It's pretty exciting being a Ghostbuster.

[G]

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[Kane Knight]

Nice.

[G]

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1584/ghostbustersthevideogamwn0.jpg http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3853/ghostbustersthevideogamkd5.jpg http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/445/ghostbustersthevideogambk5.jpg

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[G]

Atari drops Ghostbusters multiplayer deets, neglects vital information (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/atari-drops-ghostbusters-multiplayer-deets-neglects-vital-infor/)

by Richard Mitchell (http://www.joystiq.com/bloggers/richard-mitchell/) { 9 minutes ago } http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001xbox001.png (http://xbox.joystiq.com/) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001playstation001.png (http://playstation.joystiq.com/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/03/gb-multiplayer-1-or-2.jpg (http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=9534)

There are a few things to be gleaned from the Ghostbusters (http://joystiq.com/tag/ghostbusters) multiplayer details recently posted on Kombo.com (http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=9534). First of all, the game features co-operative multiplayer in which players catch ghosts as a team. Of particular interest is the multiplayer campaign mode, which allows you to earn cash and upgrade your equipment. There's also an Instant Action mode for less patient players. Beyond that, there are plenty of other details: six power-ups, twelve maps, six different game types, etc.

The problem, see, is that Atari (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/Atari/) forgot one important piece of information concerning any Ghostbusters multiplayer experience: What happens when you cross the streams? It's a vital detail and, frankly, we're shocked it's not even mentioned. We can tell you this right now: If nothing happens when you cross the streams, the trivial geek rage will be heard the world over.

[Xero]

Varying degrees of damage should occur when crossing the streams including a low chance of a game/round over.

Of course there should also be the mega stream with those same chances.

[Disturbed316]

Wow, the Wii looks way too cartoony.

[G]

OMG ACTUAL 360 FOOTAGE. I didn't see where I could embed this.

http://www.gamecinemahd.com/game/ghostbusters_the_video_game/videos/18711/

[Disturbed316]

OMG :love:

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[Xero]

Holy. Shit.

:love:

[Boondock Saint]

lol @ Wii version

[Shadow]

to be honest with you guys...I don't think that's the Wii version.

I think that's the DS version.

[G]

WTF. Obviously the 2nd pic is the DS. You'd think that it's dual screen and looks nothing like the Wii video would hint to that.

[G]

Alyssa Milano replaces Weaver in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/alyssa-milano-replaces-weaver-in-ghostbusters-the-video-game/)

by Xav de Matos (http://www.joystiq.com/bloggers/xav-de-matos/) { 12 minutes ago }
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/03/alyssamilano580.jpg (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001481.html?categoryid=20&cs=1)

Everyone's dream girlfriend from the '80s and '90s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_the_Boss%3F), Alyssa Milano, will replace Sigourney Weaver (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001481.html?categoryid=20&cs=1) as the leading lady in the upcoming Ghostbusters (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/Ghostbusters/) game from Atari. Weaver originally declined to reprise her role as musician -- and Bill Murray baby-mama -- Dana Barrett unless the game was of "high quality (http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/06/sigourney-weaver-turned-down-aliens-game-interested-in-high-qu/)," until she had a change of heart. Unfortunately for the actress, and Ghostbusters fans, the change came too late in development as her character had been written out (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/sigourney-weaver-missed-her-shot-at-ghostbusters-game-role/) to make room for a new leading lady, voiced by Milano.

Milano, still stunning at 36-years-old, will play Dr. Ilyssa Selwyn -- curator of the World of Gozer exhibit at the Natural History Museum in New York City. Also missing from the regular Ghostbusters cast is Canadian actor (and spokesperson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kkYhCX1uqQ)) Rick Moranis, who has since left show business (http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/06/retired-rick-mo.html) in the wake of collecting giant stacks of Honey! I Shrunk the Kids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X69hGtQjpjw) money. Ghostbusters go on the hunt on June 16 (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/09/crossing-streams-ghostbusters-game-confirmed-for-week-of-june-1/).

[Xero]

I'm indifferent. No doubt am I disappointed that Barrett isn't in (knew this already) but won't pass judgment until I see how Ilyssa fits in.

[Shadow]

Ilyssa, according to a source who has worked on this game, is not Peter's love interest, but the player character's.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

So you get to be a Ghostbuster AND bang Alyssa Milano.

Yeah they know how to market this to their target audience all right.

