This is a pretty juicy rumor, but it’s probably just that—a rumor.  According to VideoGamer.com, a ‘major international publisher’ had this to say about a new Nintendo platform:

“Just heard a rumour that you may be interested in: Nintendo are going to announce a new platform at GDC. Some devs have already started work on it.” – Industry Source

“Our contact had no further information about whether the new platform was a handheld, home console or something else. The source also stated that he was sure of the platform’s existence, but that the GDC launch was a less certain possibility.” – VideoGamer

I would definitely take this with a grain of salt, but it’s not too far-fetched.  Remember, if history serves us correctly, Nintendo would be readying a new home console for November 2011 and some developers could have early notice of this.  The very unlikely part of this whole matter is whether Nintendo would send out development kits this early.  If this turns out to be true, I would think the new platform would be the rumored DS2 instead of the Wii successor.  What do you guys think?  Are you more excited for GDC (which runs from March 9-13)?

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