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Splatoon 3 has been rated for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with a 7+ age rating, sparking speculation about a possible dedicated Switch 2 edition, though it may simply reflect the platform's recent updates.
Playstack's roguelike deckbuilder game, Balatro, has been removed from European Nintendo eShops after its age rating was changed from 3+ to 18+ by PEGI due to concerns about gambling imagery, despite the publisher's assurance that the game does not contain gambling themes. The game remains available on the US Switch eShop with a 10+ ESRB rating. Playstack is working to resolve the issue and get the game back on sale as soon as possible.
Indie hit Balatro, a roguelike deckbuilder, has been removed from console stores in various European territories due to a PEGI age rating dispute. The game's classification was unexpectedly changed from 3+ to 18+ due to "prominent gambling imagery," causing it to be delisted. Publisher Playstack has expressed hope for a resolution, emphasizing the minimal connection to gambling in the game.
The game Balatro has been pulled from the European eShop with no estimated time for its return, possibly due to its content involving cards and poker hands in a roguelike game, which may have violated PEGI's 18+ rating for gambling in games. Developer PlayStack has stated that the removal was caused by a unilateral rating change, with the game originally being assigned an 18+ rating but later confirmed to have a 3+ rating following discussions with the authority, likely PEGI.
PEGI has fined Activision Blizzard and Plaion €5,000 each for not disclosing the presence of loot boxes in Diablo Immortal and the Limited Bounty Hunter Edition of Hunt: Showdown during the ratings process. Both companies have updated their store listings and marketing materials. PEGI introduced its warning label about randomized in-game purchases in April 2020.