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Feb 3, 2026
A lively conversation about Suda51’s career, from his start in Tokyo to the creative risks that define his games. They dig into the new Romeo’s a Dead Man release, why the studio chose to self-publish, and how trailers shaped fan reactions. There’s talk of influences like No More Heroes, dream collaborators such as James Gunn, and advice for aspiring developers.
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From Funeral Home To Game Studio
- Goichi Suda (Suda51) almost gave up on games and worked at a funeral home before switching careers.
- His wife encouraged him to apply for game jobs, which led to an unexpected hire at Human due to timing and wrestling knowledge.
Consider Self-Publishing Carefully
- Self-publish if you can afford the risk and want a larger share of revenue.
- Suda51 urged fans to buy Romeo's a Dead Man to support Grasshopper's self-publishing gamble.
Trailer Immediately Felt Like Grasshopper
- The debut trailer for Romeo's a Dead Man quickly tipped viewers off it was a Grasshopper game.
- Industry peers praised the trailer, and early comments were mostly positive.