So I finally get to review one of the most promising games on the DS in ages. I imported this game at the beginning of the year, when the US managed to get it. Now I enjoyed the game, a lot and I believe that the hype that sprung up about it was something that didn't fall on deaf ears (namely mine). I had a choice when I saw it. I could either go with this, or Phoenix Wright 2: Justice for All. In the end, I flipped. Literally. I'm glad I decided to flip, and I'm glad it was heads. I only have one question...

Why is it that if I imported a game, I can't review it until it comes out in the UK?

Ever since I got it, I wanted to review it. The same with Final Fantasy III and Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime. I wasn't so sure if any of those (at the time) were coming out in the UK. Turns out DQH:RS still hasn't come out, and I highly doubt it will, whereas FFIII comes to the UK around June/July and will be met with great reception. I know Gamespot.UK has to keep a certain amount of reputation, but stretching it to what you can and can't review? That's just plain stupid. The DS' multiregion capabilities make for great news for those who wish to play games that aren't released in the UK. In the end, there are some people who through Importing try to con people out of money. But there are also those who simply want to play what normally they can't play.

Just as a side note: I've played Phoenix Wright 2: Justice for All, and it is also a fantastic game. Many titles that have seen a lot longer stateside than the british isles are those that are brilliant playthroughs. There are some I wish to play, doubt I will get to play all of them, but we can all but dream...