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fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games

PEGI board reclassified Balatro from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12 after an appeal due to its non-gambling elements.
fromVG247
5 months ago
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"I think it's healthier for the game that I keep my cards close to my chest" - The dev behind Balatro on what comes next after hitting 5 million copies sold

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fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games

PEGI board reclassified Balatro from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12 after an appeal due to its non-gambling elements.
fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

"I think it's healthier for the game that I keep my cards close to my chest" - The dev behind Balatro on what comes next after hitting 5 million copies sold

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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Dying Light 2 x Balatro Crossover Unleashes Jimbo The Clown For Zombie-Killing Mayhem

Dying Light 2 collaborates with Balatro, introducing a themed crossover event featuring a free bundle and new quests.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Board games

Balatro Creator Only Just Recently 100% Completed His Own Game

LocalThunk achieved 100% completion on Balatro over a year post-launch, unlocking the rare Completionist++ achievement.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Balatro creator details the mental health crisis brought on by his solo-dev masterpiece

A developer shares struggles and successes behind his indie game Balatro, highlighting the pressures faced leading up to its launch.
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fromPolygon
4 months ago

Balatro creator details the mental health crisis brought on by his solo-dev masterpiece

A developer shares struggles and successes behind his indie game Balatro, highlighting the pressures faced leading up to its launch.
fromInverse
2 months ago

PlayStation Plus Just Added The Decade's Most Entrancing Card Game

Whenever I come across someone playing the trance-inducing roguelike out in the wild, I am never really surprised. Once you try out Balatro, it's hard to free yourself from its grasp.
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fromWGB
3 months ago
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fromWGB
3 months ago
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Balatro yet again subject to mods' poor understanding of "gambling"

Balatro is certainly habit-forming, but there's nothing to be won or lost, other than time, by playing it. While the game has you using standard playing cards and poker hands as part of its base mechanics, it does not have in-app purchases, loot boxes, or any kind of online play or enticement to gambling, beyond the basics of risk and reward.
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fromwww.gamespot.com
3 months ago

Jack Black Really Needs Your Balatro Tips

It just makes me mad that so much of it seems to be luck. No matter how good you are at it, you've got to get those... certain unlockable cards.
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fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Why Balatro's developer stays anonymous

Balatro's developer LocalThunk values privacy while enjoying remarkable success, with Playstack accepting awards on his behalf to honor his creative style.
#game-pass
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fromGadgets 360
5 months ago

Balatro Arrives on Game Pass With New Assassin's Creed, Fallout Collaboration

Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass, along with a new DLC and a rating change from PEGI from 18+ to 12+.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

Balatro Is Now On Game Pass With New Fallout And Assassin's Creed Collaborations

Balatro is available on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, now featuring a new Friends of Jimbo pack.
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fromGadgets 360
5 months ago

Balatro Arrives on Game Pass With New Assassin's Creed, Fallout Collaboration

Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass, along with a new DLC and a rating change from PEGI from 18+ to 12+.
#pegi-rating
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fromEngadget
5 months ago

Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it's on Game Pass

Balatro has been reclassified by PEGI to a 12+ rating, revising its previous 18+ rating due to its fantastical elements.
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fromEngadget
5 months ago

Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it's on Game Pass

Balatro has been reclassified by PEGI to a 12+ rating, revising its previous 18+ rating due to its fantastical elements.
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fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Balatro's PEGI 18 rating in Europe has been changed following appeal

Balatro's PEGI rating was lowered from 18 to 12 due to an appeal citing mitigating fantastical elements despite prominent gambling imagery.
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fromKotaku
5 months ago

Balatro Is No Longer Rated 18+ In Europe

Balatro's PEGI rating has been lowered from 18+ to 12+, reflecting a more appropriate assessment of its content.
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fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Balatro's Secret Sauce Is Not Requiring Perfection

Balatro allows players to benefit from both strategic planning and spontaneous play through its unique Joker mechanics.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

5 Overlooked Balatro Tips For Scoring Big In This Poker-Based Video Game

Balatro is a deep and interesting poker-based rogue-like game, essential for any game rotation, especially with its helpful mobile port.
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fromPolygon
7 months ago

Real Balatro playing cards are coming soon, and you can pre-order them now

Real playing cards based on the popular game Balatro are now available for pre-order as premium merchandise.
fromEngadget
9 months ago

Your Balatro deck can now feature Binding of Isaac characters

Balatro's latest update features free crossover decks from popular games and promises further collaborations in the future.
fromToucharcade
10 months ago

'Balatro' Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26th

Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is set to launch on mobile on September 26, marking its entry into the mobile gaming arena.
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fromEngadget
11 months ago

Balatro is crossing over with Witcher 3 and a bunch of other games

The latest Balatro update introduces free themed decks from popular games, enhancing the gameplay experience.
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fromVG247
11 months ago

Balatro announces four crossovers at once. including The Witcher, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors and Among Us

Balatro's Friends of Jimbo update introduces crossovers with popular games, enhancing its appeal and experience for players.
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