Though on the outside, Balatro seems like it’s just playing poker, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In order to succeed, you’ll need to utilize the varied and helpful Joker cards. We have ...

Cyberpunk 2077's "Update 2.2" introduced a brand new Balatro crossover quest that sees V travel around Night City on a scavenger hunt to find 10 hidden Joker cards for the mysterious Jim B. In this ...

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GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. In February 2025, Balatro introduced a handful of Dead by ...

Balatro has well over 100 Jokers to find, unlock, and collect. Each Joker is a unique blend of mechanics and interactions that help mould your run into something truly unique every time you boot the ...

There are a lot of Jokers in Balatro. There’s no single best joker, especially since it’s a Roguelike where you’re going to be forming a ‘team’ of cards that compliment each other, though there’s ...

The game is also tweaking its difficulty. Upon its release in February, the roguelike deck-building game Balatro surpassed all expectations, selling 250,000 copies in its first three days on the ...

Balatro isn’t just about playing poker, it’s about bending the rules, breaking the game, and watching your numbers skyrocket into the stratosphere. And the secret sauce? Jokers. These little ...