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G4 has received exclusive in game footage of what the new Ghostbusters game will look like. In the video, you watch as a Ghostbuster tortures Slimer and tries to capture various other ghosts. We also see what looks like will be an epic boss battle with the Stay Puft Marshmallow. Pay attention to the physics as all the chairs, tables and other things around the rooms get flung around when the energy beam hits them. The game is farther along then what I'm sure many of us have believed.

GoNintendo has also gotten hold of the press release (read it after the jump) for Ghostbusters which reveals a lot more information on the game. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson are all set to lend their likeness and voices to the game. Dan and Harold are also working on the storyline for the game which takes place shortly after the events of the second movie. The biggest surprise out of the press release is that you are going to be playing as a new recruit and not as one of the famous four Ghostbusters.

The game is set to come out fall of 2008 and will be for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2 and Nintendo DS.  

Reading, uk (16th November, 2007) – Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today development of Ghostbusters™ The Video Game, based on the classic films that have transcended and entertained generations of audiences. To deliver a special gaming experience to the tremendous Ghostbusters' fan base around the world, the game will feature the original film cast from the classic Ghostbusters films, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson, back again for the first time in more than 20 years. Supporting the ghost busting crew are the talents of Annie Potts, Brian Doyle Murray and William Atherton. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

Ghostbusters The Video Game, is expected to ship fall 2008.

"Sierra Entertainment is extremely excited to not only deliver fans, old and new, this next chapter in the Ghostbusters universe, but to allow them inside the universe for the first time," said Martin Tremblay, president, Worldwide Studios for Sierra Entertainment. "Our collaboration alongside Terminal Reality and Red Fly Studios also includes working closely with the team at Sony Pictures Consumer Products. Together we will create the ultimate Ghostbusters experience, full of the characters, ghosts and other paranormal creatures so many have come to adore over the years."

"Ghostbusters is one of Sony Picture's most valued film franchises," said Mark Caplan, vice president, Hardlines for Sony Pictures Consumer Products. "In setting out to develop a game, our criterion was to find a game company who was interested in keeping true to the Ghostbusters world that talent and filmmakers had originally created. The team at Sierra Entertainment took the time to prove to us they had what it takes. From the moment we green-lit the game, we have certainly seen a lot of passion and commitment coming from Sierra Entertainment and both development teams. Fans are going to be impressed with the game's ability to deliver a very authentic Ghostbusters experience, as well as its capacity to blow out the Ghostbusters universe to new heights."

Like the films before it, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis will return to scribe the script and event-driven storyline for the video game that will lead the player through the trials and tribulations of the world's leading paranormal ghost busting team. Ghostbusters The Video Game will create a totally unique experience and gameplay environment that authentically recreates the whimsical time period of the film, expanding the lore and supernatural events that seemingly plague New York City.

About the Game
When Manhattan is once again overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, players will take on the role of a new recruit joining the famous Ghostbusters team. Developed by acclaimed studio Terminal Reality, Ghostbusters The Video Game will make its debut on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC and Red Fly Studios will develop the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ versions of this seminal entertainment brand.


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Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 13:52
Cheeburga
That looks awesome. :D
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 13:52
Chad Concelmo
Luigi's Mansion FTW!
streetmunster's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 13:52
streetmunster
pure awesome.

marshmallow man. cant go wrong with that.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 13:52
GuitarAtomik
Looking at it again, I think this is the perfect game for the SIXAXIS controller when you're trying to capture the ghosts. Kind of like how Folklore is more enjoyable with the pull mechanic.
Suff0cat's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 13:54
Suff0cat
TUG HARDER!
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 13:58
Topher Cantler
Why is Slimer a bad guy? WTF?
Tiff's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:01
Tiff
Looks pretty awesome, but for some reason I could see this game going one way or the other. It'll be essential that they evoke the same sort of comedic atmosphere from the Ghostbusters movies. Also, more Bill Murray plz.
Mustin's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:02
Mustin
Stay Puft
MYL0R's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:05
MYL0R
Topher, I was thinking the same thing. Ecto Cooler was the jam!
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:06
Trevor McGee
@ Topher Cantler

Slimer was sort of a "bad guy" in the Ghostbusters movie. He wasn't their friend like he was in the cartoon. This game looks like it's either based off of the original Ghostbusters movie and they did go after Slimer in the movie in a hotel just like the one shown in the gameplay footage.

The game looks pretty awesome though, brings back a lot of good memories, heh. I loved Ghostbusters growing up.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:07
AngelsDontBurn
Omg. Omg. Omg. That looks TOO GOOD!

DAMNIT TOPHER! WHY'D YOU HAVE TO BRING UP ECTO COOLER AGAIN?! :(

I want some.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:08
king3vbo
This looks EPIC!!!
darkne55's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:08
darkne55
//wipes tear from eye

Ernie Hudson... its beautiful... Just wouldn't be the same without Winston.

Ray, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say "YES"!
darkne55's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:12
darkne55
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson, back again for the first time in more than 20 years.

Ghostbusters 2 wasn't more than 20 years ago, or did I just get drunk and forget the date?
epoch's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:14
epoch
this looks badass. I wonder if it's gonna be sandbox like that zootfly video suggested
bluemeep's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:16
bluemeep
We've been going about this all wrong! This Mr. Stay Puft's okay. He's a sailor, he's in New York... We get this guy laid, we won't have any trouble.

