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Next Xbox to be Called Fusion and Why Microsoft Picked That Sub-Name

VG Republic Writes: May 21st are you going to leave anything to be desired? We have gotten plenty of tidbits about the next Xbox ahead of the next-generation unveiling event, but it looks as though today we have received the name of the next Xbox entitled Xbox Fusion. The information was caught by Fusible, a site that focuses on bringing forth news that is focused on highlighting newly registered domain names and in fact that is exactly what happened with this one. Microsoft registered the following domains today: XboxFusion.com, XboxFusion.info, XboxFusion.biz, XboxFusion.de, XboxFusion.co.uk and more, all referencing the words Xbox and Fusion together. All also refer you back to the current Xbox website.

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Kingthrash3604442d ago

fusion....sounds like the entertainment focus rumors are true...if thats the name on the next xbox

MariaHelFutura4442d ago

Fusion sounds stupid, Xbox Infinite sounds much better IMO.

Walker4442d ago

Xbox 720 is much better than those shits :| !

xHeavYx4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

Next X-Box will be called 360 Delta. Don't believe me? Check the image

Oh_Yeah4442d ago

Xbox infinite makes nooo sense whatsoever unless it's upgradable and it's the last box they put out.

-Alpha4442d ago

If we got used to Wii, we can get used to anything.

LOL_WUT4442d ago

I don't care but Fusion sounds cool much better than 720 ;)

Davoh4442d ago

Makes me think of razors - Xbox Fusion ProGlide

xabmol4442d ago

XBox 360 Delta? LMAO!

Can't believe I never noticed that.

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

This is great MS always choose stupid ass names. Sound like a funkin energy drink.

MysticStrummer4442d ago

The name is about as important as what it looks like.

Campy da Camper4441d ago

Fusion sounds like lower back surgery.

RyuCloudStrife4441d ago

But infinity still a stupid name LOl

MikeMyers4441d ago

If they call it Fusion some people will say Infinity sounds better. If they call it Infinity some will say just Xbox is better. The fact is people will disagree about anything here.

I will say this, Xbox 720 is the stupidest name there is.

Klonopin4441d ago

It always sounds stupid at first. Next thing you know every douche bag will be using the fusion logo as their avatar and praising the name everywhere they go...you watch.

bangshi4441d ago

Why is everyone ignoring the simple fact that they bought these domains in 2004, before the 360 has it's name?

Do people honestly think they decided on the 3rd Xbox's name before they even had the 2nd Xbox's name?

coolbeans4441d ago (Edited 4441d ago )

Couldn't the triangle also represent a pizza slice? The circle was finally complete when that Pizza Hut app was launced on Xbox Live. XD

guerojose4441d ago (Edited 4441d ago )

It could still work. Here: \ http://www.amazon.com/Verte...

CapsLocke4441d ago

Don't you say, boy. You don't even know what Infinite is. Don't dare to attach that word to some lame piece of hardware for casuals.

starchild4441d ago

How predictable. The sony fanboys don't like the name. Who cares? If they would have named it Xbox 720 or Xbox Infinite you guys would have simply said those names were stupid.

I don't think it is 100% certain, but the evidence looks pretty good. I personally like the name Xbox Fusion. I am still undecided whether I will get the next Xbox within the first couple of years. I know I will upgrade my PC and get a PS4. We'll see. I'm looking forward to the reveal.

ALLWRONG4441d ago (Edited 4441d ago )

@bangshi

"Why is everyone ignoring the simple fact that they bought these domains in 2004, before the 360 has it's name?

Do people honestly think they decided on the 3rd Xbox's name before they even had the 2nd Xbox's name?"

This is N4G, home of the "make a comment but never read" where all Xbox news is a circle jerk for 7 bubble Sony trolls.

Syntax-Error4441d ago (Edited 4441d ago )

I never once called it 720. That is the dumbest name ever. Do you know what a 720 is? Why would they call it to complete rotations? They called it 360 because it evolved, but there's no reason for it to be 2 revolutions.

