![]() As an alternative to the then still dominant Fifa Football and the emerging Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), Lomu built up a cult virtual rugby fan base that has since been disappointed by a lack of quality follow-up games.įootball games have developed much faster than their rugby counterparts, with new complex physics engines to replicate independent movement of the players as separate entities to the ball and sophisticated artificial intelligence to provide tougher opponents. The evolution of virtual rugby games has been slow and frustrating ever since Jonah Lomu Rugby arrived in 2001, where the archaic graphics were overlookable because of the fluid and challenging gameplay that enabled textbook link-up moves and thumping tackles. Released later this month on PC and PlayStation 2, EA have secured an impressive spread of licences for Rugby 08, from the World Cup to the Six Nations, Tri Nations and even the English Premiership, guaranteeing plenty of challenges in this highly anticipated release. ![]() With the Rugby World Cup looming and England's hopes of retaining it looking decidedly unconvincing, here's a chance to intervene, and give them a leg up (or crush them, depending on your persuasion).
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