How game publishers set international prices: A study reveals four pricing approaches on Steam

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Although digital platforms make it possible to sell the same product globally, prices often vary across countries because of differences in purchasing power, currencies, taxation and other market conditions.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:40:07 UTC.

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