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Rumour Is IO Interactive Working On Some Kind Of Deal With Xbox?
"Keep an eye on IO Interactive"
The latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast took place last night on YouTube, and as part of it, Windows Central editor Jez Corden appeared to hint that Xbox might be working on some kind of deal with Hitman studio IO Interactive. Asked about whether Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquisition talks would...
Rumour Forza Horizon 5 Won't Be Set In Japan, According To Industry Insiders
That tofu delivery might have to wait
There have been ongoing rumours for a while now that the next entry in the Forza Horizon series will show up before the next mainline Forza Motorsport game, at some point this year. Now, to add to this, VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb and Xbox insider
Rumour Sony Deal Will Bar Resident Evil Village From Xbox Game Pass
For at least one year
If you were hoping to see the next entry in the Resident Evil series get a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass in the near future, what you're about to read may come as a bit of a shock. According to supposed leaked documents - which appear to have come from last year's Capcom hack, Sony has done an exclusive deal with Capcom,...
Rumour Xbox Game Studios Working On Four New IPs, Including A Spinoff Of An Existing IP
"One of them is not something I ever would have imagined"
Another day, another Xbox rumour. This one seems to be on the more plausible side however, which signals that there are currently four IPs in the works at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, one of which is based on an existing IP. During a recent GameOnDaily podcast (at the 12:35 mark), Window's...
News Square Enix Responds To Acquisition Rumours, Says It's Not For Sale
"We do not consider selling off the company"
Update: In response to Bloomberg's report, Square Enix has issued a statement to confirm that it "does not consider selling off the company or any part of its businesses," and has not received an offer from any third party. "Bloomberg has reported today that there is interest from several buyers to...
Rumour Xbox Looking To Publish AAA Game With 'An Ambitious Connected World'
"This particular one sounds extremely promising"
This past month has seen a gargantuan amount of Xbox rumours flying around. As we draw closer to E3 in June, we can probably expect more and more to surface, which makes separating the possible ones from the fake ones harder. A new one we've spotted is from a pretty reliable source, and suggests that...
Rumour Is The Switch On Phil Spencer's Shelf Teasing An Xbox Collab With Nintendo?
Apparently "pretty much everything" is a sign...
In a slight development, VentureBeat journalist and industry insider, Jeff Grubb, has apparently revealed "pretty much everything" we saw on Phil Spencer's shelves during a livestream is a sign of things to come. That includes the Nintendo Switch, too. Grubb made these comments during a recent...
Rumour Microsoft Is Still Trying To Bring Ubisoft+ To Xbox Game Pass
"They're trying to make that happen"
There was a lot of discussion late last year when it was rumoured that Ubisoft+ could join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at some point in the future, and those rumours don't appear to be going away anytime soon. Windows Central's Jez Corden stated the rumour had "a strong chance of being true" at the time, and now...
Rumour There's Still A Belief That Forza Horizon 5 Could Arrive This Year
Even though we've heard nothing of it
VentureBeat reporter and noted insider Jeff Grubb has been making all sorts of predictions and reveals recently (and getting them right, we might add), and interestingly, he's still of the belief that Forza Horizon 5 will arrive in 2021. He's the one who started the rumour about
News Xbox Is Reportedly 'Heavily Involved' With Big Third Party Studios For Future Exclusives
"I've seen things that are years out that are incredibly impressive"
As if the Bethesda acquisition hadn't got us excited enough earlier this week, Windows Central editor Jez Corden has shared insight into some reportedly big Xbox plans with third party studios in the future. Speaking as part of the Xbox Two Podcast with host Rand al Thor 19,...
News Microsoft To Reportedly Host 'What's New For Gaming' Event Next Month
Will apparently be followed by a Windows event
Earlier this week, Microsoft held an AI and Gaming Research Summit featuring Xbox head Phil Spencer. Paul Thurrott from the website Thurrott (the same source that originally spotted this event) is now suggesting Microsoft will also be holding a "what
News YouTuber Teases Xbox Series X Related Surprise For February 17th
"I think it is VERY top for Xbox Series"
We're still waiting for Microsoft to roll out the feature on Xbox Series X|S that will double the framerate of select backwards compatible titles. When this enhancement does arrive, certain older titles will be able to jump from 30FPS to 60FPS and even from 60FPS to 120FPS. Xbox Series X|S director of...
