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The Last Faith Patch Overhauls NG+, Balancing, and Dungeon Mode
Playstack and Kumi Souls Games have released a significant patch for the metroidvania game The Last Faith. The update addresses player feedback from the Awakened Ancients DLC, introducing numerous changes to gameplay, New Game Plus, localization, and more. The patch also includes adjustments to enemy and boss scaling, weapon and skill damage, and various bug fixes across multiple platforms.
Ubisoft announces layoffs and the cease of game development at Red Storm Entertainment
Ubisoft has announced significant cost-cutting measures, including 105 layoffs and the cessation of game development at its Red Storm Entertainment studio. The studio will now focus on the Snowdrop engine, IT, and customer relations. Separately, indie publisher Playstack, owned by TruFin, reported strong financial performance with over 85% of its published games achieving a positive return on investment, largely driven by the success of Balatro.
Balatro publisher Playstack boasts "hit ratio" of over 85%
Parent company TruFin reports that indie label Playstack has achieved a hit ratio of over 85%, with nearly all published games generating a positive return on external development investment. Playstack generated £55.3 million in gross revenue in 2025, a 24% increase year-on-year, and its portfolio has seen over 20 million downloads and 150 million hours played. The success of titles like Balatro has significantly boosted the company's confidence and strategy.
Balatro publisher Playstack has a 'hit ratio' of more than 85 percent
Playstack, the publisher behind the successful game Balatro, has achieved a 'hit ratio' of over 85 percent, indicating most of its published titles have generated positive returns. The company's parent, TruFin, reported significant growth in profit before tax for 2025, with Playstack's catalog grossing over $100 million on Steam alone. Balatro itself sold over 5 million units by January 2025 and contributed to record sales for Playstack.
‘Balatro’ Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26th – TouchArcade
The popular roguelike card game Balatro is launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade on September 26th for $9.99. Developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack, the game has already sold over 2 million units on PC and consoles. A major free update is planned for 2025.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.
Balatro creator reflects on university and bad grades, promising he's "still working" on that 1.1 update
Balatro developer LocalThunk has provided an update on the upcoming 1.1 patch, confirming he is still working on it. He also reflected on his past, including dropping out of an engineering degree to pursue computer science and his early, unreleased game development projects, which shaped his hobbyist approach to game creation.
Game Quicky – Balatro (PC – Steam) ~ Running Poker Multipliers
Balatro offers a refreshing take on poker with engaging roguelike mechanics, polished visuals, and thoughtful accessibility options. While the poker learning curve and limited tutorial recall are minor drawbacks, the game's blend of strategy and luck makes it a highly addictive experience, perfect for short bursts of play.
