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

Balatro, which was a runner up for The Game Awards' Game of the Year award, is certainly a popular game. However, for months now it's been plagued with a black mark of sorts on digital storefronts. This, a Pegi 18 rating indicating the game is for adults only, remains after months of pushback, despite other games with real gambling staying up at a 3+ rating. Earlier today, the solo dev of Balatro brought issue to the issue yet again.

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You still can't spell "collaboration" without "Balatro"

Add some visual flair to your decks with these new cosmetic card skins inspired by fan-favourite characters from Divinity Original Sin 2, Shovel Knight, Potion Craft, Enter The Gungeon, Cult of the Lamb, Don't Starve, 1000xRESIST & Warframe. This free update is now available on PC, Consoles & Mobile!



Nominate Balatro for the Steam Awards

Hey guys,

It’s that time of year—the Steam Autumn Sale is live, and the 2024 Steam Awards are heating up!

If you’ve enjoyed playing Balatro on the Steam Deck, consider nominating it for Best Game on Steam Deck. Your vote means the world to us!

Thank you for your support!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/

Balatro has been nominated at The Game Awards 2024

It's no bluff, Balatro has been nominated at The Game Awards 2024 - including Game of the Year!

Balatro has been nominated for:
  • Best Mobile Game
  • Best Independent Game
  • Best Debut Indie Game
  • Best Game Direction
  • Game of the Year

We're feeling lucky! You can vote for Balatro at thegameawards.com.

Tune in to see if Balatro wins the 2024 run on December 12 7:30pm EST on The Game Awards YouTube.YouTube and Twitch channels.

EXTENDED CAMPAIGN! Limited Edition Jimbo Plushie Available for Pre-Order

Update November 26: The Jimbo plushie from Makeship is so popular that we're extending the campaign until December 14!

With this extension, shipping will be a couple of weeks later than originally planned.

If you haven't already, you've still got time to add him to The Family. He's literally a fool, what's your excuse?! Get it now https://shop.makeship.com/3YQwL7A

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Who wouldn't want a Jimbo plushie that stares into your soul while you sleep?

Jimbo, the lovable rogue at the heart of Balatro. Jimbo’s smirk says it all—he’s confident, cheeky, and more than willing to share his thoughts on how you’re playing.


Get your Jimbo plushie now before time runs out! ➡️ https://shop.makeship.com/3YQwL7A