[G]

OMGGGGG


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[Xero]

Just got chills from that. :love:

[G]

The 2nd time watching it, I noticed the ghost floating through the monitors. Wicked stufffff

[PapaGeorgio]

Preordered it today from gamestop so can get free t-shirt. WOOO

[G]

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="620"><tbody><tr><td width="140">http://www.gamestop.com/gs/content/prodhits/prodhits_bonus.gif</td><td class="phContent" width="400"> Reserve Ghostbusters and receive a GameStop Exclusive Ghostbusters T-Shirt. Available for online and in-store customers, while supplies last.

Online Customers: T-shirt will ship with your order.

In-Store Pickup / Store Customers: T-shirt will be available at time of game pick-up. </td> <td class="phExclusive" align="center" width="80"> http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Ghostbusters_shirt_bonus.png (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Ghostbusters_shirt_bonusLG.jpg)
Bonus Details (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Ghostbusters_shirt_bonusLG.jpg) </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
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Online Customers / Store Customers:: Exclusive Flight Suit will come packaged with the game. </td> <td class="phExclusive" align="center" width="80"> http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/GB2_Flightsuit_bonus.jpg (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/GB2_Flightsuit_bonusLG.jpg)
Bonus Details (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/GB2_Flightsuit_bonusLG.jpg)</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Jeritron]

Can't wait for this.

[Mooияakeя™]

Wow shit. That game must be offering something good. Looks sweet, great franchise and written by the original writers. Awesome

[Xero]

Thinking about it, this will likely be the game the defines "mainstream" video games as an alternative to movies. Hopefully it'll bring about similar games.

[G]

I dunno who this will effect here.



Sony Now Publishing Ghostbusters In PAL Territories (http://kotaku.com/5242106/sony-now-publishing-ghostbusters-in-pal-territories)

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<!-- google_ad_section_start --> Yesterday, Ghostbusters (http://kotaku.com/tag/ghostbusters/) was being published by Atari, and was due to be released across PS3, 360, PS2, Wii and DS. Today, in a strange move, that's no longer the case.
Sony have swooped in late and signed a new publishing deal, whereby the PS3 and PS2 versions of the game will be released in PAL territories (ie Europe and Australasia) not by Atari, but by Sony Computer Entertainment. Those versions will be released on June 19, the same day that the film's due out on Blu-Ray.
But what about the other versions? They'll be coming, but later in the year, as Sony's takeover means the game will be a timed exclusive to the PlayStation home consoles.
As for what this means for customers outside PAL territories...hopefully Sony and/or Atari will have something to say about that later today.
UPDATE - With the release of an official press release announcing the deal, this post has been updated to reflect the PAL-only nature of the announcement.

[Gerard]

^ yup read that earlier, literally a month or 2 from release on all formats and those cunts at sony pull this shit. :mad:

[Disturbed316]

Read that earlier and thought what a bunch of shit that is :mad:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Meh, the game will likely be region free (most Atari ones are) and it's £40 with free shipping from Canada:

http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/849-6441249-24441254/games/xbox360/products/90342058?fs=true

[Xero]

Smart of Sony to scoop up the rights for the exclusive.

Though this better not happen in the US.

[Xero]

Meh, the game will likely be region free (most Atari ones are) and it's £40 with free shipping from Canada:

http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/849-6441249-24441254/games/xbox360/products/90342058?fs=true

I'm surprised the console makers let them get away with that.

[bigdaddysuperfreak]

I think it may have to do with the financial troubles Atari has been experiancing over the last couple of years.

[Xero]

If Ghostbusters doesn't pull them out they're fucked.

By the way, I can't find confirmation on this. Is the PS2 version on the same engine as the Wii version?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm surprised the console makers let them get away with that.

They seem to be more bothered about the hardware rather than the games, otherwise Sony wouldn't have made the console region-free.

[Xero]

Didn't know the PS3 was region free.

[G]

If Ghostbusters doesn't pull them out they're fucked.

By the way, I can't find confirmation on this. Is the PS2 version on the same engine as the Wii version?


I think I remember reading that it was.

[G]

sfasfdasfasfsfds


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[G]

Achievements are up.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/ghostbusters-the-video-game/achievements/

[Xero]

"Cross the streams" damn well better be a hidden achievement.

