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Capcom’s upcoming horror game Resident Evil: Revelations 2 has been delayed, but thankfully for fans, the pushback is only a week. The first episode in the episodic series, originally scheduled to launch February 17, is now due to arrive February 24.

“In an effort to fine-tune the final product, we’ve moved the release of the first episode back just one week to February 24,” Capcom said on its website.

Due to the delay of the first episode, the release dates for subsequent installments, as well as the disc-based retail edition that packages them all together, has also shifted. The new schedule for individual episodes is below, while the retail disc for consoles is now launching March 17.

Individual episodes cost $6 each, or $25 for the full season. Alternatively, the retail disc costs $40, and comes with a series of extra bonus content.

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Master modder Eddie Zarick, whose previous creations include PlayStation 4 and Xbox One laptops, has revealed his latest work, and it’s the grandest of them all. The PlayBox is a custom-made laptop that combines rivals consoles PS4 and Xbox One into a single 22″ laptop form factor.

Writing on his website, Zarick says he built the console mod specifically for a customer, and does not plan to produce more units unless they are requested. Due to the “high cost and complexity of the process,” the PlayBox will cost substantially more than his previous creations, Zarick said.

As for the console mod itself, as you can see in the image above and at left, the PS4 sits on the left-hand side of the unit, while the Xbox One is on the right. The entire unit requires only one power cord, though just a single system (PS4 or Xbox One) can be powered on at once so that the unit doesn’t overheat.

Zarick did need to make some compromises in the PlayBox’s development. For example, the USB ports on the side of the Xbox One are inaccessible, though all other input sources are free and available.

To go between PS4 and Xbox One, all you need to do is flip a switch on the back of the unit. What’s more, the unit comes with a smart HDMI switcher that can automatically detect which unit is powered on.

Zarick says the only major issue he encountered with the mod came down to the PS4’s power button, which doesn’t work consistently due to interference with the Xbox One. However, he points out that the PS4 turns on just fine using the DualShock 4 controller.

For more on the PlayBox, head to Zarick’s website.

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A new Total War game has been accidentally revealed via a copy of “The Art of Total War” book. The artbook, which is scheduled for release on January 23, was shipped early to a fan who posted the information onto the Total War forums (via Kotaku.) An interview with The Creative Assembly’s creative director Mike Simpson published in the book reveals that the developer is working on a game titled Total War: Warhammer.

Not much is known about the game, but given the attachment of the Total War name, it will feature similar elements of grand strategy and military tactics. GameSpot has reached out to a SEGA representative for comment.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that The Creative Assembly is working on a Warhammer game, given that the developer signed a deal with Warhammer creator Games Workshop in December 2012. Total War: Warhammer will be the first Warhammer game Creative Assembly has worked on.

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Independent developer Harebrained Schemes today launched a Kickstarter funding campaign for a brand new PC Shadowrun game called Shadowrun: Hong Kong. The project didn’t take long to find success, as the crowdfunding campaign blew past its $100,000 target in just a couple hours.

At press time (5:30 PM EDT), funding stood at $182,242 from more than 4,500 backers.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong, a follow-up to Shadowrun Returns and Shadowrun Returns: Dragonfall, is described as a “full-length standalone cyberpunk tactical cRPG” set in a “magically awakened” Hong Kong of 2056.

“Shadowrun: Hong Kong has everything you expect from a Harebrained Schemes Shadowrun game,” Harebrained Schemes says. “Strong storytelling and sharp writing, lots of morally gray choices, a crew of memorable characters with distinct personalities, challenging tactical turn-based combat, a robust character creation system, and a one of a kind cyberpunk-meets-magic game setting that’s endured for over 25 years.”

Harebrained Schemes adds that Shadowrun: Hong Kong should offer around 12 hours of gameplay, though this could grow further if extra money pours in–and that’s definitely the case right now. Backing the project will increase its production budget, which will in turn lead to additional features, improvements, and more, the developer says. For example, now that the project has exceeded $150,000, that means Harebrained Schemes will add animatic scene transitions to the game.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong is in development for Windows, Mac, and Linux only. There was no mention of a console or tablet release, and it doesn’t sound like that’s going to change.

