Wellington, NZ - August 11, 2003 - The secrets behind this year's most eagerly awaited Australasian videogame - and the name of the new game - are at last being revealed with New Zealand's Stacey Jones being given a starring role.
Australian company Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) will launch "Rugby League" through its publishing arm Tru Blu Entertainment this October, and has also established a dedicated 'preview site' for those who simply can't wait until then.
Available on PS2, PC and X Box, "Rugby League" has been in the making for over 12 months and has seen the NRL and program developers Sidhe Interactive inundated with requests and suggestions from fans, right down to the best name for the game.
"The demand for a Rugby League video game has been overwhelming and it was important therefore that the end result combined the latest technology and a genuine feel for the game" says David Robles Business Development Manager of HES.
New Zealand distributors of the title, GameWizz Interactive, have also secured the endorsement of Kiwi league superstar, Stacey Jones. While the game will be known in other territories as "Rugby League", in New Zealand the title will be distributed as "Stacey Jones Rugby League".
Mr Jones has commented, "I'm extremely excited to be a part of this project. Its great to see a videogame which captures the true feel of rugby league and allows fans to get involved at a whole new level."
Read the game's features in the forum by clicking here. 8 new screenshots of the title are now available at www.trubluentertainment.com & www.sidhe.co.nz
"Rugby League" and ?Stacy Jones Rugby League? will be released in October 2003 by "Tru Blu Entertainment" for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC platforms.