"Balatro Pulled from Console Stores Over Rating Dispute"
TL;DR
Indie hit Balatro, a roguelike deckbuilder, has been removed from console stores in various European territories due to a PEGI age rating dispute. The game's classification was unexpectedly changed from 3+ to 18+ due to "prominent gambling imagery," causing it to be delisted. Publisher Playstack has expressed hope for a resolution, emphasizing the minimal connection to gambling in the game.
- Indie Hit Balatro Removed from Console Stores in PEGI Age Rating Dispute Push Square
- Balatro runs into rating trouble GamesIndustry.biz
- Hit Card Game Balatro Yanked From Switch Over Rating Mistake Kotaku
- Gambling fears get Balatro delisted after ratings board mixup Game Developer
- Rogue-like poker hit Balatro pulled from sale in some countries due to unexpected ratings change Eurogamer.net
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