Hitman fans gather around--there's a lot of progress with the next game for the franchise, and developer Io-Interactive has already confirmed that a new game is in the pipeline.

Over at the official Hitman web site, an open letter to fans was written by the developer to update fans on what has been happening with the next game. one thing to note is that the developers have gone deep into creating the game, and already have some details to share:

- The next HItman will let you be a "globetrotting Agent 47 at the prime of his career," and you'll be stalking your prey all over the world along with handler Diana Burnwood and the ICA.

- Tools will be the main attraction for the next game, as there will be a wide range of tools to take out a lot of different targets in various locations all over the globe.

- The game will make use of Glacier 2 engine, while taking inspiration from past titles, so expect high-level details in the game.

- Contract mode is making a comeback, so you can build challenges in the game and sharing them with your friends, perhaps another off-shoot of the non-linear design approach to the game.

- The 47's magic pockets are gone.

"At Io-Interactive right now, we are building the next AAA Hitman game for PC and next-gen consoles. As we get further into 2014, we will reveal more and get into much closer contact with all of you. There are so many things we have planned and we are extremely excited for the future of Hitman," said the Io-Interactive Team.

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Dark Souls 2 coming to PS4, Xbox One?

For those who have been counting down the games coming to the PS4 and the Xbox One, Dark Souls 2 is still a possible candidate, though the developers are still discussing whether this plan will push through or not.

In an interview quoted by IGN, Yui Tanimura, co-director of Dark Souls 2, stated that a decision has not yet been made, but also that they have not yet disregarded the possibility of a PS4 and Xbox One release.

"We have not put any thought into this yet, so I unfortunately can't answer at this point," said Tanimura in the interview quoted by IGN.

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However, the plan to release on the last-gen consoles have pushed through because of the remaining potential for gaming, one that the feel they could immediately satisfy among gamers.

Dark Souls 2 is looking at a March 11 release for North America and March 14 for Europe. The game will release first for the Xbox 360 and PS4 platforms, followed by the PC version.

Microsoft pushes Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare release date

PopCap's new twist on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and tower defense gaming, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, has been pushed back again from releasing. This time, the delay pushes it back a week from the promised release date of Feb. 27.

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Polygon reports that the release date for North America is now February 25, while Europe will get Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on the Xbox One on Feb. 27.

For PS4 gamers, Eurogamer has spotted that there may be a version going to Sony's next-gen console, based no the ratings board listing. There may even be a PC version that's also in the works.

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