SANTA MONICA, Calif. – July 12, 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 PlayStation®4 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 standaloneGhostbusters 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 PlayStation®4 system through the PlayStation®Network 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 free 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.
