Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Confirmed to Only be Releasing in Japan and Asia - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 December 2015 / 3,604 ViewsLast week it was widely reported that Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 would not be released in North America or Europe following remarks made by Team Ninja's community manager.
Koei Tecmo has now released a statement essentially confirming the community manager's remarks; the game will only release in Japan and Asia but not the west apparently due to respecting cultural sensitivities.
Official statement from Koei Tecmo Games regarding DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme 3. #DOAX3 #KTfamily pic.twitter.com/5CVfsHYEgy
— KOEