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Winners of the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards? "Results not Final" (News)

Nov 20, 2009

Go ahead right now and call up your bookie, or call someone that will take a bet on anything because here are the winners for Spike TV's VGA 2009. If you are wondering where these results came from so early, Doc Brown hopped in the DeLorean and stole Biff's Sports Almanac, inside we found the results and cool directions on how to make our very own hoverboards.

GAME OF THE YEAR
Assassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft / Ubisoft Montreal)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos Interactive - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment / Rocksteady Studios)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision Publishing / Infinity Ward)
Left 4 Dead 2 (Valve)
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves (Sony Computer Entertainment / Naughty Dog)

Winner UNCHARTED 2: Among Theives

STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Infinity Ward
Naughty Dog
Rocksteady Studios
Valve

Winner ....

Leave a comment if you agree or disagree or don't care..

Namco Bandai Games Reveal MCM Expo Line-Up (News)

Oct 21, 2009

Namco Bandai Games have today announced an exciting line-up of titles to be exhibited over three stands at the MCM Expo in Docklands Excel Arena over the weekend of the 24th-25th October. Amongst them will be the eagerly anticipated Massively Multi-player Online (MMO) game, Star Trek Online with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and Ghostbusters: The Video Game along with a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest winning streak on the imminent Tekken 6, set to launch on Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 on October 30th.

Ghostbusters 360 slips to November (News)

Sep 10, 2009

Eurogamer writes: "Atari has pushed the European release of Ghostbusters to 6th November on DS, PC, Wii and Xbox 360. We had expected the game on 23rd October.

Ghostbusters: The Videogame is already available on PS3 and PS2, after Sony picked up the game as a timed exclusive for May. We reviewed it and everything..."

Assassin's Creed II, Monster Hunter Tri, Bayonetta, Tekken 6 & More Playable at MCM Expo (News)

Aug 26, 2009

London MCM Expo is set to provide the grand opening for this year's London Games Festival, the capital's celebration of the best in videogame culture. Held at Excel on 24th-25th October, the Expo will be a gamers' feast, with top developers from across the globe giving visitors hands-on experience with the hottest new games as well as sneak peeks at their latest projects – often months in advance of their official release.

Ghostbusters Exclusive Slimer Edition $30 off Deal of the Day (News)

Aug 22, 2009

Retailer Amazon.com on Sat. price cut Activision Inc.'s Ghostbusters: The Video Game Exclusive Slimer Edition for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3, Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360, and Nintendo Co.'s Wii by $30 in a one-day sale.

Ghostbusters Patch Confirmed (News)

Aug 14, 2009

Almost a month after it's exclusive PS3 launch in Europe, there is finally word from official sources that a patch is in the works for Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

The game has had it's fair share of problems during it's development, with multiple publishers picking it up over the years, with the last being Sony in Europe who set it as a time-exclusive for the PS3 until October.

However, Xbox fans may never know the issues that the PS3 gamers have had to endure this last month, freezes and lockups so bad that a gamer must power off their PS3 by the rear rocker switch. Glitched Trophies that have the "Plat Club" gamers tearing their hair out, and errors when players from Europe and Australia try to play with players from the US. Not to mention issues with gamesave data not loading or corrupting.

None of these issues are mention in reviews online and offline, yet to any Ghostbuster: The Video Game owner are very common place now. This is particularly frustrating to owners as despite these glitches, it has been a well received game, scoring quite highly. Most frustrating is the lack of any official word to these troubled gamers, thankfully I have now received responses to my calls and emails and am pleased to pass onto fellow GB:TVG owner's confirmation from Andy Barnes at Sony Computer Entertainment UK and Dan Irish, CEO of Threewave Software, the company behind the Multiplayer of GB: TVG.

According to their emails, while not a definite date, it does confirm the patch is in production and could see itself being downloaded and installed on PS3's by September, almost certainly before the Xbox 360 release.

'Ghostbusters(TM): The Video Game' Sells One Million Units (News)

Jul 27, 2009

Atari, one of the world's most recognized video game publishers, announced today that it has sold one million units of Ghostbusters: The Video Game across North America. The highly anticipated title was released on June, 16, 2009 and has quickly become one of the hottest video games of the summer.

Ghostbusters Dated For UK (News)

Jul 27, 2009

Today Namco Bandai Partners has confirmed the Ghostbusters game will be released on 23 October this year and players can expect to pick up the title on the 360, PC, Wii and DS.

Ghostbusters, Riddick Drive Atari Sales Up 30% in Q1 (News)

Jul 24, 2009

In Lyon, France today Atari has announced its fiscal results for the first quarter ended June 30. Total revenues were up 30.1% to 54.5 million euros, thanks mainly to the success of two titles: Ghostbusters: The Video Game and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.

The U.S. business drove the bulk of sales with 45.5 million euros in the quarter, which is an 82% increase. This offset a nearly 49% decline in the European business, as revenues dropped to 8.6 million euros. In the U.S., Atari also noted that it saw improved third-party distribution revenues, which now represent approximately 33% of U.S. Distribution revenues (thanks to local distribution deals with ZOO Games and CDV Software Entertainment).

New York City - As seen in videogames (Video)

Jul 14, 2009

Simultaneously a new Ghostbusters movie and an enjoyable videogame. Rough around the edges, but the superb scripting and unique humor make this a breath of fresh air.

Ghostbusters Demo Released (News)

Jul 9, 2009

A demo for Atari's Ghostbusters: The Video Game has arrived and is now available for download.

Media Markt remove immediately 360 version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game (News)

Jul 5, 2009

Nextgamer writes: "Media Markt stop immediately with the sale of Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360."

TalkRadar 58 - Farewell MJ (Feature)

Jul 3, 2009

Quote of the week: “You haven’t paid attention to him since you were a kid, but it still rips something out of the back of your memory and holds it in front of your face so you can see how black it is before you die." ...

Plastic Works Announce Expansion of Services & Technology (News)

Jul 2, 2009

This mid-year update allows Plastic Wax to reveal 2009 collaborations that had been kept under wraps for months: the opening cinematic and unlockable cinematic for Activision's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game, two different thirty-second television spots that mix live action and CG (which involved animating the classic Slimer character) for Atari's Ghostbusters, and the E3 2009 CG trailer to launch the new Relic/THQ title Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Plastic Wax also has a number of unannounced videogame projects in the works, as well as a feature length film.

Ghostbusters The Video Game - Spiderwitch trailer (Video)

Jun 26, 2009

Simultaneously a new Ghostbusters movie and an enjoyable videogame. Rough around the edges, but the superb scripting and unique humor make this a breath of fresh air.

Gamefly Charts: Ghostbusters on Top (News)

Jun 26, 2009

is Prototype (PS3, Xbox 360). Punch-out!! is at the top of the Nintendo Wii Queue as well...

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists:

Audio files from Ghostbusters (News)

Jun 24, 2009

Major Nelson: "If you're enjoying Ghostbusters: The Video Game, then I've got a little something special for you today. My friends at Terminal Reality sent me a few of the master audio files directly from the game to share with you."

Ghostbusters: The Videogame (Review)

Jun 24, 2009

It's funny, really, 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' is a bit of a misnomer. It's Ghostbusters, yes, and it's clearly a video game because here it is loading up in our 360 under 'Game'. But this is, without question, Ghostbusters 3 'the movie'. As a game it's far from perfect, but in a very refreshing turn of events we can confidently say that, for once, that isn't the point. ...

Haunted Ham - The new 'Ghostbusters' videogame rewards the kosher (News)

Jun 24, 2009

If you had a habit of skipping Hebrew school as a kid, the new Ghostbusters game for the Xbox 360 gives you a chance to redeem yourself. Liel Leibovitz from Tablet, an online Jewish magazine, reports that ghost hunters can slay an ill-placed ham at a Bar Mitzvah and unlock a special achivement: "Kosher."

UK High Street Retailer Selling Ghostbusters On Xbox 360 (News)

Jun 22, 2009

Rumours have been floating around since the UK launch of Ghostbusters on PS3 that one UK retailer was managing to sell the title on Xbox 360.

While the game's UK release date on Xbox 360 had been knocked back until around October, thanks to a move by Sony, fans wanting to get the game on Xbox 360 have managed to get their way, in the North East at least....

Get the "I Love You When You Rough House!" achievement for Ghostbusters on the Xbox 360 (News)

Jun 19, 2009

Check out this guide to get the "I Love You When You Rough House!" achievement for Ghostbusters on the Microsoft Xbox 360.

TalkRadar 56 - mystery and science (Feature)

Jun 19, 2009

Quote of the week: But does UFC have a wife arm? ...

PS3 Ghostbusters is 56% Xbox resolution, not 75% (News)

Jun 18, 2009

Gamezine writes: "We just thought we'd set the record straight. We're not too much a fan of beating a dead horse, but our own mistake of reporting the PlayStation 3 resolution of the Ghostbusters video game as 75% of the Xbox 360 game has been picked up around the net."

Ghostbusters On PS3 Lags Behind 360: Dev Explains (News)

Jun 17, 2009

Richard Leadbetter – Director of HD consultancy Digital Foundry and author of Eurogamer's multiplatform comparison Face-off features – tweeted that playing Ghostbusters on the PS3 was like "time-warping back to the dawn of PS3 development." Ouch! That's especially painful to read considering the high hopes Terminal Reality – developers of the just-released Ghostbusters game – have for their multiplatform Infernal Engine.

Instead of leaving it up to internet Matlocks, Joystiq asked Terminal Reality to comment on the controversy. A spokesperson for the developer told them, "For the record, the PS3 version [of Ghostbusters] is softer due to the 'quincunx' antialiasing filter and the fact we render at about 75% the resolution of the 360 version. So you cannot directly compare a screen shot of one to the other unless you scale them properly. The PS3 does have less available RAM than the 360 – but we managed to squeeze 3 out of 4 textures as full size on the PS3." So: is the PS3 "maxed out"?

Atari and Threewave comment on lack of multiplayer in PC Ghostbusters (News)

Jun 17, 2009

Bigdownload: Gamers were upset when it was learned a few days ago that the PC version of Ghostbusters would lack the multiplayer features that its Xbox 360 and PS2 counterparts have. We asked the game's publisher Atari for comment on this issue and they sent over a response from Dan Irish, the CEO of the game's multiplayer developer Threewave Software:

TheJRE.com | Ghostbusters: The Video Game Ships Across North America (News)

Jun 16, 2009

Atari's highly anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video game has just shipped across North America. This means that come Thursday it should be sitting on most game retailer's store shelves for our consumption.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game was written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis of the original movies and comes 25 years after the release of the first Ghostbusters film and is said to take place after the events of Ghostbusters 2 with Manhattan being overrun. So who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Trophy Guide (News)

Jun 16, 2009

PlayStation LifeStyle brings you a guide to unlock all trophies (and achievements) for Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

Lens of Truth Ghostbusters Comparison: Not True at All (News)

Jun 16, 2009

This post on Polycount from Terminal Reality's lead character artist explains why there was so drastic difference between the PS3 and 360 versions texture quality.
Lens of Truth made the comparison using the pre-release copy of the game which had texture quality lowered.

411mania's Release List for the Week of June 15, 2009 (News)

Jun 16, 2009

411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Let's Tap, Fate/unlimited codes PORTABLE, Class of Heroes, Flower, Sun, and Rain, and Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

Dan Aykroyd calls GameStop Preorders (News)

Jun 16, 2009

Did you pre-order the Ghostbusters video game? Did you go to a certain video game retail chain to do so? If you answered yes to both questions, you may have received a call from none other than Dan Aykroyd to remind you to pick up the game.

Ghostbusters: the Harold Ramis interview (Feature)

Jun 16, 2009

It’s been 25 years since Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson saved New York City from the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in Ghostbusters. After a theatrical sequel that didn’t live up to the original in many fans’ eyes, the quartet have reunited for an original videogame outing that unfolds like a third installment of the film franchise and ships today on PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2 and DS. ...