I'm so hard for this.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:18
BluDesign
Hi-C ecto coolers are still around but now they're called something else.

They still have the orange-y box though, so they should be easy to locate.
ShadowXOR's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:20
ShadowXOR
darkne55: You are correct, it came out in 1989.
BS3 Owner's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:21
BS3 Owner
Do Want!
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:22
Snaileb
SPOOOOOOGE is the only sound you'll hear from me, and I wasn't saying it.
lubczyk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:23
lubczyk
Oh Gawd!!! I thought that this game was a Wii exclusive. That means that the Wii versions is probably gonna be a PS2 port and thus suck in both gameplay and how it looks on an HDTV.
DJDuffy 's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:32
DJDuffy
OMG!!! *drools* I want this soooo bad! I was such a big Ghostbusters fan as a kid!!
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:35
Necros
Wow, that's looking a lot better than the average licensed game.
thedude93's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:35
thedude93
Physics look nice, I have been waiting for a good Ghostbusters game for awhile.
Spooky Electric's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:35
Spooky Electric
It looks fucking awesome. I'm a little wary because of who's developing it, but I'm hopeful because all of the big actors and writers are heavily involved. Well, aside from Sigourney Weaver, that bitch.
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:38
kawitchate
i've seen footage and it's STILL unbelievable. here's to hoping everything comes together for a great game.
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:41
Teta
The ecto levels on my pants are rising. Bring egon cause there is something wrong with them.

The game looks awosome, i was more impresed by the previus trailer by zootfly that had this Gears of Warish look.
But still looks good.
I donīt have sound on my computer work, but did they stayed with the voice that says: Do not cross beams?
zardoz's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:53
zardoz
So I guess the Wii version will be a PS2 port with wagggle. Cheap lazy fuckers.
Surf314's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 14:55
Surf314
This game looks awesome. I was totally expecting something terrible when I heard about it.
JohnnyWadd's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 15:03
JohnnyWadd
Looks interesting...hope the voice acting doesn't suck.
JohnnyWadd's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 15:04
JohnnyWadd
Looks interesting...hope the voice acting doesn't suck.
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 15:33
007
DAMN, C'MON SUKKA, DIS MY KINDA SHIT!!
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 15:39
NihonTiger90
2008 game of the year? Maybe so.
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 15:51
vexed alex
The game looks amazing graphically. I just hope it doesn't get too repetitive. From that footage, it seems that you're using the same methods a bit too often.

Here's hoping that it turns out awesome.

*puts up cup Carpi Sun juice pouch*

(I got a free box from my neighbor.

:)
SchickOuttaShape's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 16:16
SchickOuttaShape
i totally heart that building rooftops footage.
jeep's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 16:24
jeep
Dont cross the beams!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 16:41
Mxyzptlk
I just came.
Rosseh's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 16:46
Rosseh
Awesome! I hope the other guys are unlockables.

I never knew the Sierra office was in Reading. I'm there every day and I've never seen it. Maybe it's hidden away, or a secret underground base.
J03yyz's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 16:59
J03yyz
i cant wait a year for this
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 17:16
Orionsaint
Wow i'm surprised how good that looks
RskimB's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 17:57
RskimB
Cant believe these ared only early game play vids, things are shapin up nicely
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 18:20
Sharpless
That makes me so giddy. BioShock + nostalgia + Bill Murray + Slimer = Ghostbusters: The Game, I can haz plz? Or something. I don't know. I really hope this doesn't suck. The footage is encouraging, but I just hope it has some personality.
Azereki's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 18:36
Azereki
I will buy as many copies as I have to so that I can ensure this game is a commercial success!
RitualNet's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 18:59
RitualNet
That looks amazing, it's a definite pre-order for me!
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 19:03
Namelessted
G4 quite possible has the absolute worst streaming video that I can image. I can go to gametrailers and stream an HD trailers faster than this trailer. It took me about 3 minutes of waiting for me to be able to watch the video.

Can we avoid G4 embeds from now on? They seriously really suck balls.
Im OK's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 19:06
Im OK
Despite the fact that these were mostly scenes lifted straight from the movie (please let there be an original story to this and not just be a direct movie-to-game translation), that looked pretty cool.

Also, for those wondering about Slimer, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man himself was a good guy in the cartoon as well.

Says Wikipedia:

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man also appears in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. In the cartoon series, the Ghostbusters used the residual molten marshmallow to create their own Stay Puft Man. They charge it with positive kinetic energy in order to make him good, and they keep him in the Containment Unit because he is too big to fit in the firehouse. Mr. Stay Puft soon became an ally to the team, helping the Ghostbusters defeat enemies too powerful to fight on their own. The character was voiced by John Stocker, and later by Frank Welker.

The only episode I remember is the one where they sent Slimer into the containment unit to bring out the big guy to kick some other ghost's ass, a giant praying mantis to be exact, but there I'm pretty sure he was released in others as well.
Im OK's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 19:08
Im OK
@Namelessted

I agree 100%. I seriously had enough time to get up and microwave some hotdogs and come back and it still hadn't finished loading.
DarkTetsuya's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 19:15
DarkTetsuya
Well I know what *I* DO WANT next christmas for the Wii...
Elrando's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2007 19:23
Elrando
Let's show this prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown.
Nimble little minx isn't she?
AIM FOR THE FLAT-TOP!!
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