PC Gamer Celebrated by Larian’s Swen Vincke: Balatro Takes Home Top Honors at GDC Awards
It’s that time of year again—Game Developers Conference (GDC) season. Industry leaders gather in San Francisco to discuss advancements in gaming technology and celebrate excellence with the Game Developers Choice Awards. This year’s top award, Game of the Year, was awarded to Balatro. Interestingly, PC Gamer also recognized Balatro as their Game of the Year.
Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, expressed his excitement on social media: “Congratulations LocalThunk!!! You were my GOTY and I’m happy to see other devs agree. Well deserved!!!” This triumphant game also took home the titles for Best Debut, Innovation Award, and Best Design.
A closer look at the awards revealed:
- Game of the Year: Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack)
- Best Debut: Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack)
- Innovation Award: Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack)
- Best Design: Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack)
- Pioneer Award: Lucas Pope
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Sam Lake
Vincke’s comments highlight his pride in the gaming community’s recognition of Balatro’s achievements, solidifying its status in the gaming world.
In celebration of this success, it’s clear that Balatro has made a significant impact, leading to thousands of hours of player engagement at PC Gamer.
