Posts Tagged ‘Ghostbusters: The Video Game’
By: Jon Christensen on June 17th, 2009 pm30 2:38 pm
Up until the most recent one, there have been a ton of awful videogames based off the Ghostbusters franchise. The new game is overall getting good reviews, however, the same can’t be said about most of its predecessors. One of these games was for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Sure, when I was little I enjoyed it, but lets face it — if you grew up in the 80s, most games sucked; even the ones we liked.
The team behind this new version, Terminal Reality, has paid homaged to the NES Ghostbusters. If you play the game and head upstairs in the firehouse and check out the computer-monitor display, you’ll notice an easter egg. It has a black screen with the words and it reads: “Conglaturation !!! You have completed a great game. And Prooved the Justice of our Culture. Now go and Rest Heroes !“ Yes, that is exactly how it reads!
If you have beaten Ghostbusters on the NES, this would have been the last screen you would have seen after the game ended abruptly. In fact, this was ridiculed so much, the Angry Video Game Nerd devoted a few minutes on this exact screen.
You really have to give kudos to Terminal Reality for putting this hidden message in the game, it certainly made me chuckle.
Source: Kotaku
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By: Jon Christensen on June 15th, 2009 pm30 12:10 pm
Since it was first announced as a videogame, Dan Aykroyd has been promoting the hell out of the Ghostbusters game. One of the main reasons is because he has a pretty penny involved with the title and even lent his voice to reprise his role as Dr. Raymond Stantz. Not only that, he worked with follow colleague Harold Ramis, to write the scrip for the game. Both men also wrote the original movie and Ramis starred in the classic film as well.
Now, Aykroyd is taking this obsession of promoting the game one step further. If you reserved Ghostbusters: The Video Game at your local Gamestop, you might have already received the phone call reminding you to pick up the title and to trade-in your old games. When Gamestop calls, it’s nothing more than a automated message with a women speaking. However this time, if you pick up the phone Dan Aykroyd will be giving you all the information you need — of course it is still just automated. What did you really think Aykroyd was going to call you?
Yeah, I have haven’t seen him in much either, so I was hoping it was really him too.
If you want to listen to the message, click here.
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By: Jon Christensen on May 27th, 2009 pm31 1:18 pm
Atari has just released the first trailer for the Nintendo DS installment of the Ghostbusters. The developer Zen Studios (Zen Pinball), looks like they took the Red Fly (Wii version) approach, which is the smart way of thinking.
Instead of trying to recreate the console version in the palm of your hand, the studio has completely changed not only the style, but the mechanics of the game. It looks more like a mini-RTS, than a shooter. The player manages the entire squad with one flick of the styles, and select characters on the fly by simply touching one of the Ghostbusters’ avatar on the right side of the screen.
Make sure you watch the video all the way to the end to see the baby Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. I call it a baby because he definitely isn’t the same scale from the film.
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By: Jon Christensen on May 13th, 2009 pm31 2:32 pm
When everyday passes, it means only one thing — we are that much closer to the Ghostbusters: The Video Game release day. Because we are getting closer and closer to the launch, Atari is continually publishing new trailers for the anticipated game.
Today, the company is showing off a mode most fans are really curious about: multiplayer. Although, I’m not to sure how well the game is going to be overall, busting some ghosts with fellow friends does seem like a blast, nonetheless. And honestly, one of my biggest dreams in life is to take down the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, but with some of my closest buddies.
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By: Jon Christensen on May 6th, 2009 am31 4:18 am
Update: As of now, the timed exclusive is for the European market only.
The Ghostbusters: Video Game drama continues. Sony Computer Entertainment has snagged the rights to publish the game based off the popular 80’s film, which Atari owned the rights previously. According to a press released that was issued a little earlier, as of now, the Ghostbusters game is an exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2. And it will be shipped along with the 25 anniversary Blu-Ray disc, which is on June 16, 2009.
The breaking news comes one month before the title was going to be released on a wide variety of consoles, which included the Xbox 360, Wii, DS and PC. However, many experts are expecting to see the action game eventually, and be available at a later date, it might even be ship in late 2009. By the sounds of it, when Ghostbusters is accessible to other consoles, it will most likely be published by Atari and not Sony. So in essence, this is nothing more than a timed exclusive.
I just hope the owners of the other systems get the chance to pick up Ghostbusters, especially for the Wii. Terminal Reality is developing the game for the 360, PS3 and PC. While Red Fly Studios have taken the duties for the Wii. What Red Fly has done with the game, is simply awesome. And to be honest, in a weird way I was looking forward to trying it for Nintendo’s white console, even more so than the other two.
