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Playstack

Publisher of Balatro

Quick facts

Founded: 2016-05-07
Country: United Kingdom
Headquarters: London
Industry: video game industry
Website: playstack.com

How Playstack connects to other topics

publisher of Balatro

is works at by Patrick Johnson

acquired by Integrated Media Company

Articles Mentioning Playstack

Balatro's Rise: How Playstack Discovered 2024's Game of the Year on Steam

Balatro, the 2024 PCG Game of the Year, was discovered by Playstack's head of discovery, Patrick Johnson, through daily manual scouting on Steam, despite having only 2-3 Twitter followers at the time. This chance find led to a pivotal partnership, culminating in a $151 million deal for Playstack's majority stake. Playstack's early intervention proved crucial in Balatro's success.