Rugby League Live 2
| Rugby League Live 2 | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Big Ant Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Series | Rugby League |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Distribution | Optical disc |
Rugby League Live 2 is a sports game in the Rugby League series of Rugby League video games. It was developed by Big Ant Studios for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was released on 9 October 2012.[1] Commentary was provided by Andrew Voss and Phil Gould.[2] The cover features Benji Marshall, a former Wests Tigers player and now a St George Illawarra Dragons player.
Gameplay
A 10-year career mode will include the ability to hire a coaching staff, negotiate player contracts and set player training programs, and sign sponsors. You can create custom teams in Footy Factory and share them online.[3]
Features
Grass wears away in areas of play. Players will accumulate mud on their bodies specifically where they the field. Players will also sweat based on their exertion level. It will include 34 stadiums from Australia, New Zealand, France and the United Kingdom.[4]
Online
Competitive or co-operative multiplayer matches with up to eight players (four a side) online, an experience system to earn badges and also a leaderboard.[5]
Teams and Stadiums
Australia / 
New Zealand
NRL
| Team Name | Home Stadium | Alt. Stadium |
|---|---|---|
 Brisbane Broncos |
Suncorp Stadium | |
 Canberra Raiders |
Canberra Stadium | |
 Canterbury Bulldogs |
ANZ Stadium | Commonwealth Stadium |
 Cronulla Sharks |
Shark Park | |
 Gold Coast Titans |
Skilled Park | Suncorp Stadium |
 Manly Sea Eagles |
Brookvale Oval | |
 Melbourne Storm |
AAMI Stadium | |
 New Zealand Warriors |
Mt. Smart Stadium | Eden Park |
 Newcastle Knights |
Hunter Stadium | |
 North Queensland Cowboys |
1300smiles Stadium | |
 Parramatta Eels |
Parramatta Stadium | |
 Penrith Panthers |
Penrith Football Stadium | |
 South Sydney Rabbitohs |
ANZ Stadium | Central Coast Stadium |
 St George Illawarra Dragons |
WIN Stadium | WIN Jubilee Stadium |
 Sydney Roosters |
Allianz Stadium | SCG |
 Wests Tigers |
Campbelltown Sports Stadium | Allianz Stadium |
NRL National Youth Competition
| Team Name | Home Stadium | Alt. Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Broncos U18's |
Suncorp Stadium | |
| Canberra Raiders U18's |
Canberra Stadium | |
| Canterbury Bulldogs U18's |
ANZ Stadium | Commonwealth Stadium |
| Cronulla Sharks U18's |
Toyota Park | |
| Gold Coast Titans U18's |
Skilled Park | Suncorp Stadium |
| Manly Sea Eagles U18's |
Brookvale Oval | |
| Melbourne Storm U18's |
AAMI Stadium | |
| New Zealand Warriors U18's |
Mt. Smart Stadium | Eden Park |
| Newcastle Knights U18's |
Hunter Stadium | |
| North Queensland Cowboys U18's |
1300smiles Stadium | |
| Parramatta Eels U18's |
Parramatta Stadium | |
| Penrith Panthers U18's |
Penrith Football Stadium | |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs U18's |
ANZ Stadium | Central Coast Stadium |
| St George Illawarra Dragons U18's |
WIN Stadium | WIN Jubilee Stadium |
| Sydney Roosters U18's |
Allianz Stadium | SCG |
| Wests Tigers U18's |
Campbelltown Sports Stadium | Allianz Stadium |
New South Wales Cup
| Team Name | Home Stadium | Alt. Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Vulcans |
Mt Smart Stadium | Eden Park |
| Canterbury Bulldogs |
Commonwealth Stadium | |
| Cronulla Sharks |
Toyota Park | |
 Illawarra Cutters |
WIN Stadium | WIN Jubilee Stadium |
| Manly Sea Eagles |
Brookvale Oval | |
 Mount Pritchard Mounties |
Parramatta Stadium | Hunter Stadium |
| Newcastle Knights |
Hunter Stadium | |
 Newtown Jets |
Allianz Stadium | |
 North Sydney Bears |
Allianz Stadium | |
 Wentworthville Magpies |
Penrith Football Stadium | Campbelltown Stadium |
| Wests Tigers |
Campbelltown Sports Stadium | Allianz Stadium |
 Windsor Wolves |
Penrith Football Stadium | |
