Ghostbusters: The Video Game developer Terminal Reality has expressed frustration at publishing deals that have seen the game passed around to three different companies in the past year.

The developer admitted that it has had no say in publishing or distribution decisions, as the game has been pushed from Activision to Atari, and now Sony in Europe.

"It is not the ideal situation for a developer like Terminal Reality as we really enjoy a collaborative relationship when we work with publishers, so that has had to be rebooted every time the game changes hands," offered Brendon Goss, executive producer at Terminal Reality, speaking exclusively to GamesIndustry.biz.
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Torrence Davis of The Bitbag writes, "I'm sure through all the hoopla, many people didn't notice that the Sony publishing deal with Ghostbusters was for Europe only."
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GameZine: Sony Computer Entertainment today signed a deal with Atari to publish Terminal Reality's Ghostbusters, making the game a PlayStation (at least timed) exclusive.

In a surprise turn of events, Sony has signed a deal with Atari to publish Ghostbusters, just one month before its release.

The game is set to release alongside the Sony Pictures Blu-ray of the original film, but now only for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2. The PSP version will follow a number of months later.
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VG247: A SCEE rep's confirmed to VG247 that the firm is to publish Ghostbusters, as rumoured earlier.

A press release is expected around lunchtime today.
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The news came late in the Sony event at Sydney and it's big; the implications are even bigger.

The Sony event in Sydney is still rolling on but in espionage-like movements that would put Sam Fisher to shame, the Gameplayer staff have managed to get more breaking news through. This particular announcement was left until the end, and with good reason; it's huge.
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From the site:

Terminal Reality used their Infernal Engine to power the upcoming Ghostbusters game, but now it seems that that same engine will go on to power even more games.

We go from hunting ghosts to...hunting bass? And deer? I guess it's pretty versatile! It was just announced that this tech powers Piranha Games' bass fishing title The Strike and their hunting title Bass Pro Shops The Strike. Both titles will be available for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PC...
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Snazzy freebies revealed by Gamestop
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JoyStiq writes: We know, we know -- there are those of us who are into Ghostbusters and then there are those of us who are really into Ghostbusters. For the majority of us, dropping a paltry $60 on the Atari-publlished ghost-bustin' game is more than enough. But don't worry, folks, if you were looking to spent $130 bucks for the title, Amazon's got you covered!
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Atari has passed along the final box art for Ghostbusters: The Video Game (their spelling, not mine) on Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii (and PC, though not pictured below).

Just for kicks I've placed the Blu-ray Disc cover art below the the game art so you can compare, contrast, grumble or rejoice. Everything pictured below will be in stores on June 16.
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The DSi category of the ESRB's database is currently pretty small, containing only eight games, including some of the current first-party DSiWare (not all of the existing games are visible yet), a few Gameloft games (Brain Challenge, Real Soccer 2009, American Popstar Road to Celebrity), and ... three Atari games. Specifically, Ghostbusters, N+, and The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, all of which are now listed as both DS and DSi games.
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Target is getting more aggressive on it's video game pre-orders and offering a great deal on its in-store video game reservations. Today Target announced that it would start a new video game reservation program, to begin this weekend, Sunday, April 19th. Upcoming video game releases can be reserved when you purchase a $1 Target Reservation Card, which features a design based on the game. Although it will cost you $1 to purchase the reservation card, upon returning to purchase the game you will get a $5 Target GiftCard. It's good towards a future purchase. So it comes out to a $4 savings.

Details from Target:
"Beginning April 19, Target guests can purchase a collectible reservation card, only in stores, for $1. When they bring the reservation card back within seven days of release to purchase their game, they will receive a $5 Target GiftCard to put toward a future purchase."
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Co-Optimus:
Usually game box art is hit or miss as to whether or not what's advertised on the cover is in the game. The upcoming Ghostbusters game from Atari though is being straight up about it.

The Wii, PS2, and DS versions differs greatly in graphical style from the 360 and PS3 version, and the box arts for those respective versions mimic it. Even the ghosts on the E10+ Rated versions aren't as menacing as the T rated version. The It's good to see publishers taking the honest and upfront route in this case.
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In addition to the new cover art which you can check out below (front and back, though back is small... that's how Sony Home Entertainment rolls), Sony will include a making-of featurette for Atari's upcoming Ghostbusters videogame coming to Xbox 360 and PS3. I have a demo level of this game sitting at home that comes out every time I need a Ghostbusters fix. The game rocks every fiber of nostalgia in your body and is a must-own for anyone who ever experienced the slightest urge to fire a proton beam with reckless abandon.
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The latest videogames set to take UK by storm this summer will be playable at the event, including Tekken 6, Ghostbusters and Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, and many more from some of the most respected publishers in the industry; Capcom, Atari, KOEI, Ankama, Eidos and Rising Star Games. Plus, check out the latest releases in the world of anime and manga, make new friends at the various multiplayer areas for PlayStation Potables owners as well as for card-based games like Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
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Now Gamer: We chat to the executive producer on Ghostbusters, Brendon Goss, who tells us exactly what happens when you cross the streams...
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MTV Multiplayer writes: "Harold Ramis told us he didn't know what he was getting into when he started working on the new "Ghostbusters" video game.

Our colleagues at MTV Movies were kind enough - as always - to ask a few video game questions for us during their recent interview with Harold Ramis, star and writer of the original "Ghostbusters" movie."
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Alyssa Milano as the new love interest in the forthcoming blockbuster title Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Screenshots and Video included.
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Tracey John of MTV Multiplayer writes:

""We discussed this with the developer [Terminal Reality]. We all thought, 'When you have ghosts would it really make sense to have cover mechanics?' Because ghosts can go through solid objects! [laughs] So it would really kind of break the fiction that the Ghostbusters world sets up. If you went with a cover mechanic, it would make it much too similar to a real type of shooter out there. So we added the other things that would make sense. Like running really fast, having a sprint that's really accessible because they're going all over the place, and dodge mechanics because [enemies] have a lot of ranged attacks.""
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Executive producer Brendan Goss revealed in an interview with Gamereactor that the developer was contacted by Sigourney Weaver (presumably her agent) after it was announced that Bill Murray would be returning as Peter Venkman in the game about reprising her role as Dana Barrett. At that late stage of production there was no chance of including her character as she had initially turned down an offer to be in the game.
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In an interview with Terminal Reality Senior Artist, Glenn Gamble, Xcast Online uncovers that a Ghostbusters demo is on the way.
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