Over one million new Ghostbusters recruits in North America
by David Hinkle 
on Jul 28th 2009 6:00PM
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:06PM Shagittarius said
Good for them, I thought it was quite enjoyable. Sure it had some flaws and aggravating mechanics but I had fun through the whole thing for the most part. Too bad the performances by the actors weren't a bit more spirited though...
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 9:16PM OnToGloryReturns said
That's funny because although I've heard that in reviews I thought the dialogue and performances were quite good. The main issue w/that kind of multiple character format is that oftentimes the actors aren't even together when dialogue is recorded so it loses the tempo and tone that a face-to-face session would have.
Ever hear a bad radio ad where two people are talking to each other but it's clear they recorded the dialogue seperately?
Ghostbuster's dialogue recording wasn't like a radio ad by any stretch by the disconnect was certainly there at times but I attribute that to the format rather than the actors. The writing was very strong and the story ties into the first film very well.
Biggest flaw was the unbalanced AI, both enemy and partner, but scaling it back to 'casual' solved that issue (I wasn't playing GB for a intense challenge) and the multiplayer is great fun. Good game, glad I own it.
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Ever hear a bad radio ad where two people are talking to each other but it's clear they recorded the dialogue seperately?
Ghostbuster's dialogue recording wasn't like a radio ad by any stretch by the disconnect was certainly there at times but I attribute that to the format rather than the actors. The writing was very strong and the story ties into the first film very well.
Biggest flaw was the unbalanced AI, both enemy and partner, but scaling it back to 'casual' solved that issue (I wasn't playing GB for a intense challenge) and the multiplayer is great fun. Good game, glad I own it.
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:06PM (Unverified) said
Huh.
I am suprised actually it got good to great scores but....hmm
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I am suprised actually it got good to great scores but....hmm
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:11PM buttscratch said
good, they really do deserve it. good story, good game.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:21PM (Unverified) said
I have blood in my ears from listening to that. As stated before, kill yourself for liking such terrible music.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:21PM Gibbeynator said
Atari wouldn't be in so much trouble if they still had the Dragon Ball license.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 9:19PM OnToGloryReturns said
@Mazrael
Pac-Man was Midway not Atari. They developed one for the 2600 which was a horrible example of anything.
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Pac-Man was Midway not Atari. They developed one for the 2600 which was a horrible example of anything.
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:22PM (Unverified) said
It's so funny to me that Activision thought this wouldn't be successful.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 9:23PM OnToGloryReturns said
That was my first thought too. They really are the new EA. I'm glad EA has gotten better and even Madden this year has impressed me. I'm not a Madden guy at all and playing the demo reminded me of playing the demo for NHL '08. Everything just feels right.
Can't wait for Brutal Legend to do well and Activision can suck on that as well - as long as EA can release it that is....
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Can't wait for Brutal Legend to do well and Activision can suck on that as well - as long as EA can release it that is....
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 10:06PM Levi Partridge said
It wasn't that they thought it wouldn't be a successful game, they just didn't see the possibility of whoring it out every year and turning it into a yearly million selling franchise.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:27PM (Unverified) said
It's like you should be blogging your bowel movements.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:46PM Bubbameister33 said
How about those angel statues towards the end? I hate those and Ray.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 6:53PM Kleptomaniac said
Obviously one million people didn't play the demo:P
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 7:06PM (Unverified) said
checking vgchartz they are off by 200K ... someone's making up numbers!!
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 9:25PM OnToGloryReturns said
Yeah, VGChartz is a poor source of info. I think they guess at the amount of jelly beans in a jar sometimes and use that for their data.
NPD is pretty good, just a longer wait.
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NPD is pretty good, just a longer wait.
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 7:11PM Maulok said
I have really enjoyed this glut of Ghostbusters in the past month. It's one of my favorite movies of all time.
Now if they can do the same with a month of nothing but Caddyshack - a game, a Blu Ray release, and Carl Spackler (with Snickers bar) and Al Czervik sackboys! Cannonball!!!
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Now if they can do the same with a month of nothing but Caddyshack - a game, a Blu Ray release, and Carl Spackler (with Snickers bar) and Al Czervik sackboys! Cannonball!!!
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 7:23PM (Unverified) said
It wasn't a Snickers.
*snickers at pos-t-e(u)r*
It was a Baby Ruth.
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*snickers at pos-t-e(u)r*
It was a Baby Ruth.
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 9:28PM OnToGloryReturns said
How about a Caddyshack themed golf game? Bundle it w/the DVD or Blu-ray of the film and add extra behind the scenes, etc.
Hey Wang I think this place is restricted so don't tell 'em you're Jewish.
I like you Betty.
That's Danny, sir.
Danny.
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Hey Wang I think this place is restricted so don't tell 'em you're Jewish.
I like you Betty.
That's Danny, sir.
Danny.
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 7:27PM (Unverified) said
Good, that means it should be easier to pick up a cheap new version in a few months.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 10:23PM (Unverified) said
@Mazza
Most third party games that do well enough to pay for them self but aren't a grand slam, drop in price.
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Most third party games that do well enough to pay for them self but aren't a grand slam, drop in price.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 12:10AM (Unverified) said
My thought is will this be elligible for a best sellers re-release so I can pick it up for $30. It's probably a very good game, but I have a list too long of good games I picked up and never finished. At a $30 price point, its cheap enough to buy for that rainy day or whenever the unemployment bug catches up to me.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 7:53PM (Unverified) said
How about a patch for the game fixing some glitches?
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 8:14PM ducttapeBigSexy said
Man, viral marketers sure are getting lazy these days.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 8:53PM Special Agent Steve said
I liked the demo a lot, I'll probably pick it up when it goes to about 30 or 20$. Nice game, good for Atari.
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Posted: Jul 28th 2009 9:29PM OnToGloryReturns said
GHOSTBUSTERS!
If there's somethin' strange, in your neighborhood, who you gonna call?
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If there's somethin' strange, in your neighborhood, who you gonna call?
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 10:41PM comradetrotskii said
Anybody know how much of the retail price a publisher will see? Have they made back their money on the NA sales alone? That would be nice. Ghostbusters is only out on the PS3 in the UK, the 360 and Wii versions are due soon so hopefully they can shift another 150K or so on the back of that.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 12:17AM dtrain1183 said
generally software gets a 20% mark up at retail (the store pays $50 and you pay $60)
Not sure what the split is though with manufacturing the discs and advertisement.
Really glad this game did well though. Activision can eat a dick. I can't wait for Brutal Legend to come out swinging in October.
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Not sure what the split is though with manufacturing the discs and advertisement.
Really glad this game did well though. Activision can eat a dick. I can't wait for Brutal Legend to come out swinging in October.
Posted: Jul 28th 2009 11:05PM (Unverified) said
Who will you call??... GHOSTBUSTERS!!!
Sure lacks of music...some this some that..Its ok still 4 out of 5...
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Sure lacks of music...some this some that..Its ok still 4 out of 5...
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 12:36AM (Unverified) said
all i gotta say alot idiots on online play meaning dont know what thay are doing and when ur getting more cash then them thay dc. this game is not for noobs seriously dont even know how to freakin play or protect pke gards.
this game is not for u!
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this game is not for u!
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:32AM (Unverified) said
I liked the demo and will get it when the price comes down.
I hope they make a second game, all it needs is superiority on the PS3 (Is that too hard to ask SONy do own the riights)and to be a little bit longer.
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I hope they make a second game, all it needs is superiority on the PS3 (Is that too hard to ask SONy do own the riights)and to be a little bit longer.
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