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Balatro creator intentionally avoided roguelikes but did eventually play and "steal from" Slay the Spire anyway: "Holy s***. Now that is a game"
You may like Balatro dev says solitaire exists "at the peak of game culture" and was debatably "the most important" inspiration for his poker roguelike After an unbeatable year for Balatro ...
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Balatro developer stopped playing other roguelikes to try and "reinvent the wheel" with hit poker game
The creator of Balatro has revealed fresh details on the hit indie card game's development, including the fact he gave up playing other roguelikes for more than two years to avoid subconsciously ...
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Surprise! Balatro has shadow dropped on Game Pass
Balatro, the highly-acclaimed card-based roguelike from developer Local Thunk, is now available via Xbox Game Pass. It arrives alongside a new bit of free DLC featuring collaobrations from Dead by ...
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Balatro's Creator Didn't Expect the Game to Be a Hit
The creator recapped Balatro's journey in a blog post, offering a closer look at its development and launch. Balatro's unexpected success led to over 5 million copies sold and multiple awards ...
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"I was in super crunch mode": Balatro creator opens up on the toll the stress of indie development took on his "physical and mental health"
Balatro creator LocalThunk has remained pretty private in the wake of the poker roguelike's massive launch, choosing not to reveal his real name or even appear in person to accept the Best ...
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New Balatro rating means it’s no longer only suitable for adults
European videogame rating system PEGI has officially rescinded its 18 label for Balatro, after complaints were lodged with the board concerning its relationship to gambling. PEGI now says the ...
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8 Best Balatro Seeds To Try
Playing with seeds adds a new dimension to Balatro, comparable to mods in challenge and luck. Flexible seed system allows players to share interesting decks, enhancing gameplay variety.
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Balatro Lands Assassin's Creed, Fallout, and Civilization Collabs as PEGI Relents on Rating Controversy
You can find them on X and Bluesky @chocobalt. Languages: English. Balatro seemingly can't stop scoring victories. The indie hit from developer LocalThunk revealed another round of cosmetic ...
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Out of nowhere, Balatro has just hit Game Pass
Balatro recently celebrated its first birthday, and despite millions of players getting hooked on its satisfying, roguelike gameplay, it’s just opened itself up to millions more. While its ...
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Balatro shuffles onto Xbox Game Pass with a surprise launch, bringing 2024's best indie game to the service
That game is Balatro, an award-winning indie from solo developer LocalThunk that instantly took the gaming community by storm when it launched last February. The roguelike deck builder is ...
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Balatro Is Now On Game Pass With New Fallout And Assassin's Creed Collaborations
GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. LocalThunk has revealed that Balatro is now on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, along with the fourth Friends of Jimbo pack. This pack includes ...
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Balatro's new cards really show that every dev in the games industry is hooked on Balatro
Balatro has announced the new Friends of Jimbo card pack, available now, which in its breadth and range show that the poker roguelike is basically becoming the indie Fortnite. The new cards ...