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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…

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t think he’ll watch the show, but wants to meet new Potter Dominic McLaughlin

• Radcliffe wishes new Harry Potter actor Dominic McLaughlin well.
• He hopes to meet McLaughlin but does not plan to advise him.
• HBO plans seven seasons over 10 years.

Daniel Radcliffe has wished 12-year-old Dominic McLaughlin well as he takes over the role of Harry Potter in HBO’s new television adaptation. Radcliffe says he does not want to give McLaughlin advice that might follow him through interviews, but hopes to meet him and expects him to do…

The Beach Boys cancel final 2026 show amid Mike Love’s ongoing health issues

• The Beach Boys cancelled their final planned 2026 show.
• Mike Love is recovering from an unspecified health issue.
• One rescheduled Alberta date remains for May 2027.

The Beach Boys have cancelled what was due to be their final show of 2026, as frontman Mike Love continues to deal with an unspecified health issue. The cancellation adds to a series of scrapped dates and leaves the band’s touring future uncertain. Two Florida shows on 11…

New DC boss said one of his “guiding lights” is a single question: would my grandma like the movie?

• Jeremy Latcham will lead DC Studios at Skydance.
• His film-making test was whether his grandmother would enjoy a movie.
• He previously produced major Marvel films, including *The Avengers*.

Jeremy Latcham, who is set to lead DC Studios at Skydance, has described a simple test he used while producing Marvel films: would his grandmother enjoy the movie? He said the question helped judge whether a story would connect with people beyond Hollywood, making his appointment notable given…

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…

U2’s The Edge wrote a sequel to ‘Elf’ that was shelved

• The Edge wrote a full script for an *Elf* sequel.
• The project fell through after a meeting with the producer.
• Andy Richter says the original film is best left alone.

Andy Richter has revealed that U2 guitarist The Edge wrote a complete script for a sequel to the 2003 Christmas film *Elf*. The project never went ahead after a meeting with the original film’s producer fizzled out, leaving the script unseen. Richter shared the story while promoting his…

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.