Capcom is bringing Gyakuten Kenji, an all-new Ace Attorney entry starring prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, over to the states.

Due out in Japan next month, the title takes a departure from traditional courtroom strife, shifting the focus over to investigating crimes with the objective of uncovering the real criminal responsible in each case. Gameplay is similar in scope to previous Ace Attorney entries, with the core change being that it is not played from a first-person perspective. Using the d-pad or stylus, you control Edgeworth and can physically walk up to objects resembling evidence and NPCs, rather than just point and click for clues in the surrounding environment.

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth is due out “this winter” in North America. A year wasn’t specified, so that could potentially mean late 2009 or early 2010. Hopefully the former. Either way, we’re more than relieved to hear that the title is stateside bound.

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