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Voters turn to Ace Attorney to escape election news

Original: I'm trying to not look at US election updates right now, so I'm trying out Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney this evening. So

Some people are stepping away from US election coverage by playing Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney instead. One player said they got through three cases in a single evening and were starting the fourth, while also commenting on the dynamic between Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth. The game, a courtroom adventure series from Capcom, is being used as a distraction during election night.

Why now: People are looking for escapism and distraction during US election night coverage.

Phoenix Wright: Ace AttorneyCapcomUS electionMiles Edgeworth

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Evidence

• I'm trying to not look at US election updates right now, so I'm trying out Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney this evening. So far I've gotten through 3 cases and starting the 4th, and ... It's not just me reading this wrong, there's a thing between Phoenix Wright and Miles… · GamesMissed · 3

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