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Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews
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Rating:8.5
Much better than last year.
Think all poker games are the same? Think again! WSOP:08 (World Series of Poker:2008) is a huge step up from last years game. Much has changed and I am now going to break it down for you. GRAPHICS 8.5/10 Much impr... Read Full Review
5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Player Reviews
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Rating:3
Obvious console port to PC makes a sub par PC game
I play online poker pretty regularly, watched the World Series of Poker for the past few years and was excited to "play with the pros". Installed on a machine that plays World of Warcraft, Titan Quest and other mainstre... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
What Gamespot Users have to say about World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets
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Rating:4
Unbalanced card game hides under a mire of in-game advertising.
Plus: * Extensive voice-acting * Er.. it looks alright Minus: * Ridiculous commentary * In-game advertising * Takes itself VERY seriously * Slow load times * It's a card game So it's a card game for your P... Read Full Review
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Rating:8
A poker lovers dream game!!!! If your not a poker lover though, it might not be the game for you, But it might just be.
I am a big poker fan and i have awaited along time for a poker game on the xbox 360 to match exactly what I want. You can take your custom player to the top of the WSOP rankings or just play a simple cash game at any ven... Read Full Review
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Rating:9.5
This Is A Must-Have For All Poker Players!!!!!!!!
Well I have been waiting for a great poker game for the 360 forever and it is finally here. I must admit it is a little more difficult then I would expect but that's a good thing because you can learn from you mistakes a... Read Full Review
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Rating:3
Horribly graphics, bugged and all in all just a bad game...
First of I'm not really a big fan of poker, but I thought I'd give this game a go, since I got it cheap. After ages of installing, I started it up to realise you couldn't change the resolution to anything higher than 102... Read Full Review
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Rating:8
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For people who really really like playing poker or the beginner who really wants to learn. lots of game modes and poker hints and tips, graphics havent really improved from 2007. Xbox live needs an update to stop migrat... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8.5
Good fun for a poker player!
There are a few poker games out there. As a real poker player myself I would have to say I play this game more than any other game in my collection. Other than some slow down issues, the combination of the full WSOP tour... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8
You have to really love poker.
I have been a poker player for years. Even before the poker explosion that happened about 7 or 8 years ago. I've played home tournaments, friendly games, and everything in between. I love the game. Poker video games a... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:6.5
Good for poker.
Im going to be the first person to review this game. The game is good as far a poker game gos. Nice graphics, nice easy to to learn controls. Career mode is very confusing. I dont have clue what its all about. T... Read Full Review
0 of 2 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:6.5
WSOP 08 could be worse, but it most certainly could have been better
I mostly play poker online, but I enjoy having a portable poker game to play when I travel, waiting around places, etc. First of all, I was very disappointed to find out that the ds version (unlike other platforms) onl... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:3.5
Did they pay Norman Chad or vice versa?
Once you get past the annoying fact that your avatar makes the same 10 second reaction every hand this game goes downhill from there. Rather than creating believeable AI, the higher skill levels just give the non-player ... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
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