As the war between the Xbox 360 and PS3 begins to really kick into overdrive, the rumor mill is starting to go crazy. The latest is word that there has been some major change in the Xbox 360's RAM in the last month. No word on details, but it sounds like it could be a dramatic increase.

Then around the same time, Game Republic's Yoshiki Okamoto starts spouting off about how extreme the next-gen console's specs allow his game creations to be. Okamoto also said that the current launch line-up for the Xbox 360 is an impressive list of games by a virtual who's who of the gaming industry.

[Final Fantasy creator Hironobu] Sakaguchi-san, [Space Channel 5 creator Tetsuya] Mizuguchi-san, and myself have been the focus of attention so far. But I've been hearing that some other designers will also be joining [in making games for the next Xbox]. There are a lot of surprises. I find myself saying: 'What, this development studio!? This game!? These people!?

If the current lineup [of games] in development for the next-generation Xbox was revealed it would not only surprise users, but the entire industry. There probably wouldn't be anyone [in Japan] that would still be uninterested in buying the next-generation Xbox when they see the lineup.

More gossip coming your way, and look for a Nintendo surprise early next week. I'll post an update later in the week as things firm up.

More Japanese game giants choosing next-gen Xbox? [Gamespot]

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