Balatro dev swings at PEGI for rating it 18+ because of its 'evil playing cards', jokes that he should 'add microtransactions' like EA Sports FC 25 to 'lower that rating to a 3+'
August 4, 2026
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Balatro dev swings at PEGI for rating it 18+ because of its ‘evil playing cards’, jokes that he should ‘add microtransactions’ like EA Sports FC 25 to ‘lower that rating to a 3+’

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While I joke plenty about Balatro being a secret psychic prison that’s claimed the minds, heart, and souls of about half of PC Gamer’s staff, it’s only in jest. Balatro is, up and down, exceedingly solid value for money—a modestly-priced indie game without microtransactions or paid DLC and, despite its poker aesthetic, zero interest in…

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From Space: Battling an Extraterrestrial Menace With Xbox Game Pass

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Recruits, brace yourselves for an exhilarating new challenge as we proudly present From Space – an action-packed co-op game that will take you and your squad on entirely new adventures where you’ll be defending the globe against an alien invasion. Embark on daring missions across a variety of unique locations, each presenting challenging objectives paired…

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Bungie’s lawyers have to use fan videos of old Destiny 2 content in court because, well, it doesn’t exist in-game anymore

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Last October a science fiction author, Matthew Kelsey Martineau, launched a lawsuit against Bungie focused on a Destiny 2 enemy faction, the Red Legion, which Martineau alleges is based on work from his WordPress blog (Thanks, GameFile). Naturally something on the scale of Destiny 2 faces all sorts of speculative lawsuits, and this didn’t seem…

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Jennifer Hale did not see the twist in Knights of the Old Republic coming either: ‘I remember just being gobsmacked by this game so many times’

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the game that put BioWare on the map for people who thought Baldur’s Gate was the thing that kept Baldur’s dog in Baldur’s yard, has an incredible twist. Unfortunately, I knew about it ahead of time because of the internet, but if you haven’t played it yet—it’s an…

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Red Dead Online: Frontier Pursuits Out Now

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Today, the world of Red Dead Online deepens with the introduction of three new Frontier Pursuits, each presenting their own unique path filled with themed activities for players looking to thrive on the frontier. Choose to become a Bounty Hunter and hunt down dangerous criminals, partner with Cripps in an entrepreneurial venture to turn their…

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Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Wireless CF review

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Last year, I checked out the regular, non-carbon fibre version of the Corsair Sabre V2 Pro and loved it. At just 36 g and with a pretty sturdy, solid body, it brought a true leap forward for ultralight mouse design. And the best part? It’s priced cheaper than most other premium ultralight competition at $100….

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