Game Awards 2024: Balatro notices unexpected sales surge among other GOTY nominees, know why
In a recent update, it was found that Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deck-builder game saw a sudden jump based on popularity count, both on the steaming as well as the mobile platforms. Know why
¡®Love it or hate it but you can¡¯t ignore it,¡¯ the Game Awards wields a significant influence on the gaming industry. It is considered one of the most prestigious events, where the top games of the year get nominated for awards and major announcements are made on the platform. Apart from this, the Games Award plays a crucial role in boosting the visibility of certain games and increasing their sales via media exposure.
In a recent update, it was found that Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deck-builder game saw a sudden jump based on popularity count, both on the steaming as well as the mobile platforms. However, it has been cleared now that the other nominees for the Game of the Year also noticed a significant rise in their sales in the past few days.
What Balatro 2024 going to be the next Game of the Year?
As per some reports, it is not something surprising as this trend has been happening for several years. Many people are accustomed to the game they often argue that how can Balatro be so famous as it lacks gameplay and gaming experience just another card game called Stellar Blade or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. But these claims can¡¯t become a hurdle in the booming success of the game, as it is very popular in the roguelike genre and this fact can't be changed.
According to a report on Levelup, the main thing that is surprising to notice here is that some games have seen an increase in sales by around 268% in some areas.
List of other games that are nominated in GOTY 2024
- Balatro
- ASTRO BOT
- Black Myth: Wukong
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
When is GOTY 2024 to take place, date timing and details:
This year, the Game Awards of the Year 2024 livestream, will take place on Friday 13th December 2024, in the United Kingdom. The Game Awards 2024 event is going to take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
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