High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition

{{Short description|2007 video game}}

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| title = High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition

|image = highstakespoker.jpg

|developer = Coresoft

|publisher = Sony Online Entertainment

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|released = {{vgrelease|NA|September 13, 2007|EU|December 18, 2007}}

|genre = Card game

|modes = Single-player, multiplayer

|platforms = PlayStation 3

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High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition is a downloadable game on the PlayStation Store. It was released on September 13, 2007.[http://www.soepress.com/release.asp?i=144 Press Center | High Stakes On The Vegas Strip: Poker Edition Launches With A Full House On The Playstation Network]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

The game features voice chat options for online multiplayer games (with compatible headsets). The game now has webcam functionality, with support for PC-compatible USB cameras such as the EyeToy[http://www.soepress.com/release.asp?i=108 Press Center | Sony Online Entertainment Goes All In With High Stakes On The Vegas Strip: Poker Edition For The Playstation Network]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} and PlayStation Eye.{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/12/e3-2007-high-stakes-on-the-vegas-strip-poker-edition-hands-on|title=E3 2007: High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition Hands-On|last=Craddock|first=David|date=July 12, 2007|publisher=IGN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306202621/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/12/e3-2007-high-stakes-on-the-vegas-strip-poker-edition-hands-on|archive-date=March 6, 2016|access-date=September 23, 2007}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/high-stakes-on-the-vegas-strip-poker-edition/1900-6179100/|title=High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition Review|last=Navarro|first=Alex|date=September 19, 2007|website=GameSpot|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223083316/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/high-stakes-on-the-vegas-strip-poker-edition/1900-6179100/|archive-date=December 23, 2014}}

Gameplay

Before playing, the player has the option to customize the avatar, the location, and the type of poker played. The game features five types of poker: Billabong, Shanghai, Tahoe, super hold'em and Texas hold'em. A patch for this game allows it to be played remotely on the PSP system.

Reception

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| GSpot = 7.0/10

| IGN = 6.5/10{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/18/high-stakes-on-the-vegas-strip-poker-edition-review|title=High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition Review|last=Roper|first=Chris|date=September 17, 2007|publisher=IGN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621082233/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/18/high-stakes-on-the-vegas-strip-poker-edition-review|archive-date=June 21, 2014|access-date=March 23, 2020}}

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IGN gave High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition a 6.5/10, calling it "a solid game", but noting the game's lack of features compared to other poker titles due to its low price point. GameSpot gave it a 7.0/10, calling it "a worthwhile download for PS3-owning poker fans" due to its good AI, online community, and low price.

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