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Playstack, Balatro's Publisher, Up for Sale to GameSpot and Fandom Parent

The UK-based gaming publisher Playstack is set to be acquired in a major deal valued at approximately $169 million.

theindiegames Editorial Team May 31, 2026 1 min read Updated May 29, 2026

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The UK-based gaming publisher Playstack is set to be acquired in a major deal valued at approximately $169 million.

A proposed majority takeover of the British publisher Playstack by its parent company, which owns GameSpot and Fandom, has been announced. The acquisition is estimated to be worth roughly $169 million.