A $16 deck cards based on the Balatro design is up for pre-order on Fangamer and is expected to ship in March. The models feature slightly pixelated cards that mimic the game’s art style. They have a red design on the back – the red deck is the default set in the game.
But what about the jokers, the cards that make Balatro much more than a poker spin-off? You only get four: Joker, Juggler, Blueprint, and Gros Michel. One of these is at least the famous banana paper. It’s a little frustrating that they aren’t available for purchase now. For others, I mean, for holidays. YES. For me? NO.
—Mat Smith
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Not just gagged gifts.
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Linear channels you can stream.
Max is testing streaming channels in the US, with a selection of 24/7 feeds of HBO programming, including HBO simulcasts and HBO 2. Other channels will feature prestige dramas, comedies and classic shows. Rival streamers have their own linear channels, including Disney+, Paramount+ and Peacock. And if you didn’t think this was taking us back to the cable TV era, bundles are back. One gives you Max, Disney+, and Hulu for $30 a month, while Comcast offers a bundle of Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month.
The company’s latest pivot focuses on software and strength.
The struggling fitness company’s new strength-training app is called Peloton Strength+. The iOS-only app will give current and future Peloton subscribers access to audio-guided strength workouts at the gym. Includes a tool to generate new workouts based on time available, experience level or equipment available. There will also be instructional videos and “in-ear coaching” to keep you updated while you train. Peloton Strength+ will be available for a limited time at $1 per month for the first six months. After that, a Strength+ subscription will cost $9.99 per month. Peloton All Access, Guide, and App+ subscribers will receive it bundled into their existing service.
