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Submitted by fusible 63d ago | news

Microsoft takes ownership of XboxGold.org domain as rumored reveal date nears

In no surprise, Microsoft has taken ownership of the domain XboxGold.org, weeks after filing a complaint (Case Number: 1483759) with the National Arbitration Forum. While no official ruling has been announced online, the name was transferred to Microsoft this week, according to WHOIS records. There is now only one more active case involving an 'Xbox Gold' name, though it may be decided soon. The dispute over Xbox-Gold.com (Case Number: 1484502) was submitted a day after the XboxGold.org case. The name of next-generation Xbox has been the subject of much speculation, with reports of possible names like the Xbox 720, Xbox Infinity, Xbox 8, Xbox Durango, Xbox Next and others. (Industry, Microsoft, Xbox 720)

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VoiceMale + 63d ago

Can't be long now before we get some kind of confirmation of the reveal.....I grow tire of all the speculations , and to be honest ; at this point am just bored of the rumors and the guess work involving what is the NEXT XBOX

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AngelicIceDiamond + 63d ago

I hope Xbox Gold isn't the official name.

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Tito08 + 63d ago

It's likely the name for it, I read somewhere about it last month with that same name rumored, and since they might have a bigger approach for multimedia capabilities, and representing the Gold membership, this could be it. Not sure about it, but sounds very likely.

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Gildarts + 62d ago

Its not the name. It probably is a site for gold subscribers to get exclusive content. Or maybe a a social network for gold subscribers. It could also be to prevent people from making "Free Xbox gold" sites with realistic URLs.

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Knight_Crawler + 62d ago

I highly doubt it...MS is known for marketing and dont think they will choose a name like Xbox Gold for the next Xbox, just does not have that zing.

I think MS will go free to play online with the 720 and Xbox Gold are the killer features that will make Gold Live members want to continue paying $60 - this is MS answer to PS Plus.

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AngelicIceDiamond + 62d ago

Highly agree, people truly believe MS will go with the same subscription model going next gen.

Why would MS stick with the same thing when they know the competition greatly beefed up with they have?

MS has to stay relevant.

MS will have free MP with an optional gold subscription that that'll give you tremendous value.

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FarCryLover182 + 63d ago

Hmm....

goldsource was the name of Valves first engine.

Xbox Gold.....

Next Xbox is a SteamBox confirmed!

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iNFAMOUZ1 + 63d ago

goldsource was an engine, nothing relating to steam wtf lol!!

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FarCryLover182 + 62d ago

I know lol. Making a joke parodying the fact that many people like jumping to conclusions.

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Reborn + 63d ago

Probably tied into LIVE. I doubt they'd name the system that.

One way to find out.

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GamersRulz + 63d ago

Gold?!

Does that mean it's gonna be expensive to play online! Lol

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SDF Repellent + 63d ago

No, Gold is the most wanted metal on earth so Xbox Gold means that it is a console that will be the best out there. Simple. GamersRulz, why do you even try. LOL, smh

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kalkano + 63d ago

You have to pay with gold, since the american dollar is created out of thin air. ;)

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badkolo + 63d ago

its childish to argue or worry about which system is more powerful, this gen the ps3 was but did that hurt ms, not really, 3rd party games were better on the 360 but the ps3 exclusives looked better but thats not to see the 360 exclusives looked bad and now at the end of the gen they are even, yes ms had a year start but lets be real, ms did a decent job this gen even with a lesser powerful machine.

so if the new system are pretty close in power then it really doesnt matter does it??

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ufo8mycat + 63d ago

multiplats being "better" on 360 is subjective.

They were TECHNICALLY better yes, but better is subjective.

Even though the PS3 versions of the multiplat games weren't as nice graphically, you were still playing the SAME GAME.

People will use any excuse to call it a better version, but fail to realise PS3 gamers were still playing the same game, same gameplay

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Animal Mutha 76 + 63d ago

No, don't spin it. Badkolo is right. A very high percentage of 3rd party games were proven to be technically better on 360. Therefore better than the other formats version given that the game is the same as you stated.

I bought multi plats on 360 most of the time as I wanted the better/best version.

PS3 exclusives shined brightest not debating that although Halo 4 and Forza Horizon technically are masterpieces worthy of any comparison to Sonys best.

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