Executive director Suda51, responsible for No More Heroes, creative producer Shinji Mikami, responsible for Resident Evil, and music composer Akira Yamaoka, sound director for Silent Hill, are all coming together to develop a new psychological action thriller title, Shadows of the Damned. With the help of Electronic Arts, the new title has brought together some of the top talent in the industry for a single title.
"We are excited to finally take the cover off our latest project and invite gamers from around the globe to experience this new, warped world we have created," said Goichi Suda, CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture. "By partnering with EA, a publisher that truly shares our commitment to quality and innovation, we have been able to develop Shadows of the Damned according to our ambitious vision while creating an entertainment property we believe will appeal to a global audience."
"With Shadows of the Damned, gamers will fight for love in the most difficult arena imaginable … hell," said Shinji Mikami, creative producer of Shadows of the Damned. "Players will find themselves surrounded by demons set on destroying their heart and soul. Only the strong will survive."
“We are honored to be working with Suda-san and Mikami-san and all of the wonderfully creative minds at Grasshopper. This is one of the most daring and innovative projects in the EA Partners program,” said David DeMartini, senior vice president and general manager, EA Partners. “We look forward to launching this game next summer."
As DeMartini alluded to, the game is officially slated for release summer 2011, and will be available for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