[G]

Stolen straight from CAG (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225165), here are the different preorder bonuses.


http://atari.com/us/email_newsletters/ghostbusters_20090519/images/boxes.gif
Wal-Mart:
Preorder from Walmart / Sam's Club and get this in game gold <s>Lancer</s> proton pack. The gold proton pack shows the world you can hunt ghosts in
style.
Preorder from Walmart (http://dr.bluehornet.com/ct/2894665:2954160707:m:1:118404478:B1F0379136E58DC03EA7937E731C96F6)
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/74/27/25/27/0074272527910_AV_500X500.jpg

BestBuy:
Preorder from Best Buy and you can choose to play as either the Mayor or the <s>Smoker Zombie</s> Ghoul. It was only a matter of time before the ghostbusters made the paranormal part of the team.
Preorder from Best Buy (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1312731-10597222?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Folspage.jsp%3FskuId%3D8781632%26st%3Dghostbusters %26type%3Dproduct%26id%3D1205026863430)

http://protoncharging.com/gb/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/noname.gif

GameStop:
Preorder from GameStop and get an exclusive Ghostbusters T-Shirt and an in game alternate suit (color). Available for online and in-store customers, while supplies last.
Preorder from GameStop now (http://dr.bluehornet.com/ct/2894664:2954160707:m:1:118404478:B1F0379136E58DC03EA7937E731C96F6)
http://atari.com/us/email_newsletters/ghostbusters_20090519/images/bonus_gamestop.jpg

Game Crazy Ghostbusters preorder deal: (http://www.gamecrazy.com/games/game.aspx?id=14043&LF=STL)
Something I loved from my childhood. Something that could never ever possibly destroy us.
The Stay-Puft Marshmellow Man.
Pre-order Ghostbusters and receive a free Stay Puft Marshmellow Man Figure. Offer good while supplies last.
http://static.gamecrazy.com/images/games/screenshots/pre_ghostbusters.jpg

Target:
Preorder is eligible for the $5 off deal.

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0025UOYR8/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20):
Has the ridiculous exclusive bundle.
& Minimates villains/monsters

Included in the Slimer Edition:


An exclusive 10" Slimer bust designed and created by the original movie sculptor, Steve Johnson. Comes complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor himself.
Exclusive Ghostbusters Minimates. Only available with the Slimer Edition.
Exclusive Ghostbusters Gamer Graffix Console Skins.
Exclusive Ecto 1 Key Chain with lights and sound.


http://atari.com/us/email_newsletters/ghostbusters_20090519/images/minimates.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4105fj8eooL._SS350_.jpg

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/slimerfigure.jpg

[Xero]

Don't know whether to go with Amazon or GameCrazy.

Actually I'll probably just do both since I'm getting one for a birthday. I'll just keep the swag. Woo.

[D Mac]

8.0 from IGN

[D Mac]

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[D Mac]

<embed src='http://videomedia.ign.com/ev/ev.swf' flashvars='object_ID=14218851&downloadURL=http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/992/992630/ghost_gmp_possessed_60809_flvlowwide.flv&allownetworking="all%"' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' width='433' height='360'></embed><div style='width:433;'><a href='http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14218851.html'>More Ghostbusters: The Video Game Info</a></div>

[D Mac]

<embed src='http://videomedia.ign.com/ev/ev.swf' flashvars='object_ID=14218851&downloadURL=http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/992/992630/ghost_gmp_pecker_60809_flvlowwide.flv&allownetworking="all%"' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' width='433' height='360'></embed><div style='width:433;'><a href='http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14218851.html'>Ghostbusters: The Video Game at IGN.com</a></div>

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's been confirmed (http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-360-version-of-ghostbusters-not-region-locked-132821.phtml) to be region free on 360, so we can import the American version :D

[Disturbed316]

Oh shite, forgot about that exclusive deal :(

How much would it be to import it and where from?

[G]

In next week's TRU ad, buy Ghostbusters (any platform) and receive a $20 gift card.

[thecc]

some Gamestops are doing a midnight release for this. Also if you have it reserved they have Dan Akroyd leaving one of those automated voice messages.

[PapaGeorgio]

Yeah, answered phone today, didn't know who it was. Me "Hello" Phone "Good evening fellow paranormal investigator" I quickly try to run through any websites I may have signed up for as a result of my skeptical lifestyle. Phone "This is Dan Akryoyd" I just chuckle and laugh.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh shite, forgot about that exclusive deal :(

How much would it be to import it and where from?

http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/490-6983590-24983595/games/xbox360/products/90342058

About £36 shipped.

