March2012

  • Review Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge (PlayStation 3)

    A challenge well met

    Rugby union and video games traditionally do not get along well. For years, fans have been demanding a decent — even half-decent — game to come out, but are constantly disappointed. With only a handful of titles out there, egg chasers have had the option of either like it or lump it. Just when you thought this console...

  • Review Rugby World Cup 2011 (PlayStation 3)

    A collapsed scrum

    HB Studios is no stranger to rugby union, having created EA’s last-generation rugby titles, although these were merely decent at best. After a four-year hiatus the studio's returned to the field with its latest offering, the officially-licensed Rugby World Cup 2011. Given its previous experience with the previous console...