SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today that it will publish and distribute Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge throughout North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, currently anticipated to begin shipping in September 2011.
“We are very excited to bring this popular rugby franchise to North America,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “We are committed to building our software publishing and distribution business and strongly believe that this world class sporting title will be met with a warm reception by passionate gamers across the country.”
The features and content of Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge include:
Developed by leading New Zealand game studio Sidhe®, Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge features 93 teams and 31 stadia including official team and competition licenses for the All Blacks, the Qantas Wallabies, the USA Eagles, Tri Nations, Bledisloe Cup, Super Rugby teams, Aviva Premiership Rugby, TOP 14 Orange, RaboDirect PRO12, ITM Cup, and Ranfurly Shield. Featuring a wealth of single player modes and online play via the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network, Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge offers gamers an unrivalled Xbox 360 rugby experience.
Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge will be available for purchase at leading video game retailers and via the Mad Catz online store: . This game is rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB.
Awesome can’t wait! But there’s no PS3 release?
Rugby Challenge Hello!
I have a question regarding the release. The game will be sold in South America?
Thank you very much for your attention.
Santiago.
Awesome But any idea when its going to release here it usa and which retailers are gonna being listing it and selling it if possible please provide and link to site for usa listing
How come there is a release for ps3 everywhere else in the world but north america?
Too bad that does not include the rbs 6 nations or more national teams
I know you only have set licenses but are the players names going to be real or made up?
Ugh no PS3 release?
becuase ps3 is a horrible system
Wow… I really hope you get into this sport, because rugby above anything else teaches you self-control and respect. And not to be a DOUCHE.
Really looking forward to this. I didn’t think we would have a chance of getting this in the States.
so you are telling me that it will be released on ps3 everywhere but North America…. well that is just stupid! You just lost a customer!!!!!!!
Im confused as to why there is no PS3 release in the US? The PS3 is the only system that can play any formatted game so it would make more sense to have a ps3 version here in the US than an Xbox version. Someone better carry this game here!!!!
Are we sure about this? I checked the link and MadCatz doesn’t sell any games… only controllers and accessories. Where do we pre-order?
AREN’T YOU GOING TO RELEASE RUGBY CHALLENGE IN AMERICA FOR PS3. THAT’S CRAP. REALLY THINK ABOUT IT. BY NOW, THIMBS DOWN.
When are you going to realease this game in the US for xbox360 ??? y sent an email to the gameshark store and they din´t reply. Eager to buy but no information.
Why dont you just release this on the playstation network and we can download it? That way you dont have to find a distributor or have any overhead or even make the game multiple times…. Its a win win for everyone and the rugby community should show support to each other!!
Freaking suks dat its still not released in america
Hey when will it be oficialy released in north america please espesific date
Thanks
There’s isn’t one. We’ll post the details on this site once there is.
Madcatz’s said on there facebook page that they were gonna release the game in october but no date is confirmed.
I just seen that worthless rugby world cup game on the playstation network here in America, so i know its possible that you lads can make our dream come true!!
If not let me test it out!!!
When is this coming to the US on PS3?
Y is this game always being delayed in release in Europe
Please release on PS3 in North America. Why not use the Network? We’ll download it.
Pls give me the release date for this game I’m dying to play it. #releaseitallready
this is starting to get a tad old…can only wait so long before i might end up breaking down and spending an arm and a leg to have it shipped from nz…
Madcatz?! I never expected them to publish software, ever. I figured you’d team up with XSEED, this is quite the surprise. Oh well, long as I get to play it on my 360, I’m happy with whoever publishes it.