GungHo Online Entertainment Brings On SUDA51 Development Studio, Grasshopper Manufacture

Japanese Publisher Bolsters In-house Development Talent as Innovative Team Led by Legendary Game Designer, Game Arts, Acquire, and GRAVITY

TOKYO, JAPAN (January 30, 2013) – Jun Iwasaki.

“We believe the strength of a publisher lies in its creative talent so with the addition of GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE and SUDA51 we are adding some of the most innovative talent in today's gaming world to our stellar family of independently-operated studios,” said AAA resources including a tailored online experience, we believe gamers will benefit from this collaboration.”

Founded by SUDA51, GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. is well known for creating imaginative titles such as killer7, the No More Heroes series and most recently, Lollipop Chainsaw. The developer has released nearly 30 titles internationally and in Japan and has a devoted following among gamers. Under SUDA51's leadership, the studio aspires to create games that challenge the norms with a spark of inspiration akin to the rebellious and artistic spirit of punk rock music.

“By ing GungHo Online Entertainment, we are aligning ourselves with a strong, established publishing force that will our vision to further create inspired new games that appeal players across the world,” said GRASSHOPPER Founder and Managing Director, Gōichi Suda. “The GRASSHOPPER team and I have many new ideas to share with our fans as we move forward so this union with GOE will help us realize our future plans.”

More information on GRASSHOPPER projects will be revealed in the coming months.

of the deal were not disclosed. For more information on GungHo Online Entertainment America, visit www.gunghoonline.com. Fans can also follow on Facebook page at www.facebook.com/grasshopper.manufacture.