WORLD SERIES OF POKER - TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS - 2007 IN SOUTH AFRICA

With the avalanche of new poker titles hitting the gaming market every quarter, it’s never been more important for developers to go above and beyond to differentiate their title from the pack. After all, poker, the game, really can’t be changed. Sure there are a ton of variations (Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha, High/Low), but the rules are the rules. Not much room for play in the core of the game. World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions 2007 Edition hits the market with a few things going for it right out of the box. The most obvious is that is using the World Series of Poker name that has become synonymous with the new poker boom. You can’t turn on the TV during the year and not find clips from the World Series of Poker airing at all hours of the night. The annual Main Event has become a media circus and a worldwide phenomenon. Having the rights to the World Series name instantly adds familiarity and credibility to the title. The second thing they brought to the table was an attempt to tap in on some of the name recognition that is starting to take place in big-time poker. Chris “Jesus” Ferguson is becoming one of the most widely known players in mainstream circles and is prominently featured in the game, as he acts as your host/mentor throughout the Career mode. Other World Series champions like Scotty Nguyen also lend their face to World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions.