News: SEGA delays Yakuza of the End in Japan
Cites "various circumstances". SEGA has delayed the Japanese launch of zombie Yakuza spin-off Of The End following last week's earthquake and tsunami. The game, which was due out on 17th March, is now listed as TBA. The move follows Sony's decision to delay the Japanese launch of racing game MotorStorm: Apocalypse. Read more...
Source: Eurogamer
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