Rumour Could Forza Horizon 5 Arrive In 2021 Before The Next Motorsport?
Possibly, according to one insider
It's rumour time! We saw a tease of the next Forza Motorsport game at the Xbox Games Showcase back in July, but according to one insider, there's a chance we might get the next Forza Horizon game first. This comes from reliable insider Jeff Grubb on the Xbox Empire podcast, who was asked whether he knows of any...
Rumour Is This GTA Online Trailer Hinting At Something GTA 6 Related?
Fans seem convinced the tease is leading to something
While GTA VI rumours seem to circulate every other day, it's rare that any have any credence. However, a recent trailer released for GTA Online by Rockstar potentially contains a potential clue - at least according to fans. As spotted by Kotaku, the recent trailer showcases coordinates that many...
News Xbox ANZ Is Teasing Something Related To The Series X
Update: Tune in November 9th
Update (Wed 21st Oct, 2020 03:30 BST): The 9th November has now been locked in. As previously mentioned, it seems like this teaser is tied to the system's launch, as it's taking place exactly an hour before the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch (New Zealand time) on 10th November. The same date has been shared on...
News Bungie CEO Denies Claims Surrounding Xbox Acquisition Talks (Again)
"Nope."
With Microsoft dropping $7.5 billion to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks recently, it feels like anything can happen. Which studio might they buy next? Well of course Bungie would be an obvious one. Going back to the glorious days of the OG Xbox with Halo, Microsoft have had a close working relationship with the...
News Bungie CEO Denies Claims Surrounding Xbox Acquisition Talks
"This is false"
Update: Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has now taken to Twitter to respond to these claims, simply stating "this is false" to a tweet about the rumour - despite Eurogamer also reporting earlier today that talks had taken place. Original story: Destiny 2 developer Bungie is bring
Rumour Microsoft Spending 'A Lot Of Money' On Something Xbox Related, Not An Acquisition
"The way it was phrased to me, it would be a big deal"
It's rumour time! We've got some very open-ended gossip to share today - VentureBeat reporter and noted industry insider Jeff Grubb says he's been informed that Microsoft is spending "a lot of money" on something Xbox related that isn't a new studio acquisition (via Video Games Chronicle)...
Rumour Is A Third Next-Gen Xbox In The Works? No, Probably Not
We're pretty sure this is a fake
Over the past few hours, a new rumour has been doing the rounds that Microsoft might have a third next-gen console in the works called the Xbox Series V, but it's fair to say we're pretty sceptical. The circulating image appears to suggest the system is a mid-range device between the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S,...
News Microsoft Officially Reveals The Xbox Series S, £249 Confirmed
Update: Arrives November 10th
Update (Tue 8th Sep, 2020 17:45 BST): Microsoft has made it official - the Xbox Series S is now confirmed to be releasing for £249.99 in the UK, $299.99 in the U.S. and €299.99 in many European regions. In addition, the company has also revealed the official trailer for the console that leaked earlier this morning...
Rumour Xbox Series S Official Reveal Still Planned For This Month
Will the leaks speed it up?
It's all happening today! The Xbox Series S - Microsoft's lower-spec alternative to the Xbox Series X - has reportedly been leaked via official next-gen controller packaging, and the company has yet to even acknowledge that it exists, despite the console having been rumoured for a very long time. Most recently, Eurogamer...
News Don't Worry, Halo Infinite Will Have Multiplayer At Launch
Update: 343 debunks rumour
Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020 18:40 BST): Nothing to see here, folks! Halo Community Director Brian Jarrard has commented on this rumour on Twitter, confirming that it is definitely not true. Panic over! Original story (Fri 24th Jul, 2020 16:55 BST): Veteran journalist and YouTuber Brad Sams has revealed in a video report...
Rumour Anticipated Third-Party Release To Be Announced For Xbox Game Pass?
"Cyberpunk 2077 seems like a prime candidate"
If the Xbox Game Pass library wasn't already impressive enough, it might be about to get even better. In the same VentureBeat article where industry insider Jeff Grubb said The Initiative wouldn't be bringing its game to Microsoft's upcoming Xbox showcase, he also shared a promising prediction...
