We have the first details on Professor Layton 5, courtesy of Sinobi. A summary of Famitsu’s article can be found below.
– Producer: Motohide Eshiro
– Music: Noriyuki Iwadare
– Scenario director: Go Yamazaki
– Wright’s mysterious female partner will be revealed at TGS
– Take’s place one year after the fourth game, as Phoenix Wright
– Begins as an explosion hits the courthouse
– A high school girl, Shinobu, is charged with the crime
– She’s weak and can go into spasms at any moment
– Phoenix Wright will face off against Winston Payne’s brother
– 3 screenshots in Famitsu
– Fully 3D characters
– Likely can give certain facial expressions during testimony, as there are facial expression icons on the lower screen
– Shu Takumi not fully involved with Ace Attorney 5 since he’s busy with Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
Along with the information posted above, Famitsu confirms that Ace Attorney 5 will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show. Users will be able to try out a fifteen minute demo and will hand out a special strap to those who stop by.