Ghostbusters to slime consoles, PC

Supernatural cult classic confirmed by December cover of Game Informer as coming to Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PC; Aykroyd, Ramis-penned script to be sequel to first two films.

In January, a developer working for Slovenian outfit Zootfly uploaded to popular video-sharing site YouTube what appeared to be footage of a new game based on the 1984 cult classic Ghostbusters. In an interview with GameSpot, Zootfly chief Bostjan Troha said that the footage was from a prototype build for the game running on an Xbox 360, but copyright issues were preventing the project from moving forward.

Ghosts ceased to be scary in 1984.

It appeared Zootfly had succeeded in its legal wranglings in February, when Dr. Raymond Stantz himself, under the guise of prolific comedian Dan Aykroyd, revealed to the Edmonton Sun that former copyright holders Sony had sold the rights to the game to Universal Studios, and that he would be doing mo-cap work for the game "next year." Despite Aykroyd's statements, Universal Studios owner Vivendi refused to confirm the game's existence.

Vivendi's silence on the matter gained reason today, as the cover of the December issue of Game Informer reveals that a Ghostbusters game is indeed in development, but it will reportedly not involve Zootfly's demo. The game is being developed on the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, and PC. A release window has not yet been revealed, nor has a publisher or developer yet been attached to the project.

True to his word, Aykroyd will have a hand in the project, penning the script with fellow supernatural scientist Egon, aka Harold Ramis. Forgoing a theatrical release, the game will serve as a direct sequel to the first two Ghostbusters films, with Ramis, Aykroyd, and Bill Murray all signed on to reprise their roles.

203 Comments

  • jeff003

    Posted Nov 21, 2007 12:23 am PT

    So glad to know that Bill Murry will have a part in this game.

  • R-Force

    Posted Nov 17, 2007 9:24 am PT

    Ghostbusters is one of my favourite movies of all time! I'm really looking forward to playing this next year!

  • Fauxjangles

    Posted Nov 17, 2007 7:25 am PT

    This is the game they will compare 1.0 scores to just to make them look better.

  • eeo10

    Posted Nov 16, 2007 7:45 pm PT

    I cant wait

  • SemiMaster

    Posted Nov 16, 2007 4:09 pm PT

    My non video game playing friends nearly creamed their pants when they heard this news. This is a top priority game for me. Nothing short of epic.

  • darthpeter5

    Posted Nov 16, 2007 3:16 pm PT

    Bustin' makes me feel good!

    No really, can't wait.

  • Lord_Tigger

    Posted Nov 16, 2007 3:41 am PT

    I played the Ghostbusters game on the Atari 2600 back in the 80's. All you did was run from one location to another and trap the same ghost over and over. There was no art direction to speak of, not even fun colors. The game was probably made in less than five days. Back then I'd play anything.

  • everson_rm

    Posted Nov 16, 2007 1:33 am PT

    mmm....

  • JackMayHoffer

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 11:24 pm PT

    If they do this right it will be awsome. Ghostbusters 2 was Ok. Ghostbusters was TERRIFIC!

  • Devvy01

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:52 pm PT

    wicked, where can I order one of those backpacks?

  • Dryker

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:10 pm PT

    Ghostbusters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now all we need is a new revamped and reimagined Gremlins!

  • Ottozero

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 7:16 pm PT

    @ginnaaah Yes you are correct, it was Rick moranas as the Fifth Ghost-Buster!!! And what do we have for the Trivia winner Johnny....... a big fat-slopy kiss...NIce job. You know your Ghostbuster movies ;-)

  • SiD_N64

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 5:41 pm PT

    FRIGG'N SHWEET!!! YES!!! AWWW YES!!! (drool)

  • dorohala

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 5:39 pm PT

    Hey thats not bad bringing ghostbusters on theses consoles!

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 5:13 pm PT

    screenshots here @ http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976019.html?categoryid=1009&cs=1

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 4:54 pm PT

    can anyone tell im at work and have absolutely nothing to do?!?!? lol

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 4:53 pm PT

    William Atherton, famous for his role as Walter Peck will be involved

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm PT

    ernie is onboard too.... woot!

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 4:22 pm PT

    also heard the woman who played janine melnitz has signed up, lending her voice and likeness....sweet

  • Tsunami_pt

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 4:07 pm PT

    It's the return of my childwood..

  • usedtype

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 3:58 pm PT

    Well, the Genesis GB game was pretty good (though the later levels were a bit too maze-like) so I hope this one will be good. Plus, get Ernie Hudson involved! It seems none of the GB games have Winston in them.

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 3:50 pm PT

    wasnt it rick moranis?? as louis tully?

  • ginnaaah

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 3:46 pm PT

    i can see it now, fps, online co-op with 3 other people, timed mode with teams of 4 all going at once, person who busts the most ghosts in the time limit the winner, driving sections, new york city as your domain...... this has the chance to be an all time great game...... i so want this to pay off! grew up on this and turtles and they made a complete hash of the 2nd one lol

  • Ottozero

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 3:45 pm PT

    Dam no GB3 movie but instead their is a game being made without a actor who was a Ghostbuter......Yup Racism....Oh well that sucks...any well I hope the game is good. And a little trivia for anyone from the 80's besides "Windsten", who is the fifth Ghost Buster....Answer will be posted later!!!!?????!!!???!!??

  • Acid_Kitsune

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 3:32 pm PT

    Awesome! But where the heck is Ernie Hudson?! Why do they keep ignoring him?! ...curse you, racism! curse you!

