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    Default What is up with Ghostbusters?

    I have noticed lately that the perceived value of Ghostbusters for the Genesis has gone through the roof. Any ideas why? The game hasn't gotten any better.

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    I'm guessing that with the eventual release of a Modern Ghostbusters and all the recent movie talk has driven up interest and a 3 buck game is now going for 10-15 (or whatever it is selling for). I like to call it the FF VII syndrome.
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    AVGN did a video involving it, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cryomancer View Post
    AVGN did a video involving it, too.
    That's the culprit, right there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PapaStu View Post
    I like to call it the FF VII syndrome.
    That's funny because I call that exact sentence you typed the FF VII syndrome. ;-)



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    It's definitely the upcoming next gen (can we say current gen yet?) version of the game which is actually supposed to be the 3rd part of the movie storyline. I don't think there's going to be a new movie though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by emceelokey View Post
    It's definitely the upcoming next gen (can we say current gen yet?) version of the game which is actually supposed to be the 3rd part of the movie storyline. I don't think there's going to be a new movie though.
    awww. I'd love like to see another one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cryomancer View Post
    AVGN did a video involving it, too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by emceelokey View Post
    It's definitely the upcoming next gen (can we say current gen yet?) version of the game which is actually supposed to be the 3rd part of the movie storyline. I don't think there's going to be a new movie though.
    The last I heard there was a CG movie being discussed. Something along the lines of TMNT. I think Bill Murray said that there was no way that he would do another live action Ghostbusters movie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by studvicious View Post
    The last I heard there was a CG movie being discussed. Something along the lines of TMNT. I think Bill Murray said that there was no way that he would do another live action Ghostbusters movie.
    That was awhile ago. He may have changed his mind since then. Even so. I don't see why they can't do something like Ghost busters Extreme. I didn't think that was a bad show. That has "needs cameo" written all over it though...

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    Ackroyd finished the script several years back. Bill Murray supposedly refused to do a live action version, so CGI was thought of next. Given the costs and the fact that it probably wouldn't sell in theaters, I guess the game is what we'll get. Very sad, but Bill Murray only does movies now where he doesn't have to move around more than 2 feet.

    As for the Ghostbusters Genesis cost, I think it was always a bit rarer, since nobody bought it back then. The AVGN certainly increased the demand, which is odd since his review wasn't too kind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg2600 View Post
    As for the Ghostbusters Genesis cost, I think it was always a bit rarer, since nobody bought it back then. The AVGN certainly increased the demand, which is odd since his review wasn't too kind.
    It was very kind to the Genesis version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Silljo View Post
    It was very kind to the Genesis version.
    Yeah, he really liked the Genesis version, calling it the only good game in the franchise.

    I happen to love the Genesis version. Played it to death as a kid. I was a Ghostbusters fanatic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cryomancer View Post
    AVGN did a video involving it, too.
    Really? Which one? I can only seem to find the review of the NES version (which is rather epic).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jorpho View Post
    Really? Which one? I can only seem to find the review of the NES version (which is rather epic).
    http://cinemassacre.com/AVGN/Nes_Nerd_videos.html

    The one titled "conclusion" has the Genesis version.

    Personally, I'd like to know what he thought of the Data East arcade game.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frankie_Says_Relax View Post
    http://cinemassacre.com/AVGN/Nes_Nerd_videos.html

    The one titled "conclusion" has the Genesis version.

    Personally, I'd like to know what he thought of the Data East arcade game.
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    the only thing i can remember about the genesis' ghostbuster game was that it was way better than that crappy NES version, today i received my copy of ghostbuster II for the famicom, made by HAL, and so far its good.

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