Gaming

Dedicated PS5, PS5 Pro Patch Aims to Fix Silent Hill 2 Graphics Issues

• Silent Hill 2 update 1.08 targets PS5 and PS5 Pro.
• It fixes reported lighting, shadow and reflection issues.
• The patch also adjusts cutscenes and an item glitch.

Konami has released version 1.08 of the Silent Hill 2 remake, a PS5 and PS5 Pro update aimed at fixing graphical problems that have affected the game for months. It matters particularly to PS5 Pro players, as earlier attempts to resolve the issues did not appear to work.…

Prepare for another DC reboot, as Skydance will reportedly “dismantle” the James Gunn DCU

• Skydance may dismantle much of Gunn and Safran’s planned DC universe.
• *Man of Tomorrow* is scheduled for 9 July 2027.
• Gunn says he is writing another DC project.

Reports suggest Skydance may scale back or dismantle much of the DC universe planned by James Gunn and Peter Safran, raising the prospect of another reboot. The change follows news that Gunn and Safran are leaving their roles as co-CEOs of DC Studios, though the future of the…

I have converted GTA 5 to its final form: A GTA 6 countdown app

• A GTA 5 mod counts down to GTA 6’s release.
• Its hologram is located in Los Santos’ Legion Square.
• The writer found the feature simpler than expected.

A modder has turned Grand Theft Auto 5 into a countdown app for the anticipated release of GTA 6, installing a mod called GTA VI Countdown in Los Santos. The playful experiment reflects the intense anticipation around the next game and imagines how GTA 5 might be repurposed…

Nintendo says Ocarina of Time launch is strong, without sharing sales figures

• Nintendo says *Ocarina of Time* is off to a strong start.
• Specific game sales figures have not been shared.
• Its UK physical launch was second biggest in the series.

Nintendo says *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* has made a strong start, though it has not released sales figures. President Shuntaro Furukawa said it was too early to share precise numbers, leaving the scale of the launch unclear as Nintendo heads into the holiday season. The…

How to dance on a driveable car in Fortnite Treasure Hunters

• Find a car you can drive and climb onto it.
• Perform any dancing emote to complete the quest.
• Cars spawn unpredictably; Reboot Vans can also count.

A Fortnite: Treasure Hunters weekly quest asks players to dance on a driveable car. To complete it, find a vehicle you can drive, climb onto it and perform any dancing emote. Cars can appear around the island, particularly on roads and near named points of interest, but their…

Vance blames Iran war after historic Republican midterm defeat; EU seeks UK funds

Connolly faces criticism over ECHR remarks, while a leaked Brexit draft seeks UK funding for the EU’s Channel Action Plan. Take-Two says GTA Six pre-orders are far exceeding expectations.

Stellar Blade studio Shift Up says it won’t be revealing Project Spirits until next year

• Project Spirits’ reveal has moved from 2026 to 2027.
• Shift Up cited major releases around year-end and early next year.
• The game is planned for PC, consoles and mobile.

Shift Up has delayed the reveal of Project Spirits until 2027, although it had originally planned to show the game in 2026. The studio says the project is progressing smoothly and that moving the announcement will help it attract attention amid a busy schedule of major game releases.…

Euro Truck Simulator 2 Iceland and Coaches DLC release countdown: Exact date and time

• Iceland DLC is scheduled for 10 November.
• Coaches DLC follows on 12 November.
• Both require the base game and install through Steam.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is due to receive two downloadable add-ons, Iceland and Coaches, which bring different kinds of content to the base game. Iceland launches first, followed by Coaches two days later. Iceland is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November, and Coaches for Thursday, 12 November. Players need…

“Why Is It Not Fun?” – Doug Bowser Gives A Peek Into Nintendo’s Strategy Sessions

• Nintendo reviews focus on how games make testers feel.
• Shinya Takahashi watched players’ expressions, not their controller inputs.
• Bowser says younger gamers also value easy access to fun and self-expression.

Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has described how the company’s focus on making people smile shapes its game development reviews. He said producer Shinya Takahashi watched testers’ faces and asked directly whether they were having fun, making enjoyment a central part of feedback. Bowser said the…

How to check how many chests you’ve opened in Fortnite Treasure Hunters

• Find chest totals in the Quests tab.
• Tracking stops at 1,000 chests per category.
• More chests mean more attempts, not better odds.

Players can check how many chests they have opened in Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season through the Quests tab. The tracker helps monitor progress towards bonus goals that award XP, but it does not predict or improve the chance of finding rare loot. There are three chest categories, each…