Playstack’s roguelike card game, Balatro, has been temporarily removed from sale in some countries on console platforms due to a sudden change in age rating from 3+ to 18+ by a ratings board. Despite claims of containing gambling imagery, Playstack maintains that the game does not promote gambling and has taken precautions to avoid such content. The game’s success, reaching $1 million in sales within eight hours of release, contradicts the ratings decision. It raises questions about the accuracy and impact of age ratings on games, and the potential consequences of sudden changes on developers and players alike.
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