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#roguelike

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.

The Most Thrilling Game of 2024 is Now on Everyone's Smartphone

Balatro is a breakthrough game that masterfully blends simplicity with strategic depth, capturing the interest of casual players and hardcore gamers alike.

The Balatro Takeover Has Only Just Begun

Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike, becomes a breakout hit on Steam and mobile with innovative gameplay and strong market performance.

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

Balatro, a popular poker-inspired roguelike, launches on mobile on September 26, 2023, priced at $9.99 with an Apple Arcade version available.

2024 has been an amazing year for roguelikes

The roguelike genre has evolved significantly, attracting mainstream attention and showcasing a diverse range of innovative game types.

We Are Getting Official Balatro Playing Cards

Balatro, the poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder, is launching a physical deck of playing cards, exciting its fanbase with unique designs and characters.

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.

The Most Thrilling Game of 2024 is Now on Everyone's Smartphone

Balatro is a breakthrough game that masterfully blends simplicity with strategic depth, capturing the interest of casual players and hardcore gamers alike.

The Balatro Takeover Has Only Just Begun

Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike, becomes a breakout hit on Steam and mobile with innovative gameplay and strong market performance.

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

Balatro, a popular poker-inspired roguelike, launches on mobile on September 26, 2023, priced at $9.99 with an Apple Arcade version available.

2024 has been an amazing year for roguelikes

The roguelike genre has evolved significantly, attracting mainstream attention and showcasing a diverse range of innovative game types.

We Are Getting Official Balatro Playing Cards

Balatro, the poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder, is launching a physical deck of playing cards, exciting its fanbase with unique designs and characters.
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#mobile-gaming

Balatro is an almost perfect mobile port

Balatro's mobile launch has been exceptionally well-received, showcasing a successful transition from desktop to mobile without sacrificing quality.

Balatro is coming to mobile in September

Balatro's mobile release enhances its accessibility and utilizes touch controls, enriching the gameplay experience and maintaining its addictive qualities.

Balatro Is Coming To Mobile Devices, So Get Your Important Tasks Done Now

Balatro, a successful card-based puzzle game, will launch on mobile on September 26, 2024.

Balatro scored big Game Awards nominations, then sales spiked

Balatro's success surged after The Game Awards nominations, highlighting the impact of industry recognition on mobile game sales.

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.

Balatro is an almost perfect mobile port

Balatro's mobile launch has been exceptionally well-received, showcasing a successful transition from desktop to mobile without sacrificing quality.

Balatro is coming to mobile in September

Balatro's mobile release enhances its accessibility and utilizes touch controls, enriching the gameplay experience and maintaining its addictive qualities.

Balatro Is Coming To Mobile Devices, So Get Your Important Tasks Done Now

Balatro, a successful card-based puzzle game, will launch on mobile on September 26, 2024.

Balatro scored big Game Awards nominations, then sales spiked

Balatro's success surged after The Game Awards nominations, highlighting the impact of industry recognition on mobile game sales.

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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#gaming

One Of 2024's Best Games Is Coming To Your Phone This Month

Balatro, a popular poker roguelike, launches on mobile on September 26, expanding its reach and likely boosting sales significantly.

Balatro Dev Clowns On PEGI Ratings Criteria As Games With Actual Gambling Are Sold To Kids

Balatro's PEGI 18+ rating is due to its use of poker mechanics, raising concerns over gambling imagery in games.

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.

A Massive Balatro Exploit Has Been Hiding In The Game All Along, Dev Confirms

Balatro's unexpected features, like the Misprint joker card ability, enhance the game's replayability and community engagement.

Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition Are Coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade enhances its library with new titles like Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition while updating existing games.

Now that Balatro's on mobile, here are some tips to get started

Balatro's tutorial focuses too much on basic mechanics, lacking effective strategic guidance for new players.

One Of 2024's Best Games Is Coming To Your Phone This Month

Balatro, a popular poker roguelike, launches on mobile on September 26, expanding its reach and likely boosting sales significantly.

Balatro Dev Clowns On PEGI Ratings Criteria As Games With Actual Gambling Are Sold To Kids

Balatro's PEGI 18+ rating is due to its use of poker mechanics, raising concerns over gambling imagery in games.

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.

