It's the contention of a couple of us around the office that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Miles Edgeworth is one of the best video game characters ever. We've always dreamed of a game featuring just him, but like our imaginary Lost spin-off that featured Christian Shepard trekking around the globe, hiring Mexican girls and drinking, we figured it was never going to happen. So imagine our shock when we saw these scans from an upcoming issue of Famitsu.
That, friends, is reportedly Gyakuten Saiban: Perfect Prosecutor, if the Weekly Game Journal is to be believed. The site also says you'll play as Edgey, "searching for overlooked evidence and inconsistencies at the crime scene." Also, expect some new methods of searching and deduction. ... Oh, and a guaranteed purchase from us, you can expect that too.
[Thanks, Beau]
Reader Comments (38)
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 9:26AM (Unverified) said
This means theres gonna be more Detective Gumshoe!
Best game character ever!
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Best game character ever!
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 9:27AM (Unverified) said
Seriously? That's the best they can do? There are plenty of more entertaining character choices they could have made! What about a 'Wayne Jarvis: World's Most Serious Prosecutor!' game, or 'Mock Trial with J. Reinhold'?
Actually, on second thought, screw the law themed game. I could definitely settle for a Mr. Banana Grabber game...
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Actually, on second thought, screw the law themed game. I could definitely settle for a Mr. Banana Grabber game...
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 11:51AM (Unverified) said
I would totally buy a fighting game about Boy Fights. Or the next Ace Attorney game could be Ace Attorney: Bob Loblaw Law!
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 12:00PM Supermanisdead said
I heard it was confirmed on Bob Loblaw's Law Blog.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 10:59AM (Unverified) said
Dungeon Quest, Ancient Ruins Quest, Quest of the Gods, Q-Bert's Quest, Question Mark, Conquest, Kanye West...
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 9:54AM Vaitork said
A full Edgeworth game? And with Gumshoe as sidekick? Talk about fan service.
Now with 100% more cravat!
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Now with 100% more cravat!
http://whatisobjection.ytmnd.com/
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 10:13AM (Unverified) said
Darn it, I thought if they ever did a prosecutor game it would feature the greatest prosecutor ever; WINSTON PAYNE!
For some reason I miss the Judge's brother too... if they don't include him in some form, I'll think it'll be 'broodle'.
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For some reason I miss the Judge's brother too... if they don't include him in some form, I'll think it'll be 'broodle'.
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 10:30AM ThornedVenom said
Holy shit, just got this great idea: what if it supported multiplayer, with one dude having a new Ace Attorney and the other having the Perfect Prosecutor?
You'd have to defend your client or prosecute the opposition whilst working on and examining the same case. The cases would have to be much more complex and open-ended, but imagine how badass the result would be.
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You'd have to defend your client or prosecute the opposition whilst working on and examining the same case. The cases would have to be much more complex and open-ended, but imagine how badass the result would be.
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 10:35AM ThornedVenom said
That's what randomized judge decisions are for.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 1:25PM ThornedVenom said
Constantly for all games at all times: I'm a wannabe game designer.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 10:47AM Picklesworth said
God NO. If they use the word "turnabout" one more time, I am going to start sending them mail. Written in BLOOD.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 11:06AM (Unverified) said
Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!Day one purchase fuck YEAH! I am begging you, Capcom, say it's so!
Awesome, awesome idea. I wonder how it will work out in court (though it doesn't say there that there IS a court part of the game, so who knows), because it always seemed more nobel being a defense attorney taking down the bad-guy prosecutors. Bad-guy defense attorney? Can't wait!
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Awesome, awesome idea. I wonder how it will work out in court (though it doesn't say there that there IS a court part of the game, so who knows), because it always seemed more nobel being a defense attorney taking down the bad-guy prosecutors. Bad-guy defense attorney? Can't wait!
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 11:23AM snarfoogle said
Do want! Although I'd prefer to play as von Karma, falsifying evidence ftw!
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 1:33PM vgxtremist XBLA IllWill3387 said
I'm afraid this game will be too easy (I felt that way during the case where you are Miles)...anyway a new look and everything will help me be able to buy a 5th addition of this series.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 3:01PM (Unverified) said
Ten bucks the final name is "Miles Edgeworth: Ace Prosecutor".
And DAMN does it sound pimp.
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And DAMN does it sound pimp.
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 5:20PM (Unverified) said
Nah, I'm saying they're going to keep the Alliteration thing going. Miles Edgeworth: Perfect prosecutor. Here's how I think it's all going to go:
Case 1: Either Vs Winston Payne, in the courtroom battle that convinced him to give up his profession as an attorney and become a prosecutor, or vs Grossberg. Or maybe, since there will be increased emphasis on investigation, this will be like an anti-first case, and instead of being wholly in court, be only an investigation.
Case 2, 3: Vs new corrupt, evil attorney antagonist.
Case 4: Taking down the corrupt attorney.
Case 5: Vs either Phoenix Wright, Mia Fey, or Diego Armando (in order of most to least likely).
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Case 1: Either Vs Winston Payne, in the courtroom battle that convinced him to give up his profession as an attorney and become a prosecutor, or vs Grossberg. Or maybe, since there will be increased emphasis on investigation, this will be like an anti-first case, and instead of being wholly in court, be only an investigation.
Case 2, 3: Vs new corrupt, evil attorney antagonist.
Case 4: Taking down the corrupt attorney.
Case 5: Vs either Phoenix Wright, Mia Fey, or Diego Armando (in order of most to least likely).
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 3:22PM Fullmetal Salchemist said
They wouldn't have to drop the "Attorney" moniker, though, a prosecutor is still an attorney.
Although "Ace Prosecutor" does sound better.
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Although "Ace Prosecutor" does sound better.
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 4:18PM (Unverified) said
The main character is Justin McElroy in his joystiq picture.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2008 5:55PM soulbiscuit said
"It's actually "Gyakuten Kenji", Joystiq. I'm not 100% sure where "Perfect Prosecutor" came from anymore - maybe a literal translation of something in the article (although AFAIK the game name itself translates to "Turnabout Prosecutor", so it can't be the game name's literal translation)."
Arg, you beat me to it! Your translation is just right: should be "Turnabout Prosecutor" (Though I doubt they'll call it that in the English version.)
Where did "Perfect Prosecutor" come from? Possibly to maintain the alliteration started by "Ace Attorney?"
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Arg, you beat me to it! Your translation is just right: should be "Turnabout Prosecutor" (Though I doubt they'll call it that in the English version.)
Where did "Perfect Prosecutor" come from? Possibly to maintain the alliteration started by "Ace Attorney?"
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 6:01PM soulbiscuit said
Oh, and it also says on the upper left corner of the left page that this is a spin-off ("Spin-Out" in Japanese).
Not that anyone didn't get that.
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Not that anyone didn't get that.
Posted: Apr 9th 2008 8:50PM JoshMilewski said
Most anticipated game right now, hands down.
Beyond that, words cannot contain my excitement, so I won't even try...
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Beyond that, words cannot contain my excitement, so I won't even try...
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