It’s been announced that Atari has picked up the publishing and distribution rights for two of the games left in publishing limbo, after Activision Blizzard cut them from their schedule.

Both Ghostbusters and a new Riddick game, Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, will be published by Atari. Ghostbusters is set for a release next year (or “early next summer”) to coincide with the Ghostbusters movie 25th anniversary. The Riddick game has a few more revelations, though.

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Despite Activision Blizzard dropping Ghostbusters from their release schedule, developer Terminal Reality believes the game will still get a release.

Mark Randel of Terminal Reality told VG247 that “Ghostbusters will be published. That’s all I can say at the moment.”

This comment comes in the wake of Variety reporting Sony Pictures’ announcement that Ghostbusters will be released “one way or another.” After all, Sony Pictures owns the rights to Ghostbusters (licensed to Vivendi) and the film was released in 1984 which means it celebrates its 25th anniversary next year. The game is still listed on the Activision website and is marked with a 31st October release date.

Ghostbusters is in development for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, DS and PC. Terminal Reality are handling the development of the PS3, 360 and PC versions while Red Fly Studio are in charge of the DS, PS2 and Wii versions.

So, we just need a publisher now. Until then remember the first rule, don’t cross the streams!

For more information and screenshots head over to our previous coverage.

Prepare to meet a real blast from the past next year when the Ghostbusters and Slimer invade consoles.

I know most movie tie-in games have a bad rap, but this game looks like it is shaping up pretty nicely.

For more information and screenshots check out EL33TONLINE’s Ghostbuster’s scaring consoles in 2008.