Official RFU announcement and screens for The Rugby World Cup 2011 Official Game

[TRF_Getofmeland]

The Rugby Forum is pleased to confirm HB studios has just announced they hold the exclusive RFU licence for the Official Rugby World Cup 2011 Videogame. HB have also released two more screen shots of the game and more are to follow this week.

http://www.therugbyforum.com/BullittsStuff/1.jpg

http://www.therugbyforum.com/BullittsStuff/2.jpg

Here is the RFU announcement:

Milton Keynes, UK – [21, June 2011] – Further to the announcement of the forthcoming release of Rugby World Cup 2011 on 26th August, international publisher 505 Games and developer HB studios have today announced the games exclusive partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU). The official licensing agreement grants the exclusive use of the Rugby World Cup 2011 England team strip, emblem, players’ likenesses and the Home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, within the game. With further licensing deals to be announced in due course, Rugby World Cup 2011 will be the authentic rugby gaming experience this summer.
Rugby World Cup 2011 is the official game of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand and HB studios and 505 Games have been granted the exclusive rights for the tournament’s official game by Rugby World Cup Limited. “From a developer perspective, working with an official license always opens doors on the way to creating a more immersive gaming experience,” commented Alastair Jarvis, General Manager at HB studios. “At HB, we feel uniquely placed when it comes to rugby game development, and tying up a deal such as this only makes our dream of creating the definitive, authentic rugby title achievable.”

The first rugby title on this generation of consoles, Rugby World Cup 2011 will feature the Home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, as one of its many showpiece stadia. Player likenesses for the England squad have been secured and implemented into the game with HD presentation detail extending to the inclusion of thigh tape, wrist tape, finger tape and scrum caps.

Rugby World Cup 2011 will challenge players to pick from the 20 Rugby World Cup 2011 participating teams and attempt to lead their team through the pool phase, and progress to the final with the opportunity to lift the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup. National rivalries, venues and player personalities are perfectly captured as participants will fight for the pride of their nation in either solo play or with up to three other players in local multiplayer matches. For the first time, HB Studios will give players the chance to fight for the glory of their country online by challenging other players to one-on-one matches on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and PlayStation®Network.“As with any sports title, we feel authenticity is key with Rugby World Cup 2011, and with that in mind, the involvement of the RFU was an essential element of this title,” commented Ian Howe, President, 505 Games “With further partnerships yet to be announced, we’re confident rugby fans from around the world will be impressed with the roster of likenesses and stadia within the game.”

Paul Vaughan, Business Operations Director from the RFU commented “With 20 teams lined up to compete in this year’s Rugby World Cup and fans from around the world preparing for the event, the tournament is promising to be an amazing spectacle. Adding an official video game to the many ways fans can get involved in the event and support their home nation feels like a natural synergy. We are delighted to be a part of the game and to help make it as authentic as possible. Rugby World Cup 2011 from 505 Games will give fans the chance to play rugby before, during and long after the Webb Ellis Cup in 2011 has been won.”

Rugby World Cup 2011 will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on August 26th 2011. For more information, please visit the official website at www.rwc2011game.com (http://www.rwc2011game.com/)
-ENDS-

About HB Studios.
HB Studios is the largest video game developer in Atlantic Canada. Founded in July 2000, HB has shipped 32 titles with over 200 SKUs across Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation®Portable, Windows PC and PlayStation®2 selling more than 17.5 million units. For more information, please visit http://www.hb-studios.com/

About 505 Games
505 Games is a global publisher of video games, publishing games for all ages across multiple platforms including, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony PlayStation® 3, Nintendo Wii™ and DS, Windows PC, Facebook, iPhone®, Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network, and PlayStation®Network.
505 Games has offices in key territories around the world to publish and distribute its library of successful titles which include ArmA II, IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, the Cooking Mama World series, Naughty Bear, Backbreaker and Zumba Fitness.

505 Games is headquartered in Milton Keynes – UK, with international offices in Lyon (France), Munich (Germany), Milan (Italy), Madrid (Spain) and Los Angeles (U.S.A). A further network of key distribution partners based in Nordic territories and Australia enable global distribution of 505’s titles.
To see the latest releases, news and more about 505 Games go to: www.505games.co.uk
(http://www.505games.co.uk/)
About Rugby World Cup 2011
Rugby World Cup is the crown jewel of the sport and a prominent global property – with television coverage of Rugby World Cup 2007 spanning more than 200 territories, reaching a cumulative audience of 4 billion viewers. Rugby World Cup 2011 is being held in New Zealand for the first time since the inaugural event in 1987. Teams representing 20 nations will compete in 48 matches across 12 Host Cities between 9 September and 23 October 2011.

About RFU
The Rugby Football Union is the National Governing Body for rugby union in England and supports participants and fans from the grassroots to the national team.

Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

[TRF_Olyy]

Great stuff :D

Screens looking better each time we get an update as well

Kit is the 07 though? Presume that it's a place holder as they already have that created from when they made 08 and the new England kit hasn't been released yet?




Judging from the screenshot I take it France are licensed too :D
Or at least, the kit is a very very similar :p

[04perryo]

Now that is more like it!!!

[JJR]

Help me out please; i can't see the screens; just 2 red Crosses. I click show picture; but nothing happens. What can i do?

Jees; i really hope they get Exclusive Rights from SARU; so this game can have England and South Africa; since RC have New Zealand and Australia.

[Gavin]

I expect most people who said the previous shots were awful will now have to eat humble pie..... Looking good

[TRF_Cymro]

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110218182848/creepypasta/images/9/9d/I-came-ghostbuster.jpg

[alittle80]

man, wow

[lucky number 7]

Wow

[cart678]

I can't open the screens !?!

[Blackie252]

I Bloody knew it, looking GREAT, Those Screens are a Dream!

[JJR]

Jeepers, looks better. Really hope we see a Screenshot soon including a licensed South African Team!! Good improvement Graphically since the last screenshots; Well Done, keep up the good work!!!! Keep improving were possible. Thanks 4 all the hardwork!

[04perryo]

I take back any insult i said about the game before for sure. It look even better then rugby challenge.

[dangandan]

Ah that's better.

[Teh Mite]

To answer that question, yes, the England kits are placeholders - Notice the French kit is the current shirt.

[raziel_eire]

that will do very nicely indeed!

[Sixesandsevens]

Brilliant news that they are place holders, though wouldnt it be cool if you could choose from all the world cup kits from every world cup?

[msmith007]

Awesome graphics they keep getting better. can't wait for more announcements about licenses.

[ipraytooshane]

looks good, glad i preordered now :) really hope the celtic nations are anounced soon...