 Wyong Roos |
Central Coast Stadium | Hunter Stadium |
Queensland Cup
| Team Name | Home Stadium | Alt. Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Bears |
Skilled Park | |
 Central Queensland Capras |
Browne Park | Skilled Park |
 Easts Suburbs Tigers |
Suncorp Stadium | |
 Ipswich Jets |
Skilled Park | |
 Mackay Cutters |
1300smiles Stadium | |
 Northern Pride |
1300smiles Stadium | |
 Northern Suburbs Devils |
Suncorp Stadium | |
 Redcliffe Dolphins |
Suncorp Stadium | |
 Souths Logan Magpies |
Suncorp Stadium | |
 Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles |
Browne Park | Suncorp Stadium |
 Tweed Heads Seagulls |
Suncorp Stadium | |
 Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
Suncorp Stadium |
United Kingdom / 
France
National teams
National teams (World Cup Edition only)
Version History
Version 1.0 (2012 Release)
This was the release of the game for the upcoming 2013 seasons of rugby league, released on 9 October 2012.
Version 1.1 (2012 Update)
Tru Blu Entertainment first release a free patch for Rugby League Live 2 on 20 December 2012[6] which included a number of in-game fixes which saw some gameplay improved.
Versions 1.2 (2013 Update)
On 18 June 2013 Tru Blu Entertainment released the game's second patch[7] update via the Xbox Live and PSN Networks. This patch gave users access to the Downloadable Content which could be purchased from the main menu.
Downloadable Content
On 31 May, Tru Blu Entertainment announced Rugby League Live 2 would receive an update to the game. The 2013 Season Pack developed by Melbourne’s, Big Ant Studios will feature 2013 Team Kits, complete player roster updates, addition of new 2013 competitions, 2013 stadia, sponsors and a number of other features and improvements.
The update is to be released on 19 June 2013 as a DLC which can be purchased via the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360 for around $12.
DLC Features
- 2013 Team Kits: Telstra Premiership jerseys; Holden State of Origin jerseys; AAMI City vs Country Origin jerseys, Holden Cup jerseys, NRL All Stars and Indigenous All Stars jerseys, Holden Kangaroos jerseys and Super League jerseys. Total of 104 new team kits.
- 2013 Roster Updates: Telstra Premiership, Holden State of Origin, AAMI City vs Country Origin, Holden Cup, NRL All Stars and Indigenous All Stars, Holden Kangaroos and Super League.
- Career Mode: 2013 Telstra Premiership and 2013 Super League added.
- New 2013 competitions added: Telstra Premiership, Holden State of Origin, AAMI City vs Country Origin, Holden Cup, NRL All Stars and Indigenous All Stars, VB Test Match, Super League and World Club Challenge.
- Stadia: New 2013 field markings, updated stadium sponsor hoardings and updated stadium naming rights.
- Footy Factory: All new 2013 content is available for use in team creator.
- Plus other features and improvements.[8]
References
- ↑ "Tru Blu Rugby League Live 2 release date". Tru Blu Entertainment. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ↑ "Rugby League Live 2 announced". tsumea. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "Rugby League Live 2 confirmed". Love Rugby League. 8 July 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "New rugby league game in development". Code 13 Rugby League. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "Rugby League Live 2 Announced For The PS3 And Xbox 360". ZoKnowsGaming. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "Rugby League Live 2 Patch Notes". azsportza.com. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ↑ "Rugby League Live 2 Patch 1.0.2 Released". azsportza.com. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ↑ "RUGBY LEAGUE LIVE 2 GETS 2013 ROSTERS WITH DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT". Tru Blu Entertainment. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
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