Media Markt remove immediately 360 version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Nextgamer writes: "Media Markt stop immediately with the sale of Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360."

[Final_Rpg]

Who are Sony going to call?

Their legal advisory team!

[evrfighter]

don't see what the deal is, It's not like Sony's losing out on sales from either console port...

Sony's acting like the kid in the sandbox who's taking his toys and going home..lol

[PirateThom]

Nothing to do with Sony, it was Atari Benelux, if you read the article.

[STK026]

they had an agreement with Atari, which Atari obviously violated. Who cares if they lose sales or not, the point is that Atari broke the agreement and should be sued.

[Kushan]

AS a matter of fact, sony IS losing money on each 360 version sold. Sure, Sony pictures owns the rights to Ghostbusters, their share of each sale is unaffected, but Sony Computer Entertainment gets a chunk from each sale of the PS3 version, a chunk which would otherwise go to Microsoft if a 360 version is sold.
Still, Sony isn't directly behind this, Atari is, although that's likely due to licensing agreements with Sony.

[Gamertags]

This story is about a game that is being IMPORTED! That doesn't go against any laws or agreements. I love when 12 year olds have web sites!

[Perjoss]

im in the UK and got my 360 ghostbusters on the same day it was released for ps3, not region locked either so it works fine :) thanks ebay.

[y0haN]

Can't blame 360 fans for wanting to play the game.. forcing a format to a region is so 90s..

[nothere413]

Remove immediately all these spelling and grammar mistakes.

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

360's version is hands down the best version to have, i'm hoping to have this game some time soon, the graphics are really nice looking.

everyone in that game looks near 100 percent the way they looked during that time.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2vdj...

http://www.gamersyde.com/st...

[DeepInterludium]

Reminds me of when Microsoft blocked the sale of import copies of Shenmue 2 for Dreamcast.

[likedamaster]

Supply meets demand.

[TheMART]

Hahaha thats a good joke. So far for Sony's exclusive Ghostbusters, many of those that want one, got one!

And the rest just imports it from USA. Regionfree games, freaking funny.

[felidae]

lololol.

yeah, stupid Sony punks. really funny!

next time they should ask you what's the best strategy!

[LONEWOLF231]

I see why the BIG S is doing this, they say its Atari BUT nah its Sony.
They went crying to Atari since their version is a giant POS even though it was the lead platform. Its sad quite frankly.

[talltony]

big loss cause this game is like so amazing!.

[bennj]

Did you read the article ? Really ?

[vx]

dude you crazy its N4G who reads the articles?! ppl here do their own articles after reading the title :D

[dawgsfan117]

There are articles atached to these headlines? I simply thought it was a topic that would allow fanboys to instantly start a flamewar over whose system is better.

[The_Beast]

lmfao

[Meus Renaissance]

Is anyone seriously going to buy a PS3 for this game? If the store is selling both versions then I don't see what the big fuss is. And before anyone says it is illegal, how many MP3's and movies do you have on your HDD?

[PirateThom]

Well, while all the money may go to Atari in the end, Atari Benelux have their own interests and profits to look after, meaning, every single import that is sold, Atari Benelux aren't getting their publishing cut of it. When the 360 version officially releases in Europe, that's when they make their money.

[Kamikaze135]

You're saying that as if people ONLY own one console. Multiple console owners who want Ghostbuster won't want to wait on the 360 version and just buy the PS3 version.

[DelbertGrady]

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[PirateThom]

I feel sorry for you if that's all you have to hold on to. :)

[commodore64]

It's true though.... Soda's right, even if you don't like it, pirate.

;)

[LONEWOLF231]

lol, i doubt its Atari's handy work.
The Big S went crying to Atari.

[DelbertGrady]

It's true though. The 360 version is superior.

I have sales too. Your favorite. And release dates that can be trusted. What do you have? CGI trailers and empty promises?

[JD_Shadow]

Yeah, Soda, this is pretty sad that you are too busy shoving your viewpoint down people's throats instead of just playing the game.

[DelbertGrady]

Kind of hard to play the game in the comment section, don't you think?