BTW, they never called it XBOX 8, it was called XBOX 9 because they were focusing on putting Windows 9 in it. http://techland.time.com/20...

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Blaze9294442d ago

I'm telling you all, it'll be called either Xbox 8 or simply, Xbox. I'm leaning more toward Xbox 8

xXBlondieVanHarlowXx4442d ago

Why Xbox 8? :0
How did we go from the first 1 to 360 to 8?

Blaze9294442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

Windows 1
Windows 2
Windows 3
Windows 9
Windows 7
Windows 8

Xbox
Xbox 360

saying we skipped 358 Xboxes?

what is your point again?

Saigon4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

@xXBlondieVanHarlowXx

If I am not mistaken, he is referring to infinity. I actually like the infinity name myself a little better. To me infinity fits better. Xbox Infinity, that is a sick name; it just rings come get me.

Its just my opinion though...

Menech4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

Why would Microsoft perma shackle the next Xbox with windows 8?

Microsoft will or released the successor to Windows 8 around the mid way point, if not earlier into the next Xbox's lifespan.

Microsoft aren't Apple either, they won't pull that new "Ipad" shit. However common sense basically makes you almost certainly wrong.

Like I said bad move to shackle the next Xbox with Windows 8, an OS that ain't selling well.

torchic4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

@blaze

I dunno man, is your math wrong?

360 - 1 = 359

not 358

oh nevermind I see what you did, 358 inbetween 1 and 360. I was just a little confused and shocked :)

Narutone664441d ago

Blaze929 may be on to something. If you write the 8 horizontally, it looks like the symbol infinity. So, yeah, Xbox 8 and Xbox Infinity could be the name.

ratchet4264441d ago (Edited 4441d ago )

Yeah, what Narutone66 said :-)

edic4441d ago

How bout XBOX 3. Since its microsoft's 3rd console.

optimus4441d ago

The whole xbox infinity/8 rumor came up months ago by conspiracy theorist claiming it would make sense due to it using a form of windows 8 and the 8 sideways and so fourth...

I don't see infinity being the name cause it would suggest the new xbox would be the last xbox to be made so it would throw a small wrench in their marketing for the next xbox after that a few yrs down the road...

Personally i would go with the xbox Revolution if they truly believe it will revolutionize gaming...after all, it's not like nintendo will be using it. ;p (see what i did there?)

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Minato-Namikaze4442d ago

Makes sense if you think about why the chose the name for the 360.

PooEgg4441d ago

Agreed, it also sounds like what pretentious chefs used to call their food.

JeffGUNZ4442d ago

I see it more as it links all their devices together. Windows PC, Windows Tablet, Windows Phone, Windows App Smartglass, and Window 8 based OS in the next xbox. Name is actually good.

PooEgg4441d ago

In my opinion, that name is bad, and the concept of linking all of their devices together also doesn't sit well with me. It simply feels like they are more focused on non-game stuff, when I simply want a dependable console that offers good 1st and 3rd party games but has better performance while playing those games.

Keep the gimmicks and give me something that inspires developers to create better games.

JeffGUNZ4439d ago

I don't think it's bad at all. I love having smartglass to see which of my gamer friends are on. It all really depends on how it's implemented. If they do some cool features, I'm all for it.

AngelicIceDiamond4442d ago

I don't really care as long as its not 720.

Hellsvacancy4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

Fusion? hasnt Gilette already done that? http://images-its.chemistdi...

barb_wire4442d ago (Edited 4442d ago )

@Kingthrash360

The entertainment focus aren't 'rumors' they're true - over the last year but especially in the last 3 months MS has spent a large chunk of money hiring TV execs with the empathise on scripted original programming, reality TV programming, short series format programming and 'kinect' based programming (kind of like National Geographic or Sesame Street currently but greatly expanded).. also MS has been in negotiations with the major movie studios over feature film content.

