my youth… like the scent of fresh lemon…” you see.

Host: “Lemon”… you say?

Grossberg: Ah, she was every bit as zesty and sour as a lemon at times, but with a little bit of sugar, she was also as refreshing as lemonade. I had never seen someone defend with as much spirit as her, but she was just what the courts needed.

Host: I’m not sure I can square that with what I’ve seen of her.

Grossberg: But it’s true. In fact, her own protégé, that Phoenix Wright fellow – I’ve attended a few of his trials and he greatly reminds me of her in court.

Host: It must be nice to know your teachings are being passed down.

Grossberg: I’m sorry, but you’ll have to excuse me, but my next appointment calls.

Host: Of course! Thank you for your time, Mr. Grossberg!

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Public safety starts at the lowest level, and it is thanks to our city’s tireless security guards, who—

Host: Well, I was merely ranking in terms of—

Oldbag: In terms of what, you little whippersnapper?! I knew you were trouble! *huff, puff, huff, puff*

Host: I’m not trying to cause trouble – honest! I just want to interview you about your job. Our sources say that you have been a security guard for quite some time.

Oldbag: And certainly not for some cheap outfit like KB Securities! Why, I used to be the main guard at Global Studios – me! Gatekeeper to the stars! But that was only until that one nasty incident, but that gave me the opportunity to spread my wings! Oh, but why is it all of the men I like keep dropping out of my life like flies?! It’slikeFateenjoysplayingwiththisyoungmaiden’sfragileheart. I’vebeenwoundedenoughasitiseversinceelementaryschool, andletmetellyou, nothing’sbeeneasysince!

Host: You’ll have to excuse me, but I didn’t quite catch all that. You mean… the men that you like all avoid you—

Oldbag: No! Don’t you young people know any idioms these days?! They all DIE on me!

Host: Oh.

Oldbag: Actually, this is supposed to be a secret, but I’m helping with one of his investigations – I’d turn over every stone and scour every nook and cranny for my dear Edgey-poo!

Host: I-I’m sure he’s very flattered…

Host: Y-Yes, ma’am!

Oldbag: And don’t you dare try to sneak into the crime scene behind my back. I’ve got enough trouble trying to keep that porcupine-headed lawyer and his girly assistant out as it is.

Host: U-Understood…

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Host: What coverage of the legal system would call itself complete without speaking with one of the esteemed judges who has presided over some of our city’s most infamous cases? With me now is just one of those judges.

Host: Y-Yes, you are.

Judge: How exciting!

Host: Your Honor, I’m sure our viewers would love to know a little about what goes on behind the scenes. Could you maybe share with us, a little about a recent case you presided over?

Judge: I’m afraid that besides the fact that it’s illegal to discuss such things before or after cases go to trial…

Host: I’m sorry, but what games?

Host: Forgetfulness… Forgetfulness… Come to think of it, our source does seem rather scatterbrained and they did give us a bunch of bogus info…

Host: …Could it be…? Is Your Honor also hearing impaired?

Judge: Hold on, let me adjust my hearing aid… Ah, there we go. Now then, what was that you were saying?

Host: You didn’t happen to talk with our studios recently, did you, Your Honor?

Judge: It was an honor for this old man, so I answered every last one.

Host: …………

Host: That… certainly explains a lot…

Judge: I hope I was of help to you and your crew.

Host: Yeah… Maybe a little TOO much help…

Judge: Oh, good! I’d better hurry back to the courtroom now. Recess is almost over and I still have to visit the restroom.

Host: G-Good luck, Your Honor… We’re all going to need it…

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Host: And with that mystery solved, this wraps up our extensive look at the many legal professionals serving our fine city—

???: You would conclude your incomplete broadcast without conducting conversation with me, Luke Atmey?!

Host: With that loud of an entrance, who isn’t looking at you…?

Atmey: No, my fine friend. Luke Atmey!

Host: But I am…

Host: Wh-What is?

Atmey: What we have here is… A local television news anchor. …A mediocre one, at that! Am I correct?

Host: How did you—wait! I’m not medioc—

Atmey: Oh, it was nothing for an Ace Detective such as myself! I merely deduced it from your inability to grasp subtle nuances and inflections.

Host: …So you’re a detective, are you?

Host: I… can’t say that I have…

Atmey: Well then! It appears the stars have aligned just right for our fortuitous encounter. For you see, I was sitting in the law library in the basement just now, skimming through “Finding Fame” by Lady Galit Galamé, when I suddenly caught the calamitous chaotic cacophony of a camera crew careening through the corridors overhead, whereupon I thought to myself, ‘a little public exposure will do the trick’, so, I curtailed my Galamérizing activities, sallied forth, and infiltrated this place of perspicacity and proof to negotiate the broadcasting of my venerable visage!

Host: R-Right…

Host: Who doesn’t?