[Feicarsinn]

I'm going to be disappointed now if there isn't actually a TRF watermark in the game.

[TrueSlawter]

Insane improvement on older screenshots, with kits I'm gonna guess that all of em will be the WC shirts though as lets face it, it'd be pretty stupid if they weren't

[j-dawg]

Im gutted that it looks so good, I'll have to buy both leaving an 80 hole in my wallet and a crater where my social life once was.

On a serious note I actually am gutted they've got exclusive liscence for England, It will mean none of the games are 'complete', if you will.

[Sixesandsevens]

I really didnt think the RFU ould go exclusive as they didnt with EA and swordfish. Ah well

[david0404]

I've kept fairly quiet throughout the early screenshots and now i would like to break my silence. I am sold, these screenshots show a greatly improved set of graphics and i am thrilled to say that i think they are on a similar level to RC's. I no longer have any doubts about pre-ordering this game, lets hope the gameplay matches these screenshots!

[j-dawg]

Insane improvement on older screenshots, with kits I'm gonna guess that all of em will be the WC shirts though as lets face it, it'd be pretty stupid if they weren't

Well I doubt they'd be using world cup jerseys at Twickenham...

[Sixesandsevens]

Are the boots gonna stay like that? Or have they got any proper ones?

[umosay]

Looks much better... but I'm hardly sold yet. The bunching and headless chickens acts of the other screens really make me wonder.

[spies8]

i dont think any1 will say sidhes screenshots are better now

[Sixesandsevens]

To be honest i still think they are marginally better but these are so much better than the older ones

[formerlyfastwing]

it makes me laugh to see the posts in these forums. The details nit picking, which I get, I am the same way with the NHL series, but for someone living in a rugby cone of silence we on the wild frontier, I am salivating at the thought of not 1 but 2 rugby games for the PS3. And, AND....they will both run on my NA PS3 as it is not region locked (or so I am told).

[TRF_Getofmeland]

Looks much better... but I'm hardly sold yet. The bunching and headless chickens acts of the other screens really make me wonder.

The headless player first screen was a mess up by the arts guy at HB Studios who has taken all the comments personally. Having played it I can confirm no headless players!


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[Sixesandsevens]

Ooh youv played it awesome! Be incredibly unprofessional and tell us lots of things! Do england look good in game?

[joeyboy07]

Hell to the YEEEES! I always knew HB wouldn't let us down with graphics, lets just hope the game plays well like lazygamer said it does. Can't wait for August 26th!!

[TRF_Olyy]

Ooh youv played it awesome! Be incredibly unprofessional and tell us lots of things! Do england look good in game?
http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?23209-Just-Played-RWC-2011
(http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?23209-Just-Played-RWC-2011):p

[Teh Mite]

Hell to the YEEEES! I always knew HB wouldn't let us down with graphics, lets just hope the game plays well like lazygamer said it does. Can't wait for August 26th!!

Lazy gamer never played it, our man has... http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?23209-Just-Played-RWC-2011

[HB_AJ]

The headless player first screen was a mess up by the arts guy at HB Studios who has taken all the comments personally. Having played it I can confirm no headless players!


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Thanks for the feedback guys. Glad we can now share these screens with you. Also, it must be said that the previous screens were a cock up on my part, not the Artists. It was in how we went about capturing the shots... but yeah, the team will be happy to correct perceptions around the game's visuals.

[Sixesandsevens]

Cheers sweetcheeks

[JJR]

Also think RC is still slightly ahead in the Visuals competition; but with the improvement we have already seen from this games Screenshots; hopefully by release they will be as good as they can be. EG. on a Par with RC, maybe even better...who knows...

[kusta]

Anyone knoow if we can pre-order in SA and if yes,Where? :D

[TrueSlawter]

Well I doubt they'd be using world cup jerseys at Twickenham...

What I ment was that in the game the teams should all be using their world cup shirts as its based of the RWC..

[JJR]

Anyone knoow if we can pre-order in SA and if yes,Where? :D www.btgames.co.za

[Sebe]

it just seems rash now that they scared everyone so much with the initial screenshots. When they came out and said it was because of compression it just sounded like damage control to me, HB thank you for proving me wrong xx

Also it looks as though there's dynamic lighting as shadows are cast realistically across their shirts, I'm hyped.

[TRF_Cymro]

To be honest HB have been very honest and with the initial screenshots they put their hands up and admitted it was a mistake on their part.

[Teh Mite]

I'm going to be disappointed now if there isn't actually a TRF watermark in the game.

That'd be nice!

[Sebe]

To be honest HB have been very honest and with the initial screenshots they put their hands up and admitted it was a mistake on their part.

Yep, thanks HB you guys are just so awesome, hugs on me.

[TVH11]

FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP (Even if it is england ;) )

Never doubted it for one second, as many have said screens are getting better and better :D :D Cannot wait to see whats in store next :D Really looking to be an exiting summer of rugby gaming.
As long as i can play Wales vs England in either Millennium stadium or twickenham, then i'll be happy :P (makes sence seeing as SIDHE have exclusive licences to Australia and NZ).

Keep up the good work HB and TRF :D

[j-dawg]

What I ment was that in the game the teams should all be using their world cup shirts as its based of the RWC..

Playing at Twickenham in world cup shirts just isn't going to happen though is it? Hence why they should have regular shirts also.

[Teh Mite]

I've heard of being picky, but that takes the cake.

[Butterytingz]

where is the ref?

[ipraytooshane]

can anybody work out who england are playing in the first screenshot? looks like tonga?

[joeyboy07]

Lazy gamer never played it, our man has... http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?23209-Just-Played-RWC-2011

Lazygamer saw the gameplay and said it looked awesome, I trust what he said, and now its confirmed from our guy

[Duckdee]

Looks good. Confused me a bit when I saw the screens on Facebook, and thought, "is that Twickenham?"

[brusselsbarbarian]

I'm going to be disappointed now if there isn't actually a TRF watermark in the game.

I'm sure if you ask nicely, someone will spray-paint one on your tv/pc monitor. :p

[IRFU]

can anybody work out who england are playing in the first screenshot? looks like tonga?

I'm not 100% but it looks like Japan, I can't tell completely because the zoom on mac blurs the screen, but I see white around the red on the jersey, which looks slightly like the Japan 2007 RWC jersey.

http://www.rugby15.co.uk/images/0708/japan.jpg

[JJR]

Don t see any licensed real boots. Probably not too high on the list, but would add to the realism of the game.

[TVH11]

I know people are suggesting who the teams are in the first screenshot, but would it be too obvious to say England v Wales??? red with white lines down the side, seems plausible. Not that i matters anyways :P fun fun fun

[raziel_eire]

Don t see any licensed real boots. Probably not too high on the list, but would add to the realism of the game.

