Tag Archives: Durango
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 19:09 BST
Xbox 720 job ads point to X86 processing, PC architecture
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.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 10:04 BST
Xbox 720 reveal: Microsoft staff tweet pictures of venue’s creation
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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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox
Tags: Aaron Greenberg, Durango, Larry Hyrb, major nelson, Xbox 720, Xbox Infinity
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 08:32 BST
Xbox 720 reveal: all the rumours in one place
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.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 11:46 BST
Xbox 720: Molyneux “knew a lot” about Microsoft’s plans, is currently “fascinated” by reveal
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.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 23:22 BST
Respawn debut exclusive to Xbox, always-online – rumour
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.
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 10:55 BST
Xbox 720 specs echoed by Microsoft job ad
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
EEDAR’s Jesse Divnich believes Sony and Microsoft will shift a substantial number of next-generation consoles before New Year.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 21:58 BST
Xbox 720 not “always-on”, runs Windows 8 – claims source
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.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 03:33 BST
Destiny character stories to play out across all game modes
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.
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 01:08 BST
Pachter: Next-gen consoles may be cheapest in history, Wii U doomed
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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Posted in: PS4, Wii U
Tags: Durango, michael pachter
Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 15:13 BST
Ryse a major launch title for next generation Xbox – report
Ryse is a next-generation Xbox launch title according to a report on The Verge.
Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 22:52 BST
“Deal with it”: fear of an always-online future
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.
Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 00:51 BST
“Deal with it” always-on commenter departs Microsoft – rumour
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.
Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 13:31 BST
Durango not “always online,” contains XTV, new 360 SKU makes it backwards compatible
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.
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 01:47 BST
Thief will contain “mystical” elements, but no zombies
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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Posted in: Action, PC, PS4, Square Enix
Tags: Durango, eidos montreal, thief
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 17:29 BST
Xbox 720 has an x86 AMD processor, no backwards compatibility – rumour
Another source has popped up with support for rumours that Microsoft’s next consoles, codenamed Durango and nicknamed Xbox 720, will use a PC-like architecture.
Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 23:31 BST
Xbox 720 May 21st reveal: more sources back up date – rumour
Xbox 720 is rumoured to be announced at a Microsoft event on May 21st. Following claims from tech blogger Paul Thurrott, sources close the matter have said the same thing to tech site The Verge.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Xbox
Tags: Durango, Paul Thurrott, The Verge, Tom Warren, Xbox 720
Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 09:31 BST
Xbox 720 announce May 21, out November claims tech blogger – rumour
Xbox 720 will be officially unveiled on May 21 and will retail in November, according to veteran tech blogger Paul Thurrott. Word has it the device will simply be called ‘Xbox’ and was originally intended to launch as two separate versions until one was scrapped.
Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 03:29 BST
Always-on Xbox is a bad idea, say UK retail bosses
A few UK retailers have added their two cents into the “always on” debate, a function rumored to be integrated into the next-Xbox partially in order to block pre-owned games from playing.
Sun, Apr 07, 2013 | 23:55 BST
Always-on: “Deal with it,” says MS creative director [Update]
Microsoft Game Studios creative director Adam Orth took to Twitter today to air his views on always-on Internet requirements for gaming, which has raised hackles in the context of recent rumours about the next Xbox console requiring Internet to function.
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