All of these developments have been widely reported on Forbes, Variety, Deadline (just to name a few) business/entertainment and movie websites.

Now the one 'rumor' going around is that Cox Communication developed the cable box/DVR side of the Next Box.. but so far, I've read that as a 'rumor' only with nothing definitive been said.. But I'm leaning towards it's true..

The Next Box or 'Fusion' is going to be an all in one entertainment center that can also play games.

Urusernamesucks4442d ago

How the hell in any way does it sound like the "Enturdtain munt fuckuz" just stop..

Mariahelfutura
I could of sworn that not so long ago people were hoping it Wasn't called infinity; BECause it Wouldn't leave room for a Successor name

Walker
Not at all that sounds way retarded,IMO

Im not sure why people are agreeing with you guys unless this is another sony rant invasion into xbox articles. As usual.

Fusion souds just perfect and original.
Meanwhile the playstation will stick to the same old boring name(#)

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Veneno4441d ago

Just get it over with and call it Xbox: Call of Duty machine.

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Cueil4441d ago

Quick someone do a Xbox and Xbox 360 doing fusion dance!

cee7734441d ago (Edited 4441d ago )

No silly your supposed to do the fusion dance with the new xbox and kinect making you,kinect and the xbox become 1.

Jek_Porkins4442d ago

It is catchy, I preferred Infinity, but I can live with Fusion, sure beats 720 in my opinion.

Jek_Porkins4442d ago

Not sure what that means bro.

MidnytRain4441d ago

Wtf? This was the rumored name of the yet-to-be-released 360 way back when. We're doing this again?

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CEOSteveBallmer4442d ago

Sounds like something to shave your beard XD

Wigriff4442d ago

It has 5 thinner, finer blades for less tug & pull.

xc7x4441d ago

At one time they had blades until the menu update,err..nevermind

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‘I think Xbox hardware is dead’, says Microsoft gaming veteran

One of the founding members of the Xbox team has questioned Microsoft’s multiplatform gaming strategy, and said they believe the Xbox hardware business is effectively “dead"

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Goodguy011d 21h ago

Think that rumor that they'll still make a new console but at a profit at $1000 will be true though. The series consoles will remain their cheap alternative throughout next gen I would say. Keep in mind that game pass and pretty much going 3rd party is their main focus. They want to bring xbox everywhere.

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GamerRN1d ago

If they don't maintain some kind of console presence, I think they will lose gamepass subscribers and just become a 3rd party publisher who eventually sells everything off

Cacabunga23h ago

Xbox games are releasing on all platforms. Who needs this hardware? PS or PC is all you need

Flewid63822h ago

I've never owned an Xbox in my life and I have GamePass.

thorstein21h ago

The only Xbox I owned was the 360. I have gamepass for my PC.

GamerRN16h ago

Majority of Gamepass users are currently on console...

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crazyCoconuts22h ago

Even if they could get it down to $800 for a box that can run with comparable performance to a PS6 (at, say $200 cheaper) the population of people willing to buy such a thing would be so limited.
It would be the worst of both worlds.

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Futureshark1d 9h ago

A slow, painful and public death too.

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Looming Xbox layoffs threaten Microsoft's reputation

Even as the company sets out to overhaul the very definition of Xbox, cuts at its studios risk creating a negative image reminiscent of EA's worst era

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Jingsing4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

I appreciate the article but this guy must be living in a delayed universe, The reputation was ruined 10+ years ago and hasn't recovered since. As such people have voted with their wallets and stopped buying Xbox products in large amounts.

YourMommySpoils2d ago

Their reputation was lost way before that. From the moment Microsoft said they entering the console business, we all knew it would be a downgrade.

Bathyj2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

That's not true at all the OG Xbox had drive and they had hunger and they wanted to accomplish something. It was a great console.

they didn't quite reach their goals and they gave up prematurely because they couldn't win. It was halfway through the Xbox 360 when kinect released and that was when they lost their way and we're a rudderless ship ever since

Agent752d ago

In all fairness, Xbox had some great games with online play, Xbox 360 even better. Xbox consoles started to die with the Xbox One. Ditch consoles for the PC and PS.

