Tag Archives: Durango

Tue, May 21, 2013 | 16:16 BST

Farewell Xbox 360, it’s been emotional

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Xbox 720 is getting unveiled tonight and the internet is in full hype-gasm mode as you read this. VG247′s Dave Cook recalls his fond memories of Microsoft’s rig, and why it turned him into a filthy traitor.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 11:34 BST

Molyneux: Xbox 360 “won” current-gen, cautions Microsoft over future

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22 Cans head Peter Molyneux has today discussed why he feels Microsoft won the current-generation console race, but has expressed caution over the next-generation and the increasing competition of PC, mobile, tablets and other platforms moving forward.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 09:17 BST

Xbox 720 manufacture to spike from Q3, parts shipping now – rumour

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Xbox 720 components are being shipped from suppliers now, in early anticipation of a Q3 spike in demand from retailers and consumers alike.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 15:45 BST

Xbox 720 reveal event will showcase IllumiRoom tech – rumour

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Microsoft will unveil its IllumiRoom projection technology as part of tomorrow night’s Xbox 720 reveal event in Redmond, according to tech blogger Paul Thurrott.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 07:46 BST

Xbox One: out later this year – all news here

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Microsoft announced Xbox One today, confirming the system won’t require an always-on Internet connection, despite many rumors to the contrary. Get a breakdown of everything that happened during the reveal below.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 16:08 BST

Xbox 720 reveal: all the rumours in one place

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UPDATED: The new Xbox will be revealed on May 21st. VG247′s Dave Cook recaps all the big rumours surrounding Microsoft’s next-gen rig in one handy feed.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 19:09 BST

Xbox 720 job ads point to X86 processing, PC architecture

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Microsoft has posted another round of job adverts calling on applicants to apply for a range of roles that may or may not be linked to features of the Xbox 720. Take your salt pinches and venture onward.

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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 10:04 BST

Xbox 720 reveal: Microsoft staff tweet pictures of venue’s creation

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Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its Xbox successor on May 21, and is currently building a venue for the big day. Chief of staff for interactive entertainment business Aaron Greenberg and Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hyrb have been tweeting photos of the venue’s creation.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 11:46 BST

Xbox 720: Molyneux “knew a lot” about Microsoft’s plans, is currently “fascinated” by reveal

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Microsoft is gearing up to announce its Xbox 360 successor at an event on May 21, and former creative director at Microsoft Game Studios Peter Molyneux has suggested that while he “knew a lot” about the company’s next-gen plans, he’s fascinated to see which way the reveal will go.

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Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 23:22 BST

Respawn debut exclusive to Xbox, always-online – rumour

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The team that brought us Call of Duty has a big new game in the works, and if today’s on dit is true, Microsoft will be the only platform holder to benefit from it.

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Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 10:55 BST

Xbox 720 specs echoed by Microsoft job ad

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A new recruitment ad for an Xbox software development engineer at Microsoft – as spotted by OXM – states that experience with x86 architecture is desirable.

It’s a super slim reference, but it backs up one detail of a massive pile of allegedly leaked technical specifications for Microsoft’s as yet unrevealed new Xbox console, codenamed Durango and fondly nicknamed Xbox 720.

Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 23:14 BST

11 million next-gen console sales by 2014, analyst predicts

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EEDAR’s Jesse Divnich believes Sony and Microsoft will shift a substantial number of next-generation consoles before New Year.

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Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 21:58 BST

Xbox 720 not “always-on”, runs Windows 8 – claims source

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Xbox 720 will not require an online connection to function, the recent round of VGLeaks specs were correct and Kinect 2.0 is a thing. That’s the claim of an alleged Microsoft insider working in software, who has spilled plenty of fresh information online.

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Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 03:33 BST

Destiny character stories to play out across all game modes

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Bungie created one of gaming’s most iconic heroes with Halo, but in Destiny it will be up to you to write your own personal story.

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Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 01:08 BST

Pachter: Next-gen consoles may be cheapest in history, Wii U doomed

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Industry analyst Michael Pachter believes the PlayStation 4 and especially the next Xbox may be very cheap, which is very bad news for the expensive, current-gen Wii U.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 15:13 BST

Ryse a major launch title for next generation Xbox – report

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Ryse is a next-generation Xbox launch title according to a report on The Verge.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 22:52 BST

“Deal with it”: fear of an always-online future

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Microsoft creative director Adam Orth told the world to “deal with it” last week, in relation to rumours that Xbox 720 will require a constant internet connection. Dave Cook recaps the messy saga.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 00:51 BST

“Deal with it” always-on commenter departs Microsoft – rumour

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Adam Orth, the Microsoft Game Studios creative director whose comments regarding always-on Internet requirements sparked furious debate last week, has reportedly left the platform holder’s employ.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 13:31 BST

Durango not “always online,” contains XTV, new 360 SKU makes it backwards compatible

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A trio of next-Xbox rumors have surfaced today, and no matter whether the sources call it Xbox 720 or Durango, keep in mind we will know nothing for sure until Microsoft announces something. Click the break for today’s lowdown.

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Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 01:47 BST

Thief will contain “mystical” elements, but no zombies

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If you played any of the past Thief games you know shit sometimes got weird. Eidos Montreal has hinted that however much Garrett’s latest outing may differ from past adventures, some things will remain constant.

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