  • Kakua_Omari

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 3:13 pm PT

    Sweet.

  • Waskallywabbit

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 2:56 pm PT

    Just having the original cast onboard makes me feel good about it. Hopefully, the script will lend more to the first movie than the second. The key is for Ramos to reign in Aykroyd a little. Regardless, I was skeptical when I saw the demo from earlier this year. Hopefully a first rate developer will step up and give us something to be excited about.

  • Mtlguy

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 2:50 pm PT

    Hopefully it will be a fpb (first person buster.. 'bustin makes me feel good!') where you catch the ghost in the capture beam and lead it into the trap (which could have timer). Then, maybe a mad drive back to headquarters to deposit the ghost in the containment unit. With wii controls, the drop-off could work like interfacing with machinery in Metroid Prime 3.

  • muffinduck01

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 2:12 pm PT

    funny think in school today i was thinking the movies would be prety cool games then bam i see this today wtf but still should be cool with the top notch voice actors doing there own characters and an all new story lets just hope this wont suck

  • darthzew

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 1:58 pm PT

    SWEET! Bill Murray in a video game is awesome.

  • powerframe8

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 1:53 pm PT

    Cant they make a new movie instead. I AINT FRAID NO GHOST. itll be a fun rental im betting.

  • itsnivlem

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 1:22 pm PT

    thundercats next? that would be sweet.

  • Humorguy_basic

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 12:46 pm PT

    OMFG!!!!! I played this for AGES on my Commodore 64 - and boy - I still have my 64 and this game! Bet alot of 'oldsters' can remember the packaging and fold out instruction sheet and everything!

    This in a 3D New York multiple random mission generated open world non linear game could be the best thing since Bethesda thought up The Elder Scrolls and Valve got together for the original Half Life!

  • Humorguy_basic

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 12:45 pm PT

    OMFG!!!!! I played this for AGES on my Commodore 64 - and boy - I still have my 64 and this game! Bet alot of 'oldsters' can remember the packaging and fold out instruction sheet and everything!

    This in a 3D New York multiple random mission generated open world non linear game could be the best thing since Bethesda thought up The Elder Scrolls and Valve got together for the original Half Life!

  • Humorguy_basic

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 12:45 pm PT

    OMFG!!!!! I played this for AGES on my Commodore 64 - and boy - I still have my 64 and this game! Bet alot of 'oldsters' can remember the packaging and fold out instruction sheet and everything!

    This in a 3D New York multiple random mission generated open world non linear game could be the best thing since Bethesda thought up The Elder Scrolls and Valve got together for the original Half Life!

  • Cwagmire21

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 12:00 pm PT

    Should we expect any more 20 year old plus games to be produced soon? lol

  • qlcoffeecup

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 11:40 am PT

    Cult classic? Ghostbusters was freakin' huge in the 80s. HUGE. Like, as popular as Star Wars, Back to the Future, Indiana... it was as big as all those movies. Then there were the cartoons, the video game tie-ins, the music. Look up the definition of cult classic, please.

    And who said Bill Murray isn't funny anymore? Life Aquatic? Lost in Translation? Get a grip.

  • dj_b02us

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 11:36 am PT

    this is the best news of the day! XD though i hope zootfly is involved because their demo video was really impressive.

  • imperial_agent

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 11:29 am PT

    YES!!!! Please please please don't change it from that awesome Gears of War style gameplay that we've all seen on YouTube. Looked absolutely awesome!

  • westsiderz28

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 11:20 am PT

    absolutely awesome news i hope they get all the key elements in there like the comedy and music etc
    an over the shoulder view like in that demo will be perfect and i think it could be a superb 4 player co-op but - dont cross the streams!!

  • phimseto

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 11:20 am PT

    A lot of this is going to depend on who is developing it. Also, writing a game is a lot different than writing a video game. I hope the guys consult some of the people in the industry.

  • Rozar505

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 10:45 am PT

    What's next the sequel to Scarface game? Wait, too late.

  • jjdomo

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 9:56 am PT

    I ain't afraid of no ghost!

  • jfuentes83

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 9:28 am PT

    This game is going to be sweet. I can't wait. If they have some kind of cool ghost catching mechanic like in Luigi's Mansion it should be a lot of fun. Add a great script and the original actors and you've got a classic!

  • wiifan001

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 9:02 am PT

    Why are they just now making Ghostbusters?
    What motivated them to make it now?

  • daveyf03

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:55 am PT

    Words cannot express how awesome this is.

  • Primenova

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:54 am PT

    Since Ghostbusters as a film would take too long and probably not be as good, this is pretty good news. A game that takes 8 - 10 hours (or hopefully, more) to complete should be able to tell a pretty good story in line with the films. I hope it doesn't lean too heavily on sand-box style play, as I do see pointless driving portions as a drawback. What I wan't is a good script set in the Ghostbusters' universe, while telling a pretty darn good ghost story in its own right. Remember all of the unique ghosts featured in short clips in the two films--those couold be regular enemies, plus some new ones. Give them some decent AI too--I don't want to just run up and taze every enemy into submission. Bosses should range on a pretty good scale. Viggo, Zool, those two dog creatures, and yes, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man should be unlockable boss challenges--although not part of the main game, since this is supposed to be a true sequel.

  • Hvac0120

    Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:48 am PT

    That is awsome that Ramis Aykroyd and Murray have all signed on. It wouldn't be the same without the trio of dorks duking it out with the supernatural. I am pretty sure that this will be a bargain bin game, but I can always hope that they do something fun and unexpected with it.

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