Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord have successfully appealed their PEGI classifications. Both games have transitioned from a PEGI 18 rating to PEGI 12. This is a big win for the developers and players who love these distinct titles!
The news was posted on the PEGI website in an official post, clarifying this decision. The reasons behind this rating change are quite interesting.
The PEGI Complaints Board noted that while Balatro educates players about poker hands within its roguelike deck-building framework, there are “mitigating fantastical elements” that soften its impact. Fancy that! Who knew fantastical vibes could play such a role in gaming classifications?
Luck Be A Landlord, similarly judged, benefits from an explanation pointing out that although it has slot machine mechanics, it lacks any “specific transferable gambling skills.” So, there’s no need to dust off those poker faces just yet!
“PEGI acknowledges the finding of the Complaints Board appeals panel in regards to amending the classifications of these games,” said the organization. This shows how progressive they are in adapting ratings based on cultural shifts and expert insights. They’re not just sitting back but actively evolving with community expectations.
The announcement concluded with the word that PEGI plans to develop more detailed criteria specifically aimed at handling gambling themes in video games. This is certainly something many players will want to keep an eye on!