Ghostbusters: PS3 is 3/4 resolution of Xbox 360 version (News)

Jun 16, 2009

Something appears to have gone a little wrong with Terminal Reality's PlayStation 3 Ghostbusters engine. At first touted as their lead platform, the native rendering resolution of the game is a little shocking.

Alarms were raised after a comparison published on website Lens of Truth. They pointed out a number of differences that put the Xbox 360 version on top, including a lower texture quality and a mysteriously blurred image. After the above comments from the developers themselves, you wouldn't expect them to shoot themselves in the foot like this. You can find the Lens of Truth comparison after this link.

What the Lens of Truth were confused about was the resolution of the game. Was the PlayStation 3 version really running in high-definition at 720p? The answer is 'No.'

Pre-ordered Ghostbusters: The Video Game? Expect a call from Ray (News)

Jun 15, 2009

Ghostbusters fans who pre-ordered from GameStop are in for a small geektastic treat. GameStop managed to get Dan Akroyd to call gamers who pre-ordered Ghostbusters in full Ray Stantz paranormal mode. It's dorky, but unique way to promote the game and make sure you pick up your copy. Ghostbusters: The Video Game hits the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii tomorrow.

Ghostbusters: Slimer scene movie comparison (Video)

Jun 15, 2009

Simultaneously a new Ghostbusters movie and an enjoyable videogame. Rough around the edges, but the superb scripting and unique humor make this a breath of fresh air.

Ghostbusters Video Game Box Backs & Specs (News)

Jun 15, 2009

Spook Central wrote: "On Friday I'll post a little bit of information on the DRM found on the PC version (yes, it has DRM), and some random information on what I found on the PC disc and what the PC's readme file tells you that you need to know before buying that version. It's rather crummy that Atari is forcing the DRM on us PC gamers, while also giving us the stripped down version - no online multiplayer co-op (or any online activities at all!) and no downloadable content for the PC version - while PS3 and Xbox gets it all! Apparently Atari forgets that PC gaming INVENTED those features!"

Weekly Releases: 14th-20th June (News)

Jun 13, 2009

Weekly Game Releases - 14th-20th June June for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and DS.

Xbox 360 version of Ghostbusters not region locked (News)

Jun 9, 2009

As Destructoid writes, they confirmed with Atari that the North American version of Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360, set to hit stores on June 16, will not be region locked.

Ghostbusters May Arrive On Non-Sony Formats In October (News)

Jun 8, 2009

Following the snatch of European publishing rights by Sony, European copies of the game on none-Sony formats have consequently been delayed into an unknown release period. The PS3 and PS2 versions of the game are due to arrive on the 19th June. Retail sources are now suggesting the game has a date on other formats including Xbox 360, Wii and PC, which will be 30th October. Quite a long wait indeed.

Infogrames Is Now Atari (News)

May 29, 2009

Kotaku writes; Atari? Strong brand name. Infogrames? Um, yeah. No wonder Infogrames want to switch its corporate identity to the company Nolan Bushnell founded and made famous.

Phil Harrison No Longer President Of Atari (News)

May 29, 2009

Kotaku writes; Last year, in a major coup for the fledgling company, Atari managed to hire former Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison to serve as President. Now? Now he's no longer President.

According to a statement made by Atari as part of the company's fiscal year report:

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Pre-Order Deals (News)

May 22, 2009

Socroendo presents a consolidated list of all the Ghostbuster pre-order deals, choose wisely...

Ghostbusters Pre-Order Mania Begins (News)

May 21, 2009

Ghostbusters is now available for pre-order, and depending on where you buy it you'll be able to score free in-game loot -- a gold proton pack, alternate Ghostbusters suit -- and outside of the game -- a bust of Slimer and and Ecto 1 keychain that lights up and sounds its siren. The tough part is that you can only get certain items by pre-ordering at certain stores, so look at the list below, and pre-order wisely.