A Massive Balatro Exploit Has Been Hiding In The Game All Along, Dev Confirms

Balatro's unexpected features, like the Misprint joker card ability, enhance the game's replayability and community engagement.

Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition Are Coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade enhances its library with new titles like Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition while updating existing games.

Now that Balatro's on mobile, here are some tips to get started

Balatro's tutorial focuses too much on basic mechanics, lacking effective strategic guidance for new players.
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#game-awards

Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'

Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.

2024 Indie Game Awards winners went beyond Balatro (but also Balatro)

Balatro swept the 2024 Indie Game Awards, highlighting the rise of indie games in the industry.

Balatro Crosses Over With Shovel Knight, Warframe, And More In New Update

Balatro's six nominations at the Game Awards signify its impact, alongside a thrilling collaboration update featuring cards from notable games.

Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'

Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.

2024 Indie Game Awards winners went beyond Balatro (but also Balatro)

Balatro swept the 2024 Indie Game Awards, highlighting the rise of indie games in the industry.

Balatro Crosses Over With Shovel Knight, Warframe, And More In New Update

Balatro's six nominations at the Game Awards signify its impact, alongside a thrilling collaboration update featuring cards from notable games.
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#localthunk

Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The Game

LocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.

Balatro's creator isn't happy about the game's 18-plus rating in Europe

LocalThunk criticizes PEGI's 18-plus rating for Balatro, suggesting that added microtransactions would lower the rating despite the game lacking real gambling.

Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The Game

LocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.

Balatro's creator isn't happy about the game's 18-plus rating in Europe

LocalThunk criticizes PEGI's 18-plus rating for Balatro, suggesting that added microtransactions would lower the rating despite the game lacking real gambling.
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#video-games

Balatro Dev jokes about adding loot boxes to lower 18 age rating, highlighting the "real gambling" EA Sports FC gets away with

Balatro's Pegi 18 rating highlights inconsistent classification standards in the gaming industry, causing challenges for developers and consumers.

Cyberpunk 2077 Has A Balatro Crossover Quest, Here's How To Start It

Cyberpunk 2077's update adds new customization options and a surprise quest linked to the card game Balatro.

Cyberpunk 2077 returns the favor with a Balatro quest

Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.2 features a crossover quest with Balatro, adding new in-game items and engaging content for players.

The Morning After: Why aren't you playing Balatro yet?

Balatro merges beloved games into new themed decks, enriching gameplay without introducing new card powers.
The arrest of Pavel Durov highlights accountability issues in content moderation for online platforms.

Balatro Dev jokes about adding loot boxes to lower 18 age rating, highlighting the "real gambling" EA Sports FC gets away with

Balatro's Pegi 18 rating highlights inconsistent classification standards in the gaming industry, causing challenges for developers and consumers.

Cyberpunk 2077 Has A Balatro Crossover Quest, Here's How To Start It

Cyberpunk 2077's update adds new customization options and a surprise quest linked to the card game Balatro.

Cyberpunk 2077 returns the favor with a Balatro quest

Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.2 features a crossover quest with Balatro, adding new in-game items and engaging content for players.

The Morning After: Why aren't you playing Balatro yet?

Balatro merges beloved games into new themed decks, enriching gameplay without introducing new card powers.
The arrest of Pavel Durov highlights accountability issues in content moderation for online platforms.
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#indie-games

Balatro's Next Free Update Adds Eight More Crossovers Today

Balatro's latest update adds new characters from various popular games, enhancing its gameplay for fans before The Game Awards.

Balatro Update Adds Stardew Valley, Cyberpunk 2077 Crossovers

Balatro has released a free crossover pack featuring popular game-themed card skins, enhancing the gaming experience with optional cosmetics.

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.

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.

Balatro's Next Free Update Adds Eight More Crossovers Today

Balatro's latest update adds new characters from various popular games, enhancing its gameplay for fans before The Game Awards.

Balatro Update Adds Stardew Valley, Cyberpunk 2077 Crossovers

Balatro has released a free crossover pack featuring popular game-themed card skins, enhancing the gaming experience with optional cosmetics.

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.

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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#cyberpunk-2077

Cyberpunk 2077's Brilliant Indie Crossover Started With A Playful Meme

Balatro, a solo-developed poker-based roguelike, won Apple's 2024 Game of the Year and now features in Cyberpunk 2077's latest update.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update Adds Balatro Crossover Quest

CD Projekt Red has introduced a new Cyberpunk 2077 quest inspired by Balatro's roguelike card game, enhancing gameplay with collaborative elements.

