It seems news regarding Sony and Microsoft's next-gen consoles are becoming more and more rampant as we go deeper in 2013. This time, we might have "proof" that Microsoft's Xbox 720 is set for release later this year.
Based on rumors, Microsoft's other racing franchise, Project Gotham Racing, was being worked on for the Xbox 720. It was speculated that it was in development at Liverpool-based studio Lucid Games.
The studio, which consists of ex-Criterion and Bizaare Creations staff has no announced games at the moment. However, that hasn't stopped the leaks from pouring out. Over on LinkedIn profile of the studio's character animator, a blurry image was uncovered with the following blurb that states, "Currently working as animator on a soon to be announced game."
In Lucid Games' official site, you can then see the image of what seems to be a road that wouldn't look out of place in a Project Gotham Racing title. Not only that, but there's also a "Road Opens 2013" sign plastered across it, which leads us to believe that the game's reveal or release is indeed schedule for 2013.
Here's the image:
If this is indeed for Project Gotham Racing 5, then chances are high that it is slated for the Xbox 720. Does this confirm a 2013 release for Microsoft's next-gen console? We can't say for sure, but based on all the evidence that's been coming out, I really wouldn't be surprised if we get the Xbox successor before the year's done.
Any Xbox fans excited for this or would you rather it was a next-gen Halo game that will "open roads" this year?
Source: VG247
