Introducing: Grasshopper Manufacture Month

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With the highly-anticipated sequel to one of Wii’s most celebrated mature release, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, set to arrive across Europe later this month Electronic Theatre has decided that it’s time to honour the man behind some of videogaming’s most eccentric design. From the multiple personalities of Killer 7 to conscious breaking of the fourth wall in Contact, the inspired premise of the understated Survival Horror Michigan: Report From Hell and the unconventional character design in the conventional action Role-Playing Game (RPG) Shining Soul II, we’ll be taking a look at some of the previous works from the team at Grasshopper Manufacture throughout this month, as well as the legacy of their CEO, Goichi Suda (aka SUDA51). And of course, let’s not forget that forthcoming Wii release itself.

This month will be packed with Retro Reviews of Grasshopper Manufacture and SUDA51’s previous works, as well as feature articles about the company, their position and reputation in the UK market and a very special competition set to launch later this month. We’ll have a preview Electronic Theatre Image of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle coming soon as well as an in-depth review of the game in time for it’s European launch, plus loads more besides.

We’ll update this page as every new feature, article and review hits Electronic Theatre, so be sure to stay tuned for the best, and worst, of Grasshopper Manufacture’s story so far.

The Jobs in No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

A trailer showcasing some of the many ways of making money in Grasshopper Manufacture's forthcoming Wii exclusive release of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle.

Developer Profile: SUDA51 (Part 1)

A look at the long list of titles developed by Grasshopper Manufacture's CEO, Goichi Suda (aka SUDA51), including his earliest PlayStation titles and the game that made his name, Killer 7.

Electronic Theatre Retro Review: Shining Soul II

The first of Electronic Theatre's in-depth reviews of Goichi Suda's past titles, taking on the interesting world on SEGA and Grasshopper Manufacture's Shining Soul Game Boy Advance titles.

The Deadly Weapons of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle (Part 2)

A trailer demonstrating some of the huge weapons players will face to become the No. 1 assassin in Grasshopper Manufacture's forthcoming Wii exclusive release of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle.

Developer Profile: SUDA51 (Part 2)

The concluding article of Electronic Theatre's look at the titles developed by Grasshopper Manufacture's CEO, Goichi Suda (aka SUDA51), this time looking back at the underrated Nintendo DS release, Contact, and more.

Electronic Theatre Retro Review: Michigan: Report from Hell

The second of Electronic Theatre's in-depth reviews of Goichi Suda's past titles, this time looking back at his PlayStation 2 collaboration with Akira Ueda.

Watch Travis' Favourite TV Programme in No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Fancy finding out what Travis does in his spare time? This trailer will show you that everything in Travis' world borders on the bizarre.

Win a Copy of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Want to win your very own copy of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, courtesy of Rising Star Games? Answer a simple question and it could be yours!

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Lingerie Range Now Available

Videogame merchandise at it's best! Want to get involved in the world of Santa Destroy? Make sure you've got the hips to pull it off!

Grasshopper Manufacture to Host Live Chat with Suda 51, Akira Yamaoka & Kazutoshi Iida

Coming down a phone line near you this Friday! A live webchat with the artists behind many of your favourite videogame experiences, inclduing No More Heroes and Silent Hill.

Electronic Theatre In-depth Review: No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

And here is is! The definitive verdict on Grasshopper Manufacture's No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, Electronic Theatre's in-depth review!

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