While we’re pretty sure no one is going to pass the bar exam just by playing Ace Attorney, curiosity still often begs the question of just where Ace Attorney’s legal system and inspirations come from. MTV finally put this, and other questions in front of Minae Matsukawa, the producer of Ace Attorney, so that we can obtain some inner peace.
MTV: The “Phoenix Wright” games are very funny, but as far as I know are not at all accurate to the way the legal system works. How did you decide upon the legal system in “Phoenix Wright”? Is it based on any real-world legal system? Or is it just designed to be one that simply works well as a game?
Matsukawa: Well, going back to how the game system was conceived, the team didn’t think of the court idea first, and instead was focused on the idea of uncovering lies and contradictions. Actually, what’s funny is when the Japanese press asks us about this same issue, they usually think we based the game’s system off of the American judicial system! But if we really had based the game off of a real court system, it might not be quite as interesting as a game, simply because court proceedings usually aren’t interesting, right? I think that more than the setting, the game itself has to be interesting. The system in the game is really, at its core, about chasing down witnesses and trying to catch them in the act of lying, so keeping this as the most important aspect of the game and gameplay in mind, we didn’t base the judicial system in “Ace Attorney” off of any real systems, but instead created something unique to the “Ace Attorney” world.
As a reminder, we currently have onetwo three contests going on with great prizes that you don’t want to miss out on.
First, we have our “What *Really* Happened to Harvey?” Comic Contest, where you can use any combination of the artwork, backgrounds, and the talk bubble templates provided (or any of your own invention), and add your own text to explain what really happened to Harvey. For more information, check out the “What *Really* Happened to Harvey?” Comic Contest post.
If Harvey is not your cup of tea, there are also two contests for Ace Attorney. The first is “We’re In UR Contest, Judgin’ UR Entryz“, which involves using any Ace Attorney imagery or screenshots, modify the pictures and add text as you like to make us laugh.
The second Ace Attorney contest is sponsored by 1up.com, and asks you to put your crime-solving skills to the test and help determine the outcome of the Ace Attorney “Crime of the Century” mystery sweepstakes. For more imformation, check out the sweepstakes page on 1up.com.
There’s a lot of awesome prizes waiting to be given away and there’s no limit on how many contests you can enter, so what are you waiting for? Hurry up and enter!
Check out two unreleased pieces of art for Byrde and Armstrong along with some new screens from the U.S. release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations. Click HERE!
Here at the vast and palatial Capcom estates, we spend most of our time looking at lolcats and giggling maniacally. The other part of our days are spent playing Ace Attorney and waiting around for Caturday. With Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations just around the corner we got to thinking: Ace Attorney, lolcats, Ace Attorney, lolcats… hrm. Like chocolate and peanut butter, we think these are two great tastes that taste great together.
PRIZES: Everyone who enters will receive a coupon code for 10% off pre-orders for the new Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations at the Capcom Store. The top 3 placers will also receive Ace Attorney plush toys and a limited-edition Ace Attorney poster signed by Ace Attorney producer Minae Matsukawa. In addition to the signature, the poster also includes a special note from Matsukawa-san. I’d tell you what it says, except 1) that would ruin the surprise 2) they appear to say different things 3) I can’t read Japanese. In addition to the above, the first-place winner will also receive a copy of the new Ace Attorney game.
Contest begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (“EST”), Friday, September 28, 2007 and ends 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), Friday, October 26, 2007.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTEST: Using any Ace Attorney imagery or screenshots, modify the pictures and add text as you like to make us laugh. Well review the entries with our scientifical lolz-o-meter, and choose our favorites.
HOW TO ENTER/REQUIREMENTS: Submit your images and text to contest@capcom.com Please provide your name, address, phone number, and email address. Up to three (3) entries are allowed per person; only a persons first three (3) submissions will be evaluated. Although you may submit up to three (3) entries, each person can win only once.
WINNER SELECTION – Capcom will evaluate all the entries and will determine three (3) winners. Winners will be selected on or about November 3rd from all eligible entries received. By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these official rules and Capcom’s decisions. Winners will be notified by email. All federal, state and local taxes, insurance, licensing, registration and title fees are the sole responsibility of the winner.
PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV) in U.S. Dollars.
Ace Attorney signed poster (ARV $0.00). Ace Attorney plush toy (ARV $0.00). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations game (ARV $29.99).
