CAPCOM RELEASES PHOENIX WRIGHT: ACE ATTORNEY FOR NINTENDO DS

SUNNYVALE , Calif. October 11, 2005 — All rise! Capcom today announced the release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for Nintendo DS, the first in the popular court room battle series from Japan to be released in the US . While the series’ previous three entries appeared on the Game Boy ® Advance system in Japan , this marks its debut on the Nintendo DS. Not everyone is innocent until proven guilty! Players star as a defense attorney, who must prove his seemingly guilty client’s innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. The game presents twisting storylines and intriguing gameplay in a comical anime style. Players must collect evidence, weed through inconsistent testimonies, and overcome corrupt agendas to ensure that justice prevails. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is now available at retailers across North America and carries a “T” rating for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney includes the following features:

· Play from the first person perspective through five intriguing cases

· Two distinct gameplay segments:

* Investigation phase – survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court

* Court phase – present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies, examine witnesses, and determine what is fact from fiction so you can prove your client’s innocence

· Colorful cast of characters

* Phoenix Wright – the game’s main character who is an accomplished defense lawyer with a keen sense for discerning fact from truth

* Maya Fey – a bright young girl that aids Phoenix in his trials; she is learning to harness her psychic powers which will prove useful in a pinch

* Mia Fey – an ace attorney who taught Phoenix everything she knows about the courtroom and continues to support him as a mentor

* Miles Edgeworth – Phoenix ’s arch rival, this slick prosecutor has never lost a case; his intense hatred for criminal behavior drives him to use any means to ensure a guilty verdict

· Touch screen interface progresses players through the game

· Microphone can be used to yell “Objection!” as you cross examine witnesses