Balatro’s 1.1 update has been delayed indefinitely, with creator LocalThunk explaining they’ve returned to working on the game "as a hobbyist." In a post titled "I’m Slow" published on the developer’s ...

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Fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the hotly-anticipated Balatro 1.1 update. Developer LocalThunk just announced it will not be coming out in 2025, despite previously promising a release ...

Balatro was one of the biggest gaming hits of 2024 and, for as much fun as that game still is, there has been excitement around the game's next big update. Creator LocalThunk had previously promised ...

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Balatro developer 'Localthunk' is celebrating today, having finally overcome their own hardest in-game challenge. The indie deckbuilder exploded in popularity with its launch in 2024, and it's due to ...

In 2025, it’s very difficult not to see gambling advertised everywhere. It’s on billboards and sports broadcasts. It’s on podcasts and printed on the turnbuckle of AEW’s pay-per-view shows. And it’s ...

It’s 2025, and somehow Balatro is still dragging home trophies like it’s got a personal vendetta against cinematic bloat. Most recently, it walked out of the BAFTAs flexing a fat win for Best Game ...

The hype for “Balatro” in 2024 was unreal. It seems like every year has its standout indie darling that makes waves in the industry, but even relative to that, the word of mouth for this game was ...

A score calculator would be a controversial feature in Balatro. LocalThunk himself has spoken extensively about the subject, noting that he likes how the current nebulous scoring system is a Rube ...