If you've been following gaming news for the past few months, you'll hardly be surprised to learn that LocalThunk's hit mix of solitaire, roguelike and deck builder, Balatro, has now accrued over five million sales across all platforms. Since releasing, Balatro has been showered with praise from critics and players alike, including multiple prestigious awards.
And while it may be tempting to point out that this figure is dwarfed by other releases in terms of downloads and players, it's worth noting two key factors. One, that this is a solo-developed project, and two, that these are all premium sales for the developer and publisher Playstack. ... [MORE]
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