When you're actually playing the game, using side cam or the end cam option (or whatever camera options are actually ingame), are you really going to notice what make a set of boots are? C'mon now...

[monkeypigeon]

Just HB pulling the wool over our eyes.

Trying to distract us from the real point. Why aren't they answering the big questions!?!?

Are the Red's licenced? And will the ref's have licenced ear-pieces?

Licenced ear-pieces would really add to the realism.

[IRFU]

I know people are suggesting who the teams are in the first screenshot, but would it be too obvious to say England v Wales??? red with white lines down the side, seems plausible. Not that i matters anyways :P fun fun fun

I was thinking that at first... I thought far too obvious and just immediately dismissed them :lol:, but I think the team playing in red are wearing black shorts :P.

[OnTheBall]

Great to get a close up! Graphics look fantastic. If the gameplay is as good as the graphics and the preview we're in for a treat. Good to see that there will be stadia other than the ones made for the world cup itself. Twickenham looks wonderful.
Some people may be eating their words I think. Thanks HB! looking forward to further updates!!! :D

[Bartman]

Just looked at the new screenshots, AWESOME! Glad I've reserved a copy now.

[jack6161]

gief time machine so it can be august already! this looks so good! Well done hb keep up the great work! Cant wait to play this!

[Woldog]

Err the Scrums look the same as Rugby 08 :\ with the flankers and number 8 holding their arms straight out. As for a fully licenced England squad :\ the only players I know in the England Squad are Manu Tuilagi, Chris Ashton and Matt Banahan, Whoever gets Samoa's licence wins for me I guess, but it's looking like I"ll be stuck with Rugby Challenge as I only have a PC and don't want to buy a console. Guess I'll have to live with the Super 15 teams from Aus and NZ and the Wallabies and All Blacks.

[Jayatron]

Err the Scrums look the same as Rugby 08 :\ with the flankers and number 8 holding their arms straight out. As for a fully licenced England squad :\ the only players I know in the England Squad are Manu Tuilagi, Chris Ashton and Matt Banahan, Whoever gets Samoa's licence wins for me I guess, but it's looking like I"ll be stuck with Rugby Challenge as I only have a PC and don't want to buy a console. Guess I'll have to live with the Super 15 teams from Aus and NZ and the Wallabies and All Blacks.

Don't forget the Aviva Premiership and the USA Eagles

[Woldog]

Don't forget the Aviva Premiership and the USA Eagles
The what? and who? I thought this was a rugby game!

[CCCakumbra]

Great looking screens. Humble Pie is on the menu for many people right now!

[Jayatron]

The what? and who? I thought this was a rugby game!

Sit down then lad.

[Woldog]

Sit down then lad.

Teeehehehehehehehehee.

Other than that the screens do look ok.

[bobbilycious]

The stadium looks great. The rest of the graphics look very good to, although I think Sidhe's graphics are a bit better. Their scrums look more realistic, and the players look a bit more natural.
The game play is probably going to have to be great for me to buy this as I don't have an Xbox 360 or PS3 (I would have to borrow my brothers)

[best_fullback]

Great looking screens. Humble Pie is on the menu for many people right now!

Second this. Isn't it funny how many people are quick to criticise a whole game on graphics without seeing anything more? But, now the graphics are looking good, everyone is back on the bandwagon.

None of this has changed my opinion on either game. The proof, as they say, will be in the pudding.

[lucky number 7]

Second this. Isn't it funny how many people are quick to criticise a whole game on graphics without seeing anything more? But, now the graphics are looking good, everyone is back on the bandwagon.

None of this has changed my opinion on either game. The proof, as they say, will be in the pudding.
..I never understood that phrase...in fairness how many crimes have been solved by detectives finding integral pieces of evidence within a warm desert...?

[Feicarsinn]

..I never understood that phrase...in fairness how many crimes have been solved by detectives finding integral pieces of evidence within a warm desert...?

Having read the entire Sherlock Holmes library, I tell you you'd be surprised.






















Nah just kidding, it's none.

[best_fullback]

I didn't realise it had anything to do with crimes?! I believe the full saying is 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' - which makes slightly more sense as it relates to the act of experiencing it for yourself, as opposed to 'the proof is in the pudding' which doesn't really mean anything...

P.S. Did I just ruin that joke?

[lucky number 7]

I didn't realise it had anything to do with crimes?! I believe the full saying is 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' - which makes slightly more sense as it relates to the act of experiencing it for yourself, as opposed to 'the proof is in the pudding' which doesn't really mean anything...

P.S. Did I just ruin that joke?
And my life :(

[navi]

I Bloody knew it, looking GREAT, Those Screens are a Dream!

Sentiments exactly. I take back everything bad I said about this game. The players look better than the players in fifa 11. Awesome job, now we can be certain that gameplay is good as mentioned by the HB studios and also the players look real. Great stuff HB bravo!!!!!!!!!!

[best_fullback]

And my life :(

This'll cheer you up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhlx43rTs2Q

[Feicarsinn]

This'll cheer you up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhlx43rTs2Q

I hadn't seen that in ages. Thank you very much indeed.

[karl.schaumkel]

Looks good. Besides international sides, is there going to be any Aviva premiereship, Top 14 or Super Rugby teams?

And is it going to be released in New Zealand??

[oranjeboom]

Do the players call penalties against themselves or do the invisible ref and camouflaged touch judges magically appear out of nowhere?

[Woldog]

Do the players call penalties against themselves or do the invisible ref and camouflaged touch judges magically appear out of nowhere?

HB signed a deal with the Predator Franchise.

[jovu55]

Pretty neat screens compared to the first few. Really showcases HB's titles potential. Looking forward to more announcements.

[bobbilycious]

Looks good. Besides international sides, is there going to be any Aviva premiereship, Top 14 or Super Rugby teams?

And is it going to be released in New Zealand??

Nope, I believe this game will just have international teams.

Rugby Challenge by Sidhe have the license for SupeRugby and Aviva competitions, though. And will definitely be out in NZ so that may be worth a shot.

[TRF_woosaah]

Rugby World Cup 2011 is just International teams, but there is the option of friendlies I beleive.

[Gtown]

Thats more like it :D Man TWO high quality rugby games for us!!!! Cant wait to challange use all!

[cpt. awesome]

Yea thats a hell of alot better :) gotta admit i was gettin kind of worried, so glad i was wrong :D

[JinCA]

Looks better than the first shots that's for sure, I still think the All Blacks Rugby Challenge looks better but this looks very good too. I hope this game is region free as well so I can buy this too since I doubt it'll be released in north america.

