Microsoft may be looking to launch their next generation Xbox console a bit sooner than you think. In fact, the industry veteran could release the new gaming product during 2013, according to a report from CNET. They've mentioned this having received a tip from a source from within Microsoft's Xbox team. Well, I'll be buggered to hell and back! And I just bought a new Xbox 360 Slim! This is an outrage!

Sorry... for that. Where was I? Oh... right.

According to several sources at the company, a new team lead was brought to helm Xbox brand and design efforts towards the development and launch of the next Xbox console. However, Don Coyner, one of the key people who were responsible for Xbox's inception over 10 years ago (also recently worked in the company as general manager of entertainment design), won't be involved with this and has supposedly taken on a different position at MS. Emma Williams (key role in the launch of the Xbox 360 dashboard) already took over Coyner's former role.

Of course, at the moment, there are no official statements from Microsoft in relation to their plans for a new Xbox console. On the other hand, the scoop does come from a credible news source and these are multiple sources they keep talking about, so it's a pretty strong possibility.

CVG via CNET.