Ghostbusters dev: Publisher changes not ‘ideal’

by Richard Mitchell

We realize it's a surprise, but apparently Terminal Reality believes that constantly changing publishers isn't all that great. The Ghostbusters game has traveled a very rocky publishing road, starting with Sierra, then sitting in limbo following the Activision / Vivendi merger, then moving to Atari and then moving to Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for the European market. Adding to the mess, SCEE will initially release the game only on PS3 and PS2 in Europe, leaving the 360, Wii and DS versions for later this year.

Speaking to GI.biz, Terminal Reality executive producer Brendon Goss said that the situation is not “ideal” as the developer prefers to create “a collaborative relationship” with publishers. He adds that all versions of the game are complete and he hopes that European release schedule won't cause confusion, which he said could harm sales of the game. In the face of the publishing decisions, which Goss said Terminal Reality had no say in, the team decided to focus on improving the game.

We'll find out if that work paid off when the game releases this June

As I said in the post where that link was first shown, can't say I blame Terminal Reality, this situation is just BS all around IMO.

it is a bad move, why wait till the last moment to do it too.

TR has every right to speak out.

demonaz;142372
TR has every right to speak out.

Damn right they do, I'm just surprised Red Fly hasn't said anything especally since they made their version with the Wii specifically in mind, not the PS2.

TR is right. If it was me, I'd give Sony a piece of my mind as a valued costumer, most of my electronics are Sony…this might make me change other wise.

Jonathan Archer;142369
As I said in the post where that link was first shown, can't say I blame Terminal Reality, this situation is just BS all around IMO.

didnt see it, wouldnt have made the thread, but yea. im glad they did speak out though. not sure if i ever read where a dev actually spoke out bout exclusivity.

I'm just amazed that some people think that Terminal Reality should be glad that Sony is allowing them to publish it in the first place, but then again, you get idiots on this kinda thing.

Whatever, I personally see it as a slap in the face if you ask me.

“The people should not fear Sony. Sony should fear the people”

Scott Sommer;142389
“The people should not fear Sony. Sony should fear the people”

indeed. power to the consumer.