Hands-On Mobile together with WPT Enterprises, have released a sequel to the successful mobile poker game WPT Texas Hold’Em.
Just like the first game, WPT Texas Hold’Em 2 is a multiplayer game and has been billed as ‘the most advanced mobile game in the world today.’ It is available on mobile phones throughout the globe including RIM and Windows Mobile devices.
The game improves upon the first release by including several new features such as, web-to-wireless multiplayer, an option to create private tables and games, and some advanced customisation and communication tools.
The Vice President of Operations at Hands-On Mobile, Michael Temkin said, “We are thrilled to continue leveraging the strength of the World Poker Tour brand and our mobile expertise to create market-leading products. Together, we bring cutting-edge, connected games to consumers throughout the world. With integrated mobile and online gameplay, poker fans have the ability to play WPT Texas Hold’Em 2 against anyone, anywhere.”
He continued, “Setting new standards in convergence and community features, WPT Texas Hold’Em 2 lets players play alone in single-player mode, live with other players at public tables, or create their own private tables to play with their friends or family. Customizable avatars and advanced communication like chat, instant messaging lists and regular multiplayer tournaments increase the interaction and community between all players.”
The Quick Text feature of the game enables you to chat to opponents while playing so you can taunt other players, which is all in good fun.
Once you are logged on, you can check your global ranking or update your buddy list, in which you can add players by entering their usernames. This is a good way of keeping contact with players you have enjoyed playing against.
You can choose to play Free Play or Tournament while online. The Free Play mode pitches you onto a table while the Tournament mode enters you into a tournament, with up to 6 players on a table at a time.
WPT Texas Hold’Em enjoyed 6 million downloads across the globe with hundreds of thousands of hands played each week. It is thought that the sequel will prove even more popular with its dynamic new features.
Editor of IGN Wireless, Levi Buchanan, gives the game his backing. He said, “I cannot imagine a single player having any regrets about making this smart download. WPT Texas Hold’Em 2 is an authentic poker game that will satisfy newcomers and card sharks alike. The single-player poker game is good – it’s full of options and solid content. But the star is the web-to-wireless mode which represents a monster step forward not just for mobile poker, but mobile games in general.”
