Rugby 08

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Rugby 08
Image:Rugby 08 Coverart.png
Developer(s) HB Studios
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Platform(s) PC and Playstation 2
Release date UK July 25, 2007[1][2]
AUS July 26, 2007[3]
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Rating(s) ESRB: Everyone

PEGI: 7+
Input methods Keyboard, Gamepad

Rugby 08 is the 2007 release in the Rugby series by EA Sports. The game allows players to play as many Rugby nations, both major and minor, and includes many tournaments, such as the Rugby World Cup, Tri Nations, Six Nations, Guinness Premiership and Super 14.

Rugby 08 was released prior to the 2007 World Cup in France. New modes include the Rugby World Cup and the World Cup Challenge mode. Other new gameplay features include simplified lineouts and defensive formations.

The international cover, pictured at right, features current All Blacks captain Richie McCaw. Other players are featured in specific markets:[4]

The commentry is provided by Ian Robertson and former New Zealand great Grant Fox.

Contents

[edit] Features

  • The Rugby World Cup • A campaign through 6 weeks of the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France • A central hub keeping the user aware of all World Cup progress • Team management, injuries, squad rotation for greater depth • IRB World Cup Presentation • Extensive use of camera angles. However, you can only play the official schedule for that tournament.
  • World Cup Challenge Mode • Takes key moments from World Cup History and allows the user to replay them. • Uses historical facts and scenarios (with current rosters) and throws the player in to the game to try to recreate history. • Rewards are unlocked after completing each scenario (photos, players, etc).
  • Truck and Zoom Camera • Introduce new camera angles that allow the user to see more of the action on the field. • Zoom in on breakdowns to better see the action at these key moments. • Allow the user to see the result of conversion and penalty kicks. • Allow user to see where they are aiming when kicking from a stoppage
  • New Set Pieces • Line-outs that simplify throw in controls and Provide greater functionality and authenticity for advanced users • Scrums with more control over push and rotation also utilizing accessible control systems
  • Defensive Formations on the Fly • Allows the user to quickly select defensive formations • Can react to attacking style/field position of opponent • Reflects authentic Defensive formations seen in modern rugby
  • All new AI attacking system • Built in smarter AI on offense, will test a user's defensive capabilities

[edit] Impact Players

Australia: Tuquri(93), Latham(95), Smith(93), Larkham(99), Gregan(99), Giteau(92)

New Zealand: Rokocoko(89), Carter(98), McCaw(98), Collins(96), Spencer(99), Umaga (99)

England: Dallaglio(96), Wilkinson(99), Lewsey(88), Robinson(95)

France: Dominici(84), Jauzion(91), Nyanga(95)

Ireland: O'Gara(93), O'Driscoll(99)

Wales: Henson(98), Williams(99)

Argentina: Pichot(94)

South Africa: Burger(98), Montgomery(97), Habana(96)

[edit] Teams

[edit] National teams

[edit] Super 14

[edit] European clubs

[edit] England

[edit] Magners League

[edit] France

[edit] Italy

[edit] Other representative teams

[edit] Stadiums

[edit] New Zealand

[edit] Italy

[edit] Scotland

[edit] South Africa

[edit] Wales

[edit] Americas

[edit] Asia

[edit] Australia

[edit] England

[edit] France

[edit] Georgia

[edit] Ireland

[edit] Soundtrack

[edit] References

  1. ^ Amazon.co.uk PS2 Release. Retrieved on 2007-07-14.
  2. ^ Amazon.co.uk PC Release. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  3. ^ Updated Australian release list, 16/07/07. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
  4. ^ EA Sports (2007-07-06). "EA Celebrates 2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP With Exclusive Release of Officially Licensed videogame". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-08-21.

[edit] External links

Preceded by
Rugby 06		 EA Sports Rugby series
Rugby 08		 Succeeded by
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