Dying Light Free Maps and More Included in Latest Update

Dying Light: Enhanced Edition grows in size today with the release of a new update that introduces four community-made maps. The update, which also includes some bug fixes and tweaks (more on that below), is scheduled to arrive today on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST.


The four community-designed Dying Light maps are listed below, with descriptions courtesy of developer Techland. You can get a sneak peek at these maps in the teaser video above.

• Under the City - a choice-based horror story
• Climb Down - arcade-style parkour experience
• The Hunter - survival quest in a horde-infested forest
• TeeVee - a visual nightmare best experienced in the dark

These maps arrive today through a new patch. It also comes with the following:

• A number of stability improvements
• Bug fixes
• Balance tweaks

Dying Light was released in January 2015 and has been a big hit, selling more than 5 million copies. While developer Techland has some ideas for a sequel, fans can look forward to even more DLC for the game coming later this year.

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Xbox One's Metal Gear Solid 5 "Holds Its Own" vs. PS4 Version

The Xbox One edition of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain performs at a technical standard very similar to the PlayStation 4 version, according to early tests.
An independent technical analysis of the game, by Digital Foundry, found that the Xbox One edition delivers on offering a native 1600x900 resolution at 60 frames-per-second. The PlayStation 4 version, meanwhile, rendered at a slightly more advanced 1080p60, but the perceptible difference between the two versions was described as negligible.


The report reads: "Sony's platform wins out in direct comparisons of course, having no need to upscale its image. However, it must be said Xbox One acquits itself very nicely at 900p, and despite some softening to foliage elements, its resolution is no longer a tangible limiting factor to the experience."
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, which shipped last year as the prologue to The Phantom Pain, presented a more significant difference between both consoles, rendering on Xbox One at 720p, and full HD on the PS4.
"But with the resolution gap narrowed to 900p versus 1080p, Xbox One at least holds its own in the visual comparison," Digital Foundry wrote.
"At 900p, there's a sense that optimisations have been made and we're moving forward."
The report also details that some minor advantages can be found on both versions, but concluded: "In gameplay, both PS4 and Xbox One run at a near-flawless 60fps, with v-sync engaged at all times to avoid tearing. The heightened pixel count on Xbox One doesn't appear to hamper this, even when faced with a valley filled with foliage elements. Travelling at speed across busy terrain gives us 60fps as well--an impressive feat."

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What’s Coming Out This August on Xbox One

We don’t know if you noticed but a new month has rolled up which means new releases are on the horizon. Microsoft has a fairly good line-up on the way for August, so let’s take a look at what’s on the way.

August 11

Toy Soldiers: War Chest - The famous Toy Soldiers franchise is back for more epic battles: Starbright's and Kaiser's armies fight each other mercilessly to win the battle of their life. Unicorns, teddy bears and pixies on one side against tin soldiers, warplanes and tanks on the other... Who will prevail?

August 12

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons - Two sons must set out on a perilous journey to bring back the Water of Life to their ailing father. A retail copy of the game will be available on September 1st
Whispering Willows - Young Elena Elkhorn embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet, she received from her father, which allows her to astral project her spirit into a ghostly-realm and communicate with the dead. Play as Elena to find her missing father, use your astral projection to solves the mansion’s tricks and puzzles, help the lingering souls and discover so much more in Whispering Willows.

August 14

Bedlam - Trapped in a virtual world made up of numerous other games, you need to fight your way out and find your way home. You play the role of Heather Quinn aka Athena a colleague of Ross Baker aka Bedlam from the novel. Heather and Ross are colleagues at Neurosphere a medical brain scanning company based in Stirling in Scotland.
Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings - Hilarious. Hardcore. Hardball. Super Mega Baseball packs ultra-tight batting/pitching mechanics, a novel difficulty system dubbed “Ego”, and a deep baseball simulation with accurate physics and comprehensive statistics tracking.
The Bridge - The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. Explore increasingly difficult worlds, each uniquely detailed and designed to leave you with a pronounced sense of intellectual accomplishment. The Bridge exemplifies games as an art form, with beautifully hand-drawn art in the style of a black-and-white lithograph.

