Rugby League Challenge

Rugby League Challenge
Developer(s)	Wicked Witch Software[1]
Publisher(s)	Tru Blu Entertainment Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform(s)	PlayStation Portable
Release date(s)	AUS September 8, 2009
Genre(s)	Sports
Rating(s)	ACB: G (General)
Media/distribution	UMD

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.

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.^[2]

Marketing

As part of the marketing campaign for Rugby Challenge, Network Ten's program, Thursday Night Live, promoted the game claiming it was the inspiration for an inter-league kicking competition.^[3] Asides from television, Sony's Australian PSP site is featuring a front page advertisement for this title.^[4]

See also

• Rugby League Game Series
• Mascot Mania
• Wicked Witch Software
• AFL Challenge

External links

• Wicked Witch Software's website
• Sony's Page for Rugby League Challenge

References

1. ^ "AFL and NRL Games Coming To PSP!". IGN. http://au.psp.ign.com/articles/979/979979p1.html. Retrieved 2009-05-07. 
2. ^ "Playstation Australia". http://au.playstation.com/games-media/games/detail/item231529/Rugby-League-Challenge/. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
3. ^ "Network Ten". http://ten.com.au/video-player.htm?channel=TNL+Feature+Interviews&clipId=1427_TNL-NRLAFL-040909. Retrieved 2009-09-07. 
4. ^ "Sony PSP Australia". http://au.playstation.com/psp/. Retrieved 2009-09-10.