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Ghostbusters Impressions

midnightz — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:28:03 MDT

ECTO-1 drove past me on the way to work... this was in a village way outside London in the UK - what was that about?! AWESOME CAR THOUGH!

midnightz

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everysystemgamer — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:18:24 MDT

this game looks like it will captur the feel of the movies perfectly, i for one will be buying this game on launch day.

everysystemgamer

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Ashkihyena — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:47:00 MDT

@Messer: D: I think thats what we're trying to avoid.

Ashkihyena

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Polite Society — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:51:56 MDT

Every time I hear more about this game, I nearly wet myself.

I think they may actually manage to do justice to this thing.

We're ready to believe you.

Polite Society

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TruPhan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:59:15 MDT

Listen! You smell that?

TruPhan

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Messer — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:22:20 MDT

The more this is like the Commodore 64 version the better this will be. I can't imagine how great it would be to see elements of that game combined with what's already been described here.

Messer

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EvaFallenAngel — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:21:51 MDT

@dead_red_eyes: I'm too fast!

EvaFallenAngel

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spiderweb1986 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:01:35 MDT

@Kazzahdrane: Honestly, I don't think "if" is a factor in whether or not this game succeeds. There's a ton of love for this franchise, and, save for the Extreme Ghostbusters spinoff cartoon; there really hasn't been anything done with it since Ghostbusters II.

Unless they find a way to screw this game up, it's almost guaranteed to sell well.

spiderweb1986

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Ashkihyena — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:43:32 MDT

@Rexter: Actually, Terminal Reality is working on the 360/PS3 version, and Red Fly is working on the Wii/PS2 version.

Two different companies working on two versions of the game.

Ashkihyena

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thezman — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:24:01 MDT

Huh... looks pretty boring to me.

Hope they can find someone to write a funny script, at least...

thezman

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Ashkihyena — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:35:29 MDT

I can't wait for this, this is going to be most freaking awesome, and if it wasn't for the monthly payments of X-Box live, I'd so be doing so many co-op missions.

Ashkihyena

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zoesch — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:21:05 MDT

Must. Not. Get. Excited.

Ah screw it!

*Head explodes*

zoesch

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Henseigan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:55:23 MDT

I hope this game becomes the all time success it deserves to be. I always loved the Ghostbusters and the release of this game will ultimately move the sales of PS3s and 360s! Perhaps the attention generated by this game will spurn Sierra or some other company to do a cell shaded (a la Appleseed: Ex Machina) version of the REAL GHOSTBUSTERS animation (minus Slimer), with all the voices of the fantastic series (including Arsenio Hall), using some of the great stories like:
Collect Call of Cthulhu or the Thing in Mrs. Faversham's Attic or Knock, Knock or Ragnarok 'N Roll or When Halloween was Forever or No One Comes to Lupusville or Cold Cash and Hot Water (just to name a few).
I would like the Real Ghostbusters game to have the ability to set your Proton Pack on self destruct, so that you can vaporize everything in a 2 mile radius, just like in the animation!

Henseigan

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GhaleonUnlimited — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:50:23 MDT

It's too bad Wii isn't getting the lead version -- a game like this could be so perfect w/ the remote but I'm sure it'll be half-assed.

GhaleonUnlimited

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dead_red_eyes — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:48:26 MDT

@Spoony Bard:

Ready to go.

dead_red_eyes

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Lanhoj — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:15:39 MDT

so ... is it going to be Gears of War-ish? I hope so.

Lanhoj

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Spoony Bard — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:08:02 MDT

Say it with me:

Two in the box.

Spoony Bard

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Pilch — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:59:58 MDT

There's going to be released on every platform except on the PSP? This is becoming a bit of an annoying tradition.
Hopefully there will be a port later on, specially with a PS2 version currently being made.

Pilch

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dead_red_eyes — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:54:21 MDT

@MasterSauce:

Indeed, Bill Murray is the man.

dead_red_eyes

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YotaruVegeta — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:54:01 MDT

From all I've seen so far, I'd play this game even if it got mediocre reviews.

