Balatro's LocalThunk isn't 'trying to pull a Banksy', he just 'wanted to be left alone to make his game'
According to his publisher, LocalThunk’s anonymity is less about artsy obfuscation and more about minding his own business.
Why Balatro’s developer stays anonymous
LocalThunk was at the Game Developers Conference this week meeting with other developers, but van Halderen and Cheng-Moore ...
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Balatro Dev Reveals Real Reason Why He's Anonymous
A recent interview reveals the real reason why Balatro's creator LocalThunk has decided to remain anonymous despite the ...
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Balatro leads Game Developers Choice Awards 2025, wins Game of the Year
Balatro dominated the Game Developers Choice Awards last night, taking home Game of the Year and Best Debut alongside ...
Even Balatro's publisher doesn't known when LocalThunk will be done with 1.1: "Maybe I should whisper in his ear, like, 'So how's those 200 new jokers coming?'"
"I may hear it a couple days before everyone else" ...
The Reason For Balatro Dev's Anonymity Is Pretty Straightforward, Actually
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Balatro's first big update is still on track for 2025, but it'll be "done when it's done, because it's got to be good before it's fast"
Back in August last year, we learned that Balatro would be getting its "first major gameplay update" in 2025. After seven ...
Game Developers Choice Awards 2025 Names ‘Balatro’ Game Of The Year — Complete Winners List
LocalThunk’s Balatro, developed by Playstack, was deemed a royal flush as it was crowned Game of the Year at the 25th Game ...
‘Balatro’ Wins Game of the Year at Game Developers Choice Awards; ‘Consume Me’ Takes Top Honor for Independent Games Festival
"Balatro" took the top honor at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards while "Consume Me" won the prize for the ...