Microsoft's vision of the gaming console as the window into the living room is a big, big bet, and one that clearly hasn't paid off thus far.

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And they can take advantage of wood fold-down airline-like tray tables, a large center console that includes a closed storage compartment and side window shades should they feel the need to get some work accomplished while en route.

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MCV, a UK trade magazine, has also reported that the 2013 Xbox 720 release window has been confirmed, stating that the console will not contain a disc drive.

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Like most of Loki's other ported games (Railroad Tycoon being the notable exception), Heroes III can only be played on the console and not displayed over a network through the X Window System.

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It's no secret that the Xbox 360 can get a little hot under the collar -- after all, this is the same console that drove people to build elaborate support systems or hang their power bricks out the window -- but who knew that the heat was intense enough to cook up some disgusting scrambled eggs?

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