SYDNEY, Australia – September 22, 2008 – Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) announced today the development of Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition for Sony PlayStation®2, by leading games developer Sidhe Interactive. The game builds on the highly successful 2005 release of Rugby League 2, bringing updated and new content in time for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
“Rugby League 2 was a massive success and gamers had been asking for an updated version for a long time,” said David Robles, Business Development Manager for HES. “By working with Sidhe to deliver a new version of the game, with updated features, and rosters, we’re giving the fans what they want on the platform they want it most.”
Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition includes a host of features and new updates for Rugby fans including:
Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition is expected to be release for PS2 in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom in early November 2008.
About HES Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) are a Sydney-based firm specialising in the distribution of video game consoles, games and accessories throughout the Australian market. Established in 1984, HES are the exclusive distributors of Mad Catz, Saitek and Tru Blu accessories and games in Australia, including 2003’s record breaking NRL Rugby League for PS2, XBOX and PC. HES also has a video game publishing arm, Tru Blu Entertainment.
About Sidhe Interactive Founded in 1997, Sidhe Interactive is an award-winning developer of console, handheld and PC games. The largest game production studio in New Zealand, Sidhe has a proven track record of creating high-quality, mass-market, licensed and original titles for a worldwide audience. The studio has produced more than 20 high-profile titles including GripShift (Xbox 360, PS3, PSP), Jackass the Game (PS2, PSP), and most recently Speed Racer (Wii, PS2), as well as multiple games based on the NRL Rugby League franchise For more information on Sidhe Interactive, please visit: http://www.sidheinteractive.com
Note to media: Screenshots from the game are available for download from http://www.rl2worldcupedition.com. Permission is given for these to be used in your publication or website.
Contact:
Australian Distributor/Publisher David Robles Business Development Manager Home Entertainment Suppliers P/L Ph: + 61 2 9533 3055 Fx: + 61 2 9533 3277 E: david@hes.net W: http://www.hes.net
Developer Media Contact Sean Kauppinen International Digital Entertainment Agency +1-415-299-2156 sidhe@ide-agency.com
NZ Distributor Raja Henley Group Product Manager GameWizz Digital Entertainment Ltd Ph: + 64 9 477 4007 Fx: + 64 9 475 5000 E: raja@gamewizz.co.nz W: http://www.gamewizz.com
European Distributor Roger Hulley Managing Director Alternative Software Ltd Ph: +44 (0)1977 555000 Fx: +44 (0)1977 555111 E: roger@alternativesoftware.com W: http://www.alternativesoftware.com