Sidhe Interactive announced today that they had secured a multi platform
game development deal with successful Australian publisher Home
Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES). Already in production for four
months, Sidhe will produce a rugby league sports title based on the NRL for
PlayStation 2 and PC for release in late 2003. An Xbox version is also
currently being considered.

"The deal is very significant for the games industry in New Zealand, having
the largest budget ever, and also being the first game developed locally for
a next generation console" said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of Sidhe.

In addition to the major release of the game in 2003, a free downloadable PC
demo will be made available in the coming weeks. "Fans have been hungry for
an early taste of the game" HES Business Development Manager David Robles
commented. "Both HES and Sidhe have been committed to delivering something
fun for fans to play while we continue production on the main release".