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Hoyle Card Games 2007 Review

Hoyle Card Games 2007
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What a rip-off. I've been a huge fan of Hoyle Card Games 2005 and was really looking forward to a new version. What they decided to package was the exact same game but with Black Jack and 2 new, never before heard of games.
The character players are the exact same: they look the same, sound the same, say the exact same things. No NEW characters. No NEW Music. Even the stuff you buy with Hoyle bucks are the EXACT SAME THINGS! ARRRRGGHHHHH. Okay there is one difference. Its Buggier than the first. The songs won't play in their entirty on my system. The voice files seem of a lesser quality and the lip sync-ing is waaay off.
Sigh. Basically they're out to take your money by reselling you the same product. They should've included the new games in a patch.
If you've never played the Hoyle card games before, buy it.....used, 2005 edition. If you have 2005, there's no reason to upgrade.okay, im done venting

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FeaturesOver 75 Card Games!Product InformationStep up to the best deal in town and test your skill. Shuffle the cards and dealyourself in to the greatest card games of all time. HOYLE drops you right intothe action with over 75 classic games official rules tips and strategies. Fromclassic games like Cribbage to new favorites like online Texas Hold'em HOYLECard Games has something for everyone.Activities IncludeGame VarietyWith over 75 different games and multiple variations you will never run out ofchallenging gameplay.Adjustable Skill LevelsNever play the same game twice with Beginner Intermediate and Expert modes.Hoyle BucksRedeem HOYLE Bucks and unlock hidden card backs music and bonus games!Face CreatorChoose from hundreds of hairstyles clothes and unique facial features tocustomize your own high roller.In-Game TutorialsImprove your skills with in-game tutorials and hints to ensure that you arealways at the top of your game.Animated Characters12 Animated and unruly characters challenge your hand and your wit with over9000 unique phrases.Games IncludedOver 75 card games including: Texas Hold'emSolitaireGo FishWarCanastaOld MaidCrazy EightsEuchreGin RummyPinochleRummy 500TarotSpadesKids' GamesSpace Race - New!Tuxedo - New!HeartsBridgeOmaha Hold'emand much more!Bonus: 16 Black Jack GamesProduct FeaturesAll games are based on the official rules from HOYLEthe authority for over 200 yearsCreate your own character with Face Creator customizing everything from facial features to clothesInteractive computer opponents with multiple skill levels to challenge everybodyPlay together on the same computer and challenge your friends and family for bragging rights or play solo with 45 different solitaire games included.Complete with 12 V

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Hoyle Card Games 2011 SB Review

Hoyle Card Games 2011 SB
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This review is based on the downloadable version available for some time. I played it on a friends' computer to come up with my review.
The Hoyle Card Game series used to be something I looked forward to buying every year. That was before Encore Software bought the rights to the game several years ago. Since then, they have done nothing but ruin a wonderful game with their so-called "improvements". The 2011 edition looks virtually the same as the 2010 & 2009 editions. The cards are still woefully small, standard features such as a simple reset button in Canfield are missing, and the cutesy graphics that only succeed in hindering gameplay are still there.
To make matters worse, Encore has discontinued Hoyle Royal Suite, the online component available in the 2009 editions of Hoyle Card and Casino.
It seems obvious to me that Encore is putting less & less time and effort into the Hoyle line, while still proclaiming every new edition to be "new and improved" in order to make a few extra bucks. And don't bother going to the official Hoyle forums. Any negative comments are removed immediately by the moderator "Brandy redux" in a classless and adolescent attempt to hide the flaws in the Hoyle titles.
Hoyle Card Games 2008 was the last decent edition of this line. It was put out before Encore started messing up the series. It works fine on Windows 7. Look on eBay for a good price. This is truly a dark time for card playing software on the PC level. Even Reel Deal Card Games 2011 gets poor ratings.
For me, though, I will definitely not purchase any Encore Software title.
Pure garbage!

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Ready to get in the game? Then pull up a chair and deal yourself in to these exciting card games from HOYLE, the #1 brand in family entertainment! HOYLE Card Games 2011 features all of your favorites, from Bridge and Blackjack to Poker and Whist. Learn new games, refine your strategy, and play the cards you're dealt! Brand New & Improved: - Large, easy-to-read playing cards - New Slots games - video blackjack and video poker with single and multi-hand action! - Select a regular set of characters to join in the fun - Exciting animation - Competitive games, Solo games and Team Games

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