His poker-inspired video game "Balatro," however, has proved wildly popular, winning three prizes at the prestigious 2024 Game Awards, taking both the industry and the creator himself by surprise. " ...

Way back in January, I wrote a column about the Canadian video game industry deserving more recognition. After all, we’re one of the largest producers of games in the world, and yet, so many people ...

Vouchers can make or break your run in Balatro, and deciding which ones to buy from the shop is key to your success. Vouchers offer permanent buffs that come in handy once you face the obnoxiously ...

Slay the Spire, Cult of the Lamb, Dead Cells: I’ve enjoyed them all. But Balatro, like Hades, is in a class of its own. At its core, Balatro is a deck-builder fused with the rules of poker that ...

Produced by a single anonymous developer who goes by the name LocalThunk, Balatro is a game that defies simple explanation, one whose appeal falls squarely into the “you just have it play it to ...

My Steam Deck is a Balatro machine at this point, and no, I’m not complaining about this. I’ve broken out my Steam Deck for plenty of games before Balatro and I plan on playing lots more on it ...

No game this year captured the imagination of the Engadget crew quite like Balatro did, and when it came time for each staff member to pitch their favorite games of 2024, everyone – and I mean ...

Themed decks add style, not gameplay changes, to Balatro runs. Use the R key to quickly restart runs without navigating menus. Tarot cards help reveal flipped-over card ranks in Balatro.

Balatro is on Apple TV, but it's not fantastic. Cross-progression is crucial for players. The Apple TV is underappreciated for gaming. Indie darling Balatro was nominated for Game of the Year at ...

This can leave you vulnerable in later rounds of Balatro. Newcomers may prioritize flashy plays instead of using Jokers for big impacts. Managing your resources well means you’ll have what you ...