If anything is sad it is your avatar.

[YogiBear]

The fact that you continue to bring up the miniscule difference between the PS3 and Xbox versions of Ghostbusters is laughable and desperate. The game is fun no matter what system you play it on. End of story.
You crossed the line dissing the Penguins though. They are the Stanley Cup Champs like it or not. You are probably a butt hurt Wings fan. It's lonely at the top for the city of champions. Go Pens!

[SaberEdge]

I would say the difference is more than minuscule, but I agree that the experience of playing either version is going to be basically the same.

[pixelsword]

The gameplay's the thing.

That being said, if it's identical, and you have both consoles, get it on the 360 because it's the better looking one if you're into graphics; just make sure your 360 can handle your gameplay time and you're good to go. :)

Okay, that also being said, if you want to "cut heads" between the 360 and PS3 in the graphics department, I'm sorry; There are four games out there that whips on all games graphically: Killzone 2, Lair, Uncharted, and MGS4. Gears of War 2 and Resistance 2 are tied for fifth to me, but that's not taking away anything from the games, because both are awesome, but that's only a testament to how slick those four games are.

[hateroftheyear]

If you wanna talk Graphics MGS4, Uncharted 1&2,and Killzone FTW, till you can name a 360 game that tops any of those your avatar is obsolete, you might as well go back to the equally retarded "$249". Oh and here's a tip: when trying to bad mouth the ps3, stick to sales & price point cause arguing better graphics is like arguing reliability it's pointless, so until 360 tops or comes remotely close to the 4 games mentioned STFU and give the multi plat comparisons a rest.

[MoonlightProwler]

Stanley Cup 2009 Champions.
Go play Ghostbusters.

[7ero H3LL]

to both (pixelsword) and (hateroftheyear)

i think ive seen enough of mgs4 to make my desition on it, it's a system seller but i think it's graphics today are dated.

http://www.gamershell.com/p...
http://www.gamersyde.com/po...

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/...
http://www.gamershell.com/p...

http://www.1up.com/media/03...
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/obje...

[hateroftheyear]

just off the top of my head you would have to factor in MGS4 better AI, sometimes full scale wars in the background, and don't forget Octo camo was cool as S**t. resident evil is no light weight though, they both had great gun upgrade systems.

[pixelsword]

I forgot about that one; Hmmm... maybe RE5 could go fourth in terms of graphics. I wouldn't have a problem with that. I could go either way, though; because every pic people being up is in the middle east; try to look at some of the other locales, it's really very well done.

In terms of gameplay, I personally couldn't get into the gameplay myself; it was just a little too fast-paced for the action going on in comparison to 4 (by just a hair, which made it a little too repetitive and hectic when the room filled-up with zombies to me... especially since it played almost like 4)

[likedamaster]

PirateThom sounds butthurt.

[cherrypie]

@yogibear

"The fact that you continue to bring up the miniscule difference between the PS3 and Xbox versions of Ghostbusters is laughable and desperate"

The fact that you want to pretend the difference was "miniscule" is laughable and desperate.

This forum is well-enough informed about videogames to see that the PS3 version no "little bit" worse; it was a v-e-r-y great difference.

We all know it, and you know it too.

[commodore64]

Yeah wow.

I can't believe people are STILL downplaying the astonishingly poor ps3 version of ghostbusters.

We all know that it runs at 56% resolution, has reduced textures and an exemplary iteration of the famous ps3 'vaseline' effect.

The comments downplaying the above sound like an extreme case of self-brainwashing not at all unlike the double-think in George Orwell's 1984:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

[Anon1974]

Just look at the metacritic score. One got 78, the other got 80. OMG 78! It must be unplayable compared to other version! Let's forget the fact that 70% of multiconsole games released this year scored higher on the PS3 or tied the 360 score vs scoring higher on the 360...everyone knows the 360 somehow has better games, despite what the vast majority of professional gamer reviews tell us.

Fanboys....
Sheesh..

[commodore64]

Unbelievable.