August 18

Zombi - For the second time in history, a great plague has shrouded the city in a fog of death. Thousands have died, or worse, been infected by a sickness more gruesome than death. Once again, this fear-fueled first-person shooter invites all players to dive into the horror, chaos and tension found in the best of the genre. 

August 19

Velocity 2X - Become a certified badass. Abducted by a race of hostile aliens, Lt. Kai Tana must use her quick reflexes and the teleporting power of the Quarp Jet to free her fellow prisoners and find a way home. Swapping back and forth between top-down vertical shoot ‘em up and side-scrolling action platformer, Velocity 2X blends two unique styles of fast-paced, frenetic gameplay into one incredible experience.

August 21

Adventures of Pip - You play as Pip, who despite the fact that he is only one pixel in a world full of 32-bit characters, is the only one brave enough to stand up to the Skeleton Queen and rescue the kidnapped princess. Moved by his plight, the ghost knight, Sir William bestowed upon Pip the power to harness the bitstream. With the ability to absorb his enemy’s pixels, Pip can transform into a hi-fidelity hero! But be aware! With each evolution comes balance! 
Clash - Clash is a beautiful and family friendly game where all ages can play together in a fun and competitive gaming environment. Every character have a unique design and personality, Kibo, the white lion king of the Savannah, Lazarus the furious hunter of the night, Ceto the wimpy protector of the deep and Xian Yu the jolly Guardian of the Sun Valley. This is a fast-paced four-player fantasy arena fighter. The focus of the game is to defeat your friends in a couch gaming manner. Each player has two combat options: A magical shield block and a dash attack. There are different game modes that have different objectives for players to compete against each other.

August 25

Dishonored: Definitive Edition - Arkane Studios’ 2012 Game of the Year, Dishonored, and all of its additional content - Dunwall City Trials, The Knife of Dunwall, The Brigmore Witches and Void Walker’s Arsenal – comes to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Dishonored: Definitive Edition! Experience Dishonored plus all of its additional content on the new console systems for the first time, complete with enhanced graphics that take full advantage of the powerful hardware of this generation.
Madden NFL 16 - Madden NFL 16 delivers all-new controls that allow you to dominate in the battle for air supremacy. New QB mechanics including body-relative throws, plus touch and roll out passes provide you with unprecedented depth and control while under center. Combined with a new risk/reward catch and pass-defend system, get ready for the biggest WOW moments in franchise history.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition - Gears of War: Ultimate Edition brings the original game in the Gears of War series to Xbox One at 1080p resolution with 60-frames-per-second gameplay.

August 28

Nova-111 - Nova-111 is a game where you must navigate your trusty orange science-vessel through mysterious foreign planets in search for the scientists who were lost into the cosmic real-time vortex. Solve puzzles and engage in strategic battles with astrobiological creatures in a twisted environment where the turn-based world gradually transforms into real-time! Be sure to check out our Developer Spotlight on Eddie Lee, developer at Funktronic Labs.

August 30

Disney Infinity 3.0 - The newest edition in the Disney Infinity universe, featuring Star Wars toys-to-life.

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Xbox One-Exclusive Quantum Break’s Live Action Show Unaffected by Xbox Entertainment Studios Closure

Xbox One -Exclusive Quantum Break’s Live Action Show Unaffected by Xbox Entertainment Studios Closure

The live action show part of the Xbox One-exclusive game Quantum Break continues to be heading in the right direction despite Microsoft’s recent announcement that it’s movement down Xbox amusement Studios, the division accountable for original Xbox programming.

Developer Remedy, that antecedently created Georgia home boy Payne and Alan Wake, told plane figure in an exceedingly statement that each the sport and show square measure going on as planned, which it’s excited to share a lot of details concerning Quantum Break at Gamescom this August.

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