SYDNEY, Australia \u2013 May 23, 2012: Tru Blu Entertainment announced today\u00a0 that Rugby Challenge will be available on the PlayStation\u00ae Vita handheld\u00a0 entertainment system, on 27 June 2012 in Europe, UK, South Africa, Australia\u00a0 and New Zealand. The first game ever published for the PlayStation Vita by Tru\u00a0 Blu Entertainment features console quality Rugby Challenge gameplay, graphics,
\ngame modes and authenticity. Developed by NZ game studio Sidhe, the game\u00a0 will be marketed as Wallabies Rugby Challenge within Australia and Jonah Lomu\u00a0 Rugby Challenge in Europe and other territories.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to be able to bring the successful Rugby Challenge franchise to\u00a0 PlayStation Vita. It represents a quantum leap forward for hand-held gaming,\u00a0 delivering a console quality HD gaming experience in the palm of your hands,\u201d\u00a0 said Managing Director, Sebastian Giompaolo. \u201cWe are especially looking\u00a0 forward to delivering a game into the hands of eager fans which utilises the touch
\nscreen capabilities of the world\u2019s latest handheld system.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rugby Challenge on PlayStation Vita is packed with content, and features:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Multiple game modes including Single Match, Competition and Multi Year\u00a0 Career Modes as well as extensive Help and Tutorial Mode options for\u00a0 players new to the game;
\n\u2022 96 teams and 31 stadia, incorporating official team and competition\u00a0 licences for the All Blacks, the Qantas Wallabies, the USA Eagles,
\nBledisloe Cup, AU\/NZ Super Rugby, Aviva Premiership Rugby, TOP 14\u00a0 Orange, RaboDirect PRO12, ITM Cup, and Ranfurly Shield;
\n\u2022 Utilisation of key PlayStation Vita capabilities including touch screen\u00a0 controls for gameplay (conversion kicks and lineouts), the rear touch\u00a0 panel for sprint and a full touch screen user interface;
\n\u2022 Online multiplayer capabilities allowing gamers to compete in 1 vs 1 head\u00a0 to head play and leaderboard competitions;
\n\u2022 Extensive customisation tools allowing users to shape the game to their\u00a0 own preferences by creating and customising new players, teams and\u00a0 competitions; and
\n\u2022 Real-time commentary from seasoned rugby commentators Grant Nisbett\u00a0 and former All Blacks\u2019 halfback Justin Marshall.<\/p>\n
More information and updates about Rugby Challenge can be found at the official SYDNEY, Australia \u2013 May 23, 2012: Tru Blu Entertainment announced today\u00a0 that Rugby Challenge will be available on the PlayStation\u00ae Vita handheld\u00a0 entertainment system, on 27 June 2012 in Europe, UK, South Africa, Australia\u00a0 and New Zealand. The first game ever published for the PlayStation Vita by Tru\u00a0 Blu Entertainment features console quality Rugby Challenge<\/p>\n
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