[JinCA]

Just HB pulling the wool over our eyes.

Trying to distract us from the real point. Why aren't they answering the big questions!?!?

Are the Red's licenced? And will the ref's have licenced ear-pieces?

Licenced ear-pieces would really add to the realism.

The reds are exclusive to RC aren't they? I think they have the NZ and Australian Super Rugby teams exclusively, I could be wrong but that's what I've read.

[kusta]

Still don't see the Ref and that's a let down...let's just hope he will be there in the final product

[TheBokke]

Oh no the refs not there that's RWC screwed will definitely not be buying this piece of turd. Dam saw two people have the same boots, sshhhhiiiieeeetttt!! this game sucks donkey balls.

Does this game have Super 15

NO

Does this game have any other teams apart from WC teams?

NO

Still awaiting announcements for licenses.

[TRF_Getofmeland]

I think the key thing is that this is truly an independent game. Alastair and his team have made this as a labour of love, that came across when talking about it. He and his team at HB Studios have managed every aspect of this game working on how they can improve it on Rugby 08, I know they have a list of things they would of liked but they just can't do it all in one game, without saying too much, I am going to put my neck on the line and say "this game is the best rugby game I have played" oh and I want to play it again and again and again!


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[Glenfillan]

Game looks awesome.Congrats HB. Man you scared us with those first screens.
I just hate all these exclusive licencing b*#@#it. Now we have 2games but not one of them has all the international teams.So you never get the ful experience.
PLEASE PLEASE TRF remove those original sceens.

[JJR]

Graphics look better; but still has a way to go to look as good as Rugby Challenge. Still soo long before i can play both the games....uuurrrggg, getting impatient; but good thing come to those who wait :)

[TRF C A Iversen]

I think the key thing is that this is truly an independent game. Alastair and his team have made this as a labour of love, that came across when talking about it. He and his team at HB Studios have managed every aspect of this game working on how they can improve it on Rugby 08, I know they have a list of things they would of liked but they just can't do it all in one game, without saying too much, I am going to put my neck on the line and say "this game is the best rugby game I have played" oh and I want to play it again and again and again!


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And I know Charlie, he's not cheaply bought, ;) . The Somerset Superman has surprisingly impeccable taste and being from Yeovil means he's both an astute critic and extremely good looking. :)

[Teh Mite]

Creep!

[theoh80]

The shots and info have restored my damaged faith in this game

[TRF C A Iversen]

Creep!

Don't talk about him that way. Charles is sensitive. :D

[TRF_Getofmeland]

Oi you lot, I won't tell you anymore about the game and you will have to wait until August to find out! So sit down, and get back in your boxes!


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[LPsoldier ZA]

The wife and I thought of getting both...then we saw the first screens of RWC11 and thought, ok...we will get 2 copies of Rugby Challenge...then we saw the latest pics of RWC11...and now we are getting a copy of each again...for now :P :D

[TRF C A Iversen]

Oi you lot, I won't tell you anymore about the game and you will have to wait until August to find out! So sit down, and get back in your boxes!


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Yes sir. I'm sorry sir. Whose box am I getting into again?

The only box I'm interested in right now is the box shot for the upcoming RWC2011.

[beerholder]

I dont know... from the screenshots it looks just like the R08 animations looked like. The only thing different is the crowd. I really don't see what's improved

[JJR]

Think you might be correct there; the first shots just looked so poor, that these looked Awesome; but after looking at Rugby Challenge, again...well still a big quality difference between the two.

[TRF C A Iversen]

I dont know... from the screenshots it looks just like the R08 animations looked like. The only thing different is the crowd. I really don't see what's improved

Let's pick apart your post, the way your picking apart these screenies. There is a similar team working on this rugby title as were working on Rugby '06 & '08. It stands to reason there will be fine similarities to the original games. Sidhe's graphics as good as they are, are not much better than this. There is a side by side comparison on their forum done today by a guy called "dizal" which says and shows as much. Also at the end of the player editor video from Sidhe today you can see movement and graphics in action. Not from a gameplay aspect but an on-field realtime cut-scene.

The created player looks great, but kinda cartoony, nothing hugely better than what we are seeing here.

How can you tell how the animations for this game going to be from still images? You can't. You can guess that there might be similarities. That's about it. They will have refined a lot of animation cycles and added a lot to the game as it stood from '08. They've had to update it all to HD. It's going to be better than '08 by quite some way.


If anyone had asked what they want in a new rugby game from HB, they would've said,

better gameplay (we've heard it is so far),
online play (it's there),
a player editor (Alaistair has answered a question on here to say it's there but we don't know to what extent yet)
HD graphics (it's there)
better AI (we've heard it's better, but people are disputing it on the basis of still image bunching. These shots have been from the conclusion of a chase, where the whole line has been broken, not from a standard mid-field bust!!!).



Now that there are two rugby games coming out peoples expectations have gone through the roof!!!!!

Before either of these two games were announced people were begging on here, yes begging for a game of any kind on the new consoles. People were listing the things they'd sacrifice about graphics or feature wise, if only there'd be a rugby game for the new consoles.

"Just add online to Rugby '08 and release it", we'd hear.


But here we are, typical greedy modern consumers, want it all and even then, IT ALL is not enough. We want it all, plus more.

For goodness sake people. We need to support both of these games if you ever want the games to turn into franchises.

[LPsoldier ZA]

Let's pick apart your post, the way your picking apart these screenies. There is a similar team working on this rugby title as were working on Rugby '06 & '08. It stands to reason there will be fine similarities to the original games. Sidhe's graphics as good as they are, are not much better than this. There is a side by side comparison on their forum done today by a guy called "dizal" which says and shows as much. Also at the end of the player editor video from Sidhe today you can see movement and graphics in action. Not from a gameplay aspect but an on-field realtime cut-scene.

The created player looks great, but kinda cartoony, nothing hugely better than what we are seeing here.

How can you tell how the animations for this game going to be from still images? You can't. You can guess that there might be similarities. That's about it. They will have refined a lot of animation cycles and added a lot to the game as it stood from '08. They've had to update it all to HD. It's going to be better than '08 by quite some way.


If anyone had asked what they want in a new rugby game from HB, they would've said,

better gameplay (we've heard it is so far),
online play (it's there),
a player editor (Alaistair has answered a question on here to say it's there but we don't know to what extent yet)
HD graphics (it's there)
better AI (we've heard it's better, but people are disputing it on the basis of still image bunching. These shots have been from the conclusion of a chase, where the whole line has been broken, not from a standard mid-field bust!!!).



Now that there are two rugby games coming out peoples expectations have gone through the roof!!!!!

