During today's Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney will be coming to North America and Europe in early 2014.
The crossover title — which features Capcom's Phoenix Wright and Level-5's Professor Layton — hit Japan in 2012, and English-speaking fans have been requesting a localised version ever since.
Set in the medieval Labyrinth City, the game calls for Wright and Layton to work together and break the power of the villainous Story Teller, who has the power to turn the written word into reality.
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Written words into reality, lol, Inkheart anyone?
THIS WAS THE BEST PART OF THE NINTENDO DIRECT
The PLvs.AA announcemnet was definitely the highlight of the whole Nintendo Direct, imo. You just don't know how long I've been waiting for this game!
This news almost gave me a quack attack. D:
So much hype I almost can't hold it!
I already shouted my lungs out, I can now take this rationally.
I REALLY HOPE Capcom will partner with Nintendo and push the European release of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies to include a retail version and full European localization: I don't want to see this great series fade away in my territory.
But yeah, SHIBATA WI'LE SWAAAAAAAAGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!
So much hype for 2014 :3
HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPE
This > Ace Attorney 5
Shibata wrote history with this announcement.
Physical release please.
@antipop621 Capcom has no say in this, so you can sleep well tonight.
FINALLY!! Now all we need is Fantasy Life confirmed and I'm a happy camper!
OBJECTION! My hair almost blew backwards too. My heart started racing. My blood pumping. And there it was: Ace Shibata telling me my prayers will be answered. FINALLY!
The entire N Direct was nice to awesome, but this cranked thr hype WAY over 9000.
Yes! Best news I've heard all day!
Great news. It was going to happen but it was taking too long. The next months are going to be crazy in EU with Zelda, SMT IV, EO IV, Soul Hackers, Layton 6, Layyon vs PW, Bravely Default... there isn't enough to time to play them all.
SWEETNESS! This is the best news from the Nintendo Direct.
This was the highlight for me too. Glad to see the 3DS quality will continue. New Ace Attorney, new Layton, Layton vs Attorney and Bravely Default all to look forward to
This is the news that made the Direct worth watching, most epic objection ever
Almost broke down when this was announced.
Somehow I think the localization is Level-5 and/or Nintendo pressuring Capcom into this "terrible decision" because people outside of Japan "hate anime style and non action oriented games".
It's not a terrible decision, but Capcom is an idiot.
I have no evidence of this, this is just me belief.
@DarkKirby Out of curiosity, who are you quoting when you say "terrible decision"?
Dat hair...
You can keep you Reggies and Iwatas
Satoru Shibata is my favourite. That pose was brilliant.
Brilliant. My fav part of the ND
@DarkKirby
I'm not sure what exactly the deal is but I think Capcom doesn't have much of a say on this, Level 5 is the one that makes all calls relating this game, kinda like Project X Zone where characters from 3 companies are involved but it was only to Namco to decide whether localize or not
Loved this part of the direct i was in stitches, was totally not prepared for it.
Will they release it a physical version as well as a digital or will this one be digital only like the next Phoenix Wright?
I've never been interested in either series, but this crossover, featuring both gameplays, seems interesting enough to lure me in. I've always been hoping it would get released here, and this, alongside the Luigi announcement for the new SSB, is awesome news! Made my day!
YES!
Shibata-san's sense of humour is so welcoming. Even in his umpteenth language he manages to get it across - it's like a breath of fresh air when compared to the rigid 'suit' style of Iwata-san or the "embarrassing uncle" style of Reggie. Best moment of the Direct allowing his crew to slick back his hair for Phoenix pose!
IT'S ABOUT FREAKING TIME.
@Capt_Charlie To be fair I think all three show the gaming industry how to talk to the fans. All three have a million times more charisma than the heads of m$ or sony
YES!!! FINALLY!
This and Bravely Default were my two big localization hopes, and now both are coming state-side.
2014 for the 3DS in America will see the release of Super Smash Brothers, two Layton games, and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. It's off to a pretty darn good start!
That's good, glad it's making its way out of Japan.
Oh Shibata...You're so cool. I'm actually crying...
Shibata has just hit legendary status.
Also, the game sounds interesting.
Oh god, is that really Shibata?! Those Japanese are awesome!!
Also: Yessss, it's coming! Never played a Ace attorney game, but love Professor Layton! So I am pretty interested!
Cool I can't wait to get this amazing cross over game!
Excellent news, just excellent.
WE DID IT! WE ACTUALLY DID IT! CAPCOM DECIDED TO RELEASE IT FOR EVERY ONE! WE DID IT!!!!!!!!
TAKE THAT!!! can't wait for this game all i need now is confirmation on Fantasy Life and Dragon Quest 7 and i will be a very happy camper
yeah, but is there going to be a physical release? -.-
This totally mad my day!
OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH!!! AAAHHHHHH!!! I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!
I love Ace Attorney and Professor Layton so much! They are my favourite video game series ever and I can not actually believe it!!!
@DanielWW Who's this "we"?
Awesome! I've been looking forward to this ever since it was announced in a Nintendo Power magazine back in 2011! Super Hyped for this one!
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