Some new rumors have come out about Microsoft's next Xbox, and Blizzard delivered some bad news to their fans.

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So we’re hearing some rumors about the next xbox console, and they’re PRETTY juicy.

According to reports, the next Xbox system will launch toward the end of next year, and will have some very impressive specs.

The reports also state that the new system will be six times more powerful than the current system. The graphics processor will be based on AMD 600 series, and will support Direct X 11, 1080p HD, multi-display output, and 3D. The system will include a Blu Ray disc drive, and will introduce the next version of the Kinect sensor with it’s own built in processor which will allow it to better detect users movements.

But the most interesting rumor is that Microsoft will incorporate an anti-used game system into the console which will prevent users from playing second hand games on the system.

Those are some PRETTY interesting rumors, but we should stress that all of this is just speculation at the moment. I’m sure we will probably find out more about it at this year’s E3.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/report-next-gen-xbox-to-launch-october-november-2013-with-this/

http://kotaku.com/5879202/sources-the-next-xbox-will-play-blu+ray-may-not-play-used-games-and-will-introduce-kinect-2

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So Blizzard fans, I’ve got some bad news for you.

Blizzard announced that it would not be hosting it’s annual BlizzCon event this year, and is instead be bringing it back next year. 

According to a post on their blog, they stated that the reason for this was because the company was that their schedule was so busy, that they just wouldn’t be able to host the popular event.

I suppose that’s true, what with Diablo 3, the Mists of Pandaria WoW expansion, Heart of the Swarm, and the “Titan” MMO, they do have A LOT on their plate.

So we know that this is a little disappointing for Blizzard fans, but I think it’s a better use of their time to make sure that the GAMES are as awesome as they can be. We can always go next year.

http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/2012/01/25/blizzard-skipping-blizzcon-in-2012/

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