Sidhe's Rugby Challenge

[TVH11]

Ooooooo that was a bit nice brute of a bloke mind, wouldn't want him running at me keep it up

 

[OnTheBall]

Who are you going to create first up?? (apart from the Saffas)

Connacht will probably be one of the first teams I'll make, provided they aren't in the game(which is reasonably likely since they weren't in the EA Rugby games, as afaik. Would be cool to have them for franchise mode! If other Irish teams aren't in it/licensed I'd probably see to creating/ editing them next.
Rugby challenge is looking more and more like a club game and RWC for internationals so I'd probably go about editing clubs first, and see how the 'international game" plays. That said, I'll probably end up just playing the one with best gameplay, regardless of teams etc.

Man I can't wait for these games!!

 

[Hulk Hogan]

First player I'll edit will be Digby Ioane, need to make sure he's the best player in the game

 

[EVOL]

Quick question (sorry if its been asked before) but will players be able to share teams or players they have edited for others to downlaod on their consoles to save them time etc?

I would love to know this as well looking great so far guys.

 

[CeeJay]

The player editor is looking fantastic.

I have a question for Mario or Milla about the little snippet at the end.

Is that a pre-done cut scene using the the in game models? Or is a actually taking place in real time?

What im trying to say is.......

If I were to watch a manual replay (fingers crossed) would I see that animation take place from whatever replay cam I was using after a try or are they pre made and called in accordingly?

EDIT..Obviously all of the animations are pre-done and called in, I mean the scene and shot as a whole.

 

[Milla]

It was rendered in the game engine after a try.

 

[CeeJay]

Awsome......that just makes me want a manual instant replay even more!!

Seeing the amazing work you guys have done so far, like an create a player better than most EA sports titles, an instant replay
shouldnt be a problem!

 

[TrueSlawter]

Oh is this game still called "Rugby Challenge" or is it "All Blacks Rugby Challenge" like some previews like to call it?

 

[Patz]

When is the official release date of Rugby Challenge???

 

[Milla]

When is the official release date of Rugby Challenge???

The release date hasn't been set.

TrueSlawter: It's called All Blacks Rugby Challenge in New Zealand.

 

[TRF_woosaah]

I had been hoping for an ITM cup release date for this game, but that was never going to happen. Now that you say its the All Blacks Rugby Challenge maybe around tri nations time?

i know i am just clutching at straws, can you let us know if the game is complete or are you guys still doing some tweaks to it?

 

[gmoe]

First player I'll edit will be Digby Ioane, need to make sure he's the best player in the game

Agreed. You going to the Semi this weekend? I've picked the Reds over the Blues.

 

[Hulk Hogan]

Agreed. You going to the Semi this weekend? I've picked the Reds over the Blues.

I've been to every Reds home game this season and I have 5 tickets to the Semi lol.

 

[nik]

Originally Posted by stuff.co.nz
New Zealand's largest games developer, Wellington firm Sidhe, will stop developing console games sold on shop shelves and bet the house on downloadable or online titles that are largely free.

The firm, which employs more than 100 staff, has developed titles for major United States publishers, including games based around the Madagascar film franchise.

But Sidhe managing director Mario Wynands told attendees at the User Experience conference in Wellington that its Rugby Challenge game for PlayStation 3, XBox 360 and PC, due for release about the time of the Rugby World Cup, could be its last traditional retail title.

The console games industry was undergoing rapid change, he said, and faced a challenge from cheaper, digitally distributed games, that can be supported with advertising and offer enhanced, monetised features and services.

Sidhe met with mixed reviews for its contract work, but its home-grown downloadable brick-breaking game Shatter was well received by critics and consumers.

Its FlickKick Football game, developed by mobile gaming arm PikPok, has been purchased and downloaded more than a million times, he said.

From next year, nearly all its games would be free or very low cost, but would allow people to purchase items or services within them, he said. `We're not a production line any more. We're a service provider."

Hmm I wonder how this will impact the future of Rugby Challenge!!!

 

[markshaw]

if the games really good i hope they produce future games

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I've been to every Reds home game this season and I have 5 tickets to the Semi lol.

You going to be lying down across the lot of them for a nap during halftime?

 

[mosa62]

Soo if this the last rugby challenge game does this mean hb studios will secure all the lincence if they going to make rugby 13 ?.. Including all blacks nd wallabies ?.

Gooo REDS even doe i stay n auckland lol..

 

[greenandgold]

Hmm I wonder how this will impact the future of Rugby Challenge!!!

According to a Facebook post, they said it doesn't mean they won't make an RC sequel, they'll just distribute it digitally instead of selling it in stores. Personally I am all for that. Discs are stupid.

 

[lynam1104]

Beh. I've tried and failed to download games on XBL they need to make improvement before this can happen.

 

[Milla]

Mario has said it *could* be our last traditional retail title.