World Series of Poker Announced

Activision will develop and publish the World Series of Poker video game for the PS2, PSP, Xbox, GCN, and PSP, according to a press release sent out today. The game will feature the likenesses of poker professionals participating in the 2005 WSOP Tournament, where the game was unveiled.

"The World Series of Poker is the world's premiere poker event, drawing thousands of entrants and millions of viewers worldwide," said David Oxford of Activision, Inc. "So it's a perfect fit to preview this exciting video game to participants of the WSOP Tournament where it will deliver to consumers the same excitement and authenticity of pulling up a chair at the WSOP table and competing against players of this year's WSOP Tournament."

World Series of Poker expected to be available at retail stores nationwide later this summer.

7/7/2005 Aaron Thomas