A is moving and shaking this week – announcing deals with both Epic Games and Grasshopper Manufacture. EA has entered a publishing agreement with Epic for an unnamed and all-new action/adventure tile for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The mysterious property is currently in development by Epic’s People Can Fly Studio in Poland.

“Epic is excited to work with EA Partners to launch our next big IP on the global stage,” said Mark Rein, vice president, Epic Games.  “EA Partners gives independent developers like Epic the muscle of a global publisher like EA, along with the focus and flexibility of a smaller team committed to working with our individual needs.”

“Epic is a legendary studio that is synonymous with quality and EA Partners jumped at the chance to team up with them on the launch of their next blockbuster IP,” said David DeMartini, senior vice president and general manager, EA Partners. “EA Partners is committed to giving the world’s best independent developers access to EA’s global publishing resources, letting them focus on what they do best – making great games.”

As mentioned, EA also partnered with Japanese development studios Grasshopper Manufacture this week, and are currently working on an all-new action/horror title. Grasshopper Manufacture is best known for their work on No More Heroes and Killer7.  The game will be produced by Shinji Mikami and directed by game designer Suda51. Both are famed talent within the Japanese studio.

“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.”

The game is in production for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii.

We are definitely interested in uncovering what these two mystery projects are about. As soon as any details surface, we will let you know.