## Description
Heartfelt, but rather unrealistic wishes like ruling the world, unlimited
processing power or an evening playing poker with three celebrities usually
fall into the sphere of competence of a fairy. In case one happens to show up
in your home: don’t ask for that poker game. That’s already been taken care
of, thanks to New World Computing. NWC-mastermind Jon Van Caneghem invited
three class B TV celebrities of the mid-90s for a day of green-screen filming.
The result is called Multimedia Celebrity Poker.
If you’re into TV series, then you’ll probably have no trouble recognizing the
faces of your opponents. Sitting at the poker table are Jonathan „Riker”
Frakes (Star Trek: Next Generation), appearing somewhat tight-lipped;
talkative comedian Joe Piscopo (Saturday Night Live), showing off his array of
impersonations; and aging starlet Morgan Fairchild (Hotel, Falcon Crest),
sitting stiff and generally trying not to look too lost. Digitized video
clips, seamlessly integrated into the main frame, depict all actions and
movements of the stars — dealing, calling, playing cards. Separate clips for
the three actors are played simultaneously to avoid „freezing” of single
persons; all are continuously in motion. The celebrities comment on the their
cards and your success to create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The number
of different statements is quite limited though; prepare to learn those one-
liners by heart.
Multimedia Celebrity Poker knows eight different variants of poker. You may
play combinations of five cards or seven, stud or draw, lo-ball or high,
deuces wild or normal. In any case, it’s always you against the computer; a
multiplayer option is not included. In addition to a relaxed round among
friends, you can choose to advance levels in a tournament. You win if all
opponents are broke, although nobody will undress at that point. Luckily. The
program’s poker skill is mediocre; it’s playing fairly straight, rarely
risking a bluff. The playing style of the three celebrities does not differ.
Ready to join the game? On second thought, maybe you should wait for the
fairy.
Multimedia Celebrity Poker