Ghostbusters: The Video Game Launch Plans
I ain’t afraid of no PAL delays. Amidst a lot of internet confusion about the fate of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Atari today confirmed the worldwide launch plans for the highly anticipated game.
The title will launch on the Xbox 360, PC, PLAYSTATION 3 , PlayStation 2, Wii and Nintendo DS in North America on June 16th 2009 and will be published by Atari Inc.
In an exclusive deal for Europe and the PAL regions, the PLAYSTATION 3 system and PlayStation 2 system versions will launch on June 19th 2009 published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of the original film’s theatrical release and the launch of the Blu-Ray of the classic first movie, benefiting from a worldwide launch and licensing campaign by Sony Pictures Consumer Products.
“Ghostbusters: The Video Game is one of our most significant worldwide releases this summer. Through Atari’s North America publishing business and alongside our partners at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, we have a strategically diversified approach to maximize a title of this magnitude on a global basis,” said Jim Wilson, CEO, Atari, Inc.
He continued: “As excitement in the marketplace continues to accelerate around this title and the 25th anniversary of the movie’s release, Ghostbusters’ large and loyal fan base and gamers across North America can play Ghostbusters: The Video Game across all major platforms on June 16.”
In addition to Aykroyd and Ramis, original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson lend their voices and in-game likenesses to the original story set two years after Ghostbusters II, with Manhattan once again overrun by ghosts and supernatural forces. The player joins up as a new recruit with the original team, testing a variety of unique equipment and gadgets, to track, wrangle and trap this wide range of awe-inspiring phantasms in an all new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.
I can’t wait for this even despite the fact that I won’t be able to team up with my friends in the campaign. I hope Terminal Reality can deliver. I’m ready to bust some ghosts!
May 6th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I think thats ridiculous to block a europe release on the 360… I’m happy us yanks on this side will still get it, but i think its pretty messed up… unless its a timed exclusive?? i didnt read anything about that…
May 6th, 2009 at 11:11 am
They’re blocking the PAL region releases. It’s just a timed exclusive now.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Oops, I meant to say they aren’t blocking.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:12 am
it’s a timed exclusive. other platforms are releasing later in the year for PAL peeps. but hey, North American gamers will get their “bustin” on time.
May 6th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Hmm, I could use this opportunity to complain… but I won’t lol. I probably wouldn’t have bought this game immediately anyway tbh, so a delay for this doesn’t bother me.
May 7th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I really wanna see this game “in real life”. So far it’s looked awesome and I hope that it lives up to the hype.
May 7th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
The Ps3 version will end up better than the 360 one.
May 7th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
i really doubt it Mizzike.
May 7th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Deac… You should have learned to never doubt what I say. lol
May 8th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Well considering Achievements are better than Trophies, and XBL is better than PSN (understatement), how could it possibly end up better?
May 15th, 2009 at 9:19 am
when is the demo coming out on xbox live
May 15th, 2009 at 9:45 am
didn’t know there was a demo coming.
May 15th, 2009 at 11:02 am
http://forums.ghostbusters.net/showthread.php?t=9062&page=183