PC Gaming

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 retro shooter S.T.O.R.M. is marking the thirtieth anniversary of its release in Spain, where it was published for Windows. Gaming enthusiasts are recalling the classic title, celebrating its place in Spanish video game history and sharing memories of early 1990s PC gaming as part of a nostalgia wave for retro games.

Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening, the 1998 point-and-click adventure from Humongous Entertainment, is drawing attention again. The game follows child superhero Pajama Sam as he explores a weather factory, featuring puzzles, minigames, and kid-friendly comedy. It was released for Windows, Mac, and iOS, and is remembered for its charming anthropomorphic characters and educational appeal.

PC Gamer is making the case for hidden object games, a long-overlooked genre built around searching detailed scenes for cleverly concealed items. The piece argues that the genre rewards patience and observation in ways bigger games often don't, and encourages readers to give these inexpensive, puzzle-driven titles a fresh chance.

Reports describe a smartphone running The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim natively at 60 frames per second, without any game streaming involved. The claim highlights how far mobile hardware has come in handling demanding PC titles locally. Gamers are reacting with interest to what this means for the future of mobile gaming and potential ports of bigger desktop releases.

Motorsport Manager 2 has been announced with its first trailer, revealing a 2027 release. The sequel will expand beyond Formula, GT and endurance racing to include motorcycle racing, alongside AI strategies, dynamic weather and mod support from day one. Fans of the management simulation series are discussing the return and the unexpectedly broad lineup of racing categories on PC.

The Japanese rabbit-collecting game 'Usagishima', known for its soft, chewy-looking bunnies players can adore endlessly, launches on Steam on October 29. The title, already popular elsewhere, is influenced by hits like Neko Atsume. Fans of relaxing pet-collecting games are welcoming the news of its PC release.

Genshin Impact is celebrating its sixth anniversary, and developer HoYoverse is releasing a series of cast interviews with the game's Japanese voice actors. The latest features Haruka Tomatsu, who voices Anastasia Fyodorovna Snezhnaya. Fans are sharing the interviews as part of the anniversary celebrations, alongside discussion of the game across its mobile, PC and PlayStation platforms.

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.

The Steam Autumn Sale is now underway, with discounts on major releases including Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light. Gamers are sharing deal highlights and joking about the impact on their wallets, as the seasonal sale typically draws heavy spending on PC games.

The Dishonored Complete Collection is on sale for $13.76, an 83% discount, at Green Man Gaming. The bundle gathers the stealth-action series from Arkane Studios, including Dishonored and its sequel plus downloadable content, for PC players. Gamers are sharing the deal as part of the current round of PC store discounts, with the steep price cut drawing attention from fans of the franchise and bargain hunters alike.

Weekly ASCII reviews the Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5, a serious sim racing controller that accepts real gear shift knobs. The review argues the device lifts racing games to another level, adding genuine manual-shifting feel to PC and console setups. Racing game enthusiasts appear to be picking up the piece as interest in high-end simulation hardware continues.

Gaming enthusiasts are marking the 30th anniversary of The Terminator: SkyNet, the DOS shooter based on the Terminator franchise. Posts recalling the classic first-person shooter are circulating among retro gaming communities, celebrating the title as a nostalgic milestone of 1990s PC gaming.

Minecraft Dungeons II can now be played on Linux systems and the Steam Deck, with Mojang having worked to get the dungeon-crawler running properly on Valve's handheld and open-source platforms. Gamers on Steam Deck and Linux desktops are welcoming the expanded support, as verified compatibility has been a common sticking point for PC titles.

Stunts, the 1990 stunt-driving game that was a staple for PC players, is now playable perfectly in a web browser, sparking a wave of nostalgia. Discussion has turned to how the game's Amiga version compares to the well-remembered PC edition, as the title was also released on Commodore's machine.

Square Enix's role-playing games Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II are being added to GOG's Preservation Program, with both titles arriving on the store on October 8th. The program keeps older games updated and playable on modern systems. Gamers welcomed the move, as the HD-2D RPGs have so far only been available through other storefronts on PC.

Genshin Impact's sixth anniversary celebrations include a cast interview with voice actress Haruka Tomatsu, who voices Anastasha Fyodorovna Snezhnaya. The interview has been published in Japanese and is being shared among fans of the miHoYo action RPG across PC, mobile and PlayStation platforms.