MacWorld - Poker Night at the Inventory (available on Steam) is a lot like hanging out with old friends; after a while, you start to pick up on their unique habits amid all the chatter. Strong Bad (of Homestar Runner and Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People) always seems to bluff, so it’s never apparent when he’s got a good hand. Max (of the Sam & Max series) plays fast and loose with his chips, so it’s tough to call him on his raises. Team Fortress 2’s Heavy rarely backs out of a hand while Penny Arcade’s Tycho usually folds his cards at the first sign of trouble. But even when their playing styles start to get predictable, it’s the witty banter and idle chit-chat among this motley crew that will keep you coming back.
Poker is a game of skill and determination, so here is a list of the six best poker video games for players looking to have a some fun away from the tables.
Whether it’s an Easter egg, a joke character, or just a little nudge at a competitor, developers love slipping the odd reference to other games into their own. Sometimes though, they go beyond just slapping a Dopefish on a wall or quipping about a ‘doomed space marine’, and we get to see our heroes stride into entirely new, often completely inappropriate new worlds.
Here are a few favourites, along the ones that caused the most ‘wait, what?’ blinking on discovery.
Kdin takes a look at the Top 5 Crossover Video Game series, however none of these compare to Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