Before either of these two games were announced people were begging on here, yes begging for a game of any kind on the new consoles. People were listing the things they'd sacrifice about graphics or feature wise, if only there'd be a rugby game for the new consoles.

"Just add online to Rugby '08 and release it", we'd hear.


But here we are, typical greedy modern consumers, want it all and even then, IT ALL is not enough. We want it all, plus more.

For goodness sake people. We need to support both of these games if you ever want the games to turn into franchises.

^^^^^^ GREAT POST!

I totally agree :)

[Blackie252]

Let's pick apart your post, the way your picking apart these screenies. There is a similar team working on this rugby title as were working on Rugby '06 & '08. It stands to reason there will be fine similarities to the original games. Sidhe's graphics as good as they are, are not much better than this. There is a side by side comparison on their forum done today by a guy called "dizal" which says and shows as much. Also at the end of the player editor video from Sidhe today you can see movement and graphics in action. Not from a gameplay aspect but an on-field realtime cut-scene.

The created player looks great, but kinda cartoony, nothing hugely better than what we are seeing here.

How can you tell how the animations for this game going to be from still images? You can't. You can guess that there might be similarities. That's about it. They will have refined a lot of animation cycles and added a lot to the game as it stood from '08. They've had to update it all to HD. It's going to be better than '08 by quite some way.


If anyone had asked what they want in a new rugby game from HB, they would've said,

better gameplay (we've heard it is so far),
online play (it's there),
a player editor (Alaistair has answered a question on here to say it's there but we don't know to what extent yet)
HD graphics (it's there)
better AI (we've heard it's better, but people are disputing it on the basis of still image bunching. These shots have been from the conclusion of a chase, where the whole line has been broken, not from a standard mid-field bust!!!).



Now that there are two rugby games coming out peoples expectations have gone through the roof!!!!!

Before either of these two games were announced people were begging on here, yes begging for a game of any kind on the new consoles. People were listing the things they'd sacrifice about graphics or feature wise, if only there'd be a rugby game for the new consoles.

"Just add online to Rugby '08 and release it", we'd hear.


But here we are, typical greedy modern consumers, want it all and even then, IT ALL is not enough. We want it all, plus more.

For goodness sake people. We need to support both of these games if you ever want the games to turn into franchises.

Wow, took the words out of my mouth, However as with every new game release there will be people who wil hate it and belive they could do better themselves!

[David Smith]

Will there be more screenshots this week!!

[Jayatron]

Let's pick apart your post, the way your picking apart these screenies. There is a similar team working on this rugby title as were working on Rugby '06 & '08. It stands to reason there will be fine similarities to the original games. Sidhe's graphics as good as they are, are not much better than this. There is a side by side comparison on their forum done today by a guy called "dizal" which says and shows as much. Also at the end of the player editor video from Sidhe today you can see movement and graphics in action. Not from a gameplay aspect but an on-field realtime cut-scene.

The created player looks great, but kinda cartoony, nothing hugely better than what we are seeing here.

How can you tell how the animations for this game going to be from still images? You can't. You can guess that there might be similarities. That's about it. They will have refined a lot of animation cycles and added a lot to the game as it stood from '08. They've had to update it all to HD. It's going to be better than '08 by quite some way.


If anyone had asked what they want in a new rugby game from HB, they would've said,

better gameplay (we've heard it is so far),
online play (it's there),
a player editor (Alaistair has answered a question on here to say it's there but we don't know to what extent yet)
HD graphics (it's there)
better AI (we've heard it's better, but people are disputing it on the basis of still image bunching. These shots have been from the conclusion of a chase, where the whole line has been broken, not from a standard mid-field bust!!!).



Now that there are two rugby games coming out peoples expectations have gone through the roof!!!!!

Before either of these two games were announced people were begging on here, yes begging for a game of any kind on the new consoles. People were listing the things they'd sacrifice about graphics or feature wise, if only there'd be a rugby game for the new consoles.

"Just add online to Rugby '08 and release it", we'd hear.


But here we are, typical greedy modern consumers, want it all and even then, IT ALL is not enough. We want it all, plus more.

For goodness sake people. We need to support both of these games if you ever want the games to turn into franchises.

I have to disagree. In a a analytic/argument sense I don't think you picked his post apart at all. And just to clear up, your saying that the created player of Sidhe is to the same quality of HB in game players; then where do to stand on Sidhe's in game players? Are they high or equal quality?

Big improvements on graphics from HB. I'm still leaning heavily towards Sidhe due to the leagues involved, but gameplay will ultimately decide.

[TRF C A Iversen]

I have to disagree. In a a analytic/argument sense I don't think you picked his post apart at all. And just to clear up, your saying that the created player of Sidhe is to the same quality of HB in game players; then where do to stand on Sidhe's in game players? Are they high or equal quality?

Big improvements on graphics from HB. I'm still leaning heavily towards Sidhe due to the leagues involved, but gameplay will ultimately decide.

I did a much finer job of "picking apart" (disputing) his argument, than he did of disputing the improvements in this rugby title. He proved very little in the way of logical arguments to back up his post.

Also, Sidhe's created or edited players are going to have to fit into the game very well, given that there are several whole Super 15 teams, the South African team and doubtlessly a few others that will need to be created or edited to by users to feel like the game is authentic. Not saying HB's game won't have players that'll need some form of editing (they obviously will), but my point still stands that overall there is not enough evidence for either game to say that there is a definite graphical winner at this point, much less a landslide victory.

There's a lot to come out about each game yet, and as I have said now many times, Sidhe could have the better game, HB may, but based merely on what we've seen so far, it's naive to declare a winner right now.

Also, shouldn't the winner be both teams? They both deserve a win if possible for their efforts towards rugby gaming, there's not really a lot of other dev teams out there who could care less about our game. So why should it be trophies and accolades for one and a noose for the other? Seems a bit mad to me.

[beerholder]

Let's pick apart your post, the way your picking apart these screenies. There is a similar team working on this rugby title as were working on Rugby '06 & '08. It stands to reason there will be fine similarities to the original games. Sidhe's graphics as good as they are, are not much better than this. There is a side by side comparison on their forum done today by a guy called "dizal" which says and shows as much. .


I wasn't comparing it to RC, I was stating that the game looks pretty much like Rugby 08 did. I am aware that the same engine was used and tweaks were applied but is it really a new gen graphics? I mean... there was a time when the Quake 3 engine was used a lot in many many games, but at the end of the day it was the same Quake engine...

