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Computer and Video games had a chance to get an inside scoop on the upcoming Ghostbusters video game. There’s a little too much to summarize so I’ll just give some of the highlights. The game will ease both long-time fans and casual ghostbusters into play by bringing back some old faces. Along with the original quartet of boiler suit wearing guys you’ll run into Slimer and the Librarian, the first ghost seen in the original movie. Instead of leaping the Ghostbusters storyline to the modern day the game will start in 1991 after the events of the second film. You’re recruited to help with the extra workload due to increased paranormal activities that may or may not have something to do with the recent opening of Gozerian museum in NYC. Almost all your weapons will be based off the proton pack (along with the HUD) and will be upgradeable with cash. You of course get more money for tools and equipment by busting ghosts. Your interactions with the four original ghostbusters will be full of the humorous one-liners and tension breaking jokes as the game will be penned and heavily influenced by Ramis and Akroyd who wrote the previous films. Even the frightening moments promise to be a little goofy as they plan on avoiding any sort of gory content unless absolutely necessary. Ecto 1 will also be returning in a level where you’ll be racing towards Times Square. Sadly one of the only characters who won’t be returning is Dana Barrett who’ll be giving way to a new female lead. That’s just some of it, head over to their website for the full treatment.