Also it is pretty exciting being a Ghostbuster, pretty fucking hard in parts too.

[Xero]

So yeah, gonna pick this up today if I can find it.

Then I'm going to splooge because it will be the greatest thing I ever will have experienced.

[G]

http://ijizzinmypants.com/images/jizzinmypantsavatar02.jpg

[Xero]

*SPLOOGE*

Last one at Gamestop.

Edit: :foc: install times.

[G]

I take it you don't have a TRU near by

[Xero]

I do...

Fucking hell I completely missed that.

[G]

So go buy it again from TRU, then return that sealed copy to GS with the receipt. It'd be worth the trouble to me, might not to you.

How is the game :(

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The game is immense, the speech very rarely repeats and despite a few ropey controls, because of the little details, you can't put it down.

[D Mac]

Rented PS3 version

[Jeritron]

Can't wait to play this. Waiting for my friend who ordered it to get out of work

[Xero]

Played for a few. Amazing.

[D Mac]

Have you got a ps3 Xero or is this for Box.

[ClockShot]

Picked up my copy. But forget to get my code for the unlockable costume. I'll get going in a little while.

[Xero]

Have you got a ps3 Xero or is this for Box.

It's for everything, but I got it for PC.

[D Mac]

Anyone here that gets this for PS3 I'm down for some online Bustin.

[G]

*nut bustin

[Shadow]

Bought the Wii version but haven't tried it out yet. Did get to preview the 360 version at Gamestop though. OMG IT'S SO MUCH FUN BLASTING STAY PUFF! SO MUCH FUCKING FUN!

[G]

http://gbatemp.net/img/nds-boxart/static/gt5029.png



#3868
http://www.romulation.net/downloads/get/26976/NjYzODgwMDE0MTE0MzQ2NjcyMw==/

[G]

Yeah, so the DS version sucks. Driving is horrible. You cannot drive through anything. Like a fire hydrant. You stop dead in your tracks. Very annoying. Also, seems to be too complicated for the general market for this game (kids).

[ClockShot]

Had a blast just now. Although I first pop the game in and I get a "corrupt data" message and sent me into a panic. But it repaired and all is well.

[Kapoutman]

I'm going to pick it up tomorrow after work. This is probably going to be the ultimate game for me.

[PapaGeorgio]

Love the game (360), stuck at a part. Picked the hardest setting cause ghosts can't fuck with me. But like it's when battling Stay Puff, you go from time square into building and upstairs you go into this room and get royally fucked by these little creatures. Just can't stop em all.

[G]

I need to think of quick ways to make $60. :(






besides giving up my anal virginity

[D Mac]

Ever heard of renting?

[PapaGeorgio]

gave up after like an hour stuck on one part, will try again tomorrow

[D Mac]

I beat Stay Puft on Normal.

[PapaGeorgio]

When you were in the room with just Ray, and fought the little marshmallow minies or whatever, that can be easily beaten with left trigger. How long did that go on for, cause that is where I'm stuck. I can do semi decent at times, but Ray always dies, or when I fall he dies trying to come save me. I know I'm close to beating it just can't get there. Would be a lot easier if didn't waste my money on the two proton pack upgrades.

[G]

Ever heard of renting?


I want to buy it, not rent it. And right now, with it coming with a $20 gift card, is why I want to buy it within the week. If I can't do it by then, I'll wait till it's cheaper in a couple months.

[Boondock Saint]

Been waiting all day at work to get home and play this. Just got in, package was at my door. Gonna playyyy now

[The Genius]

damn, just picked up prototype yesterday and find out this just came out too. i gotta own this game.

[Jeritron]

I'm going to pick it up tomorrow after work. This is probably going to be the ultimate game for me.

Dude it's going to blow your mind. It's more than just a great game, because it plays like a movie and the way you interact with the ghostbusters is unique.

As a ghostbusters fan I can't get over how great this was. Just played through the entire thing with my friend and we were riveted.
The story is awesome, the dialouge is awesome and the characters are in full form.
The game itself plays amazingly and has such cool gameplay. The weapons, style of busting, and the upgrades are great.
I particularly liked the PKE reader and the act of actually hunting ghosts and investigating, rather than just shoot em up. But don't worry, on top of the detective work theres plenty of shootin tex.

The design of the levels is so creative. The different locations and concepts are fantastic, and I loved the gimmicks the ghosts had.

