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ASG January 20th, 2005 12:14 PM

Rumor Control: Xbox Next Cartridges and TV on the PSP
 
Rumor Control: Xbox Next Cartridges and TV on the PSP

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[UPDATE] This week: More 24: The Game rumblings and Sonic hits the GameCube again.

Rumor #1: Games for the Xbox Next will come on cartridges, not discs.

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Source: The Patent and Trademark Office by way of Team Xbox.

The official story: "This one falls under the 'no comment' policy."--- Microsoft spokesperson.

What we heard: For the second week in a row, the keen-eyed crew at Team Xbox has spotted a game-related patent filed by Microsoft. This time around, it was for a "system, method, and data storage medium for sharing data between video games," something that Team Xbox speculated would allow players to use character information from one Xbox Next game in its sequel. What form will that system take? According to Team Xbox, the patent makes repeated mention of "video game cartridges," raising the specter of a clunky N64-esque game library. [UPDATE] This specter began to materialize further after GameSpot editors consulted with a patent attorney, who pointed out this ****ing line in the patent description: "Preferably, the data storage media on which the first and second video game programs and/or other video game programs are initially stored are game cartridges having the necessary electronics for interfacing with the control unit 11. The control unit 11 is preferably a video game console that, among other things, includes at least one slot with the necessary circuitry for receiving the game cartridges." Since this line clearly states that the console would "preferably" store data on cartridges, it torpedoes earlier assertions that the Xbox Next would not use them to store game information.

Bogus or not bogus?: Now, this is looking a lot less bogus.

Rumor #2: Sony will upgrade the PSP with a slew of new functionalities, including Web browsing and streaming television.

Source: The PSP information Web site PSP411.com.

The official story: Sony Computer Entertainment America reps declined to comment.

What we heard: The PSP 411 story is one of many that surfaced this week regarding a "dummy updater" found on a PlayStation Web site. Besides linking to a video of the updater in action, the site broke down the new features, which include voice text reading, voice chat, PSP Web browser, e-mail, and word processing and spreadsheet software. The site also references a Gaming Horizons article that quotes Sony Computer COO Ken Kutaragi as saying the PSP will be able to stream television shows via Wi-Fi much like Sony's location-free TV, which was on display alongside the PSP at the Consumer Electronics Show last week. It's strange, then, that American Sony reps refused to comment on the PSP updater or even Kutaragi's comments, for which a reliable source can't be found. Still, given the fact that the PSP has the computing power to handle most of the proposed upgrades and TV streaming, Sony would be foolish not to exploit the handheld to its full potential.

Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus, though not official--yet.

Rumor #3: A game based on the hit television show 24 is well into development in the UK.

Source: British industry site Eurogamer.

The official story: Sony Computer Entertainment America reps declined to comment.

What we heard: Word first began to spread about a game adaptation of 24 last February, when actress Elisha Cuthbert mentioned it during a BBC radio interview. Further evidence of the game's existence surfaced when it was listed on the Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine's 100 Most Wanted Games of 2005 list. Now, Eurogamer claims to have received inside information that the game is being developed at Sony's Cambridge studio, the shop behind Ghost Hunter and Primal. Unfortunately, that's about all they know, so details on the 24 game remain scarce--and Sony isn't talking for the moment. Let's just hope it's not another Alias.

Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus.

Rumor #4: Sega is readying another Sonic game for the GameCube.

Source: Blue hedgehog enthusiasts Sonichq.org.

The official story: Sega did not respond to requests for comment.

What we heard: In a brief article, Sonichq.org cites an interview with Sonic Heroes creator Yuji Naka in Official UK Nintendo Magazine. In the interview, Naka reportedly says he is working on a new Sonic title for the GameCube, and he hopes to finish it within the year. And although the interview itself can't be read online, it is almost certainly true, since Sega has released a Sonic game for the GameCube every year since 2002.

Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus.

I got this (and credit to) Gamespot

WolfWood January 20th, 2005 8:15 PM

Well I know no other game system will go back to cartridges for games, it costs way to much.

Pokemon Master #1 January 21st, 2005 12:22 PM

Rumor Conrol.
 
X-box next cartriges:
If they use cartriges for their next generation system then it's possible for the games to be lower quallity.But on the plus side no loading speed.

