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"There's not much time left before gamers get that thing High Voltage and Capcom wants to send them, specifically the Phoenix Wright-style trial simulator Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (PS2, PSP, Wii). Based on Cartoon Network's Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law series, the game was a collaboration between Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PC, PS2, Xbox) developer High Voltage and the series' creators at Williams Street studios, complete with scripts from creators/lead writers Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter.
Shacknews previewed the PlayStation 2 version of the game at E3, but the title was recently announced as coming to the Wii for more appropriate point-and-click action. Other than the control difference and $10 premium for Wii gamers, all three versions of the game will be identical."
"Shack: How did you approach development of the title with regard to Capcom's Phoenix Wright series of games?
Micah Skartika: Initially, the game was completely designed around the Phoenix Wright structure. After working with Michael and Erik on the scripts, the comedy and sheer wackiness began to supersede the strict nature of the court game. Instead, what we were left with was an incredibly accurate episode of the show that was completely interactive.
Shack: We didn't see any of the crime scene investigation mechanic in the first case. Can you describe how this gameplay element will work?
Micah Skartika: This works a lot like Phoenix Wright, in that it approaches it with an adventure-based gameplay feel. The player can rummage through the law offices of Sebben & Sebben, the Birdcage, as well as many other show locations. As Harvey Birdman, the player is collecting clues, talking to witnesses, and overall trying to gather enough ammunition to beat his opponent in court.
Shack: Other than investigating, will there be any new gameplay elements utilized in later cases, or minigames of any type, or will basically the same mechanics be used all the way through?
Micah Skartika: There are no minigames or other nonsense to muck up the brilliant writing and interactive feel of the game. " Full interview here
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"The publisher of intense legal dramas Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law is holding a pair of contests that will test your sense of humor while potentially netting you some free goodies. "Goodies?" you respond. Yes, goodies like video games, bobble heads and all sorts of licensed, high-quality crap. The Phoenix Wright competition tests your LOLcats skills at a beginner level, while the Harvey Birdman one issues a bigger challenge, requiring a cut and paste comic strip that knocks the socks of off the Capcom crew."
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