Company:Tru Blu Entertainment

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Tru Blu Entertainment Pty. Ltd.
TypePrivately held
(Division of Home Entertainment Suppliers)
IndustryVideo games
Founded1999; 25 years ago (1999)
HeadquartersSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Websitewww.trublu.com.au

Tru Blu Entertainment Pty. Ltd. is an Australian publisher that is a subsidiary of Home Entertainment Suppliers, who distribute their titles. It was founded in 1999. Their debut title was 2003's Sidhe Interactive-developed Rugby League which released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.[1] Tru Blu Entertainment specialises in sports titles, having released a number of rugby league, Australian rules football, cricket and horse racing titles.[citation needed]

Games published

Year Game Developer Platform(s)
2003 Rugby League[2]
  • NRL Rugby LeagueAU
  • Stacy Jones Rugby LeagueNZ
  • Super League Rugby LeagueUK
Sidhe Interactive Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox
2005 Rugby League 2[3] Sidhe Interactive Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox
2006 Melbourne Cup Challenge[4] Sidhe Interactive Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox
2008 Rugby League 2[5] Sidhe Interactive PlayStation 2
2009 AFL Mascot Manor[6] Wicked Witch Software Nintendo DS
NRL Mascot Mania[7] Wicked Witch Software Nintendo DS
AFL Challenge[8] Wicked Witch Software PlayStation Portable
Rugby League Challenge[8] Wicked Witch Software PlayStation Portable
2010 Rugby League 3[9] Sidhe Wii
Rugby League Live[10] Big Ant Studios Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2011 AFL Live[11] Big Ant Studios Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
AFL[12] Wicked Witch Software Wii
Rugby Challenge[13]
  • Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 2EUR
  • All Blacks Rugby ChallengeNZ
  • Wallabies Rugby ChallengeAU
Sidhe Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita
AFL: Gold Edition Wicked Witch Software iOS
2012 Rugby League Live 2 [14] Big Ant Studios PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS
2013 Rugby League Live 2: World Cup Edition Big Ant Studios PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS
Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition[15]
  • All Blacks Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour EditionNZ
  • Wallabies Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour EditionAU
  • Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 2FR
Sidhe Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
AFL Live 2 [16] Wicked Witch Software PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2014 Don Bradman Cricket 14 [17] Big Ant Studios Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
2015 Rugby League Live 3 [18] Big Ant Studios Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
2016 Rugby Challenge 3 [19] Wicked Witch Software Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Don Bradman Cricket 17 [20] Big Ant Studios Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2017 AFL Evolution [21] Wicked Witch Software Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Rugby League Live 4 [22] Big Ant Studios Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2018 AFL Evolution - 2018 Season Pack[23] Wicked Witch Software Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2019 Phar Lap: Horse Racing Challenge[24] PikPok PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2020 AFL Evolution 2[25] Wicked Witch Software Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Rugby Challenge 4[26] Wicked Witch Software Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

See also

  • Rugby League (video game series)

References

  1. "About Tru Blu Entertainment" (in en). https://www.trublu.com.au/. ""Tru Blu Entertainment is the publishing arm of the long-established Australian distributor Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES). An official NRL licensee, Tru Blu made their industry debut in 2003 with the record-breaking NRL Rugby League game for PS2, XBOX and PC."" 
  2. Leyland, Malcolm (2003-08-13). "Gaming Life in Australia" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/08/13/gaming-life-in-australia-2. 
  3. "Rugby League 2 [Articles"] (in en). https://www.ign.com/games/rugby-league-2-world-cup-edition/articles. 
  4. "Melbourne Cup Challenge (2006)". https://www.mobygames.com/game/melbourne-cup-challenge. 
  5. I. G. N. Staff (2008-09-23). "Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition for PlayStation 2 Announced" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/09/23/rugby-league-2-world-cup-edition-for-playstation-2-announced. 
  6. Wildgoose, David (2009-05-14). "Another AFL Game Announced" (in en-AU). https://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/05/another-afl-game-announced/. 
  7. "NRL Mascot Mania for Nintendo DS (2009)". https://www.mobygames.com/game/nrl-mascot-mania. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 Shea, Cam (2009-05-06). "AFL and NRL Games Coming To PSP!" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/06/afl-and-nrl-games-coming-to-psp. 
  9. Long, Brad (2009-08-21). "Rugby League 3 Announced for Wii" (in en-GB). https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2009/08/rugby_league_3_announced_for_wii. 
  10. I. G. N. Staff (2010-06-28). "Rugby League Live Announced for PS3 and 360" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/28/rugby-league-live-announced-for-ps3-and-360. 
  11. Golding, Daniel (2011-04-27). "AFL Live Review" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/04/27/afl-live-review. 
  12. "AFL Overview". 2011-07-06. http://www.trublu.com.au/newsite/products/resultsdetailed.php?search=aflwii. 
  13. "Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge, The Game of Many Names - Voodoo Extreme". 18 July 2011. http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/61249/Jonah-Lomu-Rugby-Challenge-The-Game-of-Many-Names. 
  14. Reilly, Luke (2012-10-26). "Rugby League Live 2 Review" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/26/rugby-league-live-2-review. 
  15. "Rugby Challenge » RUGBY CHALLENGE 2 RELEASE DATE". http://rugbychallengegame.com/2013/05/rc2-release-date-announced. 
  16. Inglese, Frank (2013-07-05). "Tru Blu Announces AFL Live 2" (in en-US). http://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/2013/07/tru-blu-announces-afl-live-2/. 
  17. Reilly, Luke (2014-12-17). "Don Bradman Cricket Coming to PS4 and Xbox One" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/17/don-bradman-cricket-coming-to-ps4-and-xbox-one. 
  18. Lawrence, Nathan (2015-09-15). "Rugby League Live 3 Review" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/09/15/rugby-league-live-3-review. 
  19. "Rugby Challenge 3" (in en). https://www.ign.com/games/rugby-challenge-3. 
  20. Reilly, Luke (2016-08-19). "Brand new features revealed for Don Bradman Cricket 17" (in en-in). https://in.ign.com/don-bradman-cricket-17/98760/news/brand-new-features-revealed-for-don-bradman-cricket-17. 
  21. "AFL Evolution set for May release" (in en). 6 April 2017. https://www.afl.com.au/news/69023/afl-evolution-set-for-may-release. 
  22. "Rugby League Live 4" (in en). https://www.ign.com/games/rugby-league-live-4. 
  23. "AFL Evolution 18" (in en). https://www.trublu.com.au/copy-of-afl-evolution. 
  24. "PHAR LAP - HORSE RACING CHALLENGE announced for PS4 and XBOX ONE" (in en). 13 March 2019. https://www.trublu.com.au/pharlappressrelease. 
  25. Grixti, Shannon (2020-03-25). "AFL Evolution 2 Has A New Release Date" (in en-US). https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2020/03/25/afl-evolution-2-has-a-new-release-date/. 
  26. "Rugby Challenge 4 PC, PS4, XONE, Switch" (in en). https://www.gamepressure.com/games/rugby-challenge-4/z05e33. 

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