YotaruVegeta

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dead_red_eyes — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:53:59 MDT

@globones:

Nope. Only you I guess.

Oh man ... I can not wait for this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dead_red_eyes

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Sinharvest — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:25:01 MDT

@MasterSauce:

I heard Bill Murray was a secret unlockable character in SSBB. 0_0

Sinharvest

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globones — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:17:36 MDT

Does anyone else feel 'meh' about this game?

Too much hype and no inspiration.

globones

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MasterSauce — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:48:37 MDT

Wow...didn't think this game would have that kind of technical prowess. But, Rock on even more. This thing is sounding more and more like a winner.
Also, I love this movie.

Bill Murray: Making everything better since Sept. 21 1950.

MasterSauce

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excaliburps — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:46:08 MDT

@Trystero:

Agreed. Looks like it may very well be a good licensed game. I sure hope so.

@Flynn:
I just hope it doesn't get repetitive after a couple of hours. What do you think?

I'm certainly sold on this. Everyone should feel some Ghostbusters love!

excaliburps

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el_rezzo — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:49:36 MDT

Damn this will be good, I am flabagasted that the original actors will be voicing, I thought it would be impossible to get Murray to work on this. Papabear is correct in saying that a free-roaming version would rule all. Think Assassins Creed, but Ghostbusters with Masayaf as the Mayors office. Gold.

el_rezzo

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Trystero — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:26:26 MDT

It's not "PK Emitter" it's "PKE (Psycho-Kinetic Energy) Meter."

This is by far the nerdiest and nit-pickiest comment I have ever made. I'm going to go shower now.

PS:
Great to see the game is coming along and looks to stand on its own merits. Fans would have gobbled it up, regardless, but (hope against hope) maybe this licensed game will actually pay a mind to the "game" part.

Trystero

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Sinharvest — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:24:49 MDT

Wow i cant wait for this. Praise baby ghostbuster jesus!

Sinharvest

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Hauler — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:24:47 MDT

I really hope that this game doesn't disappoint. It has everything that's needed in a Ghostbuster's game, but ultimately everything comes down to gameplay.

Please don't screw this up.

Hauler

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Salen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:47:26 MDT

I can't wait to break out a small unlicensed nuclear generator and strap it to my back! I hope I can cut a bar counter in two with the particle throwers.

Salen

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Cchrist — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:21:56 MDT

This just reeks of pure awesomeness. I can't believe they're giving the fans such a big service.

I don't mind not being able to drive Ecto-1. It's all about the characters for me.

Cchrist

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Jamaces — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:20:28 MDT

what is this, we sit arond and camp on the same games, with only shit ones since christmas.

Now there is about 5 quality games all coming out around the same time. Damn.

Jamaces

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Azurite — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:16:21 MDT

I'm hoping it's mod friendly, want some nice multiplayer mods :)

Azurite

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Rexter — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:59:52 MDT

@TheRobotWhoKills: Thats a relief :)

Rexter

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CanaryWundaboy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:54:13 MDT

Want. This. NOW.
Bustin' makes you feel good!

CanaryWundaboy

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nottsville — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:42:22 MDT

Nice preview. It's pretty much a definate sale for me!

I do agree with my fellow posters that i think some kind of driving would be good. Ideally the fire station should be a hub for the rest of the game. You get the call, choose what equipment you want to take and drive out to the job.

"Listen....can you smell something?"

nottsville

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justhesh — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:42:02 MDT

@Captain Impulse: Your memory serves you correctly. But I was merely making reference to the mess that was created in this scenario.

justhesh

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Shiryu — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:25:34 MDT

Ah, I was looking for more info into the Wii version. But as any Ghostbuster fan out there, one thing we are good at is "waiting".

ECTO-1 Drivem'up stages needed, Sierra!

Shiryu

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eastx — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:08:05 MDT

@photoboy: The game is not like that, man. You need to read some previews.

