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Activision Releases Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters Slime City
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – July 12, in the year of our
Lord 2016 – In anticipation of the release of
Ghostbusters, in theaters this Friday, Activision Publishing,
Inc., in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, is
unleashing a pair of exciting new Ghostbusters video games.
Ghostbusters is a third-person action role-playing game
featuring single-player and local couch co-op multiplayer for up
to four players. Taking place after the events of the film,
players command a squad of rookie ghostbusters through
Manhattan’s most haunted environments, discovering hidden
collectibles and ridding the city of rogue spirits. There are
four distinct heroes to choose from, and each character can be
upgraded with new gear and abilities throughout the adventure.
Ghostbusters is available today on the PlayStationŽ4 computer
entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam for
$49.99. It is rated E10+ by the ESRB.
Fans can also pick up the Ghostbusters Ultimate Bundle, a
collection containing the standalone Ghostbusters video game,
DLC featuring four classic Ghostbusters outfits and a bonus
trap, a digital copy of the new Ghostbusters film when it
officially releases on home video, and two dashboard themes
inspired by the film and game. The Ghostbusters Ultimate Bundle
is out today for $64.99 on the PlayStationŽ4 system through the
PlayStationŽNetwork in North America, as well as worldwide on
Xbox One via the Xbox Games Store.
Ghostbusters: Slime City is a new mobile game that lets players
take on the role of a ghostbusting recruit and save the city
from a new paranormal threat. Craft unique proton pack loadouts
for performance and cosmetic improvements while upgrading the
headquarters and completing jobs for new and more powerful
weapons and rewards. Then join up with others to create squads
and compete in community challenges, timed events and PvP
competitions to rise to the top of the leaderboards.
Ghostbusters: Slime City is available now as a repeat pay to
play download with in-app purchases on select iPhone, iPad and
iPod touch devices via the App Store, select Android devices via
Google Play and select Kindle devices through the Amazon
Appstore.