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Sony captures Ghostbusters publishing deal

By James Orry - 06/05/2009 - 10:07am GMT

Game will now be released first on PS3 and PS2.

In a shock move, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has negotiated a deal with Atari to publish the upcoming Ghostbusters: The Video Game. The game will be released in Europe and PAL regions on June 19 for PS3 and PS2. A PSP version will follow in the autumn.

“We’re committed to bringing the PlayStation family the biggest and best gaming experiences first,” says Mark Hardy, European Product Marketing Director at SCEE, “and it doesn’t get any bigger and better than this blockbuster title. This summer, PlayStation owners will be the first to grab their proton packs and fight the spirit world. We’d like to wish them the best of luck in their ghostbusting endeavours and, of course, to remind them not to cross the streams!”

According to MCV the game will still arrive on non-Sony platforms, with Atari to publish the games later in the year.

Is this a sign that Sony is stepping up its efforts to drive gamers to the PS3? Are you angry that you'll no longer be able to play the game on 360 and Wii this summer? Let us know in the comments below.

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Posted at 11:25 on 06 May 2009
rico_rico	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post No I don't think so it will come to 360 to Report Reply

Posted at 11:43 on 06 May 2009
Tsar_Chasm	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Great news for Xbox 360 owners! Report Reply

Posted at 11:49 on 06 May 2009
CrustyJockStrap	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post It's about time they started getting 3rd party exclusives. As being a multiplatform gamers exclusivenes does not bother me as I will get the games I want. But i can see why people who don't own a sony machine will be angry. Report Reply

Posted at 12:08 on 06 May 2009
CheekyLee	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post This was a smart move by Sony. Not that this one game alone will convince anybody to buy a PS3, but it will certainly mean that the vast majority of us multiplatform owners will be buying the PS3 version. They need to do a LOT more of this kind of thing. Report Reply

Posted at 12:26 on 06 May 2009
Wido	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post GhostBusters is sure looking like a Summer blockbuster, like Battlefield: Bad Company was last year. Good move indeed and a sneaky one, though I'm thinking Microsoft won't be too pleased about this but knowing them they would have a surprise up there sleeves anyway. Report Reply

Posted at 12:35 on 06 May 2009
Rogue_Soul	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Before people get confused, it's a timed exclusive for Europe only with the 360 version coming later in year. Looking at Sony's history with signing exclusives for the PS3... I hope they haven't just given this title the kiss of death.Last edited on Wed 6 May 2009 by Rogue_Soul Report Reply

Posted at 13:14 on 06 May 2009
Wido	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Well if I was Microsoft then I would do a deal for Prototype... Make the odds even. Report Reply

Posted at 13:18 on 06 May 2009
guyderman	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post It's a shame about the wait but I'm not too concerned about this as it is still coming out for the 360 eventually. Sometimes timed exclusives can work in favour of the later releases as there is often additional content added. All good things come to those who wait. And there are a lot of good titles due out over the next few months so one less to buy for a while might be a god send! Report Reply

Posted at 14:08 on 06 May 2009
pblive	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Good to know I can still get it in June for the PS3. It should help sales, if only a bit, as MS has helped 360 sales in a similar way. Now they just need more full exclusives from 3rd parties. Report Reply

Posted at 17:05 on 06 May 2009
bencrosaby	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I wasn't really bothered about this, so meh, let the PS3 owners have it. I'd be more concerned if they took something like Monster Hunter 3 back. Report Reply

Posted at 21:06 on 06 May 2009
CheekyLee	0 0 In response to bencrosaby's post I wasn't really bothered about this, so meh, let the PS3 owners have it. I'd be more concerned if they took something like Monster Hunter 3 back. » Go to bencrosaby's original post We have to hope that they actually release that one outside of Japan first, Ben! Besides which, MH is a Capcom franchise, which Sony have no control over. Report Reply