Shinji Mikami, Suda51 and EA team up for something awesome

Electronic Arts have today announced a publishing agreement with Japanese development studio Grasshopper Manufacture. Under the terms of the deal, EA will publish an all-new action horror game produced by Shinji Mikami and directed by innovative game designer Suda51. Q Entertainment will also partake in the project in some way.

In the past Suda51 has worked on games such as No More Heroes and killer7. Shinji Mikami has worked on the Resident Evil series, and also worked with Suda51 on killer7 as aexecutive producer. The title will hit PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii upon release, but no date is set as of yet.

“Grasshopper Manufacture is excited to work with EA Partners to bring our new title to gamers around the world,” said Goichi Suda, CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture. “They are a great partner who shares our commitment to quality and innovation while respecting our independence as a studio, which is very empowering.”

“It is an honor for EA to sign Grasshopper Manufacture and help bring their new franchise to gamers worldwide,” said Frank Gibeau, President of the EA Games Label. “The roster of partners at EA is growing and the caliber of talent is outstanding. Grasshopper Manufacture is a world-class studio and, within the EA partner program, they stand alongside some of the world’s most revered independent studios.”

“Grasshopper Manufacture is one of the most daring and innovative independent studios in the world, and EA Partners is honored to be working with Mikami-san and Suda-san on this new project,” said David DeMartini, senior vice president and general manager, EA Partners. “EA Partners is a truly global resource for the world’s best independent developers, whether they’re in North America, Europe or Asia.