Phoenix Wright and Kyle Hyde might be getting too passé for some of you, so it's time to roll in the latest thinker in DS town. This detective - oops, professor, rather - has an English accent and isn't afraid to use it. What's all the commotion about? Better put your thinking cap back on as we dive straight into the full article for an in-depth review of Professor Layton and the Curious Village. And we promise: we don't have any natural tendency to suddenly drop unsuspecting puzzles on you right out of the blue.

*Article originally posted on February 18, 2008 at 2:37 p.m.

Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime announced earlier this month that the Nintendo DS will be getting downloadable content through its Wi-Fi service, a feature that will be prominent in Professor Layton and the Curious Village. He wasn't exaggerating when he singled out the game: not a day has gone by since its release and the game already has downloadable content available from the Wi-Fi service. More in the full article.

Last week, we had a mammoth of a game release with Devil May Cry 4. It's not going to be any different this time around, with the much-awaited Lost Odyssey by Mistwalker finally making its US debut. Other noteworthy games in this batch are Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts, RPG Maker VX, and a slew of other titles. Hit the full article for the rest of the list.

* Article originally posted Feb 11, 2008 at 01:12AM

For those who've been keeping tabs on Level-5's Professor Layton and the Curious Village, here's a new trailer which offers more of the Nintendo DS title's gameplay. While waiting for its North American release on February 4, you might want to see more the puzzles that will put your brain to the test all for uncovering the mysteries of the village. Head over to the full article to find out what we're talking about.

So what can we expect from Nintendo's tactile handheld this New Year? Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime reveals what DS gamers can look forward to: downloadable updates (which will be prominent in the upcoming Professor Layton franchise), and other great stuff that will make the DS print even more money. More details in the full article!

Famitsu sent questionnaires out to gamers and retailers in Japan to let them be heard, and decide which developers, video games, and industry figures did exceptionally well in 2007. Find the results at the full article.

Media Create's software sales chart for the week ending December 2 shows that Nintendo DS titles still sell the most software with Level 5's Professor Layton and Pandora's Box on top. On the other hand, the Wii Balance Board peripheral proved attractive enough and sold many copies of Wii Fit along with it. To know what's hot in Japan, head over to the full article!

You folks from North America must have heard that buzz coming from Japan regarding this brain-teasing puzzle game from Level 5, Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village. If you have, then you better sit up right and listen up more intently cause it's coming your way early next year! Do check out the full article to get the scoop on what's up.

A lot gamers who have a knack for solving mysteries were bummed to find out that Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village will never reach U.S. shores. And while the game has been out in Japan for more than a month now, we still decided to share with you a hilarious vid which shows how the animal voice acting in the game was done.

For those not in the know, Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village is a puzzle/adventure RPG from Level-5 (same folks responsible for Dark Cloud and White Knight Story for PS3) and is hailed by some as a fusion of your traditional videogames and Brain Training.

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Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village is a new puzzle/adventure game that is due to be released for the DS. We heard the gameplay's puzzles were made by Japanese puzzle-master Professor Akira Tago - author of the "Head Gymnastics" book series. According to Level 5 president">Akihiro Hino, president of developer Level 5, the idea for Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village was based on his love for Tago's puzzle books. So prepare to spend hours, not minutes, trying to unlock the secrets wrapped inside the pretty art design.

In fact, Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village is somewhat a cross between a more traditional video game (that is guaranteed to appeal to kids) and Nintendo's Brain Training series (which was a big hit among older gamers). Perhaps you can start unraveling some of the game's puzzles by watching the trailer and visiting its official website (link below). We're pretty sure you'll find some clues on the mystery that ails the village. If you speak Japanese, that is.

Professor Layton is due in February 2007, although there are currently no plans for distribution outside Japan.