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Rumor: Next Xbox may be named Xbox Infinity

By
Christine Mitchell
– Posted on May 12, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

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A new supposedly ‘leaked’ image suggests that the next Xbox will be named the Xbox Infinity. The image appeared on Reddit with The International Business Times claiming the console name is confirmed

“sources have now revealed the console will be named Infinity and that development kits are already in the hands of studios.”

It wasn’t long ago that the rumor mill was reporting that the new console would be named Xbox Fusion and Fusible, who specialize in reporting on domain acquisitions, discovered a number of domains registered by Microsoft suggesting Fusion may be more likely:

  • Xbox720.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft does not own the domain.
  • XboxInfinity.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft does not own the domain.
  • Xbox8.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft does not own the domain.
  • XboxDurango.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft does not own the domain.
  • XboxInfinite.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft does not own the domain.
  • XboxFusion.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft owns the domain.
  • XboxNext.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft owns the domain.
  • XboxGold.com (WHOIS) – Microsoft owns the domain.

However with just over a week until the official console reveal, it won’t be long till we know for sure.

Sources: IBT, Fusible

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Is Fusion the name of the next Xbox?

By
Kevin Plumtree
– Posted on May 10, 2013Posted in: Rumors

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If domain registrations are any indication, the follow-up to the Xbox 360 will be called Xbox Fusion.  A list, discovered and compiled by Fusible, shows not only XboxFusion.com belonging to Microsoft and redirecting to Xbox.com, but also numerous variants like XboxFusion.biz and XboxFusion.info, indicating that something major will use that name.  Microsoft has had trouble in the past with domain squatters, who previously beat them to Halo4.com and Kinect.com, so registering the main site and all its flavors could be a way of avoiding that kind of embarrassment.

The other rumored names of the next-generation of Xbox, such as Infinity, 720, and Durango, have not been scooped up by Microsoft, making these titles unlikely to be used.  However, just because XboxFusion.com has been registered, does not necessarily mean that it is the name of the next console; it could be a service on the console, a new game or IP, or turn out to be nothing at all.  Naturally, only time will tell what the true name of the successor to the Xbox is, but the wait should not be that long.  Microsoft’s pre-E3 press event, scheduled for May 21st, is expected to contain the reveal of the next Xbox and the answers we are all anxiously awaiting.

Source: Fusible via Joystiq

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Rumor: New Xbox to be released by end of year at two pricepoints

By
Justin Mellor
– Posted on April 25, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

Microsoft Xbox

The notable Windows IT Pro blogger that stated last month the new Xbox reveal would be delayed has released more speculations about the new Xbox. Now Paul Thurrott of WinInfo blog says that Microsoft is planning on an early November 2013 release, reports OXM. Thurrott originally revealed that the next Xbox reveal would be pushed from April 24 to May 21. He believes that the reveal date was moved back in order to better compete against the Playstation 4 announcement in February. The next console will be “based on the “Core” version of Windows 8″, Thurrott suggests, using the apps platform that the Windows Operating System boasts. It will also include a Blu-Ray drive.

Thurrott also states that two different models of the new console will be available at release. The first, priced at $499, will be a full version of the console. The second version of the console will be sold at $299, but will require the buyer to make a two-year Xbox Live Gold commitment. The price per month for XBox Live will be around $10 per month.

Of course, we remind our readers that this is all speculation, but as we get closer to the reveal date of May 21, we expect details to continue to trickle until the reveal event. Three weeks later, XBLAFans will be at E3 to cover Xbox Live Arcade games as well as the new Microsoft console.

Source: WinInfo blog via OXM

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Next-generation Xbox rumor roundup

By
Jared Miller
– Posted on April 20, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

Microsoft Xbox

Official word on Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox — believed to be codenamed Durango — is expected to come out during the May 21 Xbox event with more details to follow at the company’s pre-E3 press conference in June. Last month, Pete Isensee, principle program manager at Microsoft Xbox, told UBM Tech that, “In many ways, the next generation is already here in the form of natural user interfaces powered by Kinect.” Naturally, Microsoft wants to keep the focus on the Xbox 360, the Kinect sensor and titles shipping on the system; however, plenty of rumors have been popping up as the reveal grows ever closer.

