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Ghostbusters escapes from PS3 in Europe

By Mark Walton, GameSpot UKPosted Jul 27, 2009 4:58 am PT

Sony exclusivity expires; Xbox 360, Wii, DS, and PC versions hit shelves October 23.

Though PlayStation 3 gamers have been enjoying the delights of bustin' ghosts since June, European gamers without Sony's black box or a desire to import the game have had to wait it out. Originally, all formats of the game were scheduled for release together in June. However, an unexpected exclusivity deal for Sony in Europe saw only the PS3 version released, with the other versions promised for "later in the year."

If you've had a dose of a freaky ghost...

Now, Namco Bandai's partner--formerly Atari--has given a definitive release date for other formats of the game in Europe. It will be coming to the Xbox 360, Wii, DS, and PC on October 23. The game sees players capturing ghosts through the streets of Manhattan and features the original cast of the film reprising roles as Stantz, Venkman, Spengler, and Winston.

Though the game has finally made it to release, its future was originally in doubt after being dropped by Activision-Blizzard, following its merger with Vivendi games. Fortunately, Atari saw the spectral light and picked up the title. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's full review.

28 Comments

  • Whellock

    Posted Jul 28, 2009 12:59 am PT

    I played the PS3 version of the game and it looks very good for a Ghostbusters game but I'm not saying I'm going to get a PS3 for that! I'm sticking on for the Wii version when it comes out on that date thats been announced already.

  • galerian86

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 7:12 pm PT

    It's a good game. At least a rent is warranted.

  • Pete5506

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 3:27 pm PT

    I got to play the demo and didn't care much for it

  • shentonio

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 3:03 pm PT

    According to most reports, it seems to have done pretty well for Sony. I really enjoyed Ghostbusters, but this exclusivity thing is getting a bit much now. In the long run it's not really benefitting us gamers, and at the end of the day it's us that matter most.

  • TwistedGer9

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 1:40 pm PT

    i found it pretty poor

  • tremor33

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 1:26 pm PT

    Played the demo... seems like fun. I won't buy the game until it is on greatest hits though due to reports of how short it is.

  • gandalf_storm

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 1:15 pm PT

    its a great game, just fiddly in places and some long load times, ive completed the ps3 version and will be buying again in oct for achievements, 360 version is better graphically as well.

  • Shmoe82

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 1:07 pm PT

    This is a great game and I hope Europe enjoys it like I did.

  • hannify

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 12:03 pm PT

    but Americans - only reason why sony did it for europe is because europe has the highest amount of ps3's. If they can only do it in 1 territory - it makes sense to do europe.

  • hannify

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 12:02 pm PT

    it wasn't the best game in the world

  • campbell153

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 11:55 am PT

    i think this game is gonna suck!

  • Depresso

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 11:46 am PT

    Well done Atari, you've got your cash, now sod off, I am not importing it, and I am not buying it !

  • yuri19

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 11:45 am PT

    yeah october is death for any game less then triple A standard

  • QOSMSTR

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 11:25 am PT

    im glad im in the US

  • ultralesus

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 11:00 am PT

    What was the point SOE?

  • fazedjb

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 10:15 am PT

    hehe shame..

  • thenephariouson

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 9:51 am PT

    pfft, not interested, but thanks anyway!

  • oldhead666

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 9:23 am PT

    oh goodie finally 360 owners can play this game!
    oh wait it was region free, so surely if you really wanted to play this you would've imported it...

  • Lefevrered

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 8:50 am PT

    id agree actually... whats the point if its going multi-platform in october anywayz? im a playstation gamer myself and i know th futures looking bleak with the release of micosoft's virtual reality engine... maybe they're just trying to pull back the gamers.

  • cockneyscouse

    Posted Jul 27, 2009 8:07 am PT

    Possibly the most pointless 'exclusivity' deal in the history of gaming.

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