No, Jackie Chan Is Not Dead
People on the internet keep saying that Jackie Chan is dead. He’s very much alive, and I wish they’d knock it off.
No, Konami's Tokyo Office Isn't On Fire
Earlier today, a photo began circulating online in Japan. “Fourteen minutes ago,” the commenter wrote. “Konami’s headquarters is totally burning.” But no, it isn’t.
Hoax Alert: The Grandson of Sony's President Didn't Fry a Pistol
I'm not even sure that Sony President Kaz Hirai has a grandson or even a son for that matter. But I am certain that, despite Twitter claims, this is bullshit.
Crytek Says It Has No 'Xbox 720' and Doesn't Know What You're Talking About
Crytek officially denied it has any "Xbox 720" or any kind of next-generation hardware from Microsoft, putting the kibosh on a rumor that, for the second time in as many months, said the 360's successor was coming soon.
No Silent Hill Multiplayer, Says Studio
The producer of Silent Hill: Downpour shot down a rumor that a separate multiplayer version for the game would be published over Xbox Live. The rumor appeared in an Italian-language magazine's interview with the game's art director. Devin Shatsky told Hell Descent the remarks were either out of context or lost in…
Pokémon Company Squashes Twitter Rumor of Creator's Death [Update]
A spokesman for the Pokémon Company said all employees, including Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri, are alive and safe following Thursday's tremendous earthquake in Japan, specifically rebutting a widespread rumor that Tajiri had died in the disaster.
No Dead Island Movie in the Works
Dead Island studio Deep Silver has said, via the game's Facebook page, that no rights to a Dead Island movie have been optioned yet. "Rest assured, a high-quality movie is the #1 thing we're concerned about for a film adaptation," writes the developer
Call of Duty's Pay To Play Rumors Squashed By Treyarch, Infinity Ward
The publisher of Call of Duty may want to explore "new digital business models" for its bestselling military shooter—perhaps as an MMO—but rumors of Modern Warfare 2 going pay-to-play appear to be premature.
Did Pikachu's Voice Actress Really Die?
The news that 44-year-old voice actress Ikue Otani - best known for voicing Pokémon character Pikachu - had died this morning has been spreading like wildfireonline. But has she?
No, There Isn't A Jimi Hendrix: Rock Band In The Works
The internet is swirling with rumors that Harmonix is working on a standalone version of Rock Band featuring the music of rock legend Jimi Hendrix. According to Harmonix, those rumors are false.
No, Cliff Bleszinski Is Not Making A Horror Game
Cliff Bleszinski, designer of the Gears of War series, was rumored to be doing a horror game. He is not doing a horror game.
Mass Effect On PS3? BioWare Says No
We were inundated with tips this week about supposed "proof" that code found within Mass Effect 2 on PC "confirmed" the presence of a PS3 version of the game. It does not.
Bungie Definitively Shuts Down Halo: Reach/Natal Speculation
Rumors that Halo: Reach might be Natal-enabled were close to flatlining of late, but the subject never got a flat-out "no." Well, now it has. The studio says emphatically that it is not a Natal title.
Sooprise, Sooprise: 'PSP-4000' Ad was 'Mistake'
To the shock of very few, the advertisement about a week ago listing a "PSP-4000" in addition to PSPs 1000 through 3000, and the Go, has been disowned by the advertiser, who calls it an error.
Valve: Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Did Not Reveal DLC Names
Speaking at an event today sponsored by Eurogamer, Valve's Chet Faliszek said the names for DLC packs found in the Left 4 Dead 2 demo were spaceholders only, put there as a test required by Microsoft.
Eidos Prez: Rocksteady is Not Doing Hitman 5
A British actor listing voice and mo-cap work for Hitman 5 through U.K. dev Rocksteady sent around the buzz that series developer IO Interactive might be off the case. Not so, says Eidos chief Ian Livingstone.
Gears Of War 2 On PC? Try Bears Of War
Rumors are circulating regarding a possible December release for a PC version of Gears of War 2, but the site the rumors reference might have its compass pointed in the wrong direction.
Billy Mitchell Denies and Denounces Taunting Tweets
Some unsportsmanlike tweets attributed to Billy Mitchell are 100 percent fake, says the Donkey Kong world record holder.
Sony Computer Europe Head Unaware Of Crackdown Devs Existence
David Reeves is retiring from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. In his retirement announcement, Reeves stated he plans to spend his time "trying to repay society" from all he has taken from it.
San Andreas PSP Listing The Result Of Retailer Daydreaming
You may have seen today a retail listing for a PSP game called San Andreas Stories. It's even got box art. Pity, then, it's all the result of the result of some wishful thinking.