Just a really enthralling game. I loved how it added to, and further explored the Ghostbusters mythology too. There are so many connections and references to the other movies, it's great.

And last by not least, all of the in-jokes and homages to the franchise are amazing. Hopefully any fan plays this on Xbox, because the achievments are hilarious. The names are all based on classic lines from the film.

Easily the most fun I've ever had watching somebody else play a game, and hopping in there was great too.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If you have both consoles, looks like the debs slightly borked the PS3 version

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2009/06/ghostbusters-graphically-youll-want-to-stick-with-the-360.ars

[D Mac]

I aint fraid of no gost

[Disturbed316]

http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/490-6983590-24983595/games/xbox360/products/90342058

About £36 shipped.

Also it is pretty exciting being a Ghostbuster, pretty fucking hard in parts too.

Nice, how long does it take to get here and is there any extra costs at all?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

About a week or two normally. The only extra cost you'd have is if it gets held up in customs and then you'll have to pay import tax, but I've ordered at least 30 games from hem and never been hit with that.

[Disturbed316]

Hmm knowing my luck I would but for £36 it will probably be cheaper than when it eventually comes out over here.

[Danny Electric]

Probably only save about 4 quid though.
I'm lucky that I get 10% off at Game because I work next to their concession in Selfridges.

[Xero]

From what I've played of it (up to the library) it is the single best game I have played in a long time. I GOT TO FIGHT THE FUCKING STAY-PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN! That is like a dream come true.

The flaws are GREATLY outweighed by the detail, story and overall fun gameplay of ghost wrangling. 10/10 from me.

One gripe follows, though (very minor spoiler, about one of the details in the fire station).

The Vigo painting still exists and talks to you (suggesting it's the original). At the end of Ghostbusters 2 the painting was destroyed to reveal the other painting of the Ghostbusters and Oscar under it.

I'm such a nerd...

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Probably only save about 4 quid though.
I'm lucky that I get 10% off at Game because I work next to their concession in Selfridges.

True, but he'll also get it a whole 4 months earlier

From what I've played of it (up to the library) it is the single best game I have played in a long time. I GOT TO FIGHT THE FUCKING STAY-PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN! That is like a dream come true.

The flaws are GREATLY outweighed by the detail, story and overall fun gameplay of ghost wrangling. 10/10 from me.

I know. I could sit here and tell people at least 30 things wrong with the game, but you just play it and get lost in it. Pure awesome.

[Shadow]

Been playing the Wii version...it's like you're apart of the god damn cartoon! IT'S SO MUCH FUN!

[Gerard]

Cocksuckers cut multi out of the pc version entirely, id love to hear the rationale behind the best online gaming platform by far geting fucked out of a multiplayer component. Pc and online? thats clearly madness and will never work. :wtf:

They pretty much sealed their fate with regards to sales by doing this, i for one won't be buying it when it comes out here in november or whatever retarded date sony fucked 360 and pc owners with. Bound to be cracked for pc in a day or two so that'll do me. :foc:

[Jeritron]

From what I've played of it (up to the library) it is the single best game I have played in a long time. I GOT TO FIGHT THE FUCKING STAY-PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN! That is like a dream come true.

The flaws are GREATLY outweighed by the detail, story and overall fun gameplay of ghost wrangling. 10/10 from me.

One gripe follows, though (very minor spoiler, about one of the details in the fire station).

The Vigo painting still exists and talks to you (suggesting it's the original). At the end of Ghostbusters 2 the painting was destroyed to reveal the other painting of the Ghostbusters and Oscar under it.

I'm such a nerd...


maybe they returned it to it's original form during some kind of experiment?
Lol, I know that's lame but whatever. I think they just wanted to give some tips of the hat to GB2 here and there, since it primarily focused on elements from the first film.

There are plenty of GB2 references and connections though. Loved the dancing toaster This game is great, and successful. If and when they make a sequel, I'd like to see them incorporate a bit more of that.
There's very little they skipped over though.

Some things I'd like to see that didn't make the game...

-The Scoleri Brothers. Nothing big, but they're great ghosts that could be a fun enemy, or even get an interesting backstory. I wouldn't be suprised if fighting them in a courtroom bonus level is downloadable or something though.

-Same with the Gozer confrontation from the first film. I was suprised Terror Dogs didn't show up somewhere. Like the coutroom, it could be a bonus side mission for download.

- Something where you get to drive the Ecto 1, or man a turret on the back of it.

