In Real Life

The All-Female Phoenix Wright Musical Is Better Than The Game

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is quite a powerhouse franchise in Japan. There have been no less than six games (selling millions of copies in Japan alone) and even a feature film. But back in 2009, Capcom and the Takarazuka Revue took the series into another medium with a musical based on this game series.


February 16, 2012
News

Phoenix Wright Movie Getting US Premiere

Ace Attorney (read Kotaku‘s review) will be screened at the AM2 anime and manga convention this June in Anaheim, California. More details here. [CVG]


February 9, 2012
Mobile

This Stylish Supernatural iOS Adventure Is So Damned Good It’s Dangerous

A woman is in peril! Unbeknownst to her, a killer is leaning out from the shadows, murder weapon at the ready, and only one man can save the day. Just one problem — her potential saviour is a ghost, invisible and intangible. Guess it’s time to get creative.


February 1, 2012
In Real Life

The Cheesy Music Of The Ace Attorney Series

I really like the Ace Attorney games — I like the characters, the situations, and I like the games’ uncommon good humour. I like solving crimes, I like the silly judge, and I like seeking justice. I like how Maya likes hamburgers.


January 31, 2012
News

"Plans" For Phoenix Wright Movie’s Worldwide Release

Hitting Japanese theatres next month, the Phoenix Wright movie could get a global release. According to the movie’s director, there are plans for international versions with subs and dubs for each region. Court-Records Thanks, Robert!]


January 30, 2012
In Real Life

Phoenix Wright Movie Props Answer A Mysterious Question

This isn’t a first look, because if you’ve seen the film’s trailer (watch it here if you haven’t), then you’ve already seen the movie’s props by default.


News

Will Ace Attorney 5 Go West?

Capcom dropped a bomb today, announcing in Japan that Gyakuten Saiban 5 will be made. Known in the west as Ace Attorney, this is cause for joy among fans of the courtroom adventure series, but international release plans are unconfirmed.


December 31, 2011
In Real Life

Do You Object To Any Of These Phoenix Wright Actors?

Next February, Japanese movie theatres are going to lawyer up when the Phoenix Wright movie puts its legal smackdown on celluloid.


December 16, 2011
In Real Life

Does Porno Graffitti Make Phoenix Wright Better?

Porno Graffitti is a Japanese band — a Japanese band I don’t really care for. They’re OK! Nonetheless, the group is singing the flick’s theme, dubbed “2012 Spark”.


November 8, 2011
In Real Life

Could Phoenix Wright Be The First Truly Great Game Movie?

Capcom’s had so-so luck with movies. That is, depending on your opinion of the Street Fighter movie, the Chun-Li picture, and the Resident Evil flicks. With the upcoming Phoenix Wright, n&eatcute;e Gyakuten Saiban, motion picture, that luck might be changing.