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JIVE Magazine Rating: 4 out of 5

Release Information: Offering real players and broadcast presentation elements that mirror the popular television series, the World Poker Tour video game is also the only poker title to incorporate real world venues. The World Poker Tour video game is available for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo Game Boy® Advance.

Combining world-class venues and real poker pros, World Poker Tour allows garners to take a seat in the world’s most prestigious poker tournaments. With insightful commentary by World Poker Tour hosts Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, players can compete against the virtual equivalents of pros such as Antonio “the Magician” Esfandiari, Erick Lindgren, Evelyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi and Phil “Unabomber” Laak. World Poker Tour gives garners the chance to compete against players across the country, set up poker nights, chat live via Xbox Live® online game service, PlayStation® Online or system link or show off their best poker faces with the EyeToyTM USB Camera (for PlayStation®2).

The World Poker Tour video game features six Tour-exclusive casinos. These include The Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, CA; Commerce Casino in Commerce, CA; Bay 101 in San Jose, CA; Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT; Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ; and The Aviation Club de France, in Paris, France. These real-world locations are completely accurate, right down to the carpeting, lighting, room decor, and floor layout.

“Poker has become a cultural phenomenon as shown by the increasing popularity of the World Poker Tour television series,” said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. “The World Poker Tour brand is an integral part of our game as it brings unmatched credibility and familiarity to millions of poker fans. With the integration of World Poker Tour pros, commentators and presentation elements, the World Poker Tour video game delivers the most authentic poker experience found on any gaming platform.”

“2K Sports has created an amazing game utilizing all the best elements of the WPT,” said Andrea Green, Vice President, Global Consumer Products at WPT. “We are thrilled to add this item to our growing repertoire of branded consumer products. With so many of our fans living the “digital” lifestyle, this game brings the WPT right into their homes in an interactive way. Now they can personally experience going “All-In” against our exciting champions.

Take a seat in the world's most prestigious poker tournaments with World Poker TourTM . Bet, raise and bluff your way to the top as you make your mark in the virtual poker world by creating your very own character and controlling the destiny of your career. Gain experience points at every table, bump up career earnings with every win and even flaunt your poker prowess by decking out your player with hundreds of accessories available for purchase with your earnings. Then, take your stack online to compete against players across the country, set up poker nights with your friends and chat live. An exclusive presentation system featuring graphics and camera angles modeled after the popular World Poker Tour television show and insightful commentary by WPTTM commentators Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, turn your living room into seat at a WPT table.

Features:

# Exclusive World Poker Tour Presentation – Including real WPT venues such as Commerce Casino and the Aviation Club, broadcast style overlays and commentary featuring Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten

# Elite Professional Players – Compete against the virtual equivalents of Antonio "the Magician" Esfandiari, Erick Lindgren, Evelyn Ng, Lyle Berman, Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi, and Phil "Unabomber" Laak, that play each situation just like their real-life counterparts.

# Unmatched Online Action – Go "all in" against players across the country with WPT's robust online functionality. Compete in tournaments, set up poker nights with your friends, manage buddy lists and

# Master the Cards – Improve your poker playing skills by utilizing in-game tutorials and an in-depth stat tracking system that outlines your playing tendencies in numerous situations.

# Make Your Mark – Create a player, launch a career, and strive to become a WPT World Champion as you build your character's experience and boost your career earnings by competing in multiple game modes including Quick Play, Satellite Tour Play and WPT Season Play. Flaunt your success by using your earnings to deck out your player with hundreds of accessories.

# Limitless Poker Variations – Create custom poker games by setting rules and limits with the poker game editor, or choose from 14 different community poker games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Pineapple, Double Flop Hold'em, Super Hold'em, Billabong, Tahoe and Shan

# Learning AI System – Hone your game and play against AI that will learn how you play poker at the table and adjust to your unique style of play just like real players. Learn to play and bluff your way through huge tournaments just like the pros on the World Poker Tour.

For more information, log onto http://www.2ksports.com.