
Balatro Success Helps Publisher PlayStack Fund More Indie Projects
PlayStack CEO Harvey Elliott says the massive success of Balatro has given the publisher new confidence and funds to back more indie games.
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PlayStack CEO Harvey Elliott says the massive success of Balatro has given the publisher new confidence and funds to back more indie games.
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A new report from Aream & Co. shows that gaming mergers and acquisitions reached 54 deals in the second quarter of 2026, marking the highest volume since 2022.
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VantageCo is set to acquire an 84.5% stake in Playstack, the publisher behind Balatro, for approximately $150.87 million.
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