Achievements: Ghostbusters (News)

May 20, 2009

SuccesFull.fr has just published the achievement list for Ghostbusters.

The game features 50 achievements and will reward you with the usual 1000 points.

Who you gonna call ?

Ghostbusters: The Game Trophy List (News)

May 16, 2009

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

"43 Bronze
4 Silver
3 Gold
1 Platinum"

Atari Out Of Europe (News)

May 14, 2009

"I guess now we know why they're not handling Ghostbusters over there anymore.

MCV has the story on Atari's transition out of the European market, at least as a brand. Atari's European operation is primarily sales and marketing, and the report is that Namco Bandai will be picking up the business, now known as Distribution Partners. The company will deal with Namco Bandai's products in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Asia...."

Terminal Reality frustrated by Ghostbusters merry-go-round (News)

May 7, 2009

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.

Ghostbusters Still On Point For A June 16th 360, Wii Release (News)

May 6, 2009

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."

Confirmed: Ghostbusters timed PlayStation exclusive after Sony deal (News)

May 6, 2009

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.

Sony to issue Ghostbusters press release today (News)

May 6, 2009

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.

Breaking News - Sony to Publish Ghostbusters (News)

May 6, 2009

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.

Ghostbusters Infernal Engine to power even more games (News)

May 4, 2009

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...

Gamestop reveals pre-order bonuses for Ghostbusters (News)

Apr 23, 2009

Snazzy freebies revealed by Gamestop

First look at Amazon's exclusive Ghostbusters 'Slimer Edition' (News)

Apr 18, 2009

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!

High-Res Ghostbusters Game Box Art (News)

Apr 17, 2009

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.

ESRB rates Ghostbusters, two other Atari DS titles for DSi (News)

Apr 16, 2009

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.

Target offering video game reservation cards for $1, with $5 GiftCard on purchase (News)

Apr 16, 2009

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."

Ghostbusters Boxart Doesn't Lie to You (News)

Apr 16, 2009

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.

Ghostbusters Blu-ray to Include Making-Of Game; Cover Art Revealed (News)

Apr 10, 2009

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.

Tekken 6, Ghostbusters & Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Playable at London MCM Expo (News)

Apr 8, 2009

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!.

Now Gamer: Ghostbusters Q&A (News)

Apr 7, 2009

Now Gamer: We chat to the executive producer on Ghostbusters, Brendon Goss, who tells us exactly what happens when you cross the streams...

Ghosbuster Harold Ramis Overwhelmed By 'Ghostbusters' Video Game Script (News)

Mar 31, 2009

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."

Ghostbuster's New Character (News)

Mar 23, 2009

Alyssa Milano as the new love interest in the forthcoming blockbuster title Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Screenshots and Video included.

Why There's No Cover Mechanic in 'Ghostbusters' (News)

Mar 19, 2009

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.""

5 reasons Ghostbusters is the family-friendly Left 4 Dead (Preview)

Mar 9, 2009

At first glance, Ghostbusters and Left 4 Dead are two very different games. One's an FPS, the other played in third-person. Slimer's residue does not 'attract the horde'. But there's no denying Ghostbusters shares some very welcome features with the 360 and PC shooter - to the extent that the same core gameplay that's been keeping the Radar team glued to its HD TVs for weeks could now be entertaining your entire family. Here are five good reasons why: ...

Sigourney Weaver wanted in on Ghostbusters: The Video Game (News)

Mar 5, 2009

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.

Ghostbusters Demo On The Way (News)

Feb 11, 2009

In an interview with Terminal Reality Senior Artist, Glenn Gamble, Xcast Online uncovers that a Ghostbusters demo is on the way.

Long lost movie games (Feature)

Feb 11, 2009

Why shouldn’t we be able to play all of our favorite movies? Who cares if they barely have relevance outside of a VH1 retrospective, it’s not like this is a new concept. Chow Yun-Fat getting too elderly for a Hard Boiled sequel BAM: John Woo’s Stranglehold! Dan Aykroyd’s getting the run around from Hollywood? BOOM: Ghostbusters is hitting every platform this summer. Hell, both The Godfather and Scarface have gotten revisionist updates, Al Pacino’s participation be damned! ...

