I'm honestly hoping it ends up being Apollo Justice 2, but I'd be fine with a Phoenix Wright 4. (I'd be rather displeased if they retcon AJ out instead of just having PW4 take place afterwards, though.)
I think it could work as AJ2, it could have Phoenix Wright as a playable for one or two cases though as it could be after he retook his bar exam. One of these days I want to see Apollo v Edgeworth.
That is in fact the reason. Apparently the original plan was for AJ to have an entirely new cast, but the higher-ups were all "No, put Phoenix in the game so it'll sell more!" And thus Hobonix was created.
I like the games, I never expected to like them so much, but i tried them and was surprised. I especially liked the last case from the first game and finding out the truth.
Fair enough, but you should really try getting hold of one of the games, I know it's tricky to get the ds ones as they are old games so I would try and grab them if you have money even if you play it in a messed up order. I would look into the iOS version too if you have an iPod touch/iPhone/iPad.