by Mrs. Sally Jones
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Since its release, there have been many theories as to why the game was never localized. Some speculated that maybe it’s because of the racism in the game, or that the localization team would have trouble translating the game properly into English, as they have established in the main Ace Attorney games take place in the U.S rather than in Japan.
Some speculated that maybe it's because of the racism in the game, or that the localization team would have trouble translating the game properly into English, as they have established in the main Ace Attorney games take place in the U.S rather than in Japan.Oct 5, 2020
“At this time,” there are no plans to bring Ace Attorney Investigations 2 to the Western market.
Will Gyakuten Saiban be localized?
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles could be announced soon by Capcom, as a localization of Dai Gyakuten Saiban, featuring Phoenix Wright's ancestor. Capcom has rated an unannounced game titled The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles in Taiwan, for PS4, Switch, and PC, pointing at a localization of Dai Gyakuten Saiban.Feb 14, 2021
Who localized Ace Attorney?
Janet Hsu
Janet Hsu, the English localization director for the majority of the Ace Attorney games, even referenced the name in one of her blog posts about the series' localization.
Did the great Ace Attorney sell well?
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles released in July 2021 for the PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game has now sold over 500,000 copies as revealed by a tweet from the official Ace Attorney Twitter account. It said, “Yes! The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide!Apr 16, 2022
Can DGS be localized?
Though DGS has received a sequel already, there doesn't seem to be a localization coming anytime soon. The good thing is, a fan translation of DGS exists by a small team called Scarlet Study, so if you happen to buy a Japanese copy of the game, you can play it fully in English.Oct 5, 2020
Is the great Ace Attorney getting localized?
The fact that The Great Ace Attorney takes place several generations before the main series means that it's possible for players to fill in the gaps themselves. As Hsu revealed, the team's fundamental approach to localization didn't actually change for this title.Nov 1, 2021
Is Ace Attorney set in Tokyo?
The original setting of the Ace Attorney series is Japan. When the games were translated into English, the setting was changed to Los Angeles, and some of the cultural references were changed to make sense to a Western audience. Despite this, a number of artifacts from the original versions remain.
Is Phoenix Wright Japanese?
Phoenix Wright belongs to a Japanese bloodline of lawyers dating back from the Meiji era, something he is currently unaware of. In his childhood, he made friends with Larry Butz and Miles Edgeworth.
Where is Phoenix Wright set?
While the original version of the game takes place in Japan, the localization is set in the United States; this became an issue when localizing later games, where the Japanese setting was more obvious.
Will there ever be an ace attorney 7?
According to a leaked roadmap (translated here), Ace Attorney 7 entered pre-production back in 2019, with main production kicking off across 2020 and 2021.Mar 28, 2022
How old is the Mega Man franchise?
The original game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, and spawned a franchise that expanded to over 50 games on multiple systems. As of March 31, 2021, the series has sold 37 million units worldwide.
When was the last Ace Attorney game released?
Ace Attorney
Creator(s)
Shu Takumi
Platform(s)
Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Windows Wii iOS Android Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 Xbox One
The Great Ace Attorney was released in 2015 on the 3DS in Japan, with its sequel releasing two years later on the same system.
Who is Max Mastrogiacomo?
Max Mastrogiacomo is a graduate from Adelphi University. Having studied communications, Max has had experience in various types of writing, including journalism. Max has previously written a piece for TheCollegeFix.com, and is now working as a freelance writer for Screen Rant.