YourMommySpoils1d 19h ago

@Bathyj hard to compute ay. Xbox was never better than a PC and that's all they ever were. A demo box. Doesn't get more true than that.

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isarai3d ago

What reputation is this threatening exactly? 😂

Lightning773d ago

Rumors of Turn 10 being either shut down or hit with massive lay offs is on the horizon.

The issue is MS will do something right only to do something very, very wrong. And they do this what seems calculative at this point. Doesn't matter what they do the Investors and leadership want more and more money an endless bottomless pit of purr insatiable greed. A company that acts like it's broke or hurting is what really, really infuriates me. They've surpassed apple again well over 3 trillion who acts like they're a million dollar company is fk stupid. Pivots and changes for no reason and can't do things for more than a year with out a pivot or changing their metrics.

Christopher2d ago

That would be really bad since Phil just hyped up next year as a big Forza year at Summer Game Fest.

1Victor2d ago

@christopher: “ That would be really bad since Phil just hyped up next year as a big Forza year at Summer Game Fest”
The key word big can be ether good or bad 🤷🏿only time can tell

DarXyde2d ago

First Forza being generated entirely via AI?

If any company would do it, it'd be them.

Nacho_Z2d ago

Isn't the point that it's irrelevant how profitable MS is, the suits have decided it's time that the Xbox division started making them money. Hence the layoffs, the pivots.

hennessey862d ago

That wouldn't surprise me, as motorsport has been heading down hill since the great number 4. Where as playground have consistently put out better games. I think the two studios will be merged under playground games banner.

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Microsoft planning “major” Xbox layoffs next week

The cuts are expected to be announced next week.

Microsoft is also planning thousands of job cuts that will impact other parts of it businesses

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Obscure_Observer7d ago

MFs has been beating their chests over great quarterly results and big profits to shareholders while firing people by the thousands just like Sony.

I wonder if at the top of those rumored layoffs they´ll also cancel upcoming or unannounced games while shutting down more studios as well.

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pwnmaster30007d ago

Always got to throw shade at Sony smh.
Yes we get it,
MS good Sony bad
MS bad Sony is also bad lmao

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Obscure_Observer7d ago

F* them both!

Just for the record, I don´t care about your victim complex crap either. Find someone else who cares.

blacktiger7d ago

He was talking about both. Why you getting offended when he's using both names

pwnmaster30007d ago (Edited 7d ago )

@Blacktiger

Im not offended , that’s just his formula lol
He can’t help help himself, he needs to bring Sony down when the topic involves MS.
Whether is good news for MS or bad, it some how leads to Sony doing bad lmao.
It’s actually hilarious.

InUrFoxHole6d ago

He's not wrong but im tracking what youre saying. In this case is should just be MS bad. Thats a lot of people fired

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Tacoboto7d ago

"just like Sony"

Gosh you're insufferable, not everything needs to be both-sides'd. Sony's had layoffs, but nothing like what Microsoft has been doing and is continuing to do.

CrimsonWing697d ago (Edited 7d ago )

I mean, no offense, but this is why you’re not some corporate business person running a major corporation. Big profits don’t mean jobs are safe. Do you understand why things like this happen:

Cutting jobs to maintain or increase profitability, especially in underperforming divisions like parts of Xbox like other gaming divisions.

Corporate restructuring and relocating resources for strategic stability in ever changing markets and consumer behaviors.

Investor expectations and optimizing operations to maintain investor confidence. Whatever boosts stock prices and improves future margins.

And there’s many other factors at play. It’s never as simple as business doing well, everyone’s safe. That’s just you not understanding at all how corporations work and have been working since the beginning. This isn’t something that’s specific to Xbox, you can bet your ass Sony and Nintendo do this and if it’s not clear by now, game development is not a stable job nor has it ever been for many. A lot of developers are contractors and guess what happens when a project is done?

