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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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Microsoft Replaces Don Conyer as Project Lead for Xbox 720
Thu Dec 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 360, Xbox Next, Xbox 720, Industry Trends (all tags)
Conyer is credited for helping launch both the Xbox and Xbox 360.
The next Xbox console is in the works and whether you call it the Xbox 3, Xbox 720 or Xbox Next, it's certainly a system that's going to make a bit impact on the industry. According to Gamasutra though, it's going to do it without the man who helped bring you the Xbox and Xbox 360.
Don Conyer is the general manager of the entertainment division of Microsoft and was the project lead on both of Microsoft's game consoles. He's also the one behind Xbox Live improvements and a unified design for the system.
According to Gamasutra, Conyer won't be leading the development of the next system. Instead, Emma Williams will be taking the lead. She's no stranger to the Xbox - Williams helmed the team that created the latest Xbox interface update.
There's no indication that Conyer will be leaving Microsoft - simply taking on a different role.
Source: Gamasutra
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Microsoft Replaces Don Conyer as Project Lead for Xbox 720
Thu Dec 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 360, Xbox Next, Xbox 720, Industry Trends (all tags)
Conyer is credited for helping launch both the Xbox and Xbox 360.
The next Xbox console is in the works and whether you call it the Xbox 3, Xbox 720 or Xbox Next, it's certainly a system that's going to make a bit impact on the industry. According to Gamasutra though, it's going to do it without the man who helped bring you the Xbox and Xbox 360.
Don Conyer is the general manager of the entertainment division of Microsoft and was the project lead on both of Microsoft's game consoles. He's also the one behind Xbox Live improvements and a unified design for the system.
According to Gamasutra, Conyer won't be leading the development of the next system. Instead, Emma Williams will be taking the lead. She's no stranger to the Xbox - Williams helmed the team that created the latest Xbox interface update.
There's no indication that Conyer will be leaving Microsoft - simply taking on a different role.
Source: Gamasutra
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Studios Working on Next-Gen Xbox Games for 2012 Console Release
Thu Nov 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Xbox 360, Xbox 720, EA, Ubisoft, Xbox Next (all tags)
It looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the console war again, but maybe not by much.
It's been quite a while since a new console launch was actually considered to be imminent but it looks like the new Xbox will be coming right around the corner.
According to Edge magazine, Ubisoft Montreal and certain EA studios are currently working on games for the next Xbox and are expecting a release date of late 2012. The companies are using computer parts that meet the specs of the hardware and dev kits are expected to be available by the end of this year.
It seems likely that the system will launch in the winter of 2012, which means we can expect an E3 unveiling next year. It's a quick distance between announcement and launch, which is almost certainly a relief for fans who will be eager to get a hold of the new console.
If rumors are to be believed, Sony is planning on bringing out the next PlayStation system at the beginning of 2013. That provides a small window for Microsoft to get ahead in sales, but not a full year like with the PS3 launch.
It's been a while since we've had a really big E3 but it seems we can expect a lot this year.
Source: GameSpot
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