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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 commentary is provided by Ian Robertson and former All Blacks great Grant Fox.
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
Impact Players
Australia: Lote Tuqiri (93), Chris Latham (95), George Smith (93), Stephen Larkham (99), George Gregan (99), Matt Giteau (93)
New Zealand: Joe Rokocoko (89), Dan Carter (98), Richie McCaw (98), Jerry Collins (96), Carlos Spencer (99), Tana Umaga (99)
England: Lawrence Dallaglio (96), Jonny Wilkinson (99), Josh Lewsey (91), Jason Robinson (95)
France: Christophe Dominici (84), Yannick Jauzion (91), Yannick Nyanga (95)
Ireland: Ronan O'Gara (93), Brian O'Driscoll (99)
Wales: Gavin Henson (98), Shane Williams (99)
Argentina: Agustín Pichot (94)
South Africa: Schalk Burger (98), Percy Montgomery (97), Bryan Habana (96)
Teams
National teams
European clubs
Other representative teams
Stadiums
New Zealand
Italy
Scotland
South Africa
Wales
Americas
Asia
Australia
England
France
Georgia
Ireland
Soundtrack
References
External links
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