For Microsoft, I imagine the motion controller rumor to be like a pesky fly, buzzing loudly around the Internet. Yet no matter how many times Microsoft think they've crushed it under the folds of a rolled-up newspaper, it keeps coming back. Their solution? Keep smashing. When the motion controller reared its head in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Microsoft pulled out the swatter.

Today, Xbox 360 Fanboy received word from Gamerscore Blog's Chris Paladino who, along with having the coolest last name ever, is a trustworthy source.

"All of the motion controller hopes and complaints regarding the Banjo video on IGN are false," he told X3F. Buzz, buzz, splat. So long, rumor.

Paladino did not, however, comment on Microsoft's rumored bird-accessible controller. We'll keep you updated.