"We are happy to support the growth of the video game development industry in New York State,” said Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight in a statement.

His poker-inspired video game “Balatro,” however, has proved wildly popular, winning three prizes at the prestigious 2024 Game Awards, taking both the industry and the creator himself by surprise.

His poker-inspired video game "Balatro," however, has proved wildly popular, winning three prizes at the prestigious 2024 Game Awards, taking both the industry and the creator himself by surprise.