It should also be noted that the Ghostbusters film was distributed Columbia Pictures, which is now owned by Sony’s movie division. Coincidence? Probably not…
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By: Jon Christensen on April 25th, 2009 pm30 6:51 pm
Atari has released the opening cinematic for their Ghostbusters video game, and boy is it looking fun. We already knew the story was going to be told from 1991, but something that is new for me at least, is the inclusion of Gozer. If you haven’t seen the original film Gozer was a god of destruction, and it morph into anything it pleased. In the final battle of the film, the Ghostbusters fought Gozer on top of an apartment building while it looked like woman, and was played by Slavitza Jovan.
Although the games looks corny, which the film was also, it seems true to the movies. The more I see of the Ghostbusters game, the more I want to play it. And that’s definitely a good thing.
I should warn you that if you’re a fan of the films, be prepared to get chills when you hear the theme song… I did.
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By: Jon Christensen on April 19th, 2009 pm30 10:44 pm
Since the game was announced last year, the Wii version of Ghostbusters has not been receiving any kind of love. It’s probably because the visuals don’t compare in terms of a realistic look like its big cousins, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This is not to say Ghostbusters on the Wii does not have its own unique artwork. In many respects, I sorta find them to have a more appealing look. Even Ray (Dan Aykroyd) himself somewhat agrees. “Honestly, I love the way we look in the Wii platform, because it resembles the animation that was done in ‘The Incredibles,’” Aykroyd said. “Anybody who looks like an Incredible is automatically a superhero,” he added.
We should also mention that Wii owners are not getting shafted by the story. The official plot and dialog will remain the same, just the ‘look’ is different. However, combining all this along with the Wiimote acting like a Proton Pack; this could be one of the first titles to actually be better than the other two versions.
I would also like to mention that the Ghostbusters title on the Wii is being developed by the talented team over at Red Fly Studios. Their no slouch either, in my opinion. They created the highly underrated Mushroom Men for the Wii.
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By: Jon Christensen on April 17th, 2009 am30 1:32 am
Recently, we mentioned how the Amazon.com’s collector’s edition for the Ghostbusters‘ video game was going to be $130. To us, it seems a tad expensive for what you get. The online retailer reported that you would received a few goodies, but the big prize was a slimer model. According to Amazon it is “An exclusive Slimer bust designed and created by the original movie sculptor, Steve Johnson. Comes complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor himself.” It sounded cool, but the picture that was shown before, didn’t give us an idea of how large the “The Ghost of John Belushi“model actually was. Seeing it now, we can see people maybe justify purchasing the exclusive, especially if their huge GB fans. However, $130 is still little to much, in my opinion anyway.
source: BGFans
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By: Jon Christensen on April 14th, 2009 pm30 3:31 pm
When I first heard Amazon.com was going to offer an exclusive limited edition bundle for the Ghostbusters game for $129.99 (Wii is $109.99), I was pretty sure a real working Proton Pack would be included. I mean honestly, what the hell could come with the title besides that, to justify anyone spending that kind of money. Today, the online retailer revealed exactly what it will be, and it’s nowhere as cool as a Proton Pack… Not even close.
If you decided to purchase the exclusive Amazon limited edition bundle, you will receive:
* An exclusive Slimer bust designed and created by the original movie sculptor, Steve Johnson. Comes complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor himself. (Pictured above)
* Exclusive Ghostbusters Minimates. Only be available with the Slimer Edition. (Pictured below)
* Exclusive Ghostbusters Gamer Graffix Console Skins. (Pictured Below)
* Exclusive Ecto 1 Key Chain with lights and sound. (Pictured above)
Okay, I’m not saying it is bad or anything like that, but it’s $130… Really Amazon? I’ll just pre-order Ghostbusters at Gamestop and get my free t-shirt instead, thanks anyway.
Source: protoncharging
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By: Jon Christensen on April 12th, 2009 pm30 10:57 pm
As a child, one of my favorite films was Ghostbusters. Sadly, the only decent memory I have about a video game version i enjoyed based off the ghost hunters, would be for the Genesis title. Although, that game wasn’t really that great, I just thought the graphics were funny with the giant bubble heads.
Thankfully, Atari is giving the franchise another stab in the world of video games, and its shaping up like it could be an entertaining title. The publisher was even nice enough to release another trailer, which should get us geeks excited to finally play as a Ghostbuster in a 3D world.
