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Rumor: Leaked Document Reveals Pricing, DVR Functionality and Full 3D for New Xbox
Mon Jun 18, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Xbox 720, NeXbox, Micosoft, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)
The 56 page document was quickly ordered to be taken down by a law firm representing Microsoft.
An unknown source posted an allegedly official document yesterday that detailed Microsoft's plans from 2010 to 2015, including the creation of a brand new Xbox with very impressive capabilities. The 56 page report details some staggering stats.
First off, the console would pack a variety of CPUs and GPUs, allowing it to not only run Xbox 360 software, but run programs in the background. This added functionality would allow for the recording of TV shows.
A few other outlines showed the inclusion of a Blu-ray player, 3D capabilities, a new version of Kinect and a price point of $299. Yeah, $299. That's a pretty ridiculous price for a machine so capable, but that doesn't mean it's impossible – just very unlikely.
Source: Games Industry
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Rumor: Leaked Document Reveals Pricing, DVR Functionality and Full 3D for New Xbox
Mon Jun 18, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Xbox 720, NeXbox, Micosoft, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)
The 56 page document was quickly ordered to be taken down by a law firm representing Microsoft.
An unknown source posted an allegedly official document yesterday that detailed Microsoft's plans from 2010 to 2015, including the creation of a brand new Xbox with very impressive capabilities. The 56 page report details some staggering stats.
First off, the console would pack a variety of CPUs and GPUs, allowing it to not only run Xbox 360 software, but run programs in the background. This added functionality would allow for the recording of TV shows.
A few other outlines showed the inclusion of a Blu-ray player, 3D capabilities, a new version of Kinect and a price point of $299. Yeah, $299. That's a pretty ridiculous price for a machine so capable, but that doesn't mean it's impossible – just very unlikely.
Source: Games Industry
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Ubisoft Reveals the 'Watch Dogs' - Possible Game of the Show at E3 2012
Mon Jun 04, 2012 at 08:00 PM ETTags: Ubisoft, Watch Dogs, E3 2012, Next-Gen Games, PlayStation 4, Xbox 720, PC (all tags)
It's too early to say yet, but this may be most exciting game of E3. It also might be our first look at a next-gen title.
The Ubisoft press conference could be described as painful, but only if you were to be really polite about it. The hosts were dreadful and the segment on eSports was so poorly done that, as much as we love our eSports, we just didn't want to watch.
Just when it seemed like all we'd see was a bit of 'Assassin's Creed 3,' Ubisoft surprised us all. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot came out to highlight a new IP – a brand new game without a 2 or a 3 behind it. The game is called 'Watch Dogs' and it may just be the game of the show.
It' s a bit hard to describe, but think GTA with futuristic hacking and incredible graphics. Check out the gameplay trailer to see it in action. Things start a little slow, but they build to a hectic and downright crazy climax. In the end, our hero hacks a traffic light to cause a car accident and then a gunfight ensues. It's pretty nuts.
One thing that has everyone scratching their heads is what system this game is coming out for. It looked too pretty for the 360 and PS3, and Ubisoft didn't specify what hardware it would be running on. We're guessing that this is the first game we've seen made for next-gen systems.
Unless Sony or Nintendo have something amazing up their sleeves, Ubisoft may be the ones dominating E3 talk this year.
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Ubisoft Reveals the 'Watch Dogs' - Possible Game of the Show at E3 2012
Mon Jun 04, 2012 at 08:00 PM ETTags: Ubisoft, Watch Dogs, E3 2012, Next-Gen Games, PlayStation 4, Xbox 720, PC (all tags)
It's too early to say yet, but this may be most exciting game of E3. It also might be our first look at a next-gen title.
The Ubisoft press conference could be described as painful, but only if you were to be really polite about it. The hosts were dreadful and the segment on eSports was so poorly done that, as much as we love our eSports, we just didn't want to watch.
Just when it seemed like all we'd see was a bit of 'Assassin's Creed 3,' Ubisoft surprised us all. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot came out to highlight a new IP – a brand new game without a 2 or a 3 behind it. The game is called 'Watch Dogs' and it may just be the game of the show.
It' s a bit hard to describe, but think GTA with futuristic hacking and incredible graphics. Check out the gameplay trailer to see it in action. Things start a little slow, but they build to a hectic and downright crazy climax. In the end, our hero hacks a traffic light to cause a car accident and then a gunfight ensues. It's pretty nuts.
One thing that has everyone scratching their heads is what system this game is coming out for. It looked too pretty for the 360 and PS3, and Ubisoft didn't specify what hardware it would be running on. We're guessing that this is the first game we've seen made for next-gen systems.
Unless Sony or Nintendo have something amazing up their sleeves, Ubisoft may be the ones dominating E3 talk this year.
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Microsoft Says No New Xbox at E3 2012
Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 720, Xbox 360, Microsoft, E3 2012 (all tags)
A company spokesman says we won't hear anything about it until 2013 at the earliest.
Here's the thing about rumors – denying them doesn't make people believe them any less. In fact, every time Microsoft comes out and denies something, certain folks become even more convinced. It's a weird sort of conspiracy thing that just won't end.
