Rugby League Challenge
Encyclopedia
Rugby League Challenge is a sport simulation game for the PlayStation Portable
based the National Rugby League
and the Super League
. The game was developed by Australian game developer Wicked Witch Software
and was published by Tru Blu Entertainment
. The game is based on the 2009 NRL season and Super League XIV
. It features all 16 NRL teams and 14 Super League teams.
The game also features a quick match mode, as well as the season mode. Multiple camera angles are available to choose from both in the options menu and while playing the game. Camera angles range from close behind the player to wide zooms showing most of the stadium.
program, Thursday Night Live, promoted the game claiming it was the inspiration for an inter-league kicking competition. Asides from television, Sony's Australian PSP site is featuring a front page advertisement for this title.
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
based the National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
and the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
. The game was developed by Australian game developer Wicked Witch Software
Wicked Witch Software
Wicked Witch is a video games developer founded in 2001 by managing director Daniel Visser. Originally operating out of Visser's residence working on GameBoy titles, Wicked Witch moved to a small office. Wicked Witch has grown to be one of Australia's well known studios and is currently located in...
and was published by Tru Blu Entertainment
Tru Blu Entertainment
Tru Blu Entertainment is an Australian publisher that is a subsidiary of Home Entertainment Suppliers who distribute their titles. It was founded in 1999.* Squatter * Dick Johnson V8 Challenge * NRL Rugby League...
. The game is based on the 2009 NRL season and Super League XIV
Super League XIV
The 2009 Super League season is the fourteenth season of rugby league since the Super League format was introduced in 1996...
. It features all 16 NRL teams and 14 Super League teams.
Gameplay
Rugby League Challenge allows players to play through the entire season, through to the Grand Final. It features a team management system where players can be trained up in skills such as kicking, tackling and running.The game also features a quick match mode, as well as the season mode. Multiple camera angles are available to choose from both in the options menu and while playing the game. Camera angles range from close behind the player to wide zooms showing most of the stadium.
Marketing
As part of the marketing campaign for Rugby Challenge, Network Ten'sNetwork Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
program, Thursday Night Live, promoted the game claiming it was the inspiration for an inter-league kicking competition. Asides from television, Sony's Australian PSP site is featuring a front page advertisement for this title.
See also
- Rugby League Game SeriesNRL Rugby League (series)NRL Rugby League is a video game franchise based on the sport of rugby league football. It is developed by New Zealand based Sidhe Interactive and published by Home Entertainment Suppliers...
- Mascot ManiaNRL Mascot ManiaNRL Mascot Mania is a released National Rugby League video game, developed by Wicked Witch Software for Nintendo DS. It was released in July 2009 but was released early at some EB stores.-Production:...
- Wicked Witch SoftwareWicked Witch SoftwareWicked Witch is a video games developer founded in 2001 by managing director Daniel Visser. Originally operating out of Visser's residence working on GameBoy titles, Wicked Witch moved to a small office. Wicked Witch has grown to be one of Australia's well known studios and is currently located in...
- AFL ChallengeAFL ChallengeAFL Challenge is a sports game for the PlayStation Portable, based on the AFL. The game was developed by Australian games developer Wicked Witch Software, and was published by Tru Blu Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment...