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Balatro's Game of the Year Sparks Pronunciation Debate

3/27/2025

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Balatro, crowned PC Gamer's Game of the Year 2024, has ignited a lively debate over its pronunciation. While the PCG team favors "Ba-lah-tro," Playstack's Naman Budhwar insists on "BAH-luh-trow." This playful controversy echoes the classic "gif/jif" argument. Meanwhile, developer LocalThunk revels in the game's triumph and reflects on its creative journey.

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Balatro, crowned PC Gamer's Game of the Year 2024, has ignited a lively debate over its pronunciation. While the PCG team favors "Ba-lah-tro," Playstack's Naman Budhwar insists on "BAH-luh-trow." This playful controversy echoes the classic "gif/jif" argument. Meanwhile, developer LocalThunk revels in the game's triumph and reflects on its creative journey.