GamingShogunXbox Infinity Rumors Resurface [Rumor]
According to a leak last year, and more recent rumors, it looks as though Microsoft’s next Xbox console will be titled the “Xbox Infinity” – with an infinity symbol resembling a Windows 8 “8″ turned on its side. These rumors were further reinforced today by the good people at The International Business Times, the console will indeed be called the Xbox Infinity. Once again, this has been a long-reported rumor which may or may not be true. So, stick around as May 21st and the big reveal is right around the corner!
Next PlayStation and Xbox Performance Details, Leak Imminent? [rumor]
If this story from VG24/7 is to be believed, it seems that Sony’s next game console, code-named “Orbis”, will be able to push 1.84 teraflops. They also report that this is far more powerful than rumors leaking out of CES that claim the Microsoft console, code-named “Durango”, will push 1.23 teraflops. If this data is correct, it would seem that the Sony console has about a 50% greater performance than Microsoft’s. The rumors go on to say, however, that Microsoft’s “Durango” will have twice the amount of whole system RAM (Durango: 8GB, Orbis: 4GB), which could balance things out quite a bit. Both systems…
The Phantom Pain is Metal Gear Solid V in Disguise [RUMOR]
With “The Phantom Pain” trailer revealed at the 2012 Spike TV Video Game Awards this evening, many were left scratching their heads as no one has ever heard of Moby Dick Studios – the game’s purported developers. The supposed studio is headed by a man named “Joakim”, which is an anagram for “Kojima”. Additionally, this forum post on NeoGaf is picking up on the fact that it appears as though Metal Gear Solid character “Volgin” is staring us straight in the face for a brief moment in the trailer. Finally, the guys over at Kotaku are reporting that there are devs…
THQ on the Rocks, Cancels 2014 Lineup, Looking for Buyer [RUMOR]
It seems as though video game developer/publisher THQ may be in some serious trouble. According to a rash of Tweets sent out by Kevin Dent, who claims to head up the IGDA’s Mobile Special Interest Group, THQ has canceled its 2014 games lineup and is looking for someone to buy them out. Here are some of the Tweets he sent out: Also heard that THQ are offering themselves to Asian firms to increase value! @PeterSkerritt they cancelled all of their 2014 In addition, word is spreading that THQ has returned IP to Disney AFTER paying the advance, with no refund….
Xbox 720 Due in 2012 with Announcement in January (RUMOR)
File this under rumor for now, but EDGE is reporting that Ubisoft Montreal developers are currently working on build computers tricked out to match the specs of the next-gen gaming console from Microsoft. According to EDGE’s unnamed source, more of these build computers should be reaching other developers prior to Christmas of this year, pointing to an Xbox 720 (or whatever it will be called) launch later in 2012. With CES coming up in early January, it is not too hard to speculate that, if another rumor is correct, we will see some sort of announcement during the Microsoft keynote….
Mass Effect 3 to Use Kinect? [Rumor]
According to the gang at NeoGaf, this image was recently up on GameStop’s website for BioWare’s upcoming Mass Effect 3. Even though the image is somewhat tiny, you can still make out “Better with Kinect Sensor” across the top of the box art. The image was subsequently removed from GameStop’s website but, as with most things, it lives on in Internet-land. We will, of course, find out for sure when Microsoft puts on their E3 2011 press briefing on Monday morning. Via: EvilAvatar Source: NeoGaf
Aliens Infestation Spotted on ACB Website
The mystery of that rumored Aliens title SEGA maybe working on along with The Creative Assembly might have just been unraveled slightly thanks to a hawk-eyed NeoGaf user. We recently spotted the report over at VG24/7 and wanted to bring it to you that the game COULD be titled “Aliens Infestation”. This title was recently registered on the dreaded Australian Classification Board website, and mentions that it is being published by SEGA and developed by WayForward. This is not entirely concrete though, as WayForward is best known for their Nintendo DS titles – not console and PC stuff. So… COULD…