Posted 3/1/2024, 7:18:45 PM
Balatro Game Removed from European eShops Over Surprise 18+ Rating
- Balatro removed from European Nintendo eShops due to overnight age rating change from 3+ to 18+ by PEGI
- Publisher Playstack "especially disappointed" by ratings board actions after previous assurances about no gambling themes
- Game does not contain actual gambling mechanics or encourage gambling according to developer
- Playstack working to get game back on sale, possibly with temporary 18+ rating
- Game still available on US eShop with ESRB 10+ rating noting "Gambling Themes"