Rumour Xbox Lockhart Will Look More Like An Xbox One S
Specifically the model "without a disc drive"
The rumoured "Xbox Lockhart" is a system that continues to make headlines. Although we're still waiting for Microsoft to officially confirm the existence of this smaller and lesser-powered next-generation console, new details about it somehow continue to surface. The latest morsel of information comes...
News Former Rockstar Leaker Stamps Out Rumour About A Red Dead Redemption Remake
"There is not one bit of evidence"
You might have heard rumours over the past week about the possibility of Rockstar Games announcing a Red Dead Redemption remake (running on the Red Dead Redemption 2 engine) for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC. The now-deleted post originally surfaced on
Rumour A Remastered Version Of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Also On The Way
These remasters are like buses
Earlier this month, prominent YouTuber and Twitter leaker TheGamingRevolution claimed that various Activision games were in the works, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. Artwork leaked for the game earlier this week, suggesting it was to be unveiled in the near future. Following that leak,...
Rumour Smaller, Cheaper Xbox One to Be Released in 2016
Will compete with the Apple TV
Microsoft is considering releasing a slimmer, cheaper, and scaled back version of the Xbox One in late 2016 in order to compete with the Apple TV, according to a report from Business Insider. We'd advise not to get your hopes up though as this is still very much unconfirmed. The information -- which comes from...
News Microsoft Hints at Something Special For Preview Program Members
What could it be?
Microsoft are in the midst of one of the biggest weeks in their history as a console platform holder. The big (semi) exclusive release of Rise of the Tomb Raider, third party behemoths such as Fallout 4 and the exclusive early preview of Star Wars Battlefront head up an impressive week. There is also more to come with the launch of...
Rumour New Xbox One Dashboard May Begin Rolling Out to Preview Program Users This Week
Keep rolling, rolling, rolling
Microsoft's Xbox Engineering team have been hard at work preparing the new Xbox One Dashboard since officially unveiling it at E3 this year. Xbox One owners who have been part of the Xbox Preview Program have been patiently waiting to hear when they can get their hands all over the new OS to put it through its paces...
You couldn't make it up. No, wait...someone just did!
Let's be clear. We're posting this as "rumour" because we have to. The chances of it being real are about as likely as Microsoft announcing that all games will be free from now on and that they'll be launching a new console at Christmas. In short, this is 99.9% fake. A Spanish Xbox site has...
Rumour Microsoft Planning Disc-less Xbox One Mini Console
This one could go either way
We could barely believe what we were reading, but there's a decent rumour going around that Microsoft are planning to announce a new Xbox One console configuration in October. Chinese Windows Phone site WPDang are reporting that in October, Microsoft will hold a big event to announce the launch of the new Lumia 940 and...
Rumour Could Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic be Getting Remastered?
You never know...
Speculation has been circling that BioWare's critically acclaimed RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will be remastered for Xbox One in 2016. Neither BioWare or LucasArts have confirmed a remake is in the works but a reporter from Cinelinx claims to have heard from several sources that Knights of the Old Republic will be...
Rumour Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes to Hit Games With Gold in August?
Could be
File it strictly under the rumour column for now, but evidence has come to light that suggests that Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes could be the lead-off title in Microsoft's Games With Gold offering in August. Eagle-eyed pX regular Jari sent in the above image, which shows that via SmartGlass - and only in some regions, since it isn't...
News No, Next Month's Games With Gold Have Not Been Leaked Yet
Think about it...
We don't often run "debunking" stories here at pX, but we felt like we needed to this time, given the proliferation of the story that is doing the rounds. It seems that a user over at 4chan has posted an image that claims to be a leak from Xbox.com which shows next month's Games With Gold offerings. The image shows Ryse: Legendary...
Rumour Microsoft Has An Exclusive Licensed NFL Football Title in the Works
And the name will ring a few bells...
Take this strictly as a rumour until any official confirmation comes through, but it appears that Microsoft may be working on an officially-licensed NFL football title that will be exclusive to Xbox One and Windows 10. Should the rumour prove to be true, we're hearing that the title will debut at E3 and launch...
News Confirmed: Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale Coming This Week
Big savings ahead!
