Issue #1 of Ghostbusters: The Other Side by IDW and the Tokyopop Ghostbusters manga hit the stores today. I’ve had a quick look at my copies (saving them for a comfy read at home tonight), but the IDW looks to be a lot of fun, and as expected, the Tokyopop book offers a little something for everyone – while aimed squarely at manga fans, overall the book looks a hoot! Check your local comic shop (finer bookstores everywhere may carry the Tokyopop manga.)
Aykroyd says Atari to publish game – still a year off
Remember back at the beginning of September I mentioned that I had it on good authority that the game was still alive, that a publisher was about to land, and that it would push the game’s release well into 2009? And remember how I said that one of the frontrunners to publish the game was Atari? Well, it’s not official until Sony speaks up, but Dan Aykroyd let the cat out of the bag on morning radio in Dallas (see Dan arriving on motorcycle here), saying that Atari would be the publisher for the Ghostbusters video game. He also cautioned that the game was still a year off because of the change of hands.
Big ups to Brendan for the tip – see, you’re not always late to the party!
It’s the mooost, wonderful tiiiiime, of the yeeeeear.
It’s that time of year again – time for me to haul out the Proton Charging annual guide to making yourself a cheap and dirty Ghostbusters costume! The kind you can take to the bar, get some high-fives, and not worry if it (or you) gets trashed.
Things have changed in the last few years that impact this guide a little – for starters, there is now a line of off-the-shelf GB costumes – both of which you can buy through 80s Tees (I’ve ordered through them before, and they are reliable and fast.) Totally cheap jumpsuit with a blow-up proton pack. One might poo-poo such a thing, but hold on there poopy – with one simple product, you have a passable jumper (remember, I advocated cheap, disposable, painter’s coveralls in a pinch) which also have the GB logos already on the shoulders! That’s two down. Add in the little flourishes from the PC Cheap-o guide (belt, boots, elbow pads) and you’ve really got something. Heck, you even sort of have a proton pack! Plus, they come in kids sizes! Moms pay attention!
They also come in sexy sizes. Sexy moms, pay attention!
Other than that, good luck, play safe, and take pictures to send in to PC!
Graham Cracker Ghostbuster-fest this Wednesday!
Those of you within driving distance of Wheaton, Illinois, this Wednesday is the special Ghostbusters: The Other Side launch party! There will be artist signings, screenings of the movies, screenings of The Real Ghostbusters (from the DVD set, by the sounds of it), and give-aways, including the new RGB issue of Cereal: Geek – to ensure yourself a spot at the party, sign up via MySpace or Facebook – head to Ghostbusters.net for the appropriate links.
About 90%
So, yes, after a few days of looking goofy, the site backend overhaul is mostly done, and has left the layout at about 90% done. You’ll note some stuff from the sidebar is missing or looks askew – I’m working on that. But in the meantime, it’s business as usual. Thanks for your patience!