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To mark the 16th anniversary of the Metro series, the publisher is releasing a free next-gen update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux. The update arrives on PC on 22 October and on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 29 October, bringing 4K textures, DLSS support, improved sound and other enhancements at no extra cost. Gamers are welcoming the free upgrade.

A columnist at PC Gamer has pushed back against the outlet's own 2015 game of the year verdict, arguing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt deserves the title regardless of what the magazine previously decided. The piece is a personal reappraisal of CD Projekt Red's fantasy epic, revisiting why it stood out in a strong year and insisting its status as 2015's best game still holds up.

Monster Hunter Rise is available for $3.99, a 90% discount, through the Humble Store for PC players. The steep price cut is being shared among gaming deal watchers, with the Capcom action title now among the cheapest major releases on sale. Gamers are highlighting it as a bargain for one of the franchise's most popular entries.

The fighting game Injustice 2 is currently available for $4.99 on PC via the Humble Store, a 90% discount off its regular price. Deal trackers are circulating the offer among PC gamers, with many pointing out it is one of the lowest prices seen for the DC superhero fighter, which is typically purchased through Steam keys.

The open-source Moonlight game streaming client has released version 6.2.0 for PC. Moonlight lets players stream games from an NVIDIA-based host to other devices, and is popular among Linux gamers. The release is being noted in Linux gaming circles, where users follow updates to streaming tools closely.

Dell's Alienware brand has cut $100 off the list price of its ultrawide OLED gaming monitor, a 240Hz curved display aimed at PC gamers. The deal applies to the monitor's MSRP and is being picked up by tech media as a notable saving on a premium OLED panel, with the 240Hz refresh rate a key selling point for competitive players.

UberStrike is presenting the Demolisher grenade launcher alongside a PC download through its Steam portal. The free-to-play first-person shooter, popular in the mid-2010s before going offline, is drawing attention again among nostalgic fans sharing the weapon showcase and download link. Gamers are discussing the launcher's return and what it means for the game's community.

Valve's MOBA Deadlock has a new hero, Rat King, and PC Gamer reports the character ships with more than 100 voice lines dedicated to throwing rats at opponents. Players are sharing the recordings and discussing the unusually large amount of bespoke dialogue for a single ability, a sign of how much care Valve is putting into the still-in-development game's character work.

Game retailer Fanatical is selling a charity bundle of 10 Steam PC games for $5.99, with proceeds supporting CoppaFeel!, the UK breast cancer awareness charity. Gamers are sharing the deal across social platforms, highlighting it as an affordable way to pick up indie titles while donating to a good cause.

Forbes has published a roundup of ten games priced under $5 in the Steam Autumn Sale, highlighting cheap deals for PC players during the seasonal discount event. The list covers budget titles across genres as Valve's sale draws shoppers looking for low-cost purchases. Gamers are browsing the picks while the promotion runs.

An HP gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate is currently being sold at half its usual price on Amazon. The discount, reported by PC Guide, makes the high-spec display notably cheaper for gamers looking to upgrade, and deal hunters are sharing the offer while it lasts.

A gamer running BazziteOS, the Linux-based gaming OS, swapped their old Xbox for a PC on the same Ethernet cable and found Steam downloads regularly saturate their full 1 Gbps connection, while the console rarely exceeded 500 Mbps. They frame it as a simple observation while waiting for a new game to download, but it feeds ongoing discussion about Steam's download speeds compared with consoles.

Fallen City Brawl, the side-scrolling brawler that has been available on PC for some time, launches on consoles on October 28th. Gamers are sharing the announcement and trailer, with interest coming from the indie games community ahead of the release date.

The cooperative survival horror game InVokia: The Cursed Dice Game has passed 1 million downloads of its demo. The developer confirmed the full game will launch in early access on October 8, available across PC via Steam and mobile platforms. Fans of co-op horror titles are marking the release date as anticipation builds.

The retro run-and-gun shooter Huntdown is on sale for $4.00, an 80% discount, at the retailer GameBillet. The deal is being shared among PC gaming communities as a notable bargain for the well-reviewed indie title, which is normally priced at around $20. Discounts like this are typically tied to broader Steam sale events.

A PC Gamer article argues that Valve's in-development MOBA Deadlock has the strongest character designs in the genre, crediting their appeal to the game's strong New York atmosphere and aesthetics. The piece says the city-infused style gives the roster a distinct personality that sets Deadlock apart from other MOBAs. Players continue debating which design-focused title leads the genre.

The 2013 western shooter Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is on sale for $1.35, a 91% discount, at Green Man Gaming. The deal is being shared widely among PC gamers looking for bargain titles on Steam, with the game's arcade-style gunfights and low price making it an easy impulse buy during the promotion.

PC Gamer asked eleven of its staff members, described as genre specialists, to each choose one underappreciated game worth buying during the Steam Autumn Sale, producing a list of eleven lesser-known titles now discounted on Valve's storefront. The piece aims to steer shoppers toward games they might otherwise miss while the seasonal sale runs, and the picks are circulating among players hunting for bargains.

A PC Gamer piece asking whether meeting someone in an MMO ever changed a life has struck a chord, inviting players to raise a glass to their 'digital ride-or-dies'. Gamers are sharing stories of friendships, romances and support networks that began in online worlds and carried into real life, renewing debate about the lasting social value of massively multiplayer games.

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is available for $7.99, an 80% discount, through retailer Fanatical. The acclaimed role-playing game from ZA/UM is widely regarded as one of the best of recent years, so steep discounts on it tend to circulate quickly among PC gamers looking to pick it up cheap.

Deep Silver and 4A Games are releasing a free next-gen update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux on 22nd October for PC, with consoles following on 29th October. The news came alongside the announcement that the Metro franchise has now passed 50 million sales worldwide, a milestone fans and gaming outlets are celebrating.

PC Gamer is asking readers whether someone they met in an MMO ever changed their life, inviting players to celebrate their long-standing online friendships. The prompt taps into the lasting bonds formed in games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV, where guildmates often become close friends or even partners. Players are sharing stories of digital friends who stuck with them for years.

A PC Gamer writer recounts how a single story about their first half hour in a post-apocalyptic robot game convinced several people to buy it. The piece highlights the game's strong opening, suggesting first impressions matter enough to drive purchases. It is a lighter take on word-of-mouth effect in gaming coverage.