Ghostbusters The Video Game (Screenshots)

Feb 10, 2009

NYCC: Losing Publisher Actually Helped Ghostbusters (News)

Feb 8, 2009

When a publisher drops a game, particularly a game late in development, it puts developers into a bind. They'll end up moving onto other projects while searching for someone - anyone - to come in and publish their product. Sometimes the new publisher just ends up dumping the game in stores with zero marketing. However, the upcoming multi-platform Ghostbusters game seems to have benefited from being dumped by their original publisher.

PS3 leads the way for Ghostbusters (News)

Jan 22, 2009

PSU reports :-

"Speaking in an exclusive interview with PSU, Terminal Reality Executive Producer Brendan Goss explains why the PlayStation 3 was chosen as the lead development platform for Ghostbusters: The Videogame and believes that the final result on Sony's console should be "amazing."

The reason why Ghostbusters: The Videogame wasn't developed earlier, he says, was because Terminal Reality were waiting for the technology to do the game justice. The PS3 was its first choice.

"Sony and the talent were adamant that before they got involved with a Ghostbusters game, the tech had to be capable of providing an authentic Ghostbusters experience, and that required graphics and physics tech," he told PSU. "

"The PS3 is a more demanding system to develop on and it is what the Infernal Engine was designed to exploit from the ground up. With the multiple SPU's it has onboard a solid multithreaded engine design can really take advantage of that and give you some amazing results."

"It will be huge Ghostbusters week!" says Terminal Reality boss (News)

Jan 9, 2009

Speaking to videogaming247, Terminal Reality chief Mark Randel confirmed the news that Ghostbusters: The videogame will release in June and declared it will be a "huge Ghostbusters week!"

Will there be any decent movie tie-ins this year? (Feature)

Jan 9, 2009

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Ghostbusters on C64, Aladdin, Goldeneye, Riddick: the list of great movie tie-ins is barely longer than Russell Crowe’s temper. What chances, then, of even seeing a few good ones during 2009? Can the year that sees Barack Obama’s inauguration, a Michael Jackson comeback, and a Star Trek movie that doesn’t suck, prove that anything is possible?

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Atari reveals Europe Ghostbusters release date (News)

Jan 8, 2009

Atari has told Eurogamer that Ghostbusters: The Videogame will be released in Europe on 19th June.

It'll coincide with the release of the first Ghostbusters movie on Blu-ray, and the series' 25th anniversary.

Ghostbusters game on June 16 (News)

Jan 8, 2009

The long awaited Ghostbusters game now has a solid release date and it looks like the Terminal Reality- developed title will be getting a lot of promotion from its owners Sony. The game is now due for release on June 16. It's also the same day Sony will release the Blu-Ray version of the original 1982 comedy action film, according to The Digital Bits web site.

Sony, Atari Call Ghostbusters to Blu-ray, Games (News)

Jan 7, 2009

"Within this announcement is the first official confirmation that Atari plans to release the Xbox 360 and PS3 version of Ghostbusters: The Game "simultaneous" with the Blu-ray Disc release. We take that to mean day-and-date so mark your calendars and save those pennies.

First details of new features on the Ghostbusters Blu-ray have emerged that reveal four all-new Blu-ray exclusives. The complete list, including ported features from DVD, is as follows..."

Harrison: We'll prove Activision wrong (News)

Dec 17, 2008

MCV: Atari President says he wants rival's CEO Bobby Kotick to regret letting Ghostbusters go

Ghostbusters May Be Playtesting Near You (News)

Dec 10, 2008

Kotaku via craiglist writes: "Terminal Reality put out the call for volunteer playtesters to go hands on with Ghostbusters: The Video Game a few weeks ago, giving local folks a chance to play the game months before its release.