Cyberpunk 2077's Brilliant Indie Crossover Started With A Playful Meme

Balatro, a solo-developed poker-based roguelike, won Apple's 2024 Game of the Year and now features in Cyberpunk 2077's latest update.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update Adds Balatro Crossover Quest

CD Projekt Red has introduced a new Cyberpunk 2077 quest inspired by Balatro's roguelike card game, enhancing gameplay with collaborative elements.
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Balatro+ is Apple's Arcade Game of the Year because of course it is

Balatro+ won Apple Arcade Game of the Year, praised for its addictive mix of gameplay genres.
#game-updates

One Of 2024's Best Games Continues Its Crossover Domination With Cyberpunk And Stardew Valley

Balatro's ongoing updates and crossover content maintain player engagement and reinforce its status as a popular deck-building roguelike.

Free Balatro Update Out Today With Witcher 3 And More Crossovers

Balatro's Friends of Jimbo update features crossover content with major titles, enhancing gameplay and solidifying its popularity.
The update highlights the game's innovative integration of mechanics from various franchises.

One Of 2024's Best Games Continues Its Crossover Domination With Cyberpunk And Stardew Valley

Balatro's ongoing updates and crossover content maintain player engagement and reinforce its status as a popular deck-building roguelike.

Free Balatro Update Out Today With Witcher 3 And More Crossovers

Balatro's Friends of Jimbo update features crossover content with major titles, enhancing gameplay and solidifying its popularity.
The update highlights the game's innovative integration of mechanics from various franchises.
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#deck-building

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.

Balatro cast a magic spell that made me like math

Dynamic mix of poker and deck-building in Balatro
Shop plays a crucial role in Balatro for upgrading cards and enhancing deck

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.

Balatro cast a magic spell that made me like math

Dynamic mix of poker and deck-building in Balatro
Shop plays a crucial role in Balatro for upgrading cards and enhancing deck
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#game-development

Balatro Hits One Million Copies Sold In Less Than A Month, Mobile Port Incoming

Balatro sold over 1 million copies in less than a month.
Mobile port of Balatro for iOS and Android is in the works.

Balatro Is In The Works For Mobile And Just Passed A Big Sales Milestone

Balatro has sold 1 million copies in under a month.
Mobile versions for the poker roguelite game are in development.

Balatro Hits One Million Copies Sold In Less Than A Month, Mobile Port Incoming

Balatro sold over 1 million copies in less than a month.
Mobile port of Balatro for iOS and Android is in the works.

Balatro Is In The Works For Mobile And Just Passed A Big Sales Milestone

Balatro has sold 1 million copies in under a month.
Mobile versions for the poker roguelite game are in development.
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Hit Game Balatro Pulled From Sale On Some Stores Due To "Unfounded" Ratings Change

EU storefronts pulled Balatro due to sudden ratings change to 18+
PlayStack disagrees with the ratings board decision and is working to resolve the issue

One Of 2024's Best Games Has Been Yanked From Switch Over Gambling Concerns

Ratings issue led to Balatro being removed from Nintendo eShop in Europe
The age rating changed from 3+ to 18+ due to references to gambling despite no actual gambling in the game.

New Roguelike Game Mixes Deckbuliding With Poker

Balatro is a roguelike deck builder game focused on making winning poker hands and collecting powerful cards.
Players need to quickly put together winning poker hands to earn chips (points) and proceed to harder stages.

Steam's Latest Hit Game Is All About Screwing Around With Poker's Rules

Balatro game sold over 250,000 copies in its first 72 hours.
Balatro features over 150 Joker cards with unique abilities and hand-crafted pixel art.

A Mobile Version of the Superlative 'Balatro' Is in the Cards, Game Currently Available on PC and All Consoles

Balatro is available on various platforms including Steam, PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch globally.
There are plans for a mobile version of Balatro, despite not being available at launch.

SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Balatro' & 'Arzette', Plus Today's New Releases and Sales

Balatro is a unique blend of poker, roguelikes, and deck builders, designed differently with a focus on poker at the forefront.
The game gradually reveals its depth through unlocking Joker cards, modifiers, and learning intricacies, making each run unique and enhancing gameplay.
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