World Series of Poker
TITLE World Series of Poker
GENRE Cards
PLATFORM PS2
DEVELOPER Left Field Productions
US PUBLISHER Activision
UK PUBLISHER Activision
NORDIC PUBLISHER Activision
ONLINE PLAY Yes
Media Screenshots:
SCREENS ADDED: 19 May-2005
Official Fact Sheet:
As the officially-licensed video game of the World Series of Poker, this is the only game that allows players the same intensity, excitement, and authenticity of going all-in at the WSOP final table and taking home the championship. Square off in a setting that realistically mimics Harrah’s Rio Casino with ESPN presentation-style commentators calling the action. Whether playing online or against the AI, this game will put your poker skills to the ultimate test as you attempt to go from an unknown to the grand champion. You’ll start by creating your very own poker face, then you’ll need to bluff and read tells to come out on top. It’s time to ante up where the real action is!
- Online and LIVE enabled on most platforms
- Four modes of gameplay
- Quick Play: for instant poker action
- Main event: see if your $10K buy-in is dead money
- Career: journey from the back room to the Main Event
- Multiplayer: test your skills against other card sharks
- Authentic feel of the actual tournament
- Tells: pay attention and be able to read your opponent’s moves
- Bluffs: take down a pot with just rags
- Table Talk: opponents will try to tilt you to throw your game
- Enthusiastic audience reacting to the excitement of the game
- Recreated ESPN presentation style to add drama and suspense
- All the sanctioned poker variations of the WSOP:
- Texas Hold ‘Em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, and’ Razz
- Buy-Ins
- High/Lows
- Table Mins/Antes
- Flexible Character Creator:
- Based on the THUG character creator
- Create your own poker face
- Wear Vegas-style threads
- Looks and clothing upgrades throughout the game
- Rare collector chips:
- Primary reward mechanism
- Awarded for noteworthy gameplay milestones
- Test your skills against leading poker pros
- Leaderboard tracks your progression and stats