It's always kind of sad when this happens, if not a little stomach-turning. When Capcom ported Okami to the Wii, many a fan of Clover Studio were upset that the staff's roll of the credits were removed. And now, one mind behind the newly-released Ghostbusters: The Video Game for the Wii has been similarly left out in the cold.

TrueGameHeadz reveals the story of Dan Schoening, "a very accomplished artist" who has worked on such animation as Cartoon Network's Ed, Edd, and Eddy, and whose stylized designs were used as the inspiration for the look of the Ghostbusters in the non-HD versions of the title. And all he asked for in return?

A simple on-screen credit.

Via his DeviantArt blog (where he also has more Ghostbusters art), he states the following:

"I have to get something off my chest. I want to be as professional as possible here, so I will not be specific regarding names or dates. Sometimes in life, you have to step up, and call individuals on their integrity.

As many already know, my art of the Ghostbusters looks similar to that of the new Wii/PS2 art. Some of you may also know a bit of the history behind the subversive nature on how the art came to be so alike.

I had mentioned before that this issue was resolved in an amicable manner. I also noted that it was confirmed that Sony and Sierra actually gave my art as a base to work off of, directly to the the developer. However, much to my disappointment this past Tuesday, the most important part of the deal was not upheld. I was 100% guaranteed an on screen credit in the game. Not seeing the credit in the game was a huge disappointment for me.

I like many of you, love the Ghostbusters mythos. The characters are a part of our culture, and many of us have grown up with them throughout the years. I put my heart and soul into the art I create. My full passion goes into all of the Ghostbusters art I do. For a game that in many ways is heavily influenced by my work, is it too much to ask for some acknowledgment?

There is no opportunity to add my name in now, as the game is out. So, consider this my on screen credit;

Special Thanks - Dan Schoening

P.S. Thank you all for the support and feedback on my recent poll. It may be of interest to note, the art that I juxtapose against "This Chick is Toast" is offical Ghostbusters Wii art, and was done by the Lead Concept Artist on the game."

GoNintendo adds: "Is this issue going to be corrected in future pressings of the game? I really doubt it, but at least we can try to spread the word and drum up support."

There seems to be some dissent as to whether or not he should actually be credited, if all they did was use his art as a basis, and while true, I think that if there was an actual agreement made to credit him, then it should have been honored. Is there really any harm otherwise?