The Respawnables Celebrates Ghostbusters' 30th Anniversary with a Special Edition Update

By: Aug. 28, 2014
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, the team behind the mobile game "The Respawnables" is thrilled to present its players with all-new Ghostbusters signature weapons, traps and... ghosts live on the App Store and Google play today.

Players can become a Ghostbuster, hunt down Slimer with the official Ghostbusters Trap, use the Proton Gun to fire at Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and capture many other ghosts collecting as much Ectoplasm as possible.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the original 1984 film has been restored and remastered in 4K and will be returning to the big screen, in the United States and Canada, for a limited engagement starting August 29 (Labor Day weekend).

The new and exclusive Ghostbusters game mode, the Egon's Ghostbusters Kit, Slimer, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and other new items and gadgets, are all included in The Respawnables Special Edition, now available on iTunes and Google Play.

"We have had a strong and successful relationship with Digital Legends and value their ability to integrate Branded entertainment IP into hit mobile games with amazing gameplay. The game is a great way for 'Ghostbusters' fans to get excited about the movie, and hopefully it attracts some new fans as well," said Mark Caplan, VP Sony Pictures Consumer Products.

"We are thrilled to create this Special Edition of The Respawnables that introduces a new a fun game mode with the official 'Ghostbusters' movie content, signature weapons and official characters to celebrate Ghostbusters' 30th anniversary. This has been achieved as part of an ongoing collaboration partnership between Digital Legends, Sony Mobile, and Sony Pictures Consumer Products, that started with the addition of iconic licensed game gear from blockbuster movies such as 'Men in Black' and 'Elysium'" said Xavier Carrillo-Costa, CEO of Digital Legends.

About The Respawnables

The Respawnables is an action-packed, third-person shooter mobile game created, developed and published by Digital Legends on the iTunes and Google Play App Stores. The Respawnables has been Downloaded by almost 20 million players worldwide and features short, fast-paced battles with close to 200 Missions to complete on Single Player mode and two Multiplayer modes where players can battle against each other or join squads and play with their friends. It includes various maps, more than 30 weapons, 60+ pieces of gear & gadgets. The Respawnables content continues to evolve based on its players' valuable feedback.

Remember, you're not expendable - you're respawnable!

The Respawnables is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch at https://itunes.apple.com/app/respawnables/id575684686?mt=8
as well as on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dle.respawnables.

About Digital Legends Entertainment

Digital Legends Entertainment is one of the world's leading AAA mobile game developers that delivers superb gaming experience to smart phones, tablets and connected TVs across all operating systems powered by his proprietary Karisma Engine. The company is recognized for its in-depth game development experience and its original IP designs such as the award-winning games Kroll and the The Respawnables. The Respawnables is a registered trademark of Digital Legends Entertainment S.L For additional information, go to www.digital-legends.com.

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to www.sonypictures.com.



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