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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.
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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.

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 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.

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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#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

Balatro Is Finally Getting A Physical Release

Balatro, a poker-themed roguelike deck-building game by LocalThunk, achieved unexpected success and is now getting a physical release with exclusive Joker/booster cards.

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

Balatro Is Finally Getting A Physical Release

Balatro, a poker-themed roguelike deck-building game by LocalThunk, achieved unexpected success and is now getting a physical release with exclusive Joker/booster cards.

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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#roguelike

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.

'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.

Balatro's perfect mobile port seals its status as the best game of 2024

Balatro is the standout game of 2024, praised for its engaging and complex gameplay mechanics.

Balatro arrives on phones Sept. 26, so plan your "sick" days accordingly

LocalThunk emphasizes that his game Balatro is not related to gambling, ensuring player safety from potential financial loss.

Balatro is getting a free 'major gameplay update' in 2025

Balatro, a popular poker roguelike, will receive a major gameplay update in 2025, bringing new ideas and strategies for all platforms. The developer, LocalThunk, is focused on maintaining the game's integrity.

Balatro Review - A Winning Hand - Game Informer

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder.
The game incorporates a satisfying power climb through earning cash and purchasing cards with abilities.

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.

'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.

Balatro's perfect mobile port seals its status as the best game of 2024

Balatro is the standout game of 2024, praised for its engaging and complex gameplay mechanics.

Balatro arrives on phones Sept. 26, so plan your "sick" days accordingly

LocalThunk emphasizes that his game Balatro is not related to gambling, ensuring player safety from potential financial loss.

Balatro is getting a free 'major gameplay update' in 2025

Balatro, a popular poker roguelike, will receive a major gameplay update in 2025, bringing new ideas and strategies for all platforms. The developer, LocalThunk, is focused on maintaining the game's integrity.

Balatro Review - A Winning Hand - Game Informer

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder.
The game incorporates a satisfying power climb through earning cash and purchasing cards with abilities.
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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 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 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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#mobile-gaming

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 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.
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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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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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