- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Sep 21, 2006
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"Stacked" is probably a better option on the PS2 and PSP.
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This is a solid second effort, but both Left Field and Activision really need to put together a stellar effort next year, when the PS3 and Xbox 360 are the main gaming systems for a lot of people, along with the Wii, in order to get people to drop the money on the title.
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It also captures the tension and wit in a lot of the real life games, but unfortunately not enough to make me play this title with any regularity.
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The tutorials should appeal to newcomers, while experienced players will wish there was a little more to the overall experience.
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It's slow paced and you'll get tired of hearing the same jokes and trash-talk over and over again, but serious poker fanatics will enjoy the big-name players and casual players will enjoy the feel of playing a game with their buddies.
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year's game does put a greater emphasis on its included pro players, and the online multiplayer is certainly a draw, but the offline play is still a bit mundane, thanks to off-kilter artificial intelligence and lackluster presentation.