Rumor mill: Feb. 11 edition

When there’s no gaming news, there are gaming rumors. When in Rome, do as the Romans do: Let the rumors start flying.

Is Apple dipping further into the gaming industry?
Recently Apple has extended its trademark to include “hand-held units for playing video games”, and “stand alone video game machines.”

Microsoft has big news for Japan?
It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 isn’t all that popular in Japan. So it should come as no surprise that Microsoft is coyly teasing an announcement next week in the land of the rising sun.

Left 4 Dead shambles on to PS3?
Gamers across the nation are eagerly anticipating Turtle Rock Studio’s co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead. Word on the street is that in addition to being on PC and Xbox 360, the game will be coming out on PlayStation 3.

As usual, feel free to drop a comment on which rumors you think are true…now adjourn your asses.