Balatro

Balatro's Joker stuns in upcoming 2026 calendar

If Ben Starr in clown makeup is your thing, Fangamer's new calendar should be at the top of your wishlist.

LocalThunk explains why Balatro's big 1.1 update won't be arriving in 2025

Long story short: "I'm slow".

Balatro's PlayStation Platinum Trophy has only been acquired by 0.1% of players

And PlayStation system architect Mark Cerny is one of them.

Balatro creator Localthunk goes after YouTube following takedowns of content from the game

Balatro once again has been the target of anti-gambling concerns.

Balatro wins its PEGI rating battle to have its 18+ rating reduced

It had its rating shifted from 3+ due to fears of gambling.

Balatro has been added to Game Pass starting today

It was one of many surprises during ID@Xbox Showcase.

Balatro creator still tries to live responsibly, even after mega success

Even after millions of copies sold, LocalThunk isn't changing up his lifestyle.

Balatro has sold five million units

Last year's biggest indie hit has continued to sell like hot cakes.

Balatro creator: "I have a ton of games that have never been shown to the public"

Indie developer LocalThunk reflects on the importance of enjoying the creative process.

Ben's 2024 Indie Game of the Year: Balatro

LocalThunk's poker roguelike has entertained us for months and never ceased to amaze along the way.

PEGI reveals its trump card over Balatro's 18+ rating

The cards are on the table, Balatro is out of aces, and PEGI holds the winning hand.

Balatro developer weighs in on PEGI +18 rating for his game

A poker game misunderstood?

Balatro has yet another ace up its sleeve

Riding the wave of Game of the Year hype, Balatro, the poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder, has just announced that it has officially sold 3.5 million copies.

Balatro has been played for more than 11,000 years

But how's that possible if it has only been out for eight months?

Balatro is nominated for three Golden Joystick Awards, but its creator is asking for a vote for another indie

LocalThunk is grateful for the affection from fans and the industry, but believes that Arco also deserves recognition.

Stop what you're doing! Balatro has just launched on mobile platforms

The popular poker roguelike is now available on iOS and Android.

Balatro releases on mobile on the 26th of September

Global productivity is set to halt.

Roguelike hit of the year Balatro releases its first line of merch

You can grab t-shirts, hoodies, and mugs from the game's website.

Balatro: Friends of Jimbo brings The Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us, and more to the poker roguelike today

The free update is now available and also sees a Vampire Survivors collaboration included.

Balatro could have been called something very different

Trial of the Fool and Rogue Poker just don't hit the same.

Balatro developer: "I was expecting to sell maybe 10 copies"

LocalThunk assumed he'd be looking for a regular IT job post-launch, but then a million units were shifted.

Balatro cracks 1 million sold copies

The indie hit continues to thrive.

Balatro Guide: Tips and Tricks to Become the Ultimate Card Shark

Stuck and struggling to crack LocalThunk's poker roguelike? We've come up with a few tips and tricks to help you on your way.

New roguelike sensation Balatro has rating changed from 3+ to 18+ over gambling fears

The game's publisher Playstack Games says the game is staunchly anti-gambling.

We're putting on our best Poker face in Balatro on today's GR Live

Join us for an hour of the most addictive deck-builder in recent memory.

Balatro

LocalThunk's poker roguelike may just have stole the title of February best indie game.