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Rogue-like poker hit Balatro pulled from sale in some countries due to unexpected ratings change

Balatro, the poker-themed rogue-like from solo developer LocalThunk that's been a huge critical and commercial hit foll…

Balatro, the poker-themed rogue-like from solo developer LocalThunk that's been a huge critical and commercial hit following its release last week, has been unexpectedly yanked from sale in some countries, with publisher Playstack blaming the issue on a surprise ratings change. Playstack addressed the issue in a lengthy statement shared on social media, explaining Balatro's temporary removal from console platform stores had so far only happened "some countries". Eurogamer's Christian Donlan had good things to say about Balatro's rogue-like spin on poker in his four-star review, calling it, "So striking and so brilliantly constructed, and something that has given me such pleasure for the last week".

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