Undeniably, the ps3 version sports:
56% resolution, blurred textures, vaseline effect.
The game was even LED on the ps3 sku, negating the usual multiplat excuse.

And still darkride calls these atrocious shortcomings "miniscule".
Unbelievable.
I fear for Darkride's mental health, i really do.

I think a new record in damage control has been set by darkie, above.
Darkride deserves a cheque and a pat on the back from Sony, imo.
He has earned it, well and truly!

Oh and darkie... Thought you had me on ignore?
Couldn't resist huh?
Just like I predicted:
http://n4g.com/RedirectToOb...

Damn you are easy.

[hateroftheyear]

ok we get it ghost buster looks better on 360....... so what now, I mean seriously what do we do now. does that finally prove that the 360 is more powerful than the ps3(cause it's not)? or that it is easier to develop for (cause we all already knew that. like I said just because some developers suck @ developing/porting ps3 games does not mean the system sucks or "omg epic failz". Let me let you in on a secret, and this goes for all consoles there are too many quality games to choose from, instead of settling with a crappy port, especially @ $60. that is my opinion on the matter, and there is no denying the ps3 version is inferior to the 360 version, however there are so many games that surpass ghost busters in many ways on both systems. But for SODA to make it his avatar that's just taking the inner fanboy thing to another level, dude it's a multi plat, leave a comment and LET IT GO! is it hurting you that ps3 version is inferior... no. I bet you probably don't even own the game on 360, and if you do..... why don't you.... *gasp* ....go play it, or any other game, but of course you won't do that cause you're no gamer....never was... you're just a fanboy hired to do some wet work lolz

[glennc]

sony have still caused this

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

...Don't take any Multi-Format games away from the 'ChavBox 360'...it's the only thing the 'ChavBox 360' and the 'ChavBots' have got left!!! ;-D

[Static-X]

ChavBox? That's a new one. Bubbles for you ;)

[Jecht]

Isn't Sony the reason the game is even out in the first place? Didn't they pay to finish the production of it? If so, would they not stand to get publishing royalties, even from the 360 version?

I'm probably wrong. I remember vaguely hearing about Sony paying for the development to continue or something.

[themyk]

I love how the MS crowd act like MS wouldn't be doing the same thing. It's business. Get over it

[Golfcoachh]

That when MS does this the Sony Fanboys flip out and light up the article with 200 comments. A few 360 guys say something and now its like, well MS does it.

[themyk]

So, what's ur point? My point is business is business. And fanboys from both camp act like the other company are greedy d1cks for doing it. Who cares?

[DMason]

"I love how the MS crowd act like MS wouldn't be doing the same thing"

No, this is just something that you made up in your head. Where do you see anyone talking about Microsoft? Where did someone defend Microsoft? Nobody did.

Are you mad? Or just desperate for attention?

[hateroftheyear]

no he isn't mad, you must have missed the article on ghost buster game titled "sony give 28 million gamer the middle finger" yeah people were going crazy in that one

[v1c1ous]

much earlier than that one?

[hateroftheyear]

yeah but dmason was acting like it didn't happen or their wasn't people acting butt hurt (on both sides)

[saimcheeda]

sucked!

[torontoml]

Doesn't the article say that the retailer in question imported versions from the states and are reselling them? Makes complete sense that it would be removed from shelves.

[nex]

haters

[Static-X]

. . North Cyprus (an unrecognised country) and I've even seen the Xbox version in a tiny DVD shop... Although PS3 is the 'in' thing over here ;)

[gunnar2906]

There are both versions available in Moscow, Russia. No limitations
Take a look - it is european version of the game.
The news is a bogus.

http://videoigr.net/product...

[ArcticWolfUK]

game was terible anyway

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Poor Droids they get a PS2 version of Ghostbusters for the PS3.

[saimcheeda]

u get a peanut instead of a brain!

[dawgsfan117]

You cant afford both systems and so you spend your days having a pointless flamewar over whos system is better. Its sad really. Well people like myself who simply own both will simply have to play the games and tell you how they are. Ghostbusters sucked on every system so no biggy if you cant get a copy. Well have fun with your pointless bashing and witless comments.

