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November 27, 2005
HEADLINE:
WWE No
Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker
Author: Juan Castro
Body:
It's time to hit the mat, portable style. We've been anxiously
awaiting a demo of WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2006 for PSP for some
time now, especially since the upcoming PS2 iteration of the game
looks downright tasty. We could discuss how popular and well-designed
the Smackdown! series is, but there's really no need is there?
Fans of the series know it's cool, and non-fans, well, they're
probably not reading this article. So, let's just jump into how
this sucker looks on the PSP.
In short, it looks great. And not just from a graphical standpoint,
either, the entire package looks to deliver on its promise of
offering a very console-like experience. There's very little sacrifice
here. Smackdown! on PSP features every mode, character and extra
in the PS2 version. Only now, it's entirely portable.
Capitalizing on the popular Texas
Hold 'Em poker craze sweeping through the country comes the
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 PSP exclusive No Limit Texas Hold 'Em
Poker mini-game. The last of the PSP Arcade Mode mini-games, WWE
No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker features a roster of more than 50
selectable WWE Superstars and Divas. Each Superstar is equipped
with a unique strategy, ranging from nervous, cautious or calculated
to clueless or aggressive.
As a result of these different behaviors, each Superstar will
play differently. For example, a cautious Superstar will exhibit
a much more conservative style of play, choosing to play it safe
rather than take many risks. However, a clueless Superstar may
demonstrate an unpredictable and erratic style of play based on
confusion with the game, making him or her an equally dangerous
player.
WWE No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker offers two modes of play: Training
and Tournament. Training Mode is ideal for polishing and honing
skills, as it does not feature any blinds or cash amounts. However,
those feeling especially confident should opt for Tournament Mode
action. Unlike Training, Tournament Mode allows players to select
the small and big blind amount as well as their starting amounts
of cash.
Once a Tournament begins, six Superstars will be seated around
a WWE emblazoned poker table and will be eliminated, one by one,
as their funds dwindle down to zero. The last remaining Superstar
will be named the winner. Frequently, upon each of their turns,
the Superstars will display one of four amusing emotions: pleasure,
anger, perplexity or calmness. The CPU controlled opponents will
make use of these emotions in the hopes of psyching out or befuddling
players into making mistakes or folding their hands. Players will
also have the ability to make use of these emotions by pressing
up, down, left or right on the D-pad in bluff attempts of their
own.
WWE No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker can be played alone against
the CPU or, utilizing the PSP's Ad-Hoc Wireless functionality,
up to four players can join in for a fun game of poker amongst
friends.
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