I'm glad they announced online play! That's a sweet addition.

eastx

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photoboy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:43:21 MDT

I really hope this game is free-roaming, so you get to drive Ecto-1 to the scene. I'm hoping it's like a 3D update to the old C64/NES/SMS game. I loved it at the start of the old game where you were given a some cash and you had to build up your car with various busting equipment, but you had to choose between buying a fast car with little space for busting equipment or a slow car with loads of traps, Marshmallow lure, etc. A similar mechanic in this game where you can earn money to buy more traps, a better car, new weapons etc would be great.

It would be cool if there's a scene like in the first film where the guy refuses to pay his bill, and you just release the ghost back into their house and leave.

photoboy

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TheRobotWhoKills — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:26:55 MDT

@rexter

They're making two completely different engines.

TheRobotWhoKills

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Rexter — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:10:25 MDT

Please dont burn my hide but, its also for the PS2 and Wii? Forgive me if im wrong, but wont it cripple the quality of the 360 and PS3 builds if they make a engine that can be scaled down to a "slow" system such as the ps2? Instead of making it 360 and PS3 only and going full throttle with all bells and whistles. Or are they making two completly different game engines?

Rexter

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Gen16Snes — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:43:23 MDT

So it's better than these games?

[www.virtualnes.com]
[www.virtualnes.com]

Gen16Snes

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OT79 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:29:42 MDT

I want it.
Anxious to the max.
Obvious for PS3.
:P

OT79

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Kazzahdrane — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:29:00 MDT

@Ess: If this game is a (commercial) success, I wouldn't be surprised to see a free-roaming Ghostbusters game follow in 2-3 years.

Of course, what I really want is a Ghostbusters MMO, even though it'd probably rape the licence and make me want to die. Fairly sure it would help achieve World Peace though, after all Bustin' does make people Feel Good!

Kazzahdrane

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Captain Impulse — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:28:23 MDT

@lost_in_hollywood: Even so, I love that line. Bill Murray is made of win.

Captain Impulse

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lost_in_hollywood — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:20:04 MDT

@Captain Impulse: Yer you are right it was the dining hall at the 'Sedgewick Hotel', not the library.

lost_in_hollywood

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Ess — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:10:00 MDT

But is it better than Grabbed by the Ghoulies?

And put me in the camp that would prefer a sandbox style game. They work out of a fire station after all.

They should get calls and at least have the option of driving to them.

They should also be able to haggle over their fee with customers as they do in the movie.

Ess

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Captain Impulse — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:06:46 MDT

@justhesh: Was that in the library? I thought that was in the Dining Hall at the hotel? My memory is pretty fuzzy though.

Captain Impulse

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Captain Impulse — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:05:58 MDT

@CancerMan: Ghostbusters will be coming to the Wii (with no online play), PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, PC and DS this October and if the developers have their way, will come out right around Halloween

Captain Impulse

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justhesh — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:03:40 MDT

SOLD!

one question, Flynn: After the chaos in the library was over, did anyone shout "And the FLOWERS are still standing!" ?

justhesh

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ocalot — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:03:40 MDT

@silkylove: Yes. Actually I'm a friend of his, he asked me to meet him here

ocalot

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CancerMan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:02:28 MDT

all i want to know is, when is this being released?

CancerMan

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Netnavi — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:56:15 MDT

I just may have to get this on PS3/360 , Wii and DS. I wonder what the changes would be. This is gonna be a great game. Almost like having a Ghostbusters 3. Almost.

Netnavi

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penty85 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:51:52 MDT

Oh Flynn, you nearly broke my heart.

penty85

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Kazzahdrane — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:46:08 MDT

Thanks for fixing the article, Flynn!

Kazzahdrane

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PlasmaMachine — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:44:48 MDT

Settle down folks, The article includes Xbox 360 now.. we can all rest easy!

PlasmaMachine

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marsz85 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:42:10 MDT

[first post, new to kotaku]

unless i'm mistaken, I do see the article saying 360 version (must have gotten revised) and what about Ernie Hudson?

marsz85

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silkylove — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:40:47 MDT

I am the keymaster, are you the gatekeeper?

silkylove

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PapaBear434 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:31:39 MDT

People, take it easy. I'm sure the 360 version is go. Most of the time, when a new game is coming out, all the previews are done on the 360, leaving us planning to get the PS3 version out in the cold. Just this once, we get an impression on the PS3.