[blackbird762p]

I wonder if this game will open up EA's eyes and make then respond with a good game as well in years to come ? Maybe a little competition will get them to do something nice again for the rugby fans.But I would not put my mind on it.They are sooooooo worried a bout piracy and the fact that not enough people are buying Rugby games.Well let's see what happens

[TRF_Olyy]

I wasn't comparing it to RC, I was stating that the game looks pretty much like Rugby 08 did.
I disagree, compare the detail in the scrum picture (i.e the material of the socks/shorts) to this:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/206/941842_20070726_screen007.jpg

[esoj]

some nice screens. I still think rugby challenge has a definite advantage in engine tech being used.rwc 2011 is definitely not ps1 graphics now though like so many on here were claiming it was. it will of course as always come down to the gameplay and until we see video or a write up from someone that has played both games nobody will know for certain which game is better. rwc is definitely going down the righ track though with the new screens and the exclusive rfu announcement

[beerholder]

I disagree, compare the detail in the scrum picture (i.e the material of the socks/shorts) to this:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/206/941842_20070726_screen007.jpg

It's tweaked, I admit. But not much... The players are slimmer and better defined but look at the scrum image in particular. Notice the palms of the scrum half, the joining of the scrum (I think the no.8 has serious shoulder problems :))... it all looks too similar to what R08 was...

[TRF C A Iversen]

I disagree, compare the detail in the scrum picture (i.e the material of the socks/shorts) to this:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/206/941842_20070726_screen007.jpg

Of course Olyy no-one will look at that picture you've linked, which proves this game has stepped up it's graphical efforts. It'll be "ignore that and come back in two days with the same "Sidhe's ones are better" or the now classic, "there's no graphical improvement at all from Rugby '08" ".

No-one is claiming that it's going to be better than Sidhe's for graphics, that's apparently all been decided, but we haven't compared a lot of other aspects that need considering and haven't been shown yet.

Actual game-play animation. Bad animations in the actual gameplay situation can make pretty graphics look not so good at all. That could happen for either game.
Poor implementation of game-play timing (it could be that one game has really average programming of passing timing, speed of players on defence and attack in relation to kicking and passing.
Collision detection in tackles, rucks, dives etc.
Overall controllability of players on defence and attack.
The fun factor in the control schemes for set-pieces and general play.
The overall common sense in the programming of the in-game logic systems for things like who wins a ruck and what factors get added together to produce a result etc.
The sound and atmosphere of the games.
The levels of lag or lack of in online games.
The in-game record keeping and stats.
Frame rate slow down or not?

That's just some of the important things that we really have no idea about right now.

Please try and realise that this isn't a war here, we're hoping for two good games of rugby and whats really important isn't all "who's got the best graphics right now" and the licenses.

The important details in helping people decide which game is the best is still not out there.

I'm taking more of the attitude of thinking about how can I find another fiver to put away in my "Rugby gaming money jar" (I really have one), so that I can have the both of them.

[best_fullback]

I agree with CA. Well said Sir.

[mattday1986]

it's not far off what RC has got. They new kits wont be shown until August due to licensing release issues... everyone should know that by now?? So both titles are trying to get exclusives on international teams... kidna buggers us up but gives us a reason to buy both lol

[TRF C A Iversen]

It's tweaked, I admit. But not much... The players are slimmer and better defined but look at the scrum image in particular. Notice the palms of the scrum half, the joining of the scrum (I think the no.8 has serious shoulder problems :))... it all looks too similar to what R08 was...

That's because Rugby '08 actually looked pretty good for the budget of a rugby game and a medium sized step up is probably good enough for the first iteration of their rugby on these consoles. Sidhe have done a fine job graphically, but honestly their previous Playstation and Xbox efforts with rugby league have proven pretty average, but had pretty good graphics for their time. Graphics have never been something I'd describe as Sidhe's problems in the past. Gameplay has. I've never played Rugby League 3 (Wii only), but apparently that was a lot better.

As for knocking HB's number 8? That's a laugh, it's one frame, he could change body position as he's setting himself at any moment!

What about the picture released here http://rugbychallengegame.com/ by Sidhe that has a Number 8 putting his arm through a lock's hip and body area????? That's just something I'm sure they've fixed, but come on, give HB some credit too!

[Jayatron]

I did a much finer job of "picking apart" (disputing) his argument, than he did of disputing the improvements in this rugby title. He proved very little in the way of logical arguments to back up his post.

Also, Sidhe's created or edited players are going to have to fit into the game very well, given that there are several whole Super 15 teams, the South African team and doubtlessly a few others that will need to be created or edited to by users to feel like the game is authentic. Not saying HB's game won't have players that'll need some form of editing (they obviously will), but my point still stands that overall there is not enough evidence for either game to say that there is a definite graphical winner at this point, much less a landslide victory.

There's a lot to come out about each game yet, and as I have said now many times, Sidhe could have the better game, HB may, but based merely on what we've seen so far, it's naive to declare a winner right now.

Also, shouldn't the winner be both teams? They both deserve a win if possible for their efforts towards rugby gaming, there's not really a lot of other dev teams out there who could care less about our game. So why should it be trophies and accolades for one and a noose for the other? Seems a bit mad to me.

His argument is weak, but I feel that you didn't really "pick it apart". Looking at all the screen shots it does have a Rugby 08 feel to it, which could be a good or bad thing. I'm just stating that you didn't discredit his statement, just started comparing it to RC rather than Rugby 08, which was Beerholder's original complaint.

That's a interesting point. I do remember playing with Rugby 08 with created players and their heads were massive. But i'm not to sure if the contrast is going to be big as your suggesting. I was impressed with detail of the Sidhe creation mode, and I personally think, especially if we can share files, that some talented artistic rugby fans somewhere will be able to create a fairly realistic South African/England side. I feel at this point that creating/editing players won't be an issue, and, for player likeness Sidhe has it nailed. Not to sure who the England 9 is in the HB screen shot.

As for both teams winning it's a double ended sword for me. I don't like all this jazz with licensing, but it is capitalist market so it will push each team to deliver a better product.

I agree at this point it is naive to throw your hat into one ring. However saying that, what Sidhe are offering with their product is a lot easier to get excited about. Not declaring winner by any stretch but there is a clear leader at the moment, which could change by the end of this week, but at the moment...

[Teh Mite]

The only animation anyone'sw seen so far in public is the celebration on sidhes player creation vid. Must admit in that case it looked like the player walked with a carrott up his arse.

Shouldn't say that though, accusations of bias etc.

I'd suggest waiting to see both in action before coming to judgement about AIs.

[Jayatron]

His argument is weak, but I feel that you didn't really "pick it apart". Looking at all the screen shots it does have a Rugby 08 feel to it, which could be a good or bad thing. I'm just stating that you didn't discredit his statement, just started comparing it to RC rather than Rugby 08, which was Beerholder's original complaint.

Apparently he has changed his mind.

