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• Farewell Xbox 360, it's been emotional

  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.

• Molyneux: Xbox 360 "won" current-gen, cautions Microsoft over future

  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.

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

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

• Xbox 720 reveal event will showcase IllumiRoom tech - rumour

  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.

• Forza Vista trademark appears ahead of Xbox 720 reveal

  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.

• Xbox One: out later this year - all news here

  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bleszinski: next-gen console winner will embrace "connectivity, sharing, user content"

  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.

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

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

• Microsoft to reveal "next chapter of Xbox gaming experiences," at Gamescom

  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 […]

• Rumour - Internal email debunks next Xbox's always-online requirement

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

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

  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.

• 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.

• Microsoft to host its pre-E3 press conference June 10

  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.

• Next Xbox: report notes DRM, sharing, Achievements revamp

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

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

  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.

• 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 […]