Balatro is about to have a giant day, because the vastly common roguelike card recreation is nominated in 5 completely different classes at tonight’s Game Awards. But that’s not all, as developer LocalThunk has introduced a brand new collaboration replace that brings playing cards primarily based on eight completely different video games to the fold. Not a nasty cause besides the sport up once more and doubtlessly lose many extra hours of your life.
The third “Friends of Jimbo” replace contains new playing cards primarily based on video games starting from indie darlings like Sunset Visitor’s journey recreation 1000xResist, to some greater names like Larian Studios’ Divinity Original Sin II. LocalThunk introduced the replace with a trailer that includes Final Fantasy XVI actor Ben Starr dressed as Jimbo, Balatro’s clown mascot, so when you ever needed to listen to Clive Rosfield doing his greatest maniacal clown impression, look no additional than the complete trailer under. You may also click on by to see every of the brand new playing cards.
Balatro has been crossing over with some large video games since turning into the yr’s most stunning hit when it launched in February. Just this week, Cyberpunk 2077 acquired a prolonged facet quest that includes characters and iconography from Balatro, although some gamers are having hassle getting it to activate after they boot the sport up. Balatro merch can also be seemingly in demand, as there are official enjoying playing cards coming subsequent yr, and an official plushie of Jimbo on the way in which as nicely.
Overall, whether or not Balatro takes the award for Game of the Year tonight or not, the sport is already seeing one other rise in recognition after its nomination. Sales reportedly spiked when The Game Awards introduced the nominee line-up, and its concurrent gamers additionally noticed a bump on Steam. Not unhealthy for a solo-developed ardour venture.
