Sony and Atari announced that Ghostbusters: The Video Game for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 is to be published in PAL territories by Sony in on June 19th as a timed exclusive for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2. PSP version of the game is scheduled for launch in autumn 2009.

Mark Hardy, European Product Marketing Director at SCEE:

“We’re committed to bringing the PlayStation family the biggest and best gaming experiences first. and it doesn’t get any bigger and better than this blockbuster title. This summer, PlayStation owners will be the first to grab their proton packs and fight the spirit world. We’d like to wish them the best of luck in their ghostbusting endeavours and, of course, to remind them not to cross the streams!”

Mark Caplan, Vice President of Licensing-Interactive for Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc:

“With our colleagues at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe publishing Ghostbusters: The Video Game, we are thrilled by the dynamic new Ghostbusters game. We think it will have tremendous appeal to gamers and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved franchise. With this superb game launching alongside the Blu-ray release, we will reach existing fans and the next generation, bringing them all into the irresistible Ghostbusters universe.”

Jim Wilson, VP Worldwide Marketing, Atari:

“Atari is committed to maximizing the launch of the Ghostbusters videogame across Europe. In partnership with both Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, we have a unique opportunity to add new game products and expand marketing opportunities to reach Ghostbusters fans in Europe.”

Ghostbusters: The Video Game has been written by original Ghostbusters writers Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites members of the original cast – Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson.