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There's a rumor floating around that there will be a new Marvel Vs. Capcom in 2017 and that the announcement will happen during the PlayStation Experience Event (more on this in a subsequent post) in a few days. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I liked Marvel vs Capcom 3 but I didn't enjoy it as much as Marvel vs Capcom 2. I felt like it was missing something but hopeful the next iteration can fix that. Looking forward to seeing if this is true of not. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

We've all become accustom to the yearly release of Activision's Call of Duty, so the listing that appeared online should come as no surprise to anyone. Slated to be released later this year, November 5 according to the Target  listing , Call of Duty: Ghosts will be the next game in the franchise. We've seen games outed like this before and even though this may be a rumor right now, it could hold some credibility, especially given that E3 is right around the corner. Rumor or not well have to wait for confirmation and based on what I've read it should be happening soon. -- Courtesy of Games News Network

A rumor has started that states Rocksteady's next Batman title will take him back in time to the Silver Age. Warner Bros. and Rocksteady are taking Batman back to when he first encountered the Joker and may also include the Justice League in some form. I'm an fan of both Batman games from Rocksteady but we've had two game already with the Joker being in the forefront--how about someone new for the next installment. While just a rumor I look forward to what's next for our caped crusader. 

Rumor has it that the follow up to Konami and Mercurystream's Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will be announced at E3. Lords of Shadow was a reboot for the franchise and based on how it ended everyone knew another game would be coming. I'd say the time is right for an announcement. So stay tuned to all the E3 coverage and be mindful that this is still just a rumor. Brought to you by X360A

A resume of on LinkedIn, a business-oriented social networking site, has put a spotlight on several of IPs that have yet to be announced. The resume in question lists the individual doing graphic design, UI Art Direction and concepts for both Dead Space 3, Arm of Two 3 as well as an unannounced title. There have been rumors surrounding both Dead Space 3 and Arm of Two 3 and seeing this just adds another nail in the coffin for confirming the game. [via OXM ]

Another video game sequel is accidentally uncovered before being officially announced. Apparently Ubisoft is working on creating a sequel for Rayman Origins. According to the images that were sent to Kotaku  from a source who found them in a survey from marketing firm Arkenford, Ubisoft is looking to keep the gameplay similar to the first game while bringing in new but familiar elements. As with every rumor its best to not get your hopes up until it is actually confirmed.

It would seem we haven't seen the last of Faith and her parkour skills. Rumor has it that EA is working a sequel to Mirror's Edge for the next generation Xbox that will also use Kinect gestures to control your character. It's also stated that EA is set to reveal the game at E3 next year meaning we have quite a while to wait before we heard anything solid. [via OXM ]

Rumors are floating around that Prey 2 has been cancelled by Zenimax. Prey 2 is the sequel to 2006s FPS, Prey, developed by Human Head Studios. Say it ain't so, after the trailer was released for this game last year a lot of gamers were excited by this new game.  We'll get to find out next week if the rumors are true when an official announcement will be made. [via IGN ]

Rumour has it that Crystal Dynamics, the team currently working on the Tomb Raider reboot, is also working on a reboot of Soul Reaver. It would seem that Crystal Dynamics will be heading in a different direction and will rework the game and new art direction. It has been some time since we got to play as either Kain or Raziel but as all rumors go nothing is confirmed yet. [via VG247 ]

Well rumors have it that DarkStalkers 4 is  currently being developer by Capcom with Yoshinori Ono heading the project. The game is being build using a modified version of the Street Fighter X Tekken engine so you can already get an idea of the artistic style of the game. Right now all we have is a rumor but there are several chances for the game to be announced this year including Capcom's own Captivate event. We'll just have to wait and see if this rumor pans out. [via Joystiq , Source GameBeats ]

Over the past week there has been a lot of rumors and speculations on several aspects on what the next generation Xbox will be capable of. Now take everything you're about to read with a grain of salt as they are just rumors and have not officially been confirmed. In 2011 there were rumors that the next Xbox would be coming in 2012 and would be shown at this year's CES which never happened. It was also rumored that it would make an appearance at this years E3 but Microsoft has stated that there won't be anything new this year. E3 in 2013 also holds the possibility of being when Microsoft decides to reveal their new console with the release following shortly after. As CES 2012 has passed its safe to assume that the 2013 reveal for the next Xbox is more likely. Along with a rumored release date comes a new name. XBOX 720 seems like the next logical choice but rumors suggests the system has been codenamed XBOX LOOP. Next up hardware. One of the news bits about the next gen...

When I first saw the Wii U reveal at last years E3 I was impressed. Nintendo always finds a way to innovate the industry and the Wii U aims to do just that. Apart from using the Wii U as a controller, it is now rumored to function as an e-reader. This news paints the Wii U not just as a video game device but as a digital media device as well. An appealing prospect from Nintendo for both non and hardcore gamers. Its now left to Nintendo to confirm or deny this rumor. Rumor: The Wii U Might Become A Fully Functional E-Reader - News - www.GameInformer.com