Ganif7d ago

Nintendo said they have no plans for layoffs, and you can't seriously claim that the scale of Sony's layoffs most of which involved Bungie which is self managed as even close to the same scale as what Microsoft has done since they purchased Zenimax. And that significantly less layoffs would have happened if those publishers had stayed independent. Keep in mind that much of these layoffs have been due to redundancies specifically related to these buyouts.

CrimsonWing696d ago (Edited 6d ago )

@Ganif

Nintendo:

https://gamerant.com/ninten...

Sony:

https://gamerant.com/playst...

https://techxplore.com/news...

I don’t think it’s realistic to treat Sony’s layoffs as somehow outside the norm for the industry right now. Even if Bungie is self-managed, Sony’s cuts went far beyond that like Naughty Dog, Insomniac, London Studio being shut down completely, and multiple teams across the globe took hits. These weren’t just minor adjustments.

Nintendo, I had to look up and you’re right. They seem to be an outlier, but rest assured at some point it happens. And even then there’s been layoffs, albeit a smaller amount and contractors.

Would fewer layoffs have happened if studios from acquisitions stayed independent? Maybe. But even independents have been hit hard and look at what’s happened with Embracer’s fallout, or smaller devs like Digic, Roll7, or Volition. This isn’t just a “Microsoft problem” or strictly tied to acquisitions; it’s a broader correction happening across the whole industry, and unfortunately, layoffs are a big part of that process right now.

Ganif6d ago

From your article:

"According to reports, Nintendo of America restructured its testing operations, leading to layoffs of about 120 contractors, part of a strategy for global integration.

Nintendo of America, publisher of iconic franchises like Mario and Zelda, is shifting some contractors to full-time roles for better development integration."

Contractors are not employees, and even if you want to count them as that, it's 120 people vs around 7500 since Microsoft purchased Zenimax.

In an era of game industry layoffs, Nintendo is hiring more people
https://automaton-media.com...

Nintendo Announces 10 Percent Pay Raise For Devs Despite Lower Profits
https://kotaku.com/nintendo...

Nintendo CEO’s refusal to layoff staff goes viral following industry-wide cuts
"Satoru Iwata took pay cuts to ensure staff didn’t have to be let go"
https://www.nme.com/news/ga...

And as for Sony you're comparing less than 1000 total jobs to an estimated7500

Has the industry faced layoffs, yes, but that still doesn't account for the mass layoffs due to redundancies that was easily predictable, or that fact that at least 1/3 of Microsoft's layoffs and studio closures happened before the industry downturn.

thorstein6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

Take the L, Crimson.

People hate Nintendo, but Ganif proved why they deserve support.

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-Foxtrot7d ago

It's like banging your head off a wall, he just can't help himself.

Microsoft can do no wrong, Sony sucks at everything and Nintendo is bigged up because it's less hassle than trying to defend Microsoft all the time

What's going to happen when Microsoft finally turn completely third party, then what?

anast7d ago

I enjoy Obscure. Obscure does good work.

crazyCoconuts7d ago

Did you know that the first n4g was designed to be a perfect human world? Where none suffered, where everyone would be happy. It was a disaster. No one would accept the program.

Tacoboto6d ago

I wouldn't be surprised at this point if anast and osbcure were both alts for the Admin.

We know how Obscure especially drums up additional comments and clicks with his spam-worthy remarks that somehow never get moderated

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Profchaos6d ago

Thats business present a strong front to your shareholders while your company burns around you.

Keep shareholders happy at all costs andnif not happy keep them numb to the reality of you organisation

Angyobangyo6d ago

" Just for the record, I don´t care about your victim complex crap either. Find someone else who cares. "

Just for the record, you clearly you do if you have to vent this hard.

TheExecutioner6d ago

Basically you think like kids when it come to choose between candy or chocolate.

Sonic18816d ago (Edited 6d ago )

Are you and Anast the same person?

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