Tag Archives: Xbox 720

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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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 12:41 BST

Forza Vista trademark appears ahead of Xbox 720 reveal

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ForzaVista has been trademarked by Microsoft, ahead of the company’s Xbox 720 reveal tomorrow. Cool your jets however, as this doesn’t appear to be a game itself, but a feature within a game.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 07:07 BST

Xbox 720 reveal: watch it live here

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Microsoft will unveil Xbox 720 in Redmond tonight, May 21 at 10am local time, or 6pm in the UK. You can watch the next-generation of Xbox unfold right here on VG247.

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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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Sat, May 11, 2013 | 20:55 BST

Bleszinski: next-gen console winner will embrace “connectivity, sharing, user content”

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When in comes to next-gen systems, Cliff Bleszinski feels Sony’s really embraced the indie and sharing scenes, and he’s really interested in what Microsoft has to show on May 21.

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Fri, May 10, 2013 | 16:35 BST

Microsoft hesitant to release rumored Xbox TV set-top in competitive market – report

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Microsoft is on the fence regarding the release of its Xbox TV set-top box, according to a new report.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 15:24 BST

Microsoft to reveal “next chapter of Xbox gaming experiences,” at Gamescom

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Microsoft plans to reveal the “next chapter of Xbox gaming experiences,” at Gamescom in August, according to Xbox EMEA’s Graeme Boyd. This marks the return of MS at the Cologne event after skipping out in 2012. According to Boyd, “Xbox will be back at gamescom this August,” which means between the next-Xbox reveal on May 21, and E3 in June, there’s lots of Xbox news heading your way. Gamescom 2013 takes place August 21- 25. Via Polygon.

Tue, May 07, 2013 | 09:43 BST

Rumour – Internal email debunks next Xbox’s always-online requirement

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The next Xbox might not require a constant internet connection if an email apparently sent to Microsoft employees is genuine.

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Sat, May 04, 2013 | 19:46 BST

Next Xbox out in November for $499, $299 with sub – report

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A report from Paul Thurrott claims the next Xbox will launch in early November for $499. Alternatively, you will be able to purchase one for $299 providing you’re wiling to pay a monthly $15 subscription fee for Xbox Live.

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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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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 06:19 BST

Microsoft to host its pre-E3 press conference June 10

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Microsoft will once again host its pre-E3 press conference at the Galen Center on the University of Southern California campus on Monday, June 10.

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Sun, Apr 28, 2013 | 23:50 BST

Next Xbox: report notes DRM, sharing, Achievements revamp

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Another day, another batch of Xbox rumors have landed on the Internet.

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Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 10:48 BST

Next-Xbox reveal set for May 21 in Redmond, Washington

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Microsoft is ready to send out invites for its next Xbox console, according and image which appears to be an RSVP. Furthermore, Major Nelson has confirmed the matter.

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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 | 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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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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