- Stay Puft mode. One mission or mini game where you can control Stay Puft and destroy the city and complete some objective.

- Maybe something regarding the statue of Liberty. I think it'd be great if you, the ghostbusters, had to bring the statue back to life again and have a Godzilla-style fight with Stay Puft.

That's really just a wishlist though. The game was more fun, had a better story, and included more elements from the films than I had even hoped.

A few connections I marked out for...

-Saying Evo Shandor and his people did experiments to get the pink slime from the black slime, and then put it in the sewers. Vigo obviously then used it to power himself, but I always wondered how it got there, and what the origin was. Very cool to connect the two movies like that.

-A Slor!

-"The 12th floor has a history of disturbance"

[D Mac]

When you were in the room with just Ray, and fought the little marshmallow minies or whatever, that can be easily beaten with left trigger. How long did that go on for, cause that is where I'm stuck. I can do semi decent at times, but Ray always dies, or when I fall he dies trying to come save me. I know I'm close to beating it just can't get there. Would be a lot easier if didn't waste my money on the two proton pack upgrades.

Died a couple of times on that but I just stayed close to him and used my photon blast or whatever it's called and got past it.

[D Mac]

Has anyone tried online yet?

[Jeritron]

I wanted to but Live was down last night

[G]

Ghostbusters on PS3 lags behind 360 version; developer explains (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/ghostbusters-on-ps3-lags-behind-360-version-developer-explains/)

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Richard Leadbetter – Director of HD consultancy Digital Foundry and author of Eurogamer's multiplatform comparison Face-off features (http://www.eurogamer.net/archive.php?platform=digitalfoundry&type=face-off) – 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 (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/Infernal-Engine/).

Internet reports of a less-than-stellar PS3 version of the title originated at Lens of Truth (http://www.lensoftruth.com/?p=10974) on Monday, were later corroborated by Gamezine.co.uk (http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/ghostbusters-ps3-960-by-540-360-720p-$1304198.htm) and, following tomorrow's publication of Leadbetter's most recent Face-off feature, will be further corroborated by Eurogamer. Confusing the issue even further is the following quote from Terminal Reality's Mark Randel, who told VG247 last year (http://www.vg247.com/2008/04/28/sierra-spring-break-08-ps3-exclusivity-would-have-allowed-double-the-amount-of-objects-on-screen-says-ghostbusters-dev/), "We're one of the few developers who love the PS3 and have a great time with it. We have great technology for the PS3 and we want to show it off."

Instead of leaving it up to internet Matlocks, we asked Terminal Reality to comment on the controversy. A spokesperson for the developer told us, "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" (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/10/ea-exec-360-has-already-been-maxed-out/)? Or is Terminal Reality's engine – despite comments to the contrary – just not up to snuff on the PS3? With most recent multiplatform titles performing comparably, if not identically, on both the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles, we'd be inclined to agree with Mr. Leadbetter: it's like "time-warping back to the dawn of PS3 development" when PS3 games were routinely outperformed by their Xbox 360 counterparts. Let's hope the irony of the situation is lost on Ghostbusters' exclusive European publisher (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/06/sony-publishing-ghostbusters-in-europe-psp-version-resurrected/) ... Sony. As well as the franchise's owner ... Sony Pictures.

[RoXer]

oops

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's more noticible on Ghostbusters but it happens all the time. The 360 has quite a few strengths over the PS3, but the PS3 is more powerful overall. Because they 360 is the more popular console right now, devs tend to make the game for the 360s strengths and then port it to the PS3.

A notable exception is Burnout Paradise, which does look better on PS3.

[D Mac]

PS3 version looks fine to me.

[Jeritron]

Yea, but you don't have acheivments. They're a blast and hilarious

[D Mac]

PS3 has "trophies". Their version of achievements.

[G]

Dr. Pepper and Dr. Thunder, Diesel Mac.

[Kapoutman]

I just battled the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. This game is just amazing. The dialogues are great, Peter is his usual hilarious self, Egon is a nerdy as ever, it's just great. I don't think I've ever anybody repeat a line in the entire time I have played.

Just one question: How do I upgrade weapons? I have just blasted through the game up to after the Stay Puft battle without returning to the Firehouse. Is there a special place in the firehouse to upgrade the equipment?

[PapaGeorgio]

You can upgrade any time, just pause and there will be a tab for upgrades.