David Dennis, a spokesman for Microsoft, told Bloomberg "There will be no talk of new Xbox hardware at E3 or anytime soon." He refused to speculate about when such an announcement would take place and stated "For us, 2012 is all about Xbox 360."
That's about as clear a statement as we're going to get, but there's still that lingering bit of doubt – "What if Microsoft is just trying to trick us and make the surprise even bigger?" Well we'll see at E3.
What may prove more interesting is what Microsoft has in store for the Xbox 360. The company is clearly planning to extend the console's life as long as possible, and there have been plenty of rumors about what that could mean.
Source: Joystiq
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Microsoft Says No New Xbox at E3 2012
Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 720, Xbox 360, Microsoft, E3 2012 (all tags)
A company spokesman says we won't hear anything about it until 2013 at the earliest.
Here's the thing about rumors – denying them doesn't make people believe them any less. In fact, every time Microsoft comes out and denies something, certain folks become even more convinced. It's a weird sort of conspiracy thing that just won't end.
David Dennis, a spokesman for Microsoft, told Bloomberg "There will be no talk of new Xbox hardware at E3 or anytime soon." He refused to speculate about when such an announcement would take place and stated "For us, 2012 is all about Xbox 360."
That's about as clear a statement as we're going to get, but there's still that lingering bit of doubt – "What if Microsoft is just trying to trick us and make the surprise even bigger?" Well we'll see at E3.
What may prove more interesting is what Microsoft has in store for the Xbox 360. The company is clearly planning to extend the console's life as long as possible, and there have been plenty of rumors about what that could mean.
Source: Joystiq
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Bethesda is Hiring for Next-Gen Consoles - Direct X 11 Experience a Plus
Tue Feb 28, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, Xbox 720, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)
The studio has put out a job listing for folks wishing to develop for future hardware.
Whether new hardware is announced at E3 or not, we're on the verge of something new. Within the next few years, the Xbox 360 and PS3 will no longer be the big boys on the block - they'll be replaced with something that, presumably, will be on the bleeding edge of technology. If the endless rumors weren't enough, Bethesda has put out a hiring notice for a next-gen console developer.
Most of the job requirements are pretty standard. Bethesda is looking for people with experience developing for current generation consoles and the ability to work without constant supervision. One thing stands out though. The company says that DirectX 11 programming experience is a plus. That lends some credence to the rumors that the new Xbox will make use of DirectX 11.
This job listing could also refer to the upcoming Wii U, which Bethesda has been considering developing games for. It seems to be a safe bet that after the success of 'Skyrim,' Bethesda will want to stay on the core system train.
Source: GameSpot
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Sources Say the Next Xbox Will Pack Six Times More GPU Power
Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 360, Xbox 720, Rumors and Speculation, Microsoft (all tags)
The new chip, provided by AMD, will be similar to the HD 6670 in specs.
If the rumors and leaks from sources across the industry are true then we'll have a brand new Xbox to look forward to at the end of this year. Lending even more credibility to the rumors is the alleged leak of details relating to the system.
The folks at IGN say that they've been able to confirm reports that the new Xbox will use a graphics chip that's pretty close to the Radeon HD 6670, which is compatible with DirectX11 and can handle 1080p HD, 3D and even multiple displays.
Use of this card would give the new Xbox six times the graphical power of the 360, which has to be getting developers excited. Even if graphical quality isn't improved dramatically, this would create freedom to make larger worlds without needing to obscure distant objects and allow for quicker rendering of large set pieces.
Source: IGN
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Sources Say the Next Xbox Will Pack Six Times More GPU Power
Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 360, Xbox 720, Rumors and Speculation, Microsoft (all tags)
The new chip, provided by AMD, will be similar to the HD 6670 in specs.
If the rumors and leaks from sources across the industry are true then we'll have a brand new Xbox to look forward to at the end of this year. Lending even more credibility to the rumors is the alleged leak of details relating to the system.
The folks at IGN say that they've been able to confirm reports that the new Xbox will use a graphics chip that's pretty close to the Radeon HD 6670, which is compatible with DirectX11 and can handle 1080p HD, 3D and even multiple displays.
Use of this card would give the new Xbox six times the graphical power of the 360, which has to be getting developers excited. Even if graphical quality isn't improved dramatically, this would create freedom to make larger worlds without needing to obscure distant objects and allow for quicker rendering of large set pieces.
Source: IGN
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Survey Finds that Backwards Compatibility is Most Important for New Hardware
Wed Jan 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Wii U, Xbox 720, PlayStation 4, Industry Trends (all tags)
That same survey finds that only a quarter of respondents actually expect it.
Gamers want to be able to keep playing the games they own - there's no reason to expect any differently. Just as DVD owners expect to play their DVDs in a Blu-ray player, gamers want to put their older games in a new system and play them. If there's some sort of upscaling feature, so much the better.
A recent survey conducted by GameSpot reveals that 83% of those that responded marked backwards compatibility as either "somewhat important" or "very important." Perhaps not surprisingly, only 24% of those that answered the survey actually expect the feature in the next generation of consoles.
Also high up on the "want" list are better graphics (80%), the ability to download full games (49%) and better integration of motion controls (32%). Things like Facebook integration, touchscreen controls and 3D capability sat at the bottom of the list.
Source: GameSpot
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