• 11/15 - Nami, new Varus skin, item changes, mastery changes, and more! 
• 11/16 - Arclight Varus update, Sunfire Update, and more. 
• 11/19 - Nami ability changes and item tweaks. 
• 11/20 - Lots of new particles, UI, and balance changes. 
• 11/21 - Eternum Nocturne, splash arts, and more. 
• 11/26 - New Morde and Brand Arts 
• 11/27 - Nami, Master Yi, and LeBlanc splash arts. 
• 11/28 - Minor Changes

"The results of the poll are in and the result is a virtual dead heat between option #4 and #6, each with approximately 15.5K votes across the 4 regions that participated (NA, EUW, EUNE and BR). The combined vote tally is:

• 1,522 - 50% off boosts

• 5,076 - 50% off rune pages

• 5,249 - RP purchases get extra bonus RP (similar to September)

• 15,476 - 50% off skin super sale (10+ skins, including some never before on sale)

• 11,679 - 75% off skin retirement (retiring several older skins to the legacy vault)

• 15,487 - 50% off legacy skins (bringing back some retired skins not currently in the store)

Therefore our plan is as follows:
1) On January 11, the regular Friday sale will be replaced by a Skin Super Sale which will include some skins never before on sale (not Legendaries or other ineligible skins). As usual, three champions will also be on sale. 

2) At some point between now and the end of January, the 42 Legacy skins below will come back into the store for a limited time at 50% off their regular price: 

< list is really long so you can find by clicking into the post> 

There was also a lot of interest in a skin retirement sale so we will pursue that a little later in 2013. The rune page sale and extra bonus RP promotions were well received in 2012 and will likely make comebacks later in 2013 as well. Boost sales, however, will go back into the idea dustbin 

Thanks for participating!"

Here is Hippalus sharing the details of the upcoming inactive account purge and name change sale.

"When Patch 1.73 arrives in mid-December (the 11th at the earliest), we’ll be rounding up inactive accounts to make those summoner names available to players. To make it easier for you to pick up a new summoner name, we’re also putting name changes on sale for 50% off.
An inactive account is any account under level 6 that hasn’t played a game since January 1, 2012. To keep those accounts’ names, you’ll have to log on and play at least one game between now and Sunday, December 9, at 11:59 PM PST. If you miss the deadline, don’t worry – your account is still active, but you’ll be prompted to choose a new summoner name when you log in next time. Only inactive accounts are at risk to lose their summoner names.
From the release of Patch 1.73 through December 26, summoner name changes will cost 650 RP, down from their normal 1300 RP price. As part of your Season Three prep, why not upgrade your summoner name to one that foreshadows your impending domination?
We look forward to seeing your creative new aliases on the Fields of Justice soon!"

"Patch 1.72 should go out within the next week. The Name Change cleanup will be in the one after that, patch 1.73."

@RiotGuinsoo: I'm getting excited for Karma. I'm buffing her Mantra Soul Shield today. It's not viable or interesting compared to Q or W #leagueoflegends

@RiotGuinsoo: I'm feeling frisky, so here's what we're trying with Karma's Mantra Soul Shield: "Stuns in an area around the target, damaging targets...

@RiotGuinsoo: ... and shielding the target based upon how many targets were hit." #leagueoflegends

"We will be putting together a sale event after the holidays and would like to give players input into what goes on sale. Vote for what you’d like to see included in the sale, and feel free to add any additional feedback/ideas in the thread below.

• 50% off boosts
• 50% off rune pages
• RP purchases get extra bonus RP (similar to September)
• 50% off skin super sale (10+ skins, including some never before on sale)
• 75% off skin retirement (retiring several older skins to the legacy vault)
• 50% off legacy skins (bringing back some retired skins not currently in the store"

"A fearsome shadow is about to fall upon the Fields of Justice as the extraplanar, Legendary Eternum Nocturne tears through space and time to cull those who do not belong. He lingers yet, waiting and watching, but he’ll soon be ready to cast a shroud of darkness over your battles."

"Could not agree more here - big hole in this archetype, and one of my favorites. Makes me think of Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica.

You will be very pleased with our final release of the year"

"I mean badass female, specifically - more in the Starbuck direction for sure."

"Many of you have been asking for a new look for Nidalee. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve heard you, and that you can expect a complete Visual Upgrade for the Bestial Huntress in an upcoming patch.

In addition to a new model for both lady and cougar, this update includes new animations and spell effects across both of her forms. We’ll also be upgrading the model and splash art for all of Nidalee’s skins, so you can enjoy the latest fashion, whether you’re a French Maid or a Pharaoh.

The next time you feel the need to go swiftly slinking through the brush, ready to pounce on an unsuspecting foe, do so knowing you look stunningly stylish."

Top to bottom, enjoy a preview of her base skin, French Maid skin, and Pharaoh skin!

"I've been told Zed will be available in the next 24 hours."