Ghostbusters game coming next year

Author: Joe Martin
Published: 7th November 2008
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Ghostbusters game coming next year

Atari has confirmed that it will be publishing the Ghostbusters game next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary.

Atari has confirmed that it has bought the rights to Ghostbusters: The Videogame and will be publishing the game next year on the PC, PS2, PS3, DS, Wii and Xbox 360.

Atari picked up the rights after they fell into limbo when Activision took control of Vivendi Universal and discarded any games they didn't feel they could continue to exploit for a number of years. Other abandoned titles included Double Fine's Brutal Legend and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand.

The Ghostbusters game will now be published next year to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the original movie.

"Ghostbusters: The Videogame is a fantastic addition to Atari’s global line-up in 2009," said Phil Harrison, who recently moved from Sony to Infogrames.

"The title has built considerable anticipation and excitement among game fans for its high quality action and all-out mayhem. There’s no more thrilling Ghostbusting experience to be had, short of building your own proton pack."

Meanwhile Phil Harrison's former employer, Sony, is planning to launch a new series of comics, toys, shirts and so on to help celebrate the 25th anniversay of the film too. There'll also be a Blu-ray release of the film and a new theme park ride based around the movie, apparently.

Who was your favourite Ghostbuster? We always preferred Egon, but let us know your thoughts in the forums.
Quote liratheal 7th November 2008, 12:59
Now, all that needs to happen is Atari to release a good game (Recently).

Please let it be Ghostbusters.
Quote Gunsmith 7th November 2008, 13:01
why do i get the feeling it'll be more aimed at people who dont remember ghostbusters?
Quote Baz 7th November 2008, 13:02
Can't believe i'm the first to say this here but....

"Who you gonna call?"
Quote DougEdey 7th November 2008, 13:02
Nah, look at Kotaku they got some early code and it sounds superb!
Quote liratheal 7th November 2008, 13:04
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baz
Can't believe i'm the first to say this here but....

"Who you gonna call?"

More importantly, who you gonna carr?
Quote johnnyboy700 7th November 2008, 13:40
The screnshots look great, my hopes are high.
Quote p3n 7th November 2008, 14:36
Don't cross the beams!
Quote pimlicosound 7th November 2008, 14:40
Bustin' makes me feel good!

Venkman: "It wouldn't have happened if dickless here hadn't shut off the containment field."
Mayor: "Is that true?"
Venkman: "Yes, it's true: this man has no dick."
Quote UrbanMarine 7th November 2008, 14:46
Is there any info out on the gameplay? The NES games were fun.
Quote Evildead666 7th November 2008, 15:43
I remember seeing this at the flicks when it came out lol....

Are Harold Ramis et al still helping out tho ?
Quote Jordan Wise 7th November 2008, 16:11
it needs bill murrey to succeed.
Quote Silver51 7th November 2008, 16:46
"There is no Dana, only Zuul."
Quote kenco_uk 7th November 2008, 16:54
Okay, who brought the dog?
Quote UncertainGod 7th November 2008, 17:42
I'm glad Atari picked it up, the few gameplay videos I saw earlier on in the year looked quite good.
Quote HourBeforeDawn 7th November 2008, 19:24
omg I love the GB and grew up watching them, soooo going to get this game. I just hope it doesnt suck like when they were trying to get the hype of GB back up and made Ghost Busters Xtreme animated series, I mean it was neat but just lacked that real Ghost Buster feel. ^__^
Quote itazura 7th November 2008, 19:26
i'm really hoping this turns out good. the early shots and video looked interesting.

i hope they don't mess it up.
Quote Cthippo 7th November 2008, 23:55
Here's hoping it's indeed good! ;)
Quote mauvecloud 8th November 2008, 02:20
I have actually played the Ghostbusters game that came out for the Apple II in 1984. I wonder how this one will compare.
Quote johnnyboy700 9th November 2008, 21:38
I remember playing it on the Speccy waaaay back, allowing for system limitations it was a lot of fun. A modern version should be brilliant - can you imagine how much fun co-op would be?
Quote Flibblebot 5th December 2008, 11:13
Just in case anybody's missed it, there's a trailer out for the new game:
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HD version available here.

It looks as though most of the trailer is pre-rendered, but it looks promising. Good that all of the original cast are providing the voice talent.
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