The UK branch of the International Business Times has reported that it seems the next Xbox may be called Xbox Infinity. The above logo however hasn’t been confirmed, and has even been called into question by a user on VG Leaks. Developer sources have apparently confirmed that the big reveal coming on May 21st will be named the Xbox Infinity. Is this true? Keep in mind, none of this is confirmed for certain but this is a...
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Next Xbox Reveal Due May 21st, 2013
Rumors and anticipation of Microsoft’s next home console will wither to a halt on May 21st. This was confirmed today by Microsoft stating ‘A New Generation Revealed’ on Tuesday, May 21st at 1pm ET/10am PT/6pm GMT. The conference will stream on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and on Spike TV for people in US and Canada. I’m extremely excited, eager, and not so much concerned as I am intrigued to see what Microsoft has been cooking up for us. I...
Continue reading...RUMOR: Next Xbox Won’t Be “Online All The Time”
So here we are again with the rumors surrounding the next console from Microsoft. Durango, NextBox, Xbox, Xbox 720…whatever you want to call it. We know that many gamers and loyal fans have all but jumped ship in spite of the rumors going around about having an “online all the time connection.” Well, those are rumors and until Microsoft fully announces what they plan to do with the next console all we have are rumors so adjust...
Continue reading...Gamestop CEO Says ‘Xbox 720’ Is HOT!
And no, we don’t mean Red Ring Of Death hot either. According to GameIndustry, who spoke with the Gamestop CEO over a earnings call, the retailer has been hand in hand with Microsoft and their unannounced next-gen console. J. Paul Raines, the aforementioned CEO, had lots of positive things to say about Microsoft’s next console. Which is certainly great news for us as consumers. Especially regarding the “no used games” rumors that have set the gaming community on...
Continue reading...“Next-Xbox” Beta Testing Is A Scam
I’m pretty sure this goes without saying, but it’s better to report and save an individual from this scam than to let it slip by. So, I’m sure most of you probably have a Facebook account. Most of you gamers have probably seen where they are offering “Beta Testing” on the Next Xbox. Well, Microsoft, via Major Nelson, has confirmed that it is indeed a scam. So make sure that you do NOT give out any information to...
Continue reading...Next Xbox Runs Multiple Games At Once, Requires Kinect
The race towards the next-generation is heating up, and whether or not Sony or Microsoft will acknowledge it, gamers will get their first tastes of their next home consoles in just a few short weeks with Sony’s “see the future” press event in New York City. Out of Kotaku comes a huge expose exploring some of the options developers are playing with in regards to the Xbox 720/ Xbox Durango (henceforth referred to as simply ‘Durango’). We...
Continue reading...Is the Next Xbox Anti-Consumer?
It’s not often that I like to express myself on rumors; with that being said, this one has floated around for a while: the elimination of used games. Now before you go grabbing your pitchforks and go on a witch hunt (keep them at arms reach though), this has not been confirmed by either Sony or Microsoft that it’s true.
Continue reading...Rumor Has It The Next Xbox Will Have Always On DRM
Rumor has it that Microsoft will require a constant connection in order to use their next generation gaming console. Internet connections are almost ubiquitous now-a-days, as we live in an age where you can browse your favorite websites and play online multiplayer games at broadband speed through your phone. If these rumors are accurate then Microsoft will be taking an aggressive stance against not only piracy, but second hand games sales with the constant connection requirement in...
Continue reading...Black Tusk Is Working On 4 New IP’s For Microsoft’s New Console
It was revealed earlier today that Black Tusk Studios, formerly Microsoft Game Studios Vancouver, has been silently behind the scenes working on not one, not two, but FOUR NEW IP’s for Microsoft’s next home console (whatever it may be named). It was previously revealed that the studio would be working on the next “the next Halo” in terms of a flagship franchise, not BTS actually working on a Halo game. There’s currently no mention on what any...
Continue reading...Xbox Durango Production Diagrams Supposedly Leak Online
The rumored Xbox Durangomay have gotten its innards spilled with the supposed leak of an internal planning diagram of the console’s architecture. Not only does the document give us a look under the hood of Microsoft’s next generation console, revealing several secrets, but this latest leak jives with the rumor that Redmond has begun test fabrication of the system’s innards. Contained within the next Xbox will be a quadcore processor based on AMD’s 1.6GHZ APU technology, 8GBs...
Continue reading...New Xbox To Replace Xbox Live Chat With Skype?
While I’m usually hesitant to post what could be a rumor, there are a lot of facts that point this to being true. Computer and Video Games UK has heard that Microsoft is looking to merge their previous communication tools into a Skype future so to say. Which would mean not only the new Xbox but PCs and tablets as well.
Continue reading...PS4 & Xbox 720 To Be Revealed This March?
We’ve been hearing about the next generation of consoles for years now, from leaked development kits to vague statements from executives we’ve got everything but an official confirmation. This may all change according to Game Informer, whose source claims that the next machines from Microsoft and Sony may be officially announced as early as this coming March. Adding even more fuel to the fire is that the announcement events will be “apple like”, meaning invites will be...
Continue reading...IllumiRoom Concept Unveiled By Microsoft
Today at CES 2013 in Las Vegas Microsoft has revealed a new proof-of-concept called IllumiRoom. Combining Kinect and a projector, IllumiRoom will illuminate the area around your television with digital projections of the scenery within the game. Cool right? Microsoft states that IllumiRoom will “change the appearance of the room, induce apparent motion, extend the field of view, and enable entirely new game experiences.” Here is a live demonstration of IllumiRoom…meaning that there is not any tampering to...
Continue reading...Xbox “720” Rumors Spill Out As Xbox World Nears It’s End
One of the many unfortunate things in this industry is that we see many developers, publishers, and even gaming industry media outlets being shut down year after year. It seems like that number is on the rise even more so here recently. Such is the fate of the people at Xbox World. So first I would like to say our thoughts go out to all that are affected over there. We wish them luck in finding new...
Continue reading...Pachter: Xbox 720 Should Launch Between Oct ’13 and May ’14
Depending on who you talk to industry analyst Michael Pachter is someone who either a wise sage who keeps his eye on the business side of gaming or someone who talks out his ass when it comes to future events. With the year coming to a close GameTrailers TV took a swing at guessing the future of Microsoft in 2013. After a brief review of the year in everything Xbox 360 host Geoff Keighley posted the question...
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