[TRF C A Iversen]

His argument is weak, but I feel that you didn't really "pick it apart". Looking at all the screen shots it does have a Rugby 08 feel to it, which could be a good or bad thing. I'm just stating that you didn't discredit his statement, just started comparing it to RC rather than Rugby 08, which was Beerholder's original complaint.

That's a interesting point. I do remember playing with Rugby 08 with created players and their heads were massive. But i'm not to sure if the contrast is going to be big as your suggesting. I was impressed with detail of the Sidhe creation mode, and I personally think, especially if we can share files, that some talented artistic rugby fans somewhere will be able to create a fairly realistic South African/England side. I feel at this point that creating/editing players won't be an issue, and, for player likeness Sidhe has it nailed. Not to sure who the England 9 is in the HB screen shot.

As for both teams winning it's a double ended sword for me. I don't like all this jazz with licensing, but it is capitalist market so it will push each team to deliver a better product.

I agree at this point it is naive to throw your hat into one ring. However saying that, what Sidhe are offering with their product is a lot easier to get excited about. Not declaring winner by any stretch but there is a clear leader at the moment, which could change by the end of this week, but at the moment...

Well, I felt I did pick it apart, in so much as that I selected pieces of his argument and stated why they seemed incorrect to me in relation to both of the other games mentioned, you feel I didn't. Once again a 50/50 situation with no-one more correct than the other. Let's leave it at that. :)




Apparently he has changed his mind.
Wow, a little random. Who's changed their mind? Me? Beerholder? The guy who scored the try for Sidhe's Tasman Makos?

[HenryChinaski]

The only animation anyone'sw seen so far in public is the celebration on sidhes player creation vid. Must admit in that case it looked like the player walked with a carrott up his arse.

Shouldn't say that though, accusations of bias etc.
.

I just watched the vid with your comment in mind and I literally don't see where you could be coming from. The gameplay could very well turn out to be disappointing but there's not a lot to fault sidhe for in that video without some serious nitpicking.

I don't know if its bias, but so far HB's screenshots - mainly the early ones - have had far more in them that coudl be criticised yet youve managed not to do that really whereas youve jumped at any chance to have a jab at sidhes games under the guise of lighthearted jokes

[Jayatron]

Well, I felt I did pick it apart, in so much as that I selected pieces of his argument and stated why they seemed incorrect to me in relation to both of the other games mentioned, you feel I didn't. Once again a 50/50 situation with no-one more correct than the other. Let's leave it at that. :)

Agreed.




[/QUOTE]Wow, a little random. Who's changed their mind? Me? Beerholder? The guy who scored the try for Sidhe's Tasman Makos?[/QUOTE]

Yeah ignore that. I misread it. Doing uni work at the moment as well.

[TVH11]

Agreed.




Wow, a little random. Who's changed their mind? Me? Beerholder? The guy who scored the try for Sidhe's Tasman Makos?[/QUOTE]

Yeah ignore that. I misread it. Doing uni work at the moment as well.[/QUOTE]

Less of that, giving us students a bad name ;) ;)

Funny though taht all the doubters are now making a few U turns. Theres gonna be some that rather one over the other, its inevitable. Haters will hate and thats it :D I just love sitting on my bed and watching everyone go hell for leather at eachother :D :D Keep it coming :D

[beerholder]

Sidhe have done a fine job graphically, but honestly their previous Playstation and Xbox efforts with rugby league have proven pretty average, but had pretty good graphics for their time. Graphics have never been something I'd describe as Sidhe's problems in the past. Gameplay has. I've never played Rugby League 3 (Wii only), but apparently that was a lot better.


Again, this is not about Sidhe. I noticed problems with those screenshots too, especially the way the players seem to float above the turf, but I'm not comparing the two... I'm not saying RC will be better, I have been a gamer for a long time to know that pre-release publicity is about only 50% truth...

From my perspective when I heard that Rugby 2012 as it was called was supposed to be "the first next gen rugby game" I somehow expected something else. And by something else meaning new engine. You have some strong arguments and I fully agree with them, but understand the fact that as you posted earlier about the consumers greed, there is a distinct possibility that this game can be worse than Rugby 08. If there's a single gameplay bug that could compromise both SP and online play it'll ruin the game. I'm talking about an instant winner bug that would get overused... like the grubber in rugby08 or the crosskick/scissors in Fifa2001 (that was also made by HB).

[TRF C A Iversen]

Again, this is not about Sidhe. I noticed problems with those screenshots too, especially the way the players seem to float above the turf, but I'm not comparing the two... I'm not saying RC will be better, I have been a gamer for a long time to know that pre-release publicity is about only 50% truth...

From my perspective when I heard that Rugby 2012 as it was called was supposed to be "the first next gen rugby game" I somehow expected something else. And by something else meaning new engine. You have some strong arguments and I fully agree with them, but understand the fact that as you posted earlier about the consumers greed, there is a distinct possibility that this game can be worse than Rugby 08. If there's a single gameplay bug that could compromise both SP and online play it'll ruin the game. I'm talking about an instant winner bug that would get overused... like the grubber in rugby08 or the crosskick/scissors in Fifa2001 (that was also made by HB).

I understand where your coming from, but Rugby '08's grubber was not that indefensible, particularly if you chose the right defensive player quick enough. Fifa 2001's corner with the scissors kick was insanely ridiculous I agree, and people can make mistakes even today making games, although mistakes as bad as that don't tend to come out in sports titles so much anymore.

Here's hoping there's nothing like that in either game.

[OnTheBall]

I can't believe some people are saying that these screenshots look like rugby 08. Baffling.

[j-dawg]

The images are looking great right now, how anyone can say they look like 08 is beyond me.


The only animation anyone'sw seen so far in public is the celebration on sidhes player creation vid. Must admit in that case it looked like the player walked with a carrott up his arse

Anything to put down 'the enemy' game, sad.

[ruckin_awesomeIRL]

Wonder if they'll get rights from IRFU as well :huh: other than that screenshots look good :D

[jimsquirt]

thanks HB...these look amazing and now i just want more and more info!! :p Gives us more now!!...(please). I cant wait to get my hands on this and the other one....Banahan, manu in the centers and sharples and ashton on the wings with foden at full back, lovely!!!

[StevoIRL]

To put this statement to the test i loaded up my 08 game and took some screen shots.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7127/rugby082011062215020292.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/rugby082011062215020292.png/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

The evidence is pretty damning tbh.

[rugby143]

Sad to hear that Wallabies & Allblacks are not Licensed (if that's true). Is there Aviva Premiership, Super rugby & Heineken Cup competitions in Rugby World Cup 2011, this game is on my wish list in Aug

[Jayatron]

Less of that, giving us students a bad name ;) ;)

I do apologize sir. The last thing I want is for people to get the wrong impression of us. Meet you in live lounge then for a all day piss up?

