Sony captures Ghostbusters publishing deal

NewsPosted 06/05/2009 - 11:07am GMT+1

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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CheekyLee @ bencrosaby

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.

Posted 22:06 on 06 May 2009

bencrosaby

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. :p

Posted 18:05 on 06 May 2009

pblive

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.

Posted 15:08 on 06 May 2009

guyderman

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!

Posted 14:18 on 06 May 2009

Wido

Well if I was Microsoft then I would do a deal for Prototype...

Make the odds even.

Posted 14:14 on 06 May 2009

Rogue_Soul

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.

Posted 13:35 on 06 May 2009

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.

Posted 13:26 on 06 May 2009

CheekyLee

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.

Posted 13:08 on 06 May 2009