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more about #level5 more comments → Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): So.... when is the West going to get these games? I mean, the UK and much of Europe would probably devour this up. Not so sure about the US. more » sazzrah: Q1 2010 is looking ridiculous now; how are these companies expecting gamers to afford all of these games being released within weeks of each other? more » robpe36: Tired of all of these real-time action JRPGs. More games like Lost Odyssey, please! How come the genre of turn-based JRPGs like that have gone the w... more » Comatose Turtle: When I first heard about this game, I was stoked. After all this time bathing in the poor reviews, though, I'm not sure I care anymore. But... chara... more » LordThayer: I feel insulted that this game, this fucking game that I was so, so very stoked for when it was supposed to be a launch title, finally has the courage... more » AncientUnknown1: I was really looking forward to this game long ago, but it is probably too late for me now, Level-5. Can't say I'm looking forward to playing a game ... more » zåɳzißarleɠёпȡ: i will probably buy this after im done abusing FF13. i want to prepare myself for one rpg,mainly because of my limited gaming time, and i dont see mys... more » Jus in melancholy: This was one of the titles that had me stoked to buy a PS3 when it was announced. Now after such a long wait, seeing its evolution, and so many other ... more » LordChris915: I think there is a point where people get too sceptical of games, the only question you need to ask yourself is, "Is it better than Haze?" If yes, buy... more » Archaotic: For those who're wondering a bit about how the game actually plays, I wrote up an import article on it a few months back. Give it a read if you're in... more » deanbmmv: While its a bit late coming, any idea if WKC 'International Edition' gets a international release date, you got mighty specific that this date is the ... more » Chirotera: I'm torn. On the one hand I've been waiting for this game for quite some time. On the other, it comes out right after Mass Effect 2, around the same t... more » wohdin: ....I had entirely forgotten about this game... Seriously Level-5, where the hell have you been this past year? more » Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: Maybe after 13 i'll bite. If 14 isn't ready to go by then. more » Đipic: Not sure if want... more » -
#inazumaeleven2
A Million Copies of Inazuma Eleven 2 Shipped
Level-5, the Fukuoka-based developer behind the Professor Layton games, also has a highly successful series with soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven. More » -
#releasedate
White Knight Chronicles Goes International In February
Level-5's epic PlayStation 3 RPG finally makes it to the states in February, filled with extras and re-branded as the White Knight Chronicles International Edition. More » -
#toys
Stick Professor Layton On Your Shelf
With a new Layton movie due out in Japan next month, it's time to start cashing in! And there's no better way than with a line of small, neat little action figures. More » -
#noplanswatch
No Plans for Layton on Wii
In an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine, the Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino has said the studio has no plans to bring Professor Layton to the Wii, despite the series' strong popularity on the DS. More » -
#tgs09
Level 5: More People Need To Ask For A Dark Cloud Sequel
While talking to Level 5 about the studio's next big role-playing game for the U.S., White Knight Chronicles, I inquired about the status of an old favorite, the Dark Cloud RPG series. More » -
#gallery
Professor Layton Animated Movie Stills
Next January, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, the animated film based on the Professor Layton puzzle games, will be released in Japan. To hold everyone over until then, here are images from the flick. More » -
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#tokyogameshow2009
Ni no Kuni Impressions: Presentation, Presentation, Presentation!
DS title "Ni no Kuni" is not just another role-playing-game from Fukuoka-based developer Level-5, it is the first game venerated animation house Studio Ghibli has worked on. More » -
#ninokuni
First Look At Studio Ghibli, Level-5 DS Game Screens
Next Spring, Professor Layton developer Level-5 is releasing Ni no Kuni: The Another World. The DS and still-unannounced-console-platform title is a single player role-playing-game that features the art and animation of Studio Ghibli. More » -
#tgs09
Booth Check: Level 5
In Japan, Level 5 is an incredibly popular developer and publisher. Why? Because they're behind Dragon Quest, Professor Layton, White Knight Chronicles and Jeanne d'Arc, to name a few. More » -
#tgs09
Your White Knight Chronicles Will Feature Voice Chat
White Knight Chronicles launched in Japan missing a rather important feature: voice chat. But don't worry! When the game is released in the US early next year, it'll have voice chat. More » -
#tgs09
White Knight & Last Guardian TGS Liveblog
There's a PS3 exclusive press conference going on at the Tokyo Game Show, with Level 5's White Knight Chronicles and Sony's Last Guardian on show. More » -
#tgs09
More News Coming From The First Day Of TGS
So Sony's Keynote address was lacking in info. Boo hoo. Know why? Because there's a dedicated Sony press conference scheduled to kick off in about 30 minutes. More » -
#clips
Another Professor Layton Move Trailer — Now With English
Level-5 told Kotaku we can't expect Professor Layton's first animated feature stateside anytime soon, but trailers for the film have me hoping that it eventually makes the jump. More » -
#review
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box Review: My Cup of Tea
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is the second game in the Professor Layton series created mostly by Level-5's puzzle-obsessed Akihiro Hino. More » -
#clips
Professor Layton As An 8-Bit Game
Level-5's puzzle franchise Professor Layton series are not 8-bit NES games. They have many more bits and are on the Nintendo DS. More » -
#ds
More Level-5 Soccer Anime
Like soccer cartoons? Good for you. Japanese game developer Level-5 (Dragon Quest VIII, Professor Layton franchise) has spun its soccer role-playing-game Inazuma Eleven into an anime. More » -
#ds
Level 5's New Game Looks A Lot Like Mother 3
Japanese developer/publisher Level 5 have unveiled a brand new title today. Called Fantasy Life, it's a game for the DS that looks a little, well, familiar. More » -
#interview
Akihiro Hino Talks Puzzle Boot Camp And Obese Rodents
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is right around the corner and we were lucky enough to ask some questions of developer Level-5's President & CEO, Akihiro Hino. More »