“We have elected to focus all our efforts on PC in order to deliver the best game we can without the current processing and memory limitations of tablets,” the studio said. “This focus allows us to have higher-fidelity visuals, larger map sizes, and more stuff on screen.”

To learn more about Shadowrun: Hong Kong, and to contribute to its crowdfunding campaign, visit the game’s Kickstarter page. Harebrained Schemes has not announced a release date yet.

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Don’t like the in-game name you chose for Minecraft? Want to change it? If so, you’re in luck, as developer Mojang has announced that Minecraft players will be able to change their usernames starting February 4.

As explained on Monjang’s website, there is no fee associated with the much-requested name-change service. All you need to do is visit your Mojang account page and click the “change” link next to your name when it becomes available next month.

Players who don’t want to amend their names don’t need to worry about someone else copying their title, as Mojang says it will not allow duplicates. However, if a player changes their name, the former title will become available for anyone to register 37 days later.

Mojang also points out that you won’t be able to change your name every day, as there is a 30-day waiting period between each amendment. In addition, the developer makes clear that banned players will stay banned, even if they change their names.

Usernames from the earlier, free version of Minecraft will be discontinued when the name-change service arrives in February. If you want to hang on your unpaid name, you can switch it over to a paid account.

Xbox company Microsoft acquired Minecraft and Mojang in September through a deal worth an estimated $2.5 billion. As part of the buyout, Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson left the company.

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Hitman developer IO Interactive has confirmed that the latest instalment in the series is due for a full reveal later in the year.

Though the new Hitman game was first mentioned in January 2014, little has been said of it since. Developer IO Interactive previously confirmed that the game will depict “a globetrotting Agent 47 at the prime of his career”, and confirmed it will ship on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Following a protracted silence, one fan asked IO Interactive via its official twitter account when the new game will ship, to which the studio replied “there’s more info coming this year and we can’t wait to share it”.

According to comments made by IO Interactive last year, the new Hitman game will retain the “core” of the series, insofar as players can use a “wide range” of tools to take out a diverse group of targets on a global scale.

The game will run on a form of the Glacier 2 engine, which powered 2012’s Hitman: Absolution.

“We’re packing in an extreme level of detail on the largest levels we have ever built for a Hitman game,” IO Interactive stated at the time.

“We’ve adopted an open, non-linear level design approach to the game, ensuring the game will play out across huge, checkpoint-free, sandbox levels. Our aim is to create living, breathing, and believable levels which will allow gamers to play around with the AI to create those unique moments every fan of the Hitman franchise loves.”

Contracts Mode, a mission-editor feature that allows players to create murder scenarios, will also return for the new Hitman game. Players will be able to create these challenges and then share them online.

“You will also be glad to hear that we have removed 47’s magic pockets,” the developer said. “We believe that’s all we need to say about that subject.”

Hitman Absolution, the last triple-A instalment in the series, was released in 2012. Since then, series co-developer Square Enix Montreal has been working on expanding the IP to mobile, and in April last year it shipped a puzzle game called Hitman Go, which was nominated by GameSpot as one of the best mobile games of 2014.

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Nintendo company president Satoru Iwata will appear in a new Nintendo Direct, which airs on Wednesday, to discuss new Wii U and 3DS games coming out this year.

The latest edition of Nintendo’s semi-regular showcase of new game projects will go live at 6am Pacific Time and 2pm in the UK. Nintendo said the focus of the event would be on “Spring 2015” titles, but that doesn’t rule out the company discussing plans beyond this.

Both western arms of Nintendo confirmed the news via their official Twitter feeds.

One key detail that is due, though not guaranteed for a reveal, is a release date for the New Nintendo 3DS–an upgraded handheld that is scheduled to arrive in the west in early 2015.

GameSpot will be hosting a live video of the event, as well as covering the details via its news teams across Britain and North America.

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