Oxygen Games sent QJ.net an email concerning two of its poker video game titles namely World Championship Poker 2 for the PlayStation Portable and World Championship Poker 2: All In for Xbox 360. It seems that fans are having a hard time to distinguish the two games from each other.

According to Oxygen, the Xbox 360 version of the title is very different from the PSP one. To begin with, All In is not just a subtitle as it indicates that it's a follow up to predecessor World Championship Poker 2. The PSP version now, alongside its PC and PS2 brothers, are that predecessor.

Much has been said about WCP2: All In but WCP2 for the handheld console is oftentimes neglected because of the confusion. Take note that the PSP game allows players online multiplayer options for up to eight people. There are also mini games available that can only be found in the WCP2. These are:

• Flop Odds: the player gets certain hold cards, plus a target hand type and has to figure out the percentage chance of getting the specified hand when the board cards would be shown
• Know the Nuts: the player is shown the community cards for a hand and then given the option to select the hole cards they need to make the best hand
• Hold 'em Nicknames: players are prompted with a nickname for a set of cards and have to use the directional buttons to match up the suit and value of each card with the specified nickname
• Tell Quiz: the player is given multiple choice questions that will train them to spot opponents tells
• Know Your Outs: in this game, the player is shown their hole cards, the community cards and a guess as to what the opponent has. Based on this information, they must try to figure out the exact numbers of "outs" (the number of specific cards that can help to beat opponents)
• Glossary Quiz: The player will be given multiple choice questions about Poker game terminology

There. That should finally clear the confusion. Lastly both World Championship Poker 2 and World Championship Poker 2: All In will be available this July.

Anybody in Europe care for his timely dose of oxygen... games? We're happy to announce that Oxygen has just announced that its World Championship Poker 2: All In title for the Xbox 360 will be landing on European soil this March 16, 2007.

For those looking for a challenge in their next card match, expect the title to bring in famous faces like Annie Duke, Robert Williamson III, Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, Erin Ness, and Howard Lederer.

As for gameplay, expect the latest in the WCP franchise to carry new modes like series tournaments, mixed games, and re-occurring home games. Given that the game's Europe release is now established, we advise the fans to hold on to their poker face just a little longer, at least until it hits retail.

The popularity of Poker hasn't waned a bit. And to prove our point, Crave Entertainment has upped the ante and released the third installment of the best-selling poker video game, World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer "All In" for the Xbox 360.

There are no signs of slowing down for this video game franchise as more successful poker stars keep making an appearance. Aside from Howard, his sister Annie Duke and Robert Williamson III joins this year's roster of poker superstars which already includes Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, and Erin Ness.

The Xbox 360 version features more detailed environments and cinematic view for added realism. It supports Xbox Live Vision and text chat, which allow players to see and talk to their opponents.

It's been awhile since we posted new screenshots for the casino game World Championship Poker: Featuring  Howard Lederer "All In". But thanks to the Tokyo Game Show, we now have five new additions to our collection.

From the in-game screenshots you see here, it is apparent that the game is ready and just biding for some good ol' time before it hits retail stores. And it sure will be exciting for poker fans, cause it's been said that the game will make you feel like you're right across the table from some of the world's top poker-playing personalities. Howard Lederer, of course, is in the house, along with Annie Duke, Robert Williamson III, Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, and Erin Ness.

Howard Lederer, the featured star of the game, is renowned for his intellectual abilities and has fast become one of the most respected players in the world of poker. He's got thirteen major titles under his belt, including two World Series of Poker bracelets and two World Poker Tour tournaments.

So get ready to shuffle as you enter the world of serious play of World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer "All In". The release is set for October 2006.

  

 

The Xbox 360 packshot for one of the contenders for the longest Xbox 360 title currently in development, World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer 'All In' , has been released by Crave Entertainment today. The game is actually in development for the PS2, PSP and the Xbox 360, but only the X360 packshot has had the glory of seeing the world wide web today as the version of the game for the other formats have already been released.

Alongside the world class player Howard Lederer, you'll get to see the likes of his sister Annie Duke, Greg Raymer, Amir Vahidi, Paul Darden, and Robert Williamson III, Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, and Erin Ness; pitching yourself up against mock-ups of some of the best poker players in the world.

Quite a few of us are into Poker back here at QJ.net since the rise of the game in the last few years, and the feature that we are looking forward to most in this game is the ability to play in Multi-Table Online Tournaments. This is just like real multi-table tournaments except they take place online against other real players - can you reach the final table? Find out when this game is released in October this year.

World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer “All In” - the third installment in the best-selling poker video game franchise in North America - has some of the most recognizable and successful poker stars in the world. World Championship Poker: All In features the classic one player career mode plus new modes such as series tournaments, mixed games, and re-occurring home games. If you want to know more about this game, check out the excellent WCP article posted previously here on QJ. Right now we just want to give you screenshots of your future poker buddies.

Today, Crave Entertainment announced the third installment in the best-selling poker video game franchise in North America, World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer “All In”. WCP: All In features some of the most recognizable and successful poker stars in the world, including Howard Lederer, his sister Annie Duke, Greg Raymer, Amir Vahidi, Paul Darden, and Robert Williamson III.

Joining the roster for this year’s edition are noted international poker superstars Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, and Erin Ness, who parlayed a victory at a Maxim Magazine office tournament into a seat at the 2004 World Series of Poker.

“Our World Championship Poker franchise has quickly gained a reputation as the game for people who like to ‘play’ poker, rather than just watch it,” said Rob Dyer, president and COO. “With new features like Scenario Mode, Multi-table online tournaments, and the Reputation system, World Championship Poker will continue to be the most realistic poker experience on any video game console.”

World Championship Poker: All In continues to feature the one player career mode, that now includes series tournaments, mixed games, and reoccurring home games. Other new features include:

• 18 types of poker, including Texas Hold’em, Five Card Draw, Seven Card Stud Omaha and More.
• Multi-Table Online Tournaments
• Scenario Mode: Players are presented with a series of poker “puzzle” challenges that gradually increase in difficulty.
• Lucky Charms: Players can improve their luck through this Career Mode skill.
• Mixed Games: Play two or more variations of poker during a single game, with the game changing every time the dealer button makes it around the table.
• Play with new pros – in game character likenesses and voices, as well as play styles and iconic signature personality traits for some new pros: Thomas Biehl, Marcel Luske and Erin Ness, as well as returning pros: Howard Lederer, Annie Duke, Robert Williamson III, and so on.
  
• Reputation System: How well you play, your success in mini-games, and a number of other factors enhance (or hurt) your reputation in Career Mode – which unlocks extra tournaments and more lucrative action for you.

The Xbox 360 version of the game supports Xbox Live® online game service including Scoreboards, Voice/Chat and Live Aware.