If you happen to be in the Dallas/Lewisville, Texas area, you might want to inquire if they're still ongoing. The Craigslist posting notes that there will "several sessions over the next month both during the day and in the evening" so we'd say bug 'em. We've played it, so we'd definitely encourage you to try to do the same. It's not a paying gig, but you do get the bragging rights of having played Ghostbusters."

Ghostbusters vs the Real Ghostbusters (Preview)

Dec 4, 2008

When Atari's Ghostbusters games ship next year, it'll have been a mere 25 years since Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson first donned their proton packs for the big screen and "Who you gonna call?" was a national catch phrase. In that time there have been a number of videogames that attempted to bring the loveable foursome home, but none have really captured the core spirit of the films. Until now. ...

Cripes! Five Atari games you'll actually want to play (Preview)

Dec 4, 2008

With ex-Sony man Phil Harrison on board and fingers in practically every gaming pie (thanks to distribution deals with publishers the world over), and a brand that everyone recognises, Atari has the foundations in place to become great once again. But, most shockingly, it's actually got some great games to back it up. Here are five games Atari were showing off that we reckon you're going to want to play. ...

Ghostbusters boss "excited" by Atari plans (News)

Dec 4, 2008

VG247: After telling VG247 that "Ghostbusters will be published!" back in August, Terminal Reality boss Mark Randel feels great now that Atari has officially picked up the game and given it a June 2009 release date.

"We're doing great and can't wait for people to play the game," said Randel when asked how the team felt now that things were all sorted.

More through the link.

Ghostbusters Moves To Atari Gets "More Creepy" (News)

Dec 4, 2008

Well, if you're a fan of the movie, like me, you may already know that Ghostbusters is more about jokes then scares, but there also was a creepy side to it. I mean that's what made Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters. And what should make the game any different?

Every trailer from Tuesday's Atari Live event (News)

Dec 3, 2008

A collation of every video from Tuesday's Atari Live event held in London.

Ghostbusters Game Getting Creepier (News)

Dec 3, 2008

Ghostbusters has always taken a somewhat humorous approach to ghosts and the horror genre, but this could be changing with Ghostbusters: The Video Game, according to one of the game's developers. And, it turns out, that helps explain why the game won't see store shelves until June 2008.

Atari Names Spring 2009 Game Releases (News)

Dec 3, 2008

"The company today announced its lineup of games due this coming spring 2009. There are a variety of console and handheld titles on the menu, suggesting that Atari will retain a broad publishing focus going forward. We are particularly interested to see how The Chronicles of Riddick and Ghostbusters turn out, after Atari snapped these franchises up in the fallout of the Vivendi-Activision merger. "

Ghostbusters to be Released in June of 2009 (News)

Dec 2, 2008

Mcvuk writes, "Resurgent publishing force Atari has made a sack full of announcements at a UK press gathering today, chief of which is the predicted release date for its highly anticipated Ghostbusters title.

Atari has confirmed that its upcoming retro licence, which it snapped up from former rights holder Vivendi last month, will receive a multi-platform release in June 2009..."

Atari To Publish Ghostbusters In 2009 (News)

Nov 8, 2008

A year after the fate of the fan-favorite game was cast into doubt due to the Activision-Blizzard merger, Ghostbusters: The Video Game has finally found a home with Atari.

"Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a fantastic addition to Atari's global line-up in 2009," said company president Phil Harrison in a prepared statement today. "The title has built considerable anticipation and excitement among game fans."

Ghostbusters: The Video Game European Details (News)

Nov 7, 2008

Ghostbusters; The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, also reunites original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation.

"Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a fantastic addition to ATARI's global line-up in 2009," said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames Entertainment, the parent company of ATARI...

Ghostbusters: The Videogame coming next year (News)

Nov 7, 2008

Ghostbusters: The Videogame appear in 2009.

Atari gets 'Riddick,' 'Ghostbusters' (News)

Oct 30, 2008

Variety writes:

"Riddick and the Ghostbusters have both found a new home at one of America's oldest videogame companies.

Atari has bought rights to publish the videogame sequel to "The Chronicles of Riddick" and a new game based on "Ghostbusters" from Activision Blizzard, which declined to pick up the two projects after merging with Vivendi Games this summer."

