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Rugby Challenge Videogame Initial Release Dates Announced
SYDNEY, Australia – August 24, in the year of our
Lord 2011 – Tru Blu Entertainment announced today Rugby
Challenge for PlayStation®3 and Microsoft Xbox 360® would
release in New Zealand on 2 September, and Australia and South
Africa on 8 September. The game will be marketed in New Zealand
as All Blacks Rugby Challenge, Wallabies Rugby Challenge in
Australia, and Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge in the rest of the
world.
“The anticipation for Rugby Challenge has reached fever pitch,
and we are excited to finally announce a release date” said
Sebastian Giompaolo, Managing Director for Tru Blu
Entertainment. “We look forward to delivering the game into the
hands of eager fans across all major markets”.
The features and content of Rugby Challenge include:
• Play in Single Match Mode, Competition Mode, and multi year
Career Mode as well as extensive help and Tutorial Mode options
available for players new to the sport
• 96 teams and 31 stadia featured including official team and
competition licenses for the All Blacks, the Qantas Wallabies,
the USA Eagles, Bledisloe Cup, AU/NZ Super Rugby, Aviva
Premiership Rugby, TOP 14 Orange, RaboDirect PRO12, ITM Cup, and
Ranfurly Shield
• Enjoy the game with groups of friends locally, or compete in
online multiplayer with support up to 4v4 via
PlayStation®Network, Xbox LIVE®, or Steam
• Create or customise players, teams, and competitions using the
extensive customisation tools to shape the game to your own
preferences and keep the game fresh season after season
• Dynamic presentation delivers a true on-field rugby experience
with enhanced replay angles, lifelike cut-scenes, rich sound,
and real-time commentary from seasoned rugby commentator Grant
Nisbett and former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall
Rugby Challenge, developed by Sidhe, will also be available for
the upcoming PS Vita platform at a later date.
More information and ongoing updates about the game can be found
at the official website
http://www.rugbychallengegame.com