D3Publisher announced today that Texas Cheat 'Em launches on May 13th for the Xbox LIVE Arcade and May 14th for the PlayStation Network. I have no idea why there is a day difference between the two platforms, but poker fans looking for a new way to play Texas Hold 'Em should enjoy this update that encourages cheating to win. Both platforms will support voice chat, high score tables, online multiplayer and match making. The XBLA version will also support avatars. See below for the full press release:

April 30, 2009

MEDIA ALERT                                                 

D3Publisher is pleased to announce that Texas Cheat ’Em will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade May 13th!

D3Publisher today confirmed that Texas Cheat ‘Em from Wideload Shorts will launch for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on May 13, 2009.  Texas Cheat ‘Em will support avatars, party chat, online multiplayer, matchmaking, high score tables, and more for a full-spectrum online play experience.

About Texas Cheat ‘Em

There’s No Limit to the fast-paced, frenetic fun in Texas Cheat ‘Em from Wideload Shorts. This game  is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win. Cheating is FUNdamental in Texas Cheat ‘Em! Cheat attacks are earned by players through more than a dozen minigames, so time usually spent waiting for others to deal or bet in online poker is replaced with loads of fun as players hoodwink their opponents. The game offers single-player as well as multiplayer options for up to eight players for a truly unique and robust gameplay experience.

 

April 30, 2009

MEDIA ALERT                                         

D3Publisher is pleased to announce that Texas Cheat ’Em will be available for download on PlayStation®Network on May 14th!

D3Publisher today confirmed that Texas Cheat ‘Em from Wideload Shorts will launch for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system via PlayStation®Network on May 14, 2009.  Texas Cheat ‘Em will support online multiplayer, matchmaking, high score tables, voice chat and more for a full-spectrum online play experience.

About Texas Cheat ‘Em

There’s No Limit to the fast-paced, frenetic fun in Texas Cheat ‘Em from Wideload Shorts. This game  is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win. Cheating is FUNdamental in Texas Cheat ‘Em! Cheat attacks are earned by players through more than a dozen minigames, so time usually spent waiting for others to deal or bet in online poker is replaced with loads of fun as players hoodwink their opponents. The game offers single-player as well as multiplayer options for up to eight players for a truly unique and robust gameplay experience.