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505 Games will publish the official Rugby World Cup 2011 video game for Xbox 360 and PS3 this August, weeks before the commencement of the tournament itself in September.
The last official Rugby World Cup video game was released back in 1995.
Rugby World Cup 2011 is in development at Canada-based HB Studios, the same team responsible for EA’s Rugby game series.
“It’s a huge coup for us to be working with HB Studios on this opportunity and we could not be any more excited about this title,” said 505’s managing director Ian Howe. “Rugby World Cup is one of the top sporting events on the planet and HB Studios have proven time and time again that they are experts in developing sports games that deliver on every level.”
Howe concluded: “We’re thrilled to be part of this huge spectacle and to be publishing one of the most visible games of the year.”
Via MCV
Rubgy video games are certainly going to struggle to reach the popularity of the likes of FIFA and PES, but given the general lack of decent Rugby video games 505 could be onto a very solid performer.
A strong showing from England, Scotland and Wales would also help drive sales of the title in the UK.
