Namco pays out new poker game

Namco has announced that it will publish a multiplatform poker game titled Payout Poker and Casino. Developed by Britain-based Bits Studios, the game will be released for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, PSP, and PC in November.

Payout Poker and Casino offers up 12 standard casino games, including Texas hold 'em, Omaha hold 'em, blackjack, baccarat, craps, and slots. The game expands on the casino genre by modeling the casinos in 3D and letting players roam from game to game. Payout Poker and Casino will also let players wager with other gamblers from around the world via the game's online support.

The PSP version will sell for $39.99, and the PC version will sell for $19.99. Gamers will be able to pick up the Xbox and PS2 versions for $29.99 apiece.