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Valve could be prepping to roll out 30-day Steam price tracking in the US, making it harder for publishers to mess with…Valve Software appears to be developing a 30-day price tracking system for Steam games in the US, which would base discount percentages on the lowest price within that period. This feature, if rolled out, aims to make Steam sales more transparent for consumers by preventing publishers from artificially inflating discounts. While the functionality has been spotted in Steam's database, it is not yet confirmed for a live release.
Some top games under £5 in the Steam Spring Sale 2026The Steam Spring Sale 2026 features numerous games priced under £5, offering budget-friendly options for players. The list includes titles like The Long Dark, Grim Dawn, Bloons TD 6, Control Ultimate Edition, Dying Light, Black Mesa, Prey, Old World, CARRION, Mad Max, Into the Breach, and Children of Morta. Many of these games are also compatible with Linux via native builds or Proton.
Another new lawsuit against Valve in Washington USA takes aim at lootboxesValve Software is facing a new class-action lawsuit in Washington, USA, targeting loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. The lawsuit, filed by Hagens Berman, alleges that Valve uses gambling-like psychological techniques to encourage spending on loot boxes, particularly affecting minors. This adds to a series of recent legal challenges against the company regarding its monetization practices.