One of the most controversial rumors is the Durango’s supposed “always on” requirement. Meaning an internet connection is required to boot any application or game. Allegedly trustworthy sources tell Kotaku the “always on” requirement was still planned as recently as March. They also said a network troubleshooter will display if the system loses connection for more than three minutes during a session.

The good news is nothing is official. It could be that “always on” doesn’t affect games at all. With the poor consumer reaction and Sony officially stating the PS4 needs no internet connection in order to be used, it’ll be interesting to see what Microsoft does.

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Microsoft rumored to announce next Xbox at May 21 event

By
Jared Miller
– Posted on April 9, 2013Posted in: Rumors

Microsoft Xbox

Microsoft’s next-generation console, codenamed Durango, was originally rumored by anonymous sources supposedly close to the situation to be getting a reveal at the end of April. However, multiple sources are now pointing to a May 21 Xbox event revealing the new console. Windows expert Paul Thurrott sites an “early November” release for the Windows 8-based console.

The Verge reports that the event will be held at a small venue where initial details of the next system along with a 2013 roadmap for the Xbox brand will be discussed. One of the most controversial details consumers are looking to have addressed is the system’s “always online” rumor. It’s a rumor that Microsoft Studios Creative Director Adam Orth further fueled when he told critics to “#dealwithit” on Twitter. Microsoft later issued an apology for Orth’s statements.

Supposedly launching as just “Xbox,” the new system is said to have a tiered pricing structure — a premium-priced $500 version and a $300 machine subsidized through some form of subscription service. While price is not likely to be discussed at the initial announcement, Microsoft’s previous experiment with subsidized Xbox 360s lends credibility to the idea. Thurrott’s sources also stated a new $99 version of the Xbox 360 codenamed Stingray will be announced, which points to a possible lack of backwards compatibility in the next-generation console.

After the May 21 event, more information is expected during Microsoft’s pre-E3 press conference in June and its BUILD Conference later that month. With Sony already ahead of the game after its PlayStation 4 announcement, it’ll be nice to finally get solid information about the next Xbox.

Sources: The Verge, Eurogamer

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Could Capcom’s Strider series be making a return on XBLA?

By
Steve Melton
– Posted on March 21, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

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The crafty members of NeoGAF‘s forums have discovered yet another possible unannounced XBLA game, Strider. Box art (found after the jump) was found on xbox.com some time in January, but was promptly removed from the site. The discovery went largely unnoticed until Polygon reported just days ago that a Steam achievement was also found for the game.

According to Eurogamer, a reboot of the series was in development at Bionic Commando Rearmed developer GRIN before the company went belly up in 2009. Capcom is expected to announce new games at PAX East this weekend. Could Strider be getting the remake treatment? Is it a new installment? Is it a re-release as part of the Capcom Arcade Cabinet? Possibly. The original release was in 1989, and thus far we’ve only received the 1985 and 1986 game packs. Either way, more of Strider Hiryu could never be a bad thing.

Sources: NeoGAF, Polygon, Eurogamer

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Ratings suggest Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse headed to XBLA

By
Kevin Plumtree
– Posted on March 10, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

Castle of Illusion 2

The side-scrolling Sega Genesis classic Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse may be coming to XBLA if recent classification ratings are any indication.  Not to be confused with the recent 3DS release of Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion,  Joystiq reports that Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse has received digital ratings from the Australian Classification Board and its Brazilian equivalent.

While Sega has not made an official announcement yet, the trend of re-releasing classic games for digital download makes this rumor one to keep an eye on if you’re already a fan of the Illusion series or Disney Epic Mickey.

