Speculation is rampant that Microsoft will be unveiling its next-generation Xbox at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo next June. And while specifics on the next Xbox remain under wraps, information has begun to leak out on who will be leading development on the new console.
Today, online super sleuth Superannuation unearthed a handful of LinkedIn profiles that point to Jeff Faulkner as creative director on "Xbox Next Gen." According to his profile, Faulkner's previous experience includes Zune brand creative director. Faulkner is no stranger to the Xbox brand, having also previously served as the director of "Xbox User Experience."
Notably, Zune and Windows Phone 7's Metro interface have been the inspiration for many future user interface designs, including the Fall 2011 Xbox dashboard update and Windows 8.
Beyond Faulkner, Superannuation also turned up a variety of other individuals that may be working on the new console. Patrick Corrigan, who is currently the founder and design director at wkem, lists involvement with developing and integrating branding "for next-gen Xbox," while Microsoft hardware intern Joe Langevin boasts that he "simulated high speed data buses to prevent electromagnetic interference in next-gen devices."
Microsoft has been hiring in earnest for rank-and-file developers on the next Xbox since March 2011. At that time, the Redmond, Washington-based software company posted a number of job reqs seeking individuals who would be "responsible for defining and delivering next generation console architectures from conception through implementation."
Microsoft had not commented on the job listings as of press time.
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