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gaming1 year ago

The Unlikely Success of Balatro: A Solo Developer's Perspective

The pronunciation of the name "Balatro," the developer LocalThunk's popular roguelite poker game, has been a topic of uncertainty. While the Latin pronunciation is (/ˈbɑːlɑːtroʊ/ BAH-lah-troh), the developer has expressed that any pronunciation that makes people happy is acceptable. Additionally, a representative from the game's publisher, PlayStack, mentioned that as long as the pronunciation is said with confidence, it is considered correct.

entertainment1 year ago

Shakira Surprises Fans with First Album in 7 Years: 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'

Colombian superstar Shakira has announced her upcoming album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," set to release on March 22 via Sony Music Latin. The 16-track album includes seven previously released singles and is described by Shakira as an alchemical process that helped her rebuild herself. The album cover, shot by Jaume de Laiguana, has also been revealed.

entertainment1 year ago

"Karol G Receives Billboard's 2024 Woman of the Year Award"

Colombian singer Karol G has been named Billboard's 2024 Woman of the Year, following her historic win at the Grammy Awards and the success of her album "Mañana Será Bonito." Known for her empowering lyrics and confidence, Karol G has made a significant impact in the music industry, particularly in the realm of música urbana. She will be honored at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in March, joining the ranks of previous honorees such as Madonna and Cardi B.

music2 years ago

"Latin and K-pop Artists Propel Music Streams to Record-breaking 1 Trillion in 2023"

The global music industry has reached a record-breaking one trillion streams in a calendar year, with a 30.8% increase from last year, according to Luminate's 2023 Midyear Report. Non-English language music, particularly Latin and K-pop genres, has played a significant role in this achievement. Spanish and Korean language music are the most popular among the top 10,000 most streamed songs, with Spanish-language music's share growing and English-language music's share dropping. K-pop dominates the top albums chart, and K-pop fans are more likely to purchase physical formats such as vinyl, CDs, and cassettes.