[jovialjonny]

thanks HB...these look amazing and now i just want more and more info!! :p Gives us more now!!...(please). I cant wait to get my hands on this and the other one....Banahan, manu in the centers and sharples and ashton on the wings with foden at full back, lovely!!!

Aside from the fact Banahan is shite and got taught a lesson by the Irish in the 6N..I hope they have his scummy tatoos right so I can admire them as he gets smashed into the turf by the Irish defence over and over again!

As to the thread as a whole, so we're gonna end up with a mixed bag license mash up across the two games, what a balls. It'd almost be better if RC just focused on clubs and left the international to RWC but alas thats a non starter as kiwis and wallabies are with RC.

I read on sidhe that they can have likenesses of english premiership team players so how that then translates to not having licensed players in the england national team I dont really understand.

[mattday1986]

Sad to hear that Wallabies & Allblacks are not Licensed (if that's true). Is there Aviva Premiership, Super rugby & Heineken Cup competitions in Rugby World Cup 2011, this game is on my wish list in Aug

buy Rugby Challenge for all them!

England is exclusive to Rugby World Cup 2011 though so I'm buying both! An being a games designer I have a valid opinion on the graphics... animations and physics aside, the graphics is a lot better. The players models have been tweaked also not a bad thing. It will look better or worse depending on the realism of the game mechanics which is where the real battle will be won or not.

[Drogers93]

ryt....HB Studios have made me eat my words lol these shots are great. now i cnt wait cause if this is what it looks like and they said focus was on gameplay, imagine how gd the gameplay is!!??!! Great job HB!

[mattday1986]

I'm wondering what they do have in regards to licenses... RC say they have atleast 32 northern hemisphere teams licensed... what does that leave RWC2011?? Other than the obvious that it's probably France as well as England ;-)

[Sixesandsevens]

I really hope u can replay previous rwc finals with the correct teams and jerseys, would be class!

[TVH11]

I do apologize sir. The last thing I want is for people to get the wrong impression of us. Meet you in live lounge then for a all day piss up?
now thats an idea. Big screen, ps3/360. Lots of p!!s!d up students playing against eachother on RWC11 :P your on :D

[tomwid_88]

Doesn't mean France are exclusively licensed though

[mattday1986]

Doesn't mean France are exclusively licensed though

didn't say either way to be fair

[Jetulio]

wow! I hope this game will be avalaible in september in UK , because I'm pretty sure that in Spain the game will not be released

[Jayatron]

now thats an idea. Big screen, ps3/360. Lots of p!!s!d up students playing against eachother on RWC11 :P your on :D

We got a man date.

[mattday1986]

with the online capabilties im taking everyone's xbox live id's so I can spank all ya asses!

[mattday1986]

and then brag about it on here! :-)

[mo121]

ino they look good everyone BUT does this animation remind u of 1 of the SCREENSHOTS:eek:http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7127/rugby082011062215020292.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/rugby082011062215020292.png/)

[TRF_Olyy]

If only someone had posted that exact same picture (http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?23222-Official-RFU-announcement-and-screens-for-The-Rugby-World-Cup-2011-Official-Game/page13) two pages ago ;)

[TRF_Cymro]

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss15/brianwh1982/haters-gonna-hate.gif

[greenbomber]

This is the same team that did that game? Is it really that surprising that you will find similarities?

[umosay]

Seems they are carrying over a lot of animations from 08... will be pretty angry if they take that *diving onto ball to form ruck* animation... since 2004.

[StevoIRL]

This is the same team that did that game? Is it really that surprising that you will find similarities?

Animations that were taken what 5 years ago? Yeah im a bit surprised. Personally i want something new and fresh not something that's refreshing the same assets from 5/6 years ago.

[GreenLion]

It might just be an oversight, but did anyone else notice that the press release didn't say they have the rights to the players names? Only their likenesses are listed.

It would be very odd if they had the rights to how they look, but not their names.

[chairmonsta]

love the updates

[kovana]

Great news about the RFU license... Also i heard Sidhe could not get the Saffas license?

I wonder if the majority of 6N licenses will be part of the HB game?

Man 2 great games with great graphics! Im stoked!

[Mxpx]

Hey guys. Im new to this forum. Just to clerify is this only world cup and only 20 teams? Any chance of other leagues like super 15, tri nations etc? Or a game come out next year with other leagues in the plans? Cheers. Ps screens look AWESOME!!!!

[blackbird762p]

I am interested to see how RC is gonna measure against this game.There is BIG advantage in RC as it will come out for PC as well.That will allow a lot of players the option of playing online as well.Not everyone has got a XBOX or PS3.I think the balance might just switch to the RC side if it is playable and looks good.Both games will be released before the world cup starts.But the big thing for us all is that we will have something NEW to play come world cup time and that is GREAT news.Rugby 08 is worn out and it is time for something new.

[PiXeL_NiNja]

Hehe with all this RWC fever everyone seems to have forgotten that this year is the final year of the Tri Nations, as the Argies are set to join us in 2012. :)

[rugby143]

It made me poo myself. It smelled.

[cimbomjubi82]

Ideally, there will be an in-game player editor where names can be edited, like with PES. Having the false names is not a problem for me, as long as you can edit it fully in-game.

Rugby 08 is a good game, it's just made for the casual gamer that doesn't know much about the rules. Hopefully they've made a sim. Though i'd definitely take the 2K idea of using superstars in dedicated modes. I mean, being Caucau, Lomu etc would be awesome if you could actually re-live those moments in a game.

If all fails, i'm tempted to try to make Sensible World of Rugby. That'd be great fun!

[mo121]

Hey guys. Im new to this forum. Just to clerify is this only world cup and only 20 teams? Any chance of other leagues like super 15, tri nations etc? Or a game come out next year with other leagues in the plans? Cheers. Ps screens look AWESOME!!!!
basically there are two rugby games comin out this year rugby challenge and this1
rugby challenge has got liscences to all blacks and australia and has career mode with clubs and more licenses eg aviva premiership and this game has 20 teams from the rugby world cup and licenses to england and france and more and both games look great
hope that helps :D

[Geoff_]

Wow I guess I'm buying both games now! graphics look amazing I hope they start making these games on a yearly basis now :)

[Waxy]

As much as i'd love to be able to play as the Ospreys and win the HC (i know only possible via the magic of computer games) I'm really looking forward to this game and will just have to settle for winning the world cup with Wales!

[ORothlain]

Will we be able to get this game for PS3 in the USofA?