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World Series of Poker

Left Field Productions 31 Aug 2005 Online: YesListed 24 Jun 2011
Cards

About World Series of Poker

From the archive

This is the original PS2Home fact sheet for World Series of Poker, preserved from the early-2000s archive. Details reflect the PAL release as catalogued at the time.

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

Screenshots (19 May-2005)

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