Tag: 2016

Activision Ghostbusters Product Details

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Last week Activision officially released details about their upcoming Ghostbusters video games. (GBI Blog Post, April 16, 2016) Around a certain web developer’s bedtime product information became available from retailers.

From GameStop (US):

Product Details

Have you and your friends been experiencing paranormal activity? Grab your Proton Pack and join the Ghostbusters as you explore Manhattan, blasting ghosts, and trapping those runaway ghouls.

  • Thrilling Multiplayer Experience: Play alongside your friends as the Ghostbusters in the 2-4 player local co-op campaign!
  • Terrifying Ghost Trapping: Battle new and classic Ghostbusters characters, including Slimer, Gertrude Eldridge, Sparky and many more!
  • Electrifying Weapon Choices: Dynamically swap weapons during battle with unique options for each character.
  • Blockbuster Film Extension: An original story that takes place after the events of the movie! Ghostbusting fun for the whole family: Gamers of all ages and experience can dive right into the action.

Ghostbusters (2016) will be released on July 12, 2016 for both PS4 and Xbox One. With a retail price of $49.99 USD. The game can currently be pre-ordered from GameStop and Amazon.

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Activision Launching Ghostbusters Video Games

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With the release of Ghostbusters (2016) Activision will be launching not one, but two different Ghostbusters video games! Or adventures.

Scott Lowe, Activision’s Communications Manager wrote on the company’s blog:

This July, Ghostbusters returns to screens both big and small. That’s right, in addition to the new film from Sony Pictures, this July we’re introducing two all-new Ghostbusters adventures for consoles and mobile devices.—Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters: Slime City, respectively. Both games will feature new casts of rookies as they fight rogue sprits while the now-famous Ghostbusters are off stopping high-profile poltergeists.

On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, there’s Ghostbusters, a third-person action role-playing game with up to four-player local co-op. Each player can level up their character’s gear and abilities by battling ghosts, completing objectives, or discovering hidden collectibles. Players will have four heroes to choose from, each with their own unique personality and play style that benefit the overall team.

Continue reading “Activision Launching Ghostbusters Video Games” →

AL Roker Interviews Ghostbusters 2016 Cast Today

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Okay so not today, during the filming of Ghostbusters (2016).

Al Roker, national meteorologist, a host on the TODAY show, and television personality visited the cast and crew during filming of Ghostbusters (2016).

Now Today, (actually Thursday, April 14, 2016) the interview was shared for ghostheads to enjoy.

Bonus behind the scenes video.

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Ghost Corps Displays New Ghostbusters Figures

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Ghost Corps via their Facebook page added the above photo showing both upcoming Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters (2016) figures, vehicles, and play sets. We believe most, if not all the figures, etc are from Mattel. The Ghostbusters (2016) figures were shown at this year’s New York Toy Fair.

We’ve updated our display cases with new merchandise! Check out Ivan on the official GhostbustersSnapchat right now for a more in depth look! #Ghostbusters

What’s really new is the bottom of the display. It appears Mattel is re-releasing their former Matty Collector Ghostbusters figures in all new “classic” packaging. Except for a certain marshmallow ghost. Which basically hasn’t been packaged that way since Kenner produced and sold a The Real Ghostbusters version 30 years ago.

According to Ghost Corps the classic figures come with parts to build a “no ghost” logo.

Source: Ghost Corps (Facebook)

Simon Spotlight Publishing Ghostbusters 2016 Handbook

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Andrew Shaffer, author of the upcoming (in movie) Ghostbusters (2016) book, Ghosts From Our Past: Both Literally & Figuratively (GBI Blog Post, December 19, 2016) tweeted:

Simon Spotlight is publishing a “Ghostbuster’s Handbook” for kids this June—here’s the cover.

This Ghostbusters handbook will have insider secrets and high-tech training from the Ghostbusters (2016).

Simon Spotlight is a division of Simon & Schuster.

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Sony Invents Ghost Catching Technology

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Or so they claim. News off the Japanese servers reports Sony developed “the worlds first Proton Pack.”

That’s a bold claim considering my employers Drs. Stantz, Spengler, and I guess to some extent Venkman invented the world’s first Proton Pack (along with other ghost technology) more then 30 years ago.

Also how did a fictional scientist work with a real one to create a 2016 Proton Pack? 😉 Continue reading “Sony Invents Ghost Catching Technology” →

Golden Ghostbusters Books On The Way

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Ghost Corps (Facebook) announced a partnership with Penguin Random House, a publisher behind the decades old golden books.

Excited to announce that we have officially partnered with Penguin Random House and will be releasing ‪#‎Ghostbusters‬, both classic and new movie, in the popular “Little Golden Book” children’s format and combining the two into a “Big Golden Book” as well! More details to come!

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Ghostbusters 2016 Uno Won’t Be One To Skip

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Ghostbusters gaming continues in May with Ghostbusters (2016) UNO from Mattel Games and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

It’s the matching game you love, now featuring iconic characters from the 2016 Ghostbusters movie! Score points by being the first to get rid of all the cards in your hand. When you’re down to one card, don’t forget to yell,”UNO!” This UNO 2016 Ghostbusters Movie Card Game contains 112 cards plus instructions. For 2 to 10 players.

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