Balatro’s creator isn’t happy about the game’s 18-plus rating in Europe
The Verge - Dec 18th, 2024
The creator of the poker roguelike game, under the alias LocalThunk, is frustrated with the game's 18-plus rating by PEGI in Europe due to 'evil playing cards.' Initially rated 3-plus, the game was later upgraded to 18-plus because of prominent gambling imagery, causing it to be briefly delisted from some digital stores. The game itself does not include real gambling mechanics, unlike other games with microtransactions rated 3-plus. LocalThunk has attempted to discuss the rating with PEGI but faced resistance, as PEGI attributes the rating to EU laws and storefront policies. PEGI has not commented on the issue.
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The article contains factual inaccuracies and unclear references. It lacks specific details and context needed to verify the information provided.
The article primarily presents the viewpoint of LocalThunk without adequately exploring PEGI's perspective or other stakeholders, leading to potential bias.
The article is poorly structured, with incomplete sentences and missing information, making it difficult to follow and understand.
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The article does not disclose potential conflicts of interest or affiliations and lacks transparency about the basis for its claims.
