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LocalThunk is reading the first major update for Balatro, version 1.0.1.While there are a couple of fixes here, the patch is mainly implementing a ton of different additions and changes. One of these is a new ‘Perishable’ mechanic for…

Image: PlayStack Games / KotakuBalatro, the popular roguelike deck-builder quickly taking over the world, has now sold over 1 million copies in less than a month. And good news to all you Balatro sickos out there (myself included): the hit…

Balatro is a solid contender for the hottest Roguelite Deckbuilder of 2024. There are countless ways to play, and near-infinite combinations can net a win. If you’re looking for new ways to play, let me show you some of the best decks and…

March 6: Playstack and LocalThunk today announced a new sales milestone for Balatro, their poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder that’s turned into a hit. Total sales have now surpassed 500,000 copies.That number is based on worldwide sales…

While not the most challenging deck to use in the game, the Black Deck is hard to win with in Balatro. In this guide, I’ll give you my best tips and tricks to win Balatro with the Black Deck. Best strategy to win with Black Deck in Balatro…

Balatro proves that Poker and the Roguelike genre are a match made in heaven. The game has many mechanics, some more complicated than others. With this in mind, here’s how to use Tarot cards in Balatro. What are Tarot cards in Balatro?…

Balatro has a multitude of keywords and card types that dramatically change your hand. One such term that may be confusing is Double Tag, which is a Tag variant that has some more peculiar behaviours when interacting with other Tags. In…

Playstack, the publisher of popular roguelike deckbuilder Balatro confirmed on Twitter that the game has been temporarily removed from some digital storefronts due to a sudden rating change. Apparently, the UK rating board PEGI changed the…

Playstack and LocalThunk have come through with a launch trailer for Balatro . Today, the poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder made its way to Switch.If you’re interested in learning more about it, read up on the following overview:Balatro…

Balatro is set to appear on Switch next month, publisher Playstack and developer LocalThunk announced today. A release is on track for February 20, 2024.Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder, is “all about creating powerful…