PSP TV feature:
I doubt this will happen, but they should try so they can better compete with the Nintendo DS.

A game based on the hit television show 24 being developed in the UK:
No comment.

Sega is readying another Sonic game for the Gamecube:
Power to Nintendo!Power to the Sonic team!

ASG January 23rd, 2005 1:19 PM

ya but the Xbox thing there still hasn't been a reply from microsoft that they are going to change it

Brittany February 5th, 2005 7:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pokemon Master #1
PSP TV feature:
I doubt this will happen, but they should try so they can better compete with the Nintendo DS.

I disagree. It's very possible that PSP would be able to stream television programs via WiFi.

And Sony said it themselves. I wouldn't doubt the source.

Pokemon Master #1 February 5th, 2005 9:27 AM

I now have faith in Sony.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brittany
I disagree. It's very possible that PSP would be able to stream television programs via WiFi.

And Sony said it themselves. I wouldn't doubt the source.

I thought that then, but now i'm a whole new kind of gamer.Now I think it will have a built in t.v., seeing how big and strong of a company Sony is.Sony has a superior standing in the world in general so I betthey could do even better then a t.v. for the PS3.

Crimson_Blade February 5th, 2005 2:47 PM

Sure I am an Xbox freak like most of you but I have to disagree with the fact that Microsoft would change to cartriges when there selling just perfectly fine with disks.

The S February 6th, 2005 7:36 PM

Wow, this post is better than those rumor sections in gaming magazines.

Okay, comments time:

--X-Box Next-- Considering the graphics being at least 3 times better than the PS2, GC, and X-Box (see The Godfather game), I doubt it will be on cartridge. Plus, it would be a step back. Perhaps the cartridge is being used for a new and innovative way? I didn't particular care for the first X-Box, but knowing Microsoft as well as I do, they may have something in store for their next console.

--PSP Extras-- Each of these seem very do-able technology-wise, and I wouldn't doubt Sony making those upgrades possible.

--24 Game-- No comment.

--New Gamecube Sonic-- I wouldn't doubt it, although if it was released on all three systems as opposed to just GC, I hope it would be better than the horrid PS2 version of Sonic Heroes.

Brittany February 6th, 2005 9:00 PM

There's no way that X-box Next will use carts for games. Get serious. If they would want to even compete with PS3's graphics while using carts, the cartridges would be bigger than the console. Plus, what about X-Box Next PC? X-Box Next PC would be a total scam if they didn't use HD-DVD or Blu-Ray. It just isn't happening with carts people.

As for some new innovation, I guess. But only as an addition to discs.

houndoomofdarkness February 12th, 2005 11:29 AM

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Kipkip February 12th, 2005 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brittany
There's no way that X-box Next will use carts for games. Get serious. If they would want to even compete with PS3's graphics while using carts, the cartridges would be bigger than the console. Plus, what about X-Box Next PC? X-Box Next PC would be a total scam if they didn't use HD-DVD or Blu-Ray. It just isn't happening with carts people.

As for some new innovation, I guess. But only as an addition to discs.

Actually, there are rumors that the next XBox will not use HD-DVD or Blu-Ray too save money. Right now, every XBox that is sold, Microsoft is not gaining money, but is losing money. So it's more likely that Microsoft will use regular DVD formats and use flash-based memory instead of a hard-drive just to keep the cost down. So all the people who don't like Microsoft, buy a bunch of XBoxs so Microsoft will lose too much money to continue.

pokejungle February 14th, 2005 8:42 AM

Brittany- I have to agree with you on the PSP thing. The PSP could definetly handle that stuff. Now...the DS would be better at everything of course =P
Quote:

Originally Posted by GameSpot Article
...e-mail, and word processing and spreadsheet software.

OUCH! Typing on a PSP? x_x Ever try to type something out on your GBA? Ya. Its painfully slow. PSP docs - "Hi. Hw r u? Im on a P. Sry I cnt tpe fstr. K. Lv u. By" xD The DS would PWN the PSP in that respect, no denying. With the V-Pocket, I'm hoping they'll be a word processor. I'm so glad Palm is coming to the DS. I'm expecting a lot from it.


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