Games
Balatro Creator Completes His Own Game With Final Achievement, Prepares for Expansion
LocalThunk finally achieves 100% completion of his game, Balatro, and feels ready to craft the upcoming expansion.
Games
LocalThunk Faces Own Challenge in Balatro Game's Toughest Achievement
LocalThunk, the creator of the acclaimed game Balatro, is attempting to conquer his own game's hardest challenge: achieving a completionist++ run.
Games
Balatro's Absence of Microtransactions: A Refreshing Change According to LocalThunk
LocalThunk shares his thoughts on why Balatro is free from microtransactions, highlighting the impact of ads and in-game purchases on player experience.
Card Games
Balatro Publisher Surprised by Speed of Game Completion
Playstack's Wout van Halderen shares his excitement after quickly beating Balatro's gold stakes, impressing the game's creator, LocalThunk.
Games
LocalThunk Advocates for Blue Prince's Game of the Year Nomination at The Game Awards
LocalThunk is pushing for the game Blue Prince to receive recognition at The Game Awards, claiming it's deserving of a Game of the Year nomination.
Games
LocalThunk Achieves Poker Mastery After Conquering All Deck Difficulties
The creator of Balatro reflects on a journey to emotional tranquility through intensive gameplay.
Gaming
YouTube Implements Age Restrictions on Balatro Videos, Creator LocalThunk Voices Frustration
The video game Balatro faces age restrictions on YouTube over claims of gambling content, leading creator LocalThunk to express discontent.
Games
LocalThunk Embraces Anonymity in Game Development
The developer of Balatro chooses to stay out of the spotlight despite the game's massive success.
Development
LocalThunk Resumes Balatro Development After 3-Month Hiatus Due to Internet Outage
Developer LocalThunk shares the unique reason behind their return to developing the acclaimed game Balatro.
Gaming
Balatro Developer Bans AI Art: A Stand Against Digital Appropriation
LocalThunk asserts that AI-generated art is detrimental to artists and will not be permitted on the Balatro subreddit.
Games
The Chronicles of Balatro: From Obsession to Acclaim
A deep dive into the journey of the indie card game Balatro, detailing its origins, developer's experiences, and the unexpected success following its release.
Games
LocalThunk Unveils the Success of Balatro: From Hobby to Game of the Year
The journey of LocalThunk in developing Balatro, a standout indie game, recognized for its immense popularity and acclaim.
Gaming
Balatro Developer Criticizes YouTube for Age Restrictions on Game Videos
LocalThunk, the creator of Balatro, expresses concerns over YouTube's recent age restrictions affecting content creators using the game.
Gaming
Solo Developer Achieves Full Completion of Balatro Ahead of Update 1.1
LocalThunk, the solo creator of Balatro, has attained every achievement on Steam, a remarkable feat for the poker-themed roguelike ahead of its anticipated update.
Gaming
Unexpected Success of Balatro and Its Creator's Journey
LocalThunk, the developer behind Balatro, shares his unexpected experience with the game's success and details the development process.
