Best Video Games That Include Poker

Poker is enjoyed by people worldwide and therefore it is no surprise to see the game appear in movies, televisions shows and video games. While there are many famous movies and television shows featuring poker, it is not so easy to find video games including poker. We have trawled the video game archive to bring you the best video games that include poker.

One of the most recent video games to include poker is Red Dead Redemption 2. Regarded by many as being one of the greatest video games of all time, Red Dead Redemption 2 boasts a magnificent wild west open world to explore. While attempting to maintain the character's honour rating, players can participate in hunting, shootouts, heists and games of poker.

The variation of poker used in Red Dead Redemption 2 is Texas Hold 'Em and it is possible to enjoy a game at different locations throughout your journey. You may choose to play poker in the game purely for enjoyment or as a way to make some money. However, as in real life, there is always the possibility you could lose and leave the game with less money than you started. For those who are willing to take the risk, there is even the opportunity to participate in a high stakes poker game in the original Read Dead Redemption game and it costs $250 to enter.

The Read Dead Redemption franchise is without doubt one of the best to include poker.

From what is a serious gaming experience to something a little more light-hearted and we come to Super Mario 64 DS and New Super Mario Bros. Yes, both of these video games offer the chance to play poker all be it with a twist. This is a picture poker game where in place of standard playing cards you will find cards featuring images of the characters from the game. You can bet a number of coins based on your hand and the aim of the game is to beat Luigi.

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Returning to role playing video games and players have the opportunity to participate in a game of poker in Tales of Vesperia. Developed by Namco Tales Studio, the game is set in the world of Terca Lumireis and follows a former Imperial knight, Yuri Lowell and a noble woman called Estelle. During their journey you can play poker using standard 5-hand rules. To access the game you must travel to Nam Cobanda Isle which is found in the northwest part of the map.

You must use the in-game currency to purchase chips and once you have won a hand it will ask if you would like to double up and play again. Doing this a few times can see you win a lot of chips but there is also the risk of losing everything.

Some of the other best video games that include poker are Dead Rising 2, Leisure Suit Larry and Dragon Quest XI.