Like the last trailer Atari revealed to the Internets, this one also includes a name, which is titled ‘Rule 3: “Split Up…” The point of the clip is to show off a number of things. First, we get to see Terminal Reality, who is the studio behind the action game, show off how many enemies they can display on the screen at once, even with your favorite busters not around. Even with all the supernatural baddies running ramped, Ghostbusters: The Video Game looks to feature a respectable engine that has a honorable amount of destruction going on. Something a lot us weren’t expecting.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game, is due out in stores on June 16, 2008 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2.
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By: Jon Christensen on April 8th, 2009 pm30 3:43 pm
Are you looking forward to and probably purchase Atari’s Ghostbusters game? If so, you might want to pre-order the title at your local GameStop because they are giving away two cool things. First up, is the t-shirt above, which I actually think looks kinda cool. And anything with a virtual Bill Murray gets my vote as awesome.
Second, the retail giant is giving away in-game content (Xbox 360 and PS3 only). If you reserve the title, you will be able to dress up the Ghostbusters in this GB 2 flight suite. According to Gamestop, the “suit updates your ghost busting look for the rigorous fashion standards of 1991, is more breathable than ever, and makes a statement of individuality without saying a word. This feature is available in single player and multiplayer modes.” We have the picture of it below.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game arrives in stores on June 16, 2009.
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By: Jon Christensen on February 6th, 2009 am28 2:05 am
A new trailer for Ghostbusters: The Video Game called, Rule #2 (Don’t look directly into the trap!). The video shows of some snippets gameplay, but not to much more after that. Overall, we’re pretty excited about playing and hearing the original cast from the ultra-awesome film.
Now, the only thing we hope for is the game to become a smash-hit and see Activision regretting that they ditched the project a few months before the launch. Especially during these tough economic times.
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By: Jon Christensen on January 8th, 2009 am31 5:07 am
Thanks to a Sony Pictures Home Entertainment press release, we now a firm date on when Ghostbusters: The Video Aame will be released. According to the email, the original Ghostbusters movie is coming out on June 16, 2009 on Blu-ray to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film. However, to coincide with the film’s release in HD, the video game will also debut.
“America’s favorite paranormal psychologists are back to save the world, this time with unsurpassed picture and audio quality and advanced new bonus features in the Ghostbusters Blu-ray Disc, releasing worldwide the week of June 16, 2009. The simultaneous launch of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, the highly anticipated video game from Atari, celebrates the film’s 25th anniversary, with an all-new adventure from by the film’s original writers.”
At this point Atari has yet to make any mention of a specific date, but we’re already assuming that the press release is correct, so get ready to fire your Proton Pack on June 16. But remember — don’t cross the streams!
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By: Jon Christensen on December 12th, 2008 pm31 4:29 pm
There is no question that the Wii version of Ghostbusters has been overshadowed by the PS3 and Xbox 360. We think it is due to the fact the graphics have more of a cartoony feel than the realistic look the more powerful machines display. However, thanks to gamereactor we have watched a 10 minute video featuring gameplay from Ghostbusters for the Wii — and we want to be honest; it looks good.
The folks over at Terminal Reality/Red Fly were smart when they decided to develop on the Wii. Instead of trying to downgrade a port of the game, they completely used a different engine. From the style of it, you can see that right away. Let’s face it, the Wii can’t compete with the Xbox and PS3 in terms of graphics, it must rely solely on the Wiimote. And this game does it. Not only that, zapping ghosts while aiming with the Wiimote actually seems more entertaining than using a standard controller.
Also, making the game use the cartoon-type graphics was another brilliant idea by Red Fly Studios (Mushroom Men). By having it look like the cartoon show from the 80’s , they can get away with it. Things don’t have to be nearly as detailed as if they went with a realistic vibe. Along with the destructible environments — graphically this game passes. Which can be a difficult goal to achieve on the Wii — especially when the ’same’ game is being released on other platforms.
And honestly, when the game is all said and done; we might say it even has more personality than the Wii’s bigger brothers.
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By: Jon Christensen on December 4th, 2008 am31 3:31 am
Terminal Reality has released the first trailer to the Ghostbusters: Video Game since it was dropped from Activision. The team behind the game is promising since it was in limbo, they have polished the anticipated game and it’ll even be more scary than originally planned.
In the video above, it certainly looks like that route, but it also maintains the goofy humor that the films are known to have. The video up top also shows off the voice work from such actors like Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. However, the lines almost seemed forced and not natural like the movies were. Of course, it’s just a trailer and we’re hoping it’ll end up much better.
Atari expects Ghostbusters: The Video Game to be released in stores this June.
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