Yakuza: Of the End has a new release date, along with a socially conscious benefit. The Japanese site Ryu-ga-gotoku (via Joystiq) reveals that the game is now set to come out in Japan on June 9. Sega hasn't yet confirmed the game for North America or Europe.

Besides the release date, the announcement brings has word that a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan, and copies of the game will come with a "Let's Go, Japan" bumper sticker. Read more »

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Today's Filter is packed, standing as one of the biggest updates in this feature's history. Eighteen games in our database have been updated, with screens and videos for Apache: Air Assault, Yakuza: Of The End, Fable 3, Medal of Honor, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Front Mission Evolved, Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor, Space Invaders Infinity Gene, Cabela's North American Adventures, NBA 2K11, Okamiden, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Mega Man Universe, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Dead Meets Lead, Michael Jackson: The Experience, and EA Sports MMA. Read more »

Fans familiar with battling gang members in the streets of Kamurocho in Sega's Yakuza series will soon have a new adversary to contend with: zombies.

According to Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (via Siliconera), the upcoming PS3-exclusive Yakuza: Of The End will pit players against hordes of undead. As the rest of the region flees, returning characters Kazuma, Goro, Ryuji, and Shun stay behind to defend their homes in the upcoming shooter. For those looking to add personality to their arsenal, Yakuza: Of the End will feature customizable weaponry, the article reveals. A release date was not specified. Read more »