World Championship Poker

by Crave Entertainment

Product Features

• Twelve different Poker games
• quick play mode lets you jump into a fast game
• career mode takes you from wannabe to wcp as you play your way through four themed casinos and 16 poker tournaments

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002IBEHI
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 9, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,070 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

High-stakes gambling arrives for the PlayStation 2 thanks to Coresoft and Crave Entertainment Entertainment's World Championship Poker. Available as a two-disc set, this is the PlayStation 2's first American poker title and includes such popular rule variations as Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hold'em, Seven-Card Stud, Five-Card Draw, and Pineapple. Players can also advance their skills in Career Mode as they play their way through over 50 different poker tournaments in six different locations (ranging from a tropical island to a Mississippi riverboat), and take part in a tutorial created by professional card player, Howard Lederer via an interactive DVD. Users can even create customizable characters with more than 80 different options and hop online to see and hear their opponents with support from the PS2's exclusive camera peripheral, EyeToy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Poker Game out there Bar None., November 12, 2004

By 

Fez Macllory "cardshark" (Daralaston UK) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: World Championship Poker (Video Game)

I saw it at a toy fair recently and I was blown away with the quality of customization, it looks even better than tiger woods customization ! The in game graphics are awesome, and you do work your way through a career mode unlocking tournaments and buying in to others. It has EVERY variation of poker and the AI is outstanding. I played it at the Toy Fair for over an hour until someone told me to let other people have a go... It is also ONLINE and you can take your custom character online too. It also supports VOICE CHAT and (a first in PS2 games) an ONLINE EYETOY mode so that you can actually see your real world opponents in REAL TIME!! even EA have never done that ! This is an amazing game for the money !

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not great but certainly worth the price tag, April 13, 2005

By 

Isackson "Reader/Gamer" (WA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: World Championship Poker (Video Game)

First off for the record i can't get enough of Poker, and this game for the most part is exactly what i wanted in a PS2 game. I don't plan on playing this online (lets face it there are alot of better online options then any console game could ever deliver) but as an at home single player game it's certainly a solid game.

The game does have a couple problems which keeps it from a better score though. Most importantly the computer controlled characters can be a little predictable (very few real players check as often as the A.I. does in the game) and i wish there were alot more options for types of games such as five card draw.

However despite those problems there is much to like such as the huge 60-100 person tournaments and the ability to track your long term success and build a bankroll.

A great practice tool for the beginner or the more experienced player and a nice relaxing change of pace from alot of the other games i enjoy playing.

If you love poker how can you really go wrong for $20?

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Watching Texas Hold'Em on TV? This game is for you!, January 29, 2005

By 

Matthew "MadMatman" (New York City) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: World Championship Poker (Video Game)

If you ever caught yourself watching Texas Hold'Em on Celebrity Poker or the World Championship of Poker on cable, and you are a part of the growing community that finds this fun to watch and learn - then this is the video game for you! First off, it takes you from being an observer to playing the game - which is a hell of a lot more fun! You get to create your character and choose from a variety of extensive options (not just clothing or shades, but body size, jaw length, hair color...you get the idea). Then, you can play a variety of poker game types and even follow a career. But, the best part is the online capability. I have an Xbox, and the game works great online. You may play with a group of up to six other players online, and talk to each other while in the game. And, it is much more satisfying to beat out the other players when they are real people and not just AI.

Basically, you can play poker whenever you want in your living room without waiting for a poker night with your friends or needing to go online and loose real money. If your playing the game just for fun, or to clean up your personal skills for online or in-person play, this is the game for you. I received this game as a Christmas gift, and I have not stopped playing it since. I now play it more than my Halo2, which I thought would never happen! On the Xbox website, it is always rated in the top 25 online games getting traffic, and there is good reason. You will love playing this game online, if you enjoy Texas Hold'Em on television or if you are already playing online or with friends. And, it is only $20 bucks. What a bargain for all that play. Certainly cheaper than most big blinds!

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