A LONG WAIT FOR A MIXED BAG
JAMES GORDON reviews the newest Rugby League video game
VIRTUAL RUGBY LEAGUE is back after the launch of the new Rugby League 26 video game, though it’s got off to a mixed start.
The player likeness of all Super League and Women’s Super League players have been included, while Championship and League 1 clubs feature too - along with the NRL, NRLW, State of Origin, Queensland Cup and NSW Cup. You can play in any of the 12 Super League stadiums, as well as 15 others from Championship and League 1, and even at Wembley or Old Trafford.
While it is the first Rugby League video game release for eight years, it’s clearly a successor to the previous iteration, Rugby League Live 4. If you’re expecting a huge difference from that game, you may be a little underwhelmed. The big change is the inclusion of Pro Team, a mode similar to Ultimate Team from the popular FIFA series that enables gamers to spend money, open packs and collect player cards that they can use in matches.