I'm doing pretty good on Pro now. Got past one spot I was stuck at. Was really close last night a lot of times apparently. Beat the next level too, then called it a night. Only complaint is the A.I. at times. The characters don't know how to step back and shoot, they always got to be right on top of the monsters, and then they get incapped. IE the boss of the library level. But once I started using the portals in the room, things got easier.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

LMAO @ the *SPOILERS* Vigo painting

It says different things, some of which I found quite hilarious:

"I have seen the ultimate evil...but the glove doesn't fit!"

And:

"You will elect a greater evil than me...TWICE!"

This game is great. And torching stay puft was my wet dream.

[Gray]

On that website DVDBoxOffice above, it says the format is in NTSC. I thought the Ghostbusters games on the platforms where all region free?

I suspect its only a typo from the website, but thats going to be a right kicker if infact it is region locked to America.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

NTSC is a video format, not a region. The game is region free.

[G]

There is no co-op?????????

[Disturbed316]

The inner Ghostbusters mark has got the better of me and I've just ordered it. Now just you watch it get held up at customs :mad:

[PapaGeorgio]

There is no co-op?????????

Not in the sense of Player 2 jumping in as one of the other Ghostbusters to play through the main storyline, no.

[Gerard]

These stone angel cunts are seriously pissing me off, this is one of these games where theres barely a difficulty curve, it just spikes up at unexpected places. :foc:

Also check this old concept for the cartoon.




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[Jeritron]

Seems more or less the same as how the cartoon actually turned out. The only difference is the costumes being the same color, and based on the movie. That's cool, but I guess they wanted to switch them up for the purposes of a colorful cartoon.
I would probably have preferred they were the same color, like in the movies. That always kind of irked me, even as a kid. Not as much as Egon's blonde hair, and Ray and Venkman looking like vice versa.

I still liked that they explained the new colors though, and dedicated an episode to how it happened, and how the series bridged with the first movie. Probably the best episode.

[G]

OMGGGGGGGGG SO EXCITED


I have enough money to go buy this tomorrow. I hope they still have it w/the $20 gc. :(

[G]

JUST GOT ITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!


can't play it till tonight tho :(

[PapaGeorgio]

We will have to play online sometime soon. See who the ultimate ghostbuster is. Wearing my GameStop t-shirt right now.

[G]

This game is just absolutely incredible. :(

Just arrived to the island. Will finish by tomorrow.

[G]

I really love this game. I have all but 2 of the single player achievements. Beat it on pro, and under 100k in damage. I'll do another run to get the 100k, but I'm having big doubts with beating it on pro, because of those stupid stone angel things at the cemetery. :(

I'm going to give online a go in a bit.

[Funky Fly]

It's more noticible on Ghostbusters but it happens all the time. The 360 has quite a few strengths over the PS3, but the PS3 is more powerful overall. Because they 360 is the more popular console right now, devs tend to make the game for the 360s strengths and then port it to the PS3.

A notable exception is Burnout Paradise, which does look better on PS3.

Lately though, developers are leading on the PS3 and then porting to the 360, because it means less trouble at the end. It's easier to upscale a game developed on the PS3 to benefit the 360 than it is to downgrade a 360 game when porting to the PS3.

[PapaGeorgio]

I really love this game. I have all but 2 of the single player achievements. Beat it on pro, and under 100k in damage. I'll do another run to get the 100k, but I'm having big doubts with beating it on pro, because of those stupid stone angel things at the cemetery. :(

I'm going to give online a go in a bit.

I've started it on Pro and going for the shit ton damage one. The only trouble I've had thus far is during Stay Puff level where you are with ray and you go into the building, up the elevator. Then you have to destroy all those little shits, and Ray is obviously no help. Was stuck there for an hour, but next day beat it easily. Otherwise, the library boss was a bit of a challenge. But if you use the portals to move around the level it ain't that bad. Not much farther than that. was playing the museum then it froze and never went back yet. But overall starting with pro wasn't much of a challenge, though by sounds of it not looking forward to stone angels.

[Jeritron]

Can't believe I got to see/fight a SLOR!

[ClockShot]

So. I get this phone call from a Professor Jones. Says he's looking for the Painting of Viggo the Carpathian. It's like a historic national treasure and that it belongs in a museum.

Meh. Never called him back.

[Jeritron]

It belongs in a museum!

[PapaGeorgio]

So. I get this phone call from a Professor Jones. Says he's looking for the Painting of Viggo the Carpathian. It's like a historic national treasure and that it belongs in a museum.

