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 SRU 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 level of detail within the game.”
Scottish Rugby’s head of commercial, Nathan Bombrys said: “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 and we are delighted to be a part of the game and to help make it as authentic as possible. The game also features the Scotland squad wearing the brand new 2011 Rugby World Cup playing kit, which was just launched last week. Rugby World Cup 2011 from 505 Games will give fans the chance to play rugby before, during and long after the Webb-Ellis Cup has been won.”
Rugby World Cup 2011 will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system on August 26th 2011
