YouTube animator KawaiiPiranha has produced this funny parody of the Professor Layton series. It has an altogether more disturbing take on the professor's fixation with...... read more

Penelope Cruz and her younger sister Monica star in the latest commercial for Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask on Nintendo 3DS. Check it out: This latest game in the series has our beloved Professor facing off against a brand new enemy. It's out in the next few days: Miracle Mask release dates Europe - October 26th, 2012. Australia - October 27th, 2012. North America - October 28th,...... read more

A week or so back we posted about the official UK website for Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask opening with free puzzles to play. Now the North American site has launched as well, and it has two puzzles all of its own (with a third coming soon). Try the puzzles I'm ashamed to admit, but I used all the hints on that second...... read more

To celebrate the release of Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask on October 26th, Nintendo's official UK website has two demo puzzles from the game that you can try out. They're quite simple, so don't be shy! Try the puzzles Join London's finest on a puzzle-packed new adventure! Join Professor Layton in his newest adventure exclusively on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL. Help him to uncover the mystery of...... read more

Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney is a joint project between Level 5 and Capcom that's landing on the 3DS in Japan towards the end of this year. A new trailer has surfaced at the Tokyo Game Show revealing some of its animation and gameplay. We can see here there's a mix of puzzle solving Layton-style and courtroom drama as well. The game hasn't even been confirmed for a western release, but we remain hopeful...... read more

It's been confirmed that 3DS puzzler Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask will be released in both North America and Europe during the month of October. This new entry in the popular series will offer up 150 new puzzles, with a further 365 to be downloaded on a daily basis. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask will be available to buy as a download, as well as on store shelves. Release dates Europe:...... read more

If you've ever wanted to see Phoenix Wright and Professor Layton appear in the same game, you're some kind of crazy random dreamer - but it's happening nevertheless. Over in Japanland, developers Level 5 held a press conference where they talked about projects that are currently ongoing. During the presentation, Ace Attorney designer Shu Takumi came on-stage and made the announcement about a Layton and Phoenix...... read more

If you're out and about in one of these locations: Wednesday, Sep 23: Minneapolis Friday, Sep 25: Miami Tuesday, Sep 29: Boston Wednesday, Sep 30: Seattle then keep an eye out for this guy: This real-life Professor Layton will be asking riddles, offering you the chance to win a copy of Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box on Nintendo...... read more

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is said to be released on DS today. If you fancy trying your hand at a demo puzzle, the official website will let you do just that. Presenting Puzzle 40: The Tiled Box: Try the puzzle Note that you can spin each tile around, as well as place...... read more

Information from a conference held by Factor 5 states that popular character (in Japan at least) Professor Layton is to feature in two movies. One of these will be a live-action film, and the other an animation. I've a feeling the animated one will be better. I mean the in-game cutscenes are pretty enjoyable. If you're unfamiliar, Professor Layton stars in a trilogy of puzzle games on the DS. Professor...... read more