Meh. Never called him back.

What i don't get is why they don't seel a poster of that painting. I've looked and had no success. I would love an actual painting of it, would be willing to be a fair amount for it too. Looked a few months ago and found nothing, very upsetting.

[Jeritron]

I'd also love a poster or painting of it

[G]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5445/ghostbusters2.jpg

[G]

Also, getting pretty sick of the game freezing. Nothing like getting to the end of an online campaign, and it cutting you off.

[Jeritron]

I believe it's one of the Fettucine's

[G]

Oh, check here for your Vigo painting.

http://forums.nightowlpro.com/index.php?showtopic=33233

[Loose Cannon]

I'll have to rent this for WII

[Jeritron]

It's different, and supposedly not nearly as good, on the Wii.

[G]

Yeah, totally different game on the Wii.

[Kane Knight]

Question: Is there any advantage to the Wii version?

Logic tells me zapping ghosts on the Wii would be awesome. History tells me that it would be a massively inferior version.

[Jeritron]

Well, I just hear it's not nearly as fun.

Also, the 360 version which I played is cinematic, with a lot of emphasis on the characters and locations from the movie.
I feel like half of what makes the experience great would be lost by playing an inferior looking cartoon version of it.

[Boondock Saint]

It belongs in a museum!

So do you!

[Shadow]

You heard wrong about the Wii version. It's actually alot more fun then it was on the Xbox360. Actually throwing traps and wrangling ghosts....money.

[Boondock Saint]

Wii has story co-op I think. Wish 360 had that but other than that love the game.

[G]

Some of the online achievements are glitched. :(

[G]

Well, I went through and beat all the bosses on pro, so I guess I shouldn't have a problem with the campaign? Also, here are the 25 pics in the new picture pack.


http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7858/gbgamerpics1.png
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8161/gbgamerpics2.png

[G]

YAY beat it on pro.

950/1000 :cool:

[Disturbed316]

Got an email saying its on its way, i'm so happy :D

[Disturbed316]

FUCK YEAH IT ARRIVED TODAY!

Loving it so far, just completed the epic Stay Puff fight. Words cannot express how much I love this :love:

[NeanderCarl]

I am enjoying it, but... being a bit archaic with my PS2 I get the cartoony version. :'(

Gonna have to upgrade... and buy this game again.

[G]

Demo is out for 360

[wwe2222]

After playing this at a friends house, I went out and bought a PS3 for the sole purpose of playing this game.

Absolutely loved it. Im on what I assume is the last boss. I stopped short of beating it because i didnt want it to be over yet.

Hope they make another one.

[G]

Maybe I'll download the Wii version and try it out. :(

[wwe2222]

I really loved that it was much more than just a shoot em up game. The wrangling of the ghosts, the slime tether, PKE meter.

There was much more to it then just running around zapping ghosts. I like when games do that. As much as I love a game like Halo, its pretty much just running around emptying rounds into enemies.

[ClockShot]

Just polished this off on medium difficulty. Could have sworn I got all the relics and was under $100,000 in damage for the first crack. Now I gotta go back and do the hidden missions and find whatever goodies I missed before I enter pro difficulty.

[G]

Relics? Hidden Missions? What system are you playing this on?

[LoDownM]

Love this game. Wish it was longer :(

[G]

I'm pretty much done with it. I've completed everything to do, minus 4 online achievements, which two are glitched. I think I'm going to Goozex this while it's still hot and at full value.

[G]

Love this game. Wish it was longer :(

i know :'(

[wwe2222]

Love this game. Wish it was longer :(

that is my only real gripe with the game...i felt so short!

Well that and I wish I could put some traps into the containment unit.

[ClockShot]

Relics? Hidden Missions? What system are you playing this on?

PS3. Gotta get trophys/acheivements for the small missions in the game.

i.e. Marking the Bar Mitzvah more kosher during your first visit at the hotel. And I must have missed a cursed relic in the game since I didn't get that trophy as well.

[Disturbed316]

Has anyone got the online achievements for the 360? Have done couple of them but they haven't popped up and unlocked. Are they really glitched or something?

[G]

Has anyone got the online achievements for the 360? Have done couple of them but they haven't popped up and unlocked. Are they really glitched or something?


Payday and No Job Too Big are glitched.

[G]

Just read up here. (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=489)

[Disturbed316]

:y: