Those crazy kooks over at Microsoft sure know how to get the internet all worked up. Rumours are running wild this week that Microsoft is set to make a big announcement on Thursday, March 2nd, and a lot of people seem to think it will be (at least in part) a portable video game system. While it may seem like insanity to enter this playing field and square off against Nintendo and Sony (especially with Sony reportedly not doing as well as they had hoped with the PSP), Microsoft may have a few tricks up their sleeve. A video that recently “leaked” online shows a lengthy commercial for an intriguing flat-screen device that does much more than play games (although it most certainly does play games, including Halo). Microsoft claims that this video “is a year old and represents our initial exploration into this form factor, including possible uses and scenarios”. Interesting that they would make such an elaborate commercial for a prototype. At any rate, their mysterious teaser website over at www.origamiproject.com promises that we will learn more on 3.2.06, which is just a couple days away. Anyone care to place bets?