[jack who]

lmao

[coolboy10160]

I wonder what sony is going to do

[coolboy10160]

i think atari should be sued because if it wasnt for sony the game wouldent even exist and the atari gives them a downgraded version of the game Sony should sue the crap out atari and then hopefully they take such a bad hit their company goes down

[7ero H3LL]

360's version was the bomb

[cyclindk]

The PC version was too, it was only the PS3 version that got gimped like all those women before they fought for the right to vote.

[Jack Klugman]

sony is always out to squash the little guy. sony you are scum and this was all your doing. you are just crying because gamers wont let you deny them a game they want to play who dont even own your crappy system.

[saimcheeda]

wwah waah waah...sniff sniff...waah waah!!

[PiTCHBLaCK]

Jack sounds like your crying or pouting.

[Boty]

wrong post

[Tron_Rocks]

If Sony would not be a jerk arse company who is afraid of the mighty Xbox 360 over there they would have let the Ghostbusters be released at the same time and not make a last minute deal with ATARI...

Sony! SUCK IT!

[saimcheeda]

just becoz u're used to sucking on M$ Employess doesnt mean we are all f@gs like u!

[Jack Klugman]

saim the only tube steak being consumed here is by you my sony ball guzzling droid. you work for sony marketing you seem to be mighty pissed at the truth.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

and you jack need to get in better "touch" with
yourself and stop hating so much on a gaming console.

[Boty]

Shut up and play games. What has Sony ever done to you that has caused such hate like that I see here from you two? This is News for GAMERS not News for Lost souls.

[ULTIMATE_REVENGE]

You don't even want to know how of a loss MS is in right now, they've lost so much that the chances of them making another console is 0%.

By the way this Ghostbusters game barely uses 1 SPE from the PS3's Cell but then again if that 1 SPE was used to it's max then the game wouldn't even function or even be possible on the 360 lol.

Oh and Ghostbusters looks better then GeOW2.

[Jack Klugman]

funny how the developers did nothing but talk up the ps3 version and pretend the 360 version is holding things back(influenced by sony). they say they used the power of the ps3 and what they got was a ps2 game. poor droid

and even if you think gb looks better than gears2 i bet you are referring to the 360 version. lmao

poor droid

[Boty]

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU? Why are you dissing the PS3 version of a game that you probably don't even care about? You are PATHETIC!

GET A FRIGGING LIFE!

[Tron_Rocks]

Sounds like you are the one who is need of a life you Sony Tool/Driod.

The ps3 version is pretty horrid compared to the 360 version. Why is it that so many Sony Drones make excuses when they get an inferior game compared to the 360?

PS3 Ghostbusters and PS3 in general = FAIL!!

[cyclindk]

If the PS3 version were actually GOOD looking, then it might matter, but it looks like smeared dog... dodo.

[likedamaster]

It was a dumb decision from the start. If a game is already done on that platform why not release it on that region. It's the same language for pete's sake!

Ghostbusters worse on PS3 = Fail

No 360 version for PAL region = Epic Fail

Ghostbusters still releases for 360 in PAL region = Priceless

[PiTCHBLaCK]

oh another Ghostbusters article and more
people comparing the two versions, It's Ghostbusters
and the only people that should care are Ghostbuster
die hard fans.

besides this article is about violation of a contract between
sony and atari.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

Lots of 360 Fans in this article, Most I've
seen in 1 article in awhile.

[Narutone66]

bot with multiple accounts.

[ArcticWolfUK]

360 geeks compare 3rd party games cause there 1st party gets destroyed

fact

[NeloRisi]

Fanboys. You guys pretend that even a single graphical glitch will make you vomit all over the screen and you'll never touch the game again....
Pah, you're not gamers at all, are you? I'm embarrassed by the fact that you call yourself gamers... *Its about having fun*. End of story.

I dont care if vaseline is smeared on my screen or a game is made up only of metal and bald space marines. As long as I'm having fun, I couldnt give two ***** about the rest.
Grow up already.

[meller]

chinaman and curlyboy done messed up again..