Rumours are flying around that there's going to be a huge sale on Xbox Live this week, featuring both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles. We usually expect the Deals With Gold offers to go up on a Tuesday, but this rumoured sale will hit on Wednesday 18th, and run through to the 24th, if true. A page was set live on the Australian...
News Microsoft's Windows 10 Event Could Be More Tied to Xbox Than You Think
Rumours, rumours, rumours
We're all aware that Microsoft is gearing up for a big Windows 10 event on January 21st, and that there will likely be some mention of the Xbox One platform during that show. With the company pushing for a unified operating system across all of its devices, we'd imagine at least some sort of passing reference. However, it...
News Resident Evil 4 HD for Xbox One Spotted Online
Wouldn't it be sweet?
Austrian game store Gameware.at may have gotten the jump on the rest of the world this morning, as they've listed Resident Evil 4 HD for Xbox One as being due for release in 2014. Capcom hasn't so much as made mention of the title undergoing the HD-ification process for consoles, but has just released the Resident Evil 4...
News Next Xbox Codename Uncovered
The Kryptos Factor
While everyone winds down for Christmas, some hard-working software engineers will surely be burning the midnight oil over the festive season, thanks to rumours coming from SemiAccurate.com this morning. They're stating that the next-generation Xbox's test system chip - codenamed "Oban" - is all but complete and ready to be...
Rumour Kinect 2 Capable of Reading Lips and Emotions
Project Skynet commences
After last week's next Xbox rumours comes another set from Eurogamer, this time focusing on the upgraded Kinect said to come with every machine. Anonymous sources have apparently told Eurogamer Kinect 2 is capable of lip reading, and can detect emotion in the user's voice. Eurogamer also claims the next Kinect can...
Rumour Next Xbox Split in Two Models for Kinect and Core
Which would you choose?
Xbox 360 has been around for six years now, and although regular Dashboard updates and the introduction of Kinect have kept things fresh, eyes are starting to turn towards the next machine in the Xbox line. The latest rumours, from technical wizards Digital Foundry (via Eurogamer), claim that the new machine will come in two...
Rumour Fighters Uncaged Preparing for Round 2
Make it stop
Not had enough of the physical torture inflicted by Ubisoft's Fighters Uncaged? Ubisoft has got you covered then, according to a recent release schedule from major retailer Gamestation. The list reveals Fighters Uncaged 2 from Ubisoft, with a release date of 11th November. No further information is given. Gamestation has previously...
Rumour Power Rangers Samurai Suiting Up for Kinect
Become Megazord!
You can already be a Japanese superhero with Kinect, and Ubisoft's PowerUp Heroes will transform your Avatar in a super being, but neither can quite quench the desire to become a Power Ranger. Perhaps Power Rangers: Samurai will do the trick. Spotted at GAME and
News Blacklight Team Working on Kinect "Zero Person Shooter"
So CV says
According to a pair of CVs posted on LinkedIn, Zombie Studios is in the process of creating a new title for Kinect. The team behind admittedly mediocre online shooter Blacklight: Tango Down is apparently creating a "zero person shooter" according to one programmer's CV, that uses the Unreal Engine 3 currently seen powering Gears...
Rumour A New Lips Game is On the Way to Kinect
Another domain mystery
Earlier we reported EA may be bringing The Sims and SSX to Kinect, a rumour started by the registration of Kinect-related domains for both franchises. That's not the only Kinect web address registered this week though, as Microsoft also bought up KinectLips.com. Lips is Microsoft's karaoke title – its answer to SingStar, if...
Rumour EA Bringing The Sims and SSX to Kinect
Play the domain game
There may not be many official Kinect game announcements these days, but that doesn't mean there aren't Kinect games in the works, and EA may have a couple of big ones up its giant corporate sleeves. Microsoft recently registered several domains that point to Kinect-enabled versions of popular franchises The Sims and SSX:...
Rumour Kinect Adventures Disc Loaded with Demos
Try out new titles with pack-in game
Everybody who buys Kinect will get Kinect Adventures, but there might be a hidden surprise in the game as well, with current rumours pointing to the disc containing three playable demos. Short bursts of Dance Central, Kinect Joy Ride and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved are all apparently featured on the DVD,...