Dan Aykroyd: Ghostbusters Picked Up By Atari, Still A "Year Away" (News)

Oct 15, 2008

Kotaku writes: "We know, he's not your usual source for hot gaming news, but Dan Aykroyd's got a trusting face. That and he's, you know, closely involved in this whole Ghostbusters thing. Speaking with Dallas radio station 105.3 KLLI this morning, the Ghostbusters star said that the currently in-limbo game has been picked up by Atari, and is about "a year away" from being released."

On Ghostbusters' non-appearance at PAX (News)

Sep 8, 2008

Vivendi Games bought the rights to the PAX badge lanyards way back in January and actually delivered them to PAX in June, two months before PAX 2008 began. Just a few weeks before the show the Activision Blizzard merger became official and the new company decided it didn't want to publish the Ghostbusters game after all, leaving PAX with advertising a game that is currently "between publishers". As PAX head man Robert Khoo stated, ""We didn't have much of a choice as finding an alternate lanyard provider, so we just ran with it." The game is still expected to be released sometime in 2009 but a new publisher has yet to be announced.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game (PS3/X360/PC) Pre-Orders Canceled (News)

Aug 30, 2008

WorthPlaying writes: "Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. Gamestop has notified its customers that their Ghostbusters pre-orders have been canceled, and that they can get a refund or put the money toward another title."

The 8 scariest games this fall (Feature)

Aug 19, 2008

With Halloween around the corner, a handful of horrifying games are being prepped to leave their pants-wetting-induced mark on your couch this fall. Some of the titles listed don’t yet have US release dates (The Last Guy, Ghostbusters, Fatal Frame), but we’re confident they’ll be hitting our shores sooner rather than later. And like any great horror game, the ones listed below require you to rely on your noggin (and a small ...

"Ghostbusters will be published," says Randel (News)

Aug 6, 2008

In wake of the recent news that Ghostbusters: The Videogame has been put out to tender, Terminal Reality boss Mark Randel told videogaming247 today that the game will be published.

Still a Ghost of a Chance for Ghostbusters (News)

Aug 6, 2008

Next year (that's 2009 if you're not paying attention) is the 25th anniversary of Ghostbusters, and that may factor into the delay of the game, perhaps so the game release coincides with a re-release of the movies on DVD with new special features and commentaries.

Sony to Revive Ghostbusters? (News)

Aug 5, 2008

The film studio has been in talks with Activision, which pulled the multi-format title as part of its restructuring process, in an attempt to launch the game in 2009.

Ghostbusters The Video Game - hands on (Preview)

Aug 4, 2008

As I stepped out of the Ecto-1 and stood on the steps of the New York Public Library alongside Ernie Hudson, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis (Bill Murray isn’t along for this particular call) listening to the team chatter, Ghostbusters’ Associate Producer Ryan French explained that my experimental proton pack was fully loaded for the purposes of this demo. ...

Ghostbusters on Xbox 360 Calls Us (News)

Aug 1, 2008

HDR received a playable build of the Library level of Ghostbusters on Xbox 360. What gives?

Ghostbusters To Ship Spring 2008? (News)

Aug 1, 2008

Gamerchip.com: Could this just be some late mail or does someone know something we don't?

Activision have sent out game demo's, complete with note stating that Ghostbusters will be shipping in the Australian Spring.

Brian Crecente In "Preview Impossible" (News)

Aug 1, 2008

Ripten writes:

"When high profile corporations merge, the innocent are often caught in the crossfire. Unsuspecting developers and PR ninjas can sometimes feel like they have no place to turn. There is one man however, who specializes in the impossible - that man is none other than Kotaku's Editor-in-Chief, Brian Crecente.

Word hit the street several days ago that Activision's once proudly touted Ghostbusters title was being dropped by the publisher. Looking to set the record straight, one PR rep (codename: Evil PR Ninja Monkey) decided to take matters into his own hands and send a preview copy (with no embargo date) to Crecente."