Here's another rumor courtesy of Kotaku's various sources: Microsoft's next Xbox 360 firmware update might include "Parental Timer". As you would've guessed, this means playing time can be limited by someone with the authority to change the console's settings.

While it sure sounds handy for parents who want to prevent their kids from extended play, we expect dads and moms to use it on their selves once in a while. It's hard to resist "one more turn" or "five more minutes" when playing timeless video games that never seem to end.

No details were attached to this rumor, but the thought of being unable to save after hours of dungeon-crawling in an RPG sounded horrifying to some gamers who came across this rumor. Autosave will absolutely be welcome if this holds true. We'll make sure to keep you posted on any official word or confirmation before the update hits this fall, so watch this space.