Atmey: Well, then! You are gazing upon the one who, once again, gallantly defeated the dastardly thief during his latest criminal heist and retrieved the Portrait of Mejeena from his deviant clutches!

Host: Oh! So that was you! I heard the museum had given the brave hero an incredible jewel as reward.

Atmey: That they did! But now is not the time for felicitations. One must never let their guard down around such villainy. And make no mistake! If you are watching this, Mask☆DeMasque – my arch-enemy – know that I will catch you swiftly in the very near future, and bring you elegantly to justice!

Host: Great words from a great man. Ace Detective Luke Atmey, I wish you the best of luck!

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Host: And that REALLY concludes our look into the legal world! In addition to the veterans of the legal system we interviewed in this episode, we’ve spoken with defense attorneys , prosecutors , their assistants , and even some of Mr. Wright’s clients . On behalf of Great People Around Town, I’d like to thank everyone who participated.

Who will we interview next? It could be you! So until next time, don’t forget to be “Great People Around Town”!

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I hope you’ve had as much fun reading these as I’ve had writing them. It reminded me of all the wacky characters in this series, even if it did also manage to frighten me with how easy it was to slip back into writing some of them after all these years… But I guess that’s what makes them so memorable!

Perceptive readers probably solved the mystery behind the identity of the oft-mistaken source early on (because who else besides Phoenix is connected to everyone in the game, right?), but did you pick up on this?

A big pat on the back to the super-hardcore fans who recognized that this segment was a reference to this scene from PW:AA – Trials and Tribulations! But “what’s the context around this piece of dialogue?” some of you may ask. Well, you’ll just have to find out starting next week when the collection is released!

By the way, no, the Judge doesn’t get an awesome pair of opaque glasses, but that is also a visual reference to something else Ace Attorney-related… If you can figure it out, be sure to leave your answer in the comments below! I’ll reveal the answer next week when I’ll be back for one last blog to celebrate the launch of “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy”!

Until then!

Catch up on previous blog entries here!

Camera angles, zoom scopes, bulky armor, enormous swords are all things that could get in the way of accurately assessing a monster’s size in the  Monster Hunter  universe. But you know what works really well? Charts! And side-by-side comparisons to real world things. Check out the infographics below to get a better sense of what you’re hunting…

Isn’t it just epic/scary to think that  Monster Hunter ‘s largest monster is  15 times larger than the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale?

Whate are your favorite comparisons?

Alright everyone, looks like we made it to the end of the Omega blogs. Here is the last and final character, Decapre! Continue on to see what new tools this assassin has picked up.

Hey everyone, Tomoaki Ayano here!

Can you believe it’s December already? With the release of Ultra SFIV and the announcement of the fighting game reissue project here in Japan, this has been a great year for fighting games. Now the year has almost reached its end, but we still have some Ultra SFIV arcade events lined up here in Japan, so if you happen to be in the area, be sure to check them out.

Anyway, in this week’s blog we’re going to close out the Ultra SFIV Omega Edition introductions with the new character introduced in Ultra: Decapre. Let’s get to it!

Decapre

The approach we took for Omega Decapre differs from the approach we took for other characters: we’ve pretty much rebuilt her from the ground up! From her normals to her specials, she’s become a totally different character! One of the key concepts for Omega Decapre is “invisibility,” so we’ve tried to integrate that into her abilities and appearance.

You’ll be able to tell the difference just by looking at her, but try playing as her and you’ll get a fresh new gameplay experience.

Invisible Ray: Yes, Omega Edition Decapre gets a projectile move. It travels so fast you can’t see it…though it’s not actually that effective as a projectile.

The different button strengths will adjust the start up speed, but any decrease in start-up is balanced with an increase in recovery. You’ll want to pick the strength to use based on your distance from the opponent. The EX version starts up and travels fast, hits twice, and causes a knockdown.

Psycho Transaction: A new move with some very unique properties.

Some of you may be familiar with Juni’s and Juri’s “Psycho Charge.” This is Decapre’s version. She can charge her super and revenge meters at the cost of her vitality gauge. But be careful: if you don’t stop charging before you run out of vitality, you’ll end up KO’ing yourself! This move could be the key to a great comeback!

We’ve also changed Decapre from a charge character into a command character to help her with her offense. The idea is to use your speed to overwhelm the opponent, and when you get a chance…hit ‘em hard!

My inspiration: The invisible assassin!

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And that wraps up the Omega Edition introductions for all 44 characters. What do you think? We developed Omega to make the characters more fun and interesting, and to bring some more freshness and excitement to the game. We went back to the basics when working on each character, and we feel that there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Omega is a great opportunity for you to try out new characters you haven’t played before.

Also, due to popular demand, the next update will also allow you to play Omega Edition online! Try out lots of characters, take on lots of challengers!

Well, that’s all for this week. See you again later!