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Rumor: XBLA getting Far Cry 3 spin-off

By
Nathan Bowring
– Posted on March 7, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

Far cry 3 blood dragon

Ubisoft’s open-world FPS Far Cry 3 was one of last year’s biggest hits and left a lot of players craving more. It seems Ubisoft may not be done with the title, as a logo and box art for what is presumably a spin-off game called Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was spotted on the NeoGAF forums. Although the box art displays the arcade banner, there is currently no listing for it on the Xbox Marketplace. The game has also been spotted on the Brazilian classification website, where it has an 18+ rating and Xbox 360 is listed as a platform.

A quote from Far Cry 3 Lead Writer Jeffrey Yohalem has also lead to speculation, as he told Joystiq that he is “working on something now that will be surprising, I think, when it’s announced.”

IGN reached out to Ubisoft for comment, but a spokesperson told them “we have no official comment at this time.”

Sources: Joystiq, IGN

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Domain registration hints at next-generation Xbox event

By
Josh Holloway
– Posted on February 25, 2013Posted in: News, Rumors

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Just days after Sony announced the PlayStation 4 at a special event in New York, a new domain registration is pointing to the possibility of a similar reveal from Microsoft for its next-generation Xbox console.

On February 22, the domain XboxEvent.com was registered by Seattle company Eventcore, a provider of technology solutions for live events and conferences. Among Eventcore’s biggest clients is Microsoft, which has used the company’s services for many events in the past year, including an E3 2012 press event registration site. Currently, XboxEvent.com doesn’t lead anywhere, but it it is configured to use Amazon’s Route 53 DNS system, which is designed for massive scaling of web traffic.

This registration suggests that Microsoft could soon hold a special Xbox-focused event similar to the PlayStation 4 announcement. We don’t have any other strong evidence for this event, and it’s possible that Eventcore registered XboxEvent.com simply as a precaution against domain squatters. However, the registration does line up with increased chatter that Microsoft is planning to reveal the next Xbox in April.

As usual, Microsoft isn’t talking. In a statement to IGN, the company said, “Microsoft often acquires various domain names as part of its ongoing business strategy, but beyond that we have no comment.”

Source: IGN

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Rumor: Next Xbox to ship with Kinect, new controller and 500GB HDD

By
Nick Santangelo
– Posted on February 12, 2013Posted in: Rumors

Xbox Kinect

Microsoft’s still-unannounced next-generation Xbox console will ship with a new control pad, a 500GB HDD, a “much-improved” Kinect motion sensor and the ability to run multiple games/apps simultaneously, according to a Kotaku source who claims to be in possession of a development kit for the machine said to be codenamed Durango. According to Kotaku’s article, all Durango SKUs will not only ship with a Kinect sensor, but they will also only function when one is connected.

This latest next-gen scuttlebutt follows in the still-crashing wake churned up by another round of rumors that XBLAFans reported on just last week. The sources behind those rumors also asserted that the so-called Xbox 720 would bring with it a new and improved version of Microsoft’s motion-sensing technology.

Regular next-gen rumor followers will be familiar with Kotaku’s latest rumor source, who goes by the handle “SuperDaE.” He, as Kotaku identifies him, caught gamers’ attention last summer when he attempted to sell what he said was an Xbox Durango dev kit on eBay. Interestingly, SuperDaE said the sale was intercepted by Microsoft and prevented from going through on account of copyright issues. Microsoft has not acknowledged as much and is unlikely to considering that it has so far done everything short of wave its collective hand in front of a Kinect sensor like some sort of Jedi Knight and confidently state that there is no next-gen Xbox whenever the subject has been broached.

SuperDaE’s information, which was supposedly gleaned from a score of Microsoft whitepapers, points to the next-gen Kinect sensor being capable of tracking up to six gamers simultaneously (up from two in the current version) and 25 of each player’s skeletal joints (up from 20). Color and depth resolution and depth range are said to be getting dramatic increases, and “Active IR resolution” is reportedly being added to Kinect’s specs. The whitepapers say Kinect will always be watching users and that it will automatically detect players and associate them with their Xbox Live accounts.

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