In the story, which was written by Aykroyd and Ramis, parapsychologists, Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler create a “ghost exterminator” service.  They are shocked when business skyrockets and they end up hiring the fourth ghostbuster, Winston Peck.  Along the way, they meet Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) and her neighbor, Louis Tully, who have both been possessed by evil spirits.  It’s in this film that audiences are first introduced to the memorable ghosts Zuul, Slimer, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Ghost Librarian.

If watching the movie leaves you wanting more, you can always watch the sequel or pick up the brand new Ghostbusters: The Video Game – it looks great!

image: Amazon

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Now on Blu-ray: “Ghostbusters”

I’m guessing the developers realize how many fans will want to play it since the game is available on PC, PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and Nintendo DS.  Of course, gameplay will vary from one platform to the next with the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions focusing on the action aspects (and will include online multiplayer content) of the game while the Wii and PS2 versions will include puzzle elements (as well as offline multiplayer content).  The version for Nintendo DS is supposed to be remarkably different and will utilize the touch screen but will be comparable to the old Ghostbusters computer game.

The plot, which was written by Dan Aykroyd (Ray) and Harold Ramis (Egon), picks up two years after the events in Ghostbusters II and will take place during Thanksgiving 1991.  Gamers will step into the role of a new recruit who will be testing out new equipment.  I’m guessing players will spend some time getting familiar with the controls and gear in the early part of the game but will have to put their skills to the test when the team is called to investigate some paranormal activity.

Fans might be thrilled to know that, throughout the game, they will get to see some ghosts from the movies including Vigo, Slimer and, my personal favorite, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (I’m guessing these will be some of the big bosses).

Here are some screenshots from the Xbox 360 version but you can check out some Wii images too.

The game will feature the voices of most of the original cast (Aykroyd, Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray and Annie Potts) but Rick Moranis (Louis) and Sigourney Weaver (Dana Barrett) declined to reprise their roles.  Alyssa Milano has joined the game as new character, Dr. Ilyssa Selwyn.  Check out the trailer:

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“Ghostbusters: The Video Game” Out Tomorrow

Taken from the E3 2009 show floor on Tuesday, June 2nd. Much more to come throughout the week!

The Stay-Puft Marshmellow man from Ghostbusters, right outside the convention center to promote the new video game.

Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters.

LEGO Universe promo poster. Sadly, the game is not playable on the show floor.

Eidos booth.

Xbox booth.

Beware the Rabbids!

A mech thingamajig from James Cameron’s Avatar.

EA Games booth.

A Prius 3 promoting The Sims 3, in South Hall. (Note the floating green crystal.) Appropriate, no?

Warner Bros. Interactive promo area for Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest.

Inside the Batman: Arkham Asylum demo area. Kind of sums up all of E3!

Holy E3 Expo, Batman!

Nintendo’s booth.

The first-ever concert held live and in a persistent MMO game. In this case, the band is The Dares, and the game is Free Realms.

DJ Hero being demoed at Activision’s booth.

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E3 ‘09: Sights from the Show Floor

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Blast from the past: The Ghostbuster theme on Apple II speakers