Total ARV for the Contest is $29.99. No prize transfer or cash substitution allowed except at Capcom’s sole discretion for any reason and only then for prize of equal or greater value.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest is open only to legal U.S. and is offered only in the Continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law.
By entering, you agree that you will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and a Publicity Release (where legal). If Capcom does not receive the Affidavit and Release, your submission will be automatically disqualified.
Capcom is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries, prizes or releases; or failed, incomplete, interrupted or delayed operation or transmission, or other Internet entry problems; problems with computer equipment, software, on-line systems, servers, online service providers, telephone network/lines or online communications; failure of any entry to be received due to technical problems or Internet traffic. Proof of connecting or logging on to the CAPCOM site is not considered proof of delivery or receipt. In case of dispute as to identity of a winner who entered online, entry will be declared made by the registered user of the e-mail account, and, if a prize is won and such registered user is a valid entrant, the prize will be awarded to the registered user.
ELIGIBILITY – Contest is open to individuals who are 18 years or older at time of entry and a legal resident of the United States. This offer is void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by federal, state, provincial, or local laws. Employees of Capcom, its subsidiaries, resellers, distributors and vendors and their immediate family members and those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate. Capcom reserves the right to request additional information to confirm eligibility. No purchase is necessary to enter the Contest.
RELEASE AND WAIVER – By entering this Contest, you forever release and waive any and all claims that you might have against Capcom and its subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, licensees, agents and assigns, and the officers, directors, members, shareholders and employees of the foregoing (collectively, “Capcom”) arising out of or related in any way to injuries, damages, losses, costs or expenses of any kind or nature resulting from acceptance, use or misuse of any prize or parts thereof or your participation in this Contest. You further indemnify and hold harmless Capcom from and against any and all third-party claims, liabilities, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred) arising out of or related to (i) any breach or alleged breach or violation of these Rules by you, (ii) your acceptance, use or misuse of any prize or parts thereof, and (iii) your participation in this Contest.
Non-compliance with these requirements may result in disqualification, and the prizes may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected at random. In the event that a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected at random. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission to Capcom and its representatives to use the winner’s name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation. By participating, you agree to the official rules and judges decisions. In the event that any dispute arises regarding the meaning or interpretation of these official rules, participants agree that the dispute shall be resolved by applying the laws of California and that it shall be resolved by and within the courts of the County of Santa Clara, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of, and service of process by, such Courts for the purpose of resolving any disputes, and further consent to the propriety of venue in such Courts.
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WINNERS LIST: For the names of prize winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope ninety day after the end to: Capcom Entertainment, Inc., ATTN: 800 Concar Drive, Suite 300, San Mateo CA 94402.
Sponsored by Capcom Entertainment, Inc. 800 Concar Drive, Suite 300, San Mateo CA 94402. ENTRIES WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF CAPCOM.
YTMND makes me laugh until it hurts waaaaaay too much for a site basically full of animated gifs. It’s also home to a bunch of Phoenix Wright fans. Enjoy some of their collected absurdity HERE
Only previously released in Japan, this Phoenix Wright plush is now available as a free gift with purchase of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations. This is an exclusive offer through Gamestop and the official Capcom Store.
This news is so fresh that the store may not even be updated to reflect the option for a few days, but keep your eyes peeled—there are very limited quantities, so pre-order immediately or face the consequences!
GayGamer.net has posted their interview with Ace Attorney producer Minae Matsukawa that was conducted during last week’s Comic Con in San Diego.
In addition to the typical questions asked about the upcoming release of the third game, Matsukawa also talked about the possible release of the fourth game:
Yes, we would like to very much, and were working to make sure that happens. But its kind of pointless if number three doesnt do very well, so we want to make sure people know about that, buy it, and tell their friends!
Well, there you have it! So get out there and buy Ace Attorney when it comes out!
Click on the GayGamer.net link to read the whole interview.
We will be staging an Ace Attorney cosplay contest, in conjunction with Cosplay.com, at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 28th.
The event will be held from 1:00-2:00pm at the main stage boxing ring in the Capcom booth and will feature special guest judge Ace Attorney producer, Minae Matsukawa!
Please see this thread in our forums if you have any questions.
New Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations trailer that we are showing at E3.
Note to everyone who can’t or aren’t attending the new Min-E3. Stay tuned as I will be posting up all of our E3 screenshots, videos and other info here and/or in our forums throughout the rest of the week.
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