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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

An early hint that Schrader is actually Don Paolo:

Luke comments on a stack of books next to Dr Schrader: "Are these technical manuals? I don't know any of these words..."

Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

However, it's also worth noting that Hino can be quite vague and selective with his choice of words on the topic of AI. Combine that with potential translation errors, and the phrase "no AI was used on NWOS" might mean something different to Hino than it does to us

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yeah, I'm surprised that they've actually paid attention to this, and I'm glad that they're listening to some degree. Their response isn't perfect, but if they're telling the truth, then it's a big step in the right direction

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

There's probably more sources, but these are the ones I encountered

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here's Hino's statement (Which automatically translated via twitter's AI, because I think it's impossible to turn that off now. So the translation may not be accurate) Plus a link to the Level 5 article. It's in Japanese, so it's subject to translation errors: www.level5.co.jp/news/20260917/

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Every time I think I've worked out what I want to say about the latest Level 5 AI news story, there's another big development. Today they say no AI was used in NWOS, who knows what the headline will be tomorrow. At the very least, I'm proud of the community for being so vocal that Level 5 responded

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yeah, that's the big silver lining. At least we're not left isolated while everyone else praises it. The anti AI stance seems to be the general consensus

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I love the Layton series so much that I bought LMJ 3 times (on 3 different platforms)- and I don't even like that game! These are the first Layton releases I probably won't get at all. Maybe it's hyperbolic to say, but it just doesn't feel like the same series anymore

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"Go to hell" is basic. "I hope your favourite series gets infested with AI" is scary. It's possible. It happened to me.

A fish from SpongeBob looks at a toilet with the caption "Oh, that's AI. There is Generative AI in my Professor Layton."

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So, if New World of Steam is releasing on Steam (as it seems), then they'll be required to disclose to what extent they used AI, right?

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So, still no confirmation on whether Christopher Robin Miller is returning as Layton?

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yeah, I've only just now learned the full extent of it. I can't believe it's actually real

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'd written off Layton for the direct because I heard it's supposed to focus on Switch 2 exclusives, and any future Layton thing seems to be multi-platform. Very happy to be probably proven wrong

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So, has anyone else seen that new rumour/leak? I'm being vague for those who don't want to be spoiled, but I do hope it's true.

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Around here they charge you at least 2 hint coins for top quality tips like that, but Snake's out here getting them for free?!

A pair of hands hold a piece of paper that reads "wis.ohio"

Two faces with a radio between them. One says "Snake, sometimes it helps to look at things from a..."

The sentence continues "... different perspective."

The hands are now flipped around, and upside down the paper now reads "0140.sim"

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Somehow Inquisitor Barnham got 2 votes in the Schaffrillas Star Wars character popularity poll Someone with less self restraint than me would use this as an excuse to yap about his favourite niche Star Wars characters on his Professor Layton themed account...

Inquisitor Barnham appears alongside Perrin Fertha and two other obscure Star Wars characters I don't recognise in a Star Wars character popularity poll

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

There's a track on the new Frieren ost that sounds very Laytonesque at points and it reminds me how much I miss having new Layton music

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Glad to see that this shop has the Layton games locked up, you've got to protect the valuables

A glass cabinet with many Nintendo DS games inside, including The Curious Village and The Lost Future

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

"We have Professor Layton at home!" Professor Layton at home:

A tall, stern man in a white suit and top hat says "Professor"

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Just saw the brightest lightning and heard the loudest thunder of my life

Belduke says "That lightning was a sign that we have angered the gods."

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Honestly I think my biggest achievement in 2025 was taking Professor Layton to America before Level-5 did

Professor Layton looks out at the Empire State Building

Professor Layton looks out at the Statue of Liberty

Professor Layton looks out at New York City

Professor Layton looks out of an airplane window

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year, everyone. Hope it's better than the last one!

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

The Masked Gentleman, bringing Christmas to Monte d'Or! Or ruining it for them... Probably ruining it for them.

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

RIP Hershel, you would have loved the Christmas puzzle party

Ernest reads from a letter that says "I have discovered the Richmond fortune. Now, to share it out, I am arranging a puzzle-solving party to take place on Christmas Eve."

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

And that quote about communicating with artists. How on Earth is it more efficient to use AI to communicate instead of just... talking to those artists? Artists who are much more capable of understanding the request than any AI

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Changed my profile picture for the first time ever (you can barely see the difference because of the crop feature but still)

Schrader sits at his desk wearing a Santa hat and writes "I'm dubious of this hat, of course, but when my spirit is lifted I simply must be jolly."

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Near as I can tell, Hino says no AI generated content will be included in the games themselves, but that they do use it in development, which is disappointing. Some articles claim he's stated that they also use it for character design and temp voice acting, but I haven't found a direct quote on that

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Always happy to help! (Hire me Level 5, I'm ready)

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It turns out that Santa is actually a grieving grandfather. His family loved Christmas and he built the village to live in the past and escape his pain, but Layton convinces him to face his grief. And Don Paolo is Rudolph

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Professor Layton out of context @laytonnocontext.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

"Professor Layton and the Christmas Village" Has anyone done that yet? Layton and co find themselves in a Christmas town full of elves and reindeer, even its own Santa. They obviously think it's a trick, but it starts to seem real, until it turns out to be hallucinogenic hot chocolate or something

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