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<blockquote data-quote="NZL Fan" data-source="post: 9130"><p>This from advanced gamer.net........... </p><p></p><p> Rugby 2005 </p><p></p><p>Published By: bomberman-AG</p><p>Publish Date: 21 Hours ago</p><p>User Views: 797 </p><p>User Replies: 0</p><p></p><p>For every rugby fan that has felt let down by the lack of support for rugby on the Xbox, their disappointment should be over when EA release Rugby 2005 onto Microsoft’s console this spring. The game promises to be the ultimate rugby experience and it’s set to make a bang when it releases because of many upgrades made since the last version of the game. EA’s work-in-progress is set to bring the game of rugby into your home, complete with the amazing hits, tackles, scrums and even teams’ own chants. The gameplay has been upgraded to bring the best rugby experience possible onto the Xbox.</p><p></p><p>One of the biggest features in the game will be the training mode. Training will allow people to learn about the game of rugby and discover how to play it using various training modes. These tutorials will teach you the tactics, controls and even advanced controls that will help you get the try. This will aid new players in getting used to the game of rugby and playing it on the black box. You will be taught new tactics to use during gameplay such as tackling, avoiding bone shattering hits and calling plays on the fly. With all of these features, it’s going to be a lot like the real thing. </p><p></p><p>Many people have their own favourite rugby teams already and it’s a relief that popular and world-renowned clubs will be included in the game such as the Wallabies and the All Blacks. You can even create your own players in the game with an in-depth player customisation mode. Tournaments are also user selectable, as you can create your own rugby tournaments to compete in with your favourite side. </p><p></p><p>EA is banking on people buying the game because they like watching rugby, so they’ve included a broadcast style presentation to give the game an extra coolness to it, as well as giving you the opportunity to watch what is happening on the field from various different camera angles. There will also be the ubiquitous replays found in almost every sports game that allow you to witness every bone crunching tackle and wondrous try. Expect some A list commentary too. </p><p></p><p>The game looks to be shaping up very well and graphically Rugby 2005 is keeping up. Crucially it looks like EA have gotten the gameplay aspects right and this might well be the sports game to get this year. Even if you have little knowledge of Rugby and its inner workings, by buying Rugby 2005 there’s the distinct possibility you’ll gain a greater understanding, and appreciation for it all. Disappointingly there is no online play scheduled, but hopefully this will be rectified when another sequel comes along. </p><p></p><p>If EA can pull off what they’re striving to, and make Rugby 2005 a game that is easy to get to grips with and easy to play, this may well be a winner. We’ll have to wait for March to find out. </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Hype 9 </p><p> </p><p>Overall 9</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NZL Fan, post: 9130"] This from advanced gamer.net........... Rugby 2005 Published By: bomberman-AG Publish Date: 21 Hours ago User Views: 797 User Replies: 0 For every rugby fan that has felt let down by the lack of support for rugby on the Xbox, their disappointment should be over when EA release Rugby 2005 onto Microsoft’s console this spring. The game promises to be the ultimate rugby experience and it’s set to make a bang when it releases because of many upgrades made since the last version of the game. EA’s work-in-progress is set to bring the game of rugby into your home, complete with the amazing hits, tackles, scrums and even teams’ own chants. The gameplay has been upgraded to bring the best rugby experience possible onto the Xbox. One of the biggest features in the game will be the training mode. Training will allow people to learn about the game of rugby and discover how to play it using various training modes. These tutorials will teach you the tactics, controls and even advanced controls that will help you get the try. This will aid new players in getting used to the game of rugby and playing it on the black box. You will be taught new tactics to use during gameplay such as tackling, avoiding bone shattering hits and calling plays on the fly. With all of these features, it’s going to be a lot like the real thing. Many people have their own favourite rugby teams already and it’s a relief that popular and world-renowned clubs will be included in the game such as the Wallabies and the All Blacks. You can even create your own players in the game with an in-depth player customisation mode. Tournaments are also user selectable, as you can create your own rugby tournaments to compete in with your favourite side. EA is banking on people buying the game because they like watching rugby, so they’ve included a broadcast style presentation to give the game an extra coolness to it, as well as giving you the opportunity to watch what is happening on the field from various different camera angles. There will also be the ubiquitous replays found in almost every sports game that allow you to witness every bone crunching tackle and wondrous try. Expect some A list commentary too. The game looks to be shaping up very well and graphically Rugby 2005 is keeping up. Crucially it looks like EA have gotten the gameplay aspects right and this might well be the sports game to get this year. Even if you have little knowledge of Rugby and its inner workings, by buying Rugby 2005 there’s the distinct possibility you’ll gain a greater understanding, and appreciation for it all. Disappointingly there is no online play scheduled, but hopefully this will be rectified when another sequel comes along. If EA can pull off what they’re striving to, and make Rugby 2005 a game that is easy to get to grips with and easy to play, this may well be a winner. We’ll have to wait for March to find out. Hype 9 Overall 9 [/QUOTE]
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