Metro series

Will Jacks delivered a standout all-round performance in England's first One Day International against Sri Lanka in 2026, scoring runs and taking a five-wicket haul. The England and Wales Cricket Board's highlights of the Metro Bank ODI have drawn huge attention, with fans praising Jacks' match-defining display in the series opener.

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.

An industry insider has teased a possible return of the Ape Escape series, fuelling speculation among PlayStation fans about a new Astro Bot game. The claim, reported by Metro, has raised hopes that Sony could revive the classic monkey-catching franchise, whose characters have previously appeared in Astro Bot. Fans are now eagerly awaiting official confirmation.

England batsman Tom Banton struck a century in the third one-day international against Sri Lanka in the Metro Bank ODI series, with highlights of the innings drawing wide attention. Fans are praising the 'brilliant' knock, which could prove decisive in the series outcome and strengthen Banton's case for a regular place in England's white-ball side.

Developer 4A Games has announced a free next-gen update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux, bringing graphical and performance improvements to the post-apocalyptic shooters at no extra cost for existing owners. Players on PC, including Linux users via Steam, are welcoming the upgrade to the decade-old titles and discussing what the enhanced versions might include.

A couple who met on Big Brother have welcomed their first child, roughly a year after appearing on the show together. The news has been picked up by Metro and is being shared among reality TV followers, who enjoy tracking the relationships that form on the series and how they develop once the cameras stop rolling.

Strictly Come Dancing is being praised for resolving what commentators are calling its Johannes Radebe problem. A Metro piece argues the show has 'miraculously' fixed the issue surrounding the professional dancer, sparking conversation among fans about how the programme handled his role and screen time this series. Viewers appear relieved that a concern raised earlier in the run has been addressed, with the story circulating widely on social media as the competition continues.

Sienna Miller and Dominic West lead War, a new Sky drama about a cutthroat divorce battle. A review in the Metro calls the series cutthroat television at its best, praising the two leads in what is described as a sharp, high-stakes take on marital warfare played out in public.

A Metro article argues that Florence Pugh's newest harrowing drama on Netflix could be the best series to binge this October. The piece highlights the acclaimed actress's demanding lead performance and suggests the show is a standout among new releases this month, encouraging viewers to add it to their watchlist as autumn viewing picks up.

The remastered versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light are receiving free next-generation console updates this month, according to Engadget. Owners of the remasters will get enhanced performance and visuals on current-gen hardware at no extra cost. The news is being shared among gaming communities, with players welcoming free upgrades to a beloved post-apocalyptic shooter series ahead of this month's rollout.

4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light are receiving free native ports for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, following an early leak through a ratings board listing. The updated versions will support 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, giving the older shooters current-generation upgrades at no extra cost. Gamers are discussing the surprise announcement and the unusually generous free upgrade approach.