The Official GHOSTBUSTERS Thread - Part 1

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[Orko Is King]

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976019.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&query=ghostbusters

Vivendi Games is pacting with Sony Pictures to turn "Ghostbusters" into a videogame franchise.

First title in what the publisher hopes will be a series of "Ghostbusters" games is set for release in fall '08 from Vivendi's Sierra label.

All four members of the movie team -- Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis -- will be giving voice and likeness rights for the game. Some supporting castmembers have signed up as well, including William Atherton, Brian Doyle Murray and Annie Potts.

In addition, film scribes Aykroyd and Ramis will pen a story for the vidgame that takes place in the early '90s, after "Ghostbusters II," during a new ghoul invasion of New York City.

Deal comes on the heels of several other classic movies that have recently been adapted into successful vidgames, including EA's "The Godfather" and Vivendi's own "Scarface: The World Is Yours."

"We noticed we did well on 'Scarface' and were alert for new opportunities to turn iconic film products into games in a way that is a new manifestation of the franchise," Vivendi Games CEO Bruce Hack said. "'Ghostbusters' is unquestionably among the small number of movies in that class."

Vivendi has sold more than 2.5 million units of last year's "Scarface" game worldwide, grossing more than $125 million and making it a solid success, if not quite at the level of top franchises like "Halo." Though Vivendi hasn't yet confirmed plans, a sequel is known to be in the works.

Hack noted that, in making both deals, Vivendi did a survey of gamers asking which movie properties they would like to see turned into videogames. "Scarface" and "Ghostbusters" were both in the top five.

Publisher is particularly optimistic for the chances of "Ghostbusters" because, unlike the young male-targeted "Scarface," it has the potential to appeal to children and adults. Developer Terminal Reality is making a "Ghostbusters" game for PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 aimed primarily at the core gamer demographic, while Red Fly Studios is making a version for Playstation 2, Wii and DS designed more for families and casual gamers.

With the addition of "Ghostbusters," Vivendi now has several licensed franchises in its portfolio, including "Scarface," the Robert Ludlum books such as "Bourne Identity" and "Covert One," and rapper 50 Cent.

It's the first major vidgame deal for one of its library titles that Sony Pictures has made. Studio talked with several publishers before making a deal with Vivendi. Such deals can be quite lucrative because licensing revenue comes in with very little spending on the studio's side. Advances for multiyear deals on major franchises such as "Ghostbusters" are typically in the tens of millions of dollars.

"This brand is a very important asset for the studio, and we feel it's prime time for it to be rediscovered through videogames," said Mark Caplan, VP of Sony's consumer products division.

Several "Ghostbusters" games came out around the time of the two movies, and one in the past decade has been tied to the animated series "Extreme Ghostbusters."

 

[MoPlaYa]

I still havent beat this game. Im only half way through. If I didnt have to work all the time I'd all over this game

 

[ProjectPat2280]

I still havent beat this game. Im only half way through. If I didnt have to work all the time I'd all over this game

I couldnt put it down when i bought it. I mean it was like i was playing through the films. Really felt as tho i was a part of the team. I can say this is easily one of, if not my favorite game this gen due to my love for everything Ghostbusters.

 

[Soapy]

Bump.

I was digging around for news of Ghostbusters II on Blu-ray, and stumbled on this:

Sony Preps for Ghostbusters’ 30th Anniversary

Licensees signed on to support the anniversary include Mattel, IDW Publishing, World Tech Toys, Quantum Mechanics, Factory Entertainment, Diamond Select and Medicom Toys, Mad Engine, Titan Figures, Uniqlo, Kaientai, BCI, Funko and Underground Toys. Additionally, gaming partners such as Beeline, Ubisoft, GSN, Path, XMG and IGT will create interactive, gaming and slot machines items, and MDI is planning a series of state lottery programs.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Man I wish we'd get another full retail GB game. Damn I loved this game. Also what is the status of a GBII on Blu?

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

the Ghostbusters game was so much fun! really felt like a 3rd movie

been waiting for news about a sequel for that game. Sanctum of Slime was a cheap ripoff

 

[Soapy]

Man I wish we'd get another full retail GB game. Damn I loved this game.

been waiting for news about a sequel for that game.

You guys saw what I posted, right? It said Ubisoft was working on something Ghostbusters-related.

I'm not trying to get anyone's hopes or anything, it might not be the kind of game we would want. It might end up being some iOS thing or something like that. Nevertheless, something is coming down the pike.

Also what is the status of a GBII on Blu?

The most recent thing I could find was an interview Dan Aykroyd did with Empire. Here's the full question and response:

isneddon84 says: Do you know if Ghostbusters 2 will be released on Blu-ray and if there will be extras and commentary? And do you own one of the original proton packs and a trap?
It's definitely coming out on Blu-ray, and there will be some extras and commentary. And all of the original packs and props are at Sony in Culver City so I do not own any myself.

That was two years ago though. :/

2014 is the 25th anniversary of the movie though, so if they're going to release at all now is as good a time as ever.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

You guys saw what I posted, right? It said Ubisoft was working on something Ghostbusters-related.

I'm not trying to get anyone's hopes or anything, it might not be the kind of game we would want. It might end up being some iOS thing or something like that. Nevertheless, something is coming down the pike.
.

Yea I'm assuming it's just mobile type stuff.

 

[Dave McFly]

the opening intro/main theme still gives me chills from seeing the 80s era "columbia pictures" logo, combined with the ICONIC Bernstien score and cutting to the Theme Song classic!

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[KevanG]

I'd love to see another GB game like the first. SoS was terrible, I'm glad I never bought it.

 

[the_ultimate_evil]

I'd love a new game sadly they never bothered they're arse fixing the broken multiplayer of the first I'm still sitting on 98% trophies

 

[Octoberist]

It's a shame they never made another direct sequel to the game. That and the company died just recently.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

It's a shame they never made another direct sequel to the game. That and the company died just recently.

Yea no kidding.

Id of loved to see where the whole "franchise" idea would lead to. Even if the orig cast couldnt come back, id still like a game where you are the member of a new Ghostbuster franchise and were able to create your own GB.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

Yea no kidding.

Id of loved to see where the whole "franchise" idea would lead to. Even if the orig cast couldnt come back, id still like a game where you are the member of a new Ghostbuster franchise and were able to create your own GB.

i don't know

part of the charm of the game was how you got to interact with the original Ghostbusters

 

[KevanG]

That was the fun of the game. They openly mocked us by saying maybe they should let us drive the Ecto 1 and got our hopes up and then went Nah! They knew what they were doing!

 

[ProjectPat2280]

i don't know

part of the charm of the game was how you got to interact with the original Ghostbusters

Oh I agree completely. I just figured based on the first games sales, they'd scale the budget back meaning the likelihood of getting the orig cast back would be less. As much as id love to interact with the orig cast again, id take a game that branched off and didnt feature them as long as it was on par with the last game we got.