boring real news
They say the peso and lira were too unstable and prices were being changed too often, so Valve just told devs to start setting prices in USD at "regionally appropriate" rates. I am not aware of Gaben's opinions on Argentinian politics, thankfully
It puts the lie to the idea that capitalism seeks the lowest prices - this whole system wouldn't exist if not for the fact that Valve and game devs are actually seeking out the highest price each market will bear.
Regions are literally the opposite of "Free" markets, and is proof that economists are the mouthpieces of capitalists.
It's because capitalism seeks the highest profits.