Let's not lose our heads over it. I'm sure it won't happen often.

PapaBear434

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Ra is on That 70s Show — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:31:06 MDT

What excites me most about the game is that all the people from the movies are providing their voices (even the dick-less guy!)and its being written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

Ra is on That 70s Show

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PapaBear434 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:30:09 MDT

It worked in the GTA thread, so...

QUESTION!

Is this going to be a free roaming game, like a GTA lite? Go around, taking random jobs, or just busting random ghosts as their appear on the street or when you detect them while just walking by?

Because if it is, it will be the greatest game EVER.

PapaBear434

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Captain Impulse — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:26:51 MDT

@Kazzahdrane: Heh, blame Kotaku for me believing there to be no co-op:
[kotaku.com]

Captain Impulse

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Kazzahdrane — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:23:57 MDT

@Captain Impulse: IIRC the game has always been advertised as having multiplayer. In fact, wasn't it originally announced as having 4-player co-op through the campaign? Think that was then revised to specific co-op missions in addition to the usual multiplayer mode(s).

Kazzahdrane

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Jander — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:22:08 MDT

@segamanxero:

YES.

/lesson learned from watching the film

Jander

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Zoroastrian — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:19:35 MDT

Kotaku's preview has me giddy with anticipation, even though the movie wasn't met with resounding ovations. For an early build of a game, this sounds mighty impressive -- preordered!

Zoroastrian

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Captain Impulse — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:18:15 MDT

@jambe: I was also under the impression that the 360 was getting this game. Has something changed? Mis-information? Oversight? I'm going to believe that the 360 version is still planned, since it's listed on the official site: [www.ghostbustersgame.com]

This article also mentions multi-player, which in the past, wasn't it reported that it would be single-player only? I remember that raising some hackles.

I guess things have changed quite a bit.

Captain Impulse

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Doshu — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:17:21 MDT

Sounds interesting.

I still remember playing the original one on the Apple II. :o

Doshu

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MasterDex — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:16:42 MDT

Ghostbusters was the first movie I saw in the cinema and I've always loved the story. I'll be definitly looking forward to this, even more so now seeing how good it looks.

MasterDex

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penty85 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:13:34 MDT

Lets hope that not mentioning a 360 version is just an oversight, and not a portent.

penty85

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Kazzahdrane — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:13:06 MDT

@jambe:....what the hell? You're right of course, doesn't mention the 360 in the article.

After checking, the official website for the game [www.ghostbustersgame.com] still mentions the 360 in the latest news post from March 20th.

*crosses fingers* I'm playing this game either way, I'll probably have a PS3 by the time it comes out - but I'd rather play with my 360-owning friends.

Kazzahdrane

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Walker — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:12:48 MDT

@jambe: Agreed i find this weird. Thats really sad. =(

No way i'm getting the Wii version. Guess it'll have to wait until i get a PS3 (2009 when FFXIII comes out i guess).

Walker

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Teh Emo Penguin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:12:12 MDT

I remember seeing this game on Official Xbox Magazine once...
Maybe I'm mistakin'...

Teh Emo Penguin

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Astrofox — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:12:04 MDT

SIXAXIS was made for ghost-wrangling!

This sounds much better than I expected... the dynamic crowd reactions should help realise the love-hate relationship New York has with the Ghostbusters :)

Astrofox

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MrsXBob — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:11:13 MDT

For some reason Kotaku missed out the 360 version, which everyone else has mentioned (Joystiq, IGN etc). It is coming to 360 too

MrsXBob

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A_Zombie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:09:55 MDT

First order of business as a Ghostbuster... cross the streams ;)

A_Zombie

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segamanxero — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:09:14 MDT

@Jander: are you god?

segamanxero

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Kazzahdrane — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:09:05 MDT

WHO YA GONNA CALL?!

I can't wait for this game. Between this, Lego Indiana Jones, and possibly the "next-gen" Indy game too: it's looking like a good year for licensed games!

Kazzahdrane