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November 29, 2024

Black Friday Steam sale alternatives: Even cheaper PC gaming deals

The 2024 Steam Autumn sale is not the only option for gamers seeking deals, as various game stores are offering Black Friday sales on Steam codes, often at lower prices than Steam itself. Competing PC game retailers are differentiating themselves with unique offerings such as bundles, flash sales, and regional pricing. Notable options for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals include: - Fanatical: Flash sales every 24 hours and franchise bundles with significant discounts. - Humble Store: Offers categorized deals in different price ranges. - Green Man Gaming: Features mystery freebies and additional discounts. - GOG: Expected to have the best prices on CD Projekt games and classic titles at low prices.

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September 5, 2024

Riot tweaks regional virtual currency valuations

Riot Games announced adjustments to the valuation of virtual currency for its games, effective September 18th, in response to global economic conditions and to prevent exploitation of regional pricing disparities. The changes will affect League of Legends, Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift, with significant increases in virtual currency prices for players in Ukraine: Wild Rift (76%), League of Legends (73%), Teamfight Tactics (73%), Valorant (66%), and Legends of Runeterra (64%). Conversely, players in South America, Mexico, and India will see price decreases, while players in the United States and Canada will experience no changes. Riot Games aims to balance prices across regions to combat manipulation and ensure fairness in the gaming community.