Easily Faked Pictures Claim The Next Xbox Could Be Called 'Xbox Infinity'
Following Microsoft's countdown to unveiling the next Xbox unveiled next month, it's fair to say speculation has been rather wild lately. But none have sent gamers into more of a recent frenzy than two different images that suggest this next generation console will either be called "Xbox Infinity," or simply "Xbox."
Next Generation Xbox To Be Unveiled On May 21st
Invitations have been released for the announcement of a next-generation Xbox in Redmond on May 21st. Ever since Sony announced the PS4 two months ago, all eyes have been on Microsoft to see how their new console will stack up. At 10am Pacific Time on the 21st of next month, Microsoft's Don Mattrick will reveal the "Xbox 720." And while it will be limited to select press, Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed the event will be streamed live.
All rumours point to Next Xbox and PS4 debut at E3 2012
UK games industry magazine MCV has reported on information from a reliable source, claiming that we will see the announcement of Microsoft and Sony's next-generation consoles at E3 2012.
In what would be a strategically sound move to divert at least some of the attention from the imminent Wii U, all signs thus far have directed to an announcement pretty soon, and some of us expected it to be an E3 effort from Microsoft, seeing as it's still the most significant name in video games expos.
Microsoft Patent Suggests Next Xbox Will Include DVR Features
With this generation of consoles, all Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have made significant strides in making each of their respective machines an integral part of the living room. It started with movie downloads, but now encompasses everything from live-streamed TV (including Sky TV programmes), integration with rental services such as Blinkbox, LOVEFiLM and Netflix and implementation of social networking.