I would have liked to have seen some stuff about the Iron Man game coming out with the movie in addition to the GB game.

Not a bad looking Ecto-1 replica (*ray) Its a 1959 Cadillac S&S model

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To be honest, a little let down on news on the new GB game.

Agreed, it would've been nice if they'd been a bit more specific as to the extent of the preview.

Onto the photos:



As Matt said, the stand was pretty small and could've actuelly held more to promote the game (however this may have been the fault of the event organiser, the place wasn't really big enough for what was being billed as the biggest computer games expo in the UK, and it seemed space was at a premium).



However the real center of attention at the event of course, were the giant inflatable Stay Puft (Which some might remember it recently cameoed outside of a GameStop in Texas) and the replica of Ecto-1.




They both easily made up for the disappointing stand given their awesomeness, and of course what was even better was the fact you could get your picture taken beside the car by one of the “GB The Game” staffers who were on hand. The polaroids were completely free and made for a great keepsake of the event:



I can easily see now why the Polaroid was such a well loved type of photograph.

The crew also had T-shirts and a really cool fleece bearing the game logo on the back and the Ghostbusters logo on the front left breast:



Unfortunately the knowledge about the game seemed lacking, I was unable to get a good idea of how much of the game had been completed, and the guy I talked too didn't report anything good about character customisation (he wasn't aware of being able to do it, but it may still have been a case where if they're hoping to implement that sort of option, they haven't put it in yet). However he did reveal that there was apparently a plan to have another preview of the game at the MCM Event in London in May which I've been told (might) “be handing out collector's editions of the game”. I admit I find that both intriguing and a bit confusing as it seems a bit too early for them to be handing out any sort of completed game with them still hoping to have the game release in Autumn, but I'll be planning to hit the event so I can see for myself.

Now, whilst on the subject of talking to the people there I'd like to give a big nod to one Milton Homan.



This is Milton Homan, he works in the movie industry getting cars for the big budget movies - you'll have seen his work, such as the 50s car Bond drives around in Cuba in Die Another Day and his credits also include Kubrick's last film, Eyes Wide Shut. You can see some of his other car projects at his official site.

Well, the reason I'm telling you guys about him is he's the man responsible for the Ecto-1 replica that was in attendance at the event. I got talking to him and he revealed some interesting details about the car.

~Apparently they'd bought it from Europe and when they'd first got it, she wouldn't run. They'd hoped to have gotten an exact model as to the one used for the real Ecto-1, but weren't able to source one in time.
~The paint was completely overhauled as she'd started out completely red.
~The car was converted over the course of 4 months*
~The car, as Chuck mentioned appears to be a S&S, modified from being a hearse.
~The interior hasn't yet been modified, and he admitted that there were details on the roof that weren't accurate, but he gave me the impresison that more work was going to be undertaken on the car.
~Play.com Live! was the first time the car had been unveiled since it had been finished, and its set to go on a 6-8 month tour of the UK.








It also became apparent that Steve Jones of Channel 4's T4 was a big fan, given he was getting into the car and having his picture taken with it. It's interesting seeing the levels that the promotion has gone to, to the point of seeking out a car and customising it.




There were some additional interesting tidbits to be heard from Mr. Homan over the inflatable Stay Puft. Apparently the company that created it is investigating how feasible it is to make a life size version. Mr. Homan elaborated that they'd been exploring the idea of putting it in Trafalgar Square for promotion of the game… of course, I have no idea if this'll come to fruition, but it'd be one hell of a marketing event if they managed to pull it off.

Overall the event was good, but it could've been better. The video game stand was disappointing, especially given the possibility of having some game previews to play even if they weren't finished versions… but the dissapointment was subdued thanks to the impressive promo pieces they'd had outside.

I'll conclude my report by posting the video I'd recorded of the preview… Unfortunately it didn't get the sound so I've recreated it through creative editing.

Play.com Live! - Ghostbusters: The Video Game Preview

*I've emailed him to double check these.

They should really fly Mr. Stay-Puft over the Battersea Power Station, y'know. That would be hilarious…

Heh, a Pink Floyd fan huh? I wouldn't want it to blow away, though… might wind up landing in some old lady's back garden. :p

I just got a reply from Milton, my original notes were correct and the car was finished in “4 action packed weeks” according to him and he's confirmed the make and model is a 1959 S&S Cadillac Coachwork by Hess and eisenhart, good eye, Chuck.

i honestly dont think we will get alot of new info on the ghostbusters game intill E3 or comic con. With games, its kinda like how they do movies, they dont want alot of info out there too early, and want to ride and profit the hype wave for as long as they can, and slowly leak out info building up to the launch date.

Even the Dan interview posted up not to long ago, he seemed to want to focus more on his booze then the game, and i think thats because hes under orders, etc from the studio not to say too much because they really want to tease us and shock us come this summer with new info and footage.

Ive worked both in movie theaters and at video game stores, and if i learned anything, its the less you know about a media product (movie, game, music) the better it is, because you take away the ability for the person to judge the item on known facts, and force them to love the concept or novelty of the item, which generates sales and pre orders.

Even with a sequel or tie in, rule number one is “loose lips sink ships”. Even Dan said so in the movie Spies like Us when he spoke in russian “The less you know, the better”

Great stuff you did post there people… so sad the stand and what it showed was dissapointing… but the Ecto-1 replica and the inflatable Stay Puft worths it all.
I´m dying for getting more info about the game…

Milton has provided a photograph of the S&S prior to its conversion into a Ecto replica:




He's also provided a picture of a Cadillac he worked on at the Hard Rock Cafe in Lisbon:

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Milton has provided a photograph of the S&S prior to its conversion into a Ecto replica:




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Freaking awesome!!

I´d love to watch it finished.