Namco Networks announced the launch of the sequel to Pool Pro Online, a multiplayer game that allows users to play pool online against other players. Pool Pro Online II builds on the success of its predecessor by offering players a fully customizable experience, while maintaining backwards compatibility to the original game and its established player network.

Pool Pro Online II lets players create a personal profile, choose an in-game look and enter the virtual pool hall to compete in real time and head-to-head against other players. The game also offers offline one-player or two-player versus mode for those looking for a little practice.

With the customizable features, players looking to upgrade their cue can visit the Pro Shop, where they can use the in-game cash (won in tournaments or from other players) to purchase new cue sticks, pool tables and in-game backgrounds. Because the Pro Shop is server based, new customization items will frequently become available.

Individual profiles track players' skills, wins, losses and tournament rankings. Players can search for opponents online by skill, rank or the size of their in-game bank account. A buddy list allows players to keep a list of favorite opponents and praise or taunt them using the game's messaging feature.

"The Pool Pro Online franchise of games has been extremely successful; since its launch less than a month ago, an average of 5,000 online games of Pool Pro Online II have been played daily," said Scott Rubin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Namco Networks. "Our top player plays an average of 40 online games per day, and with the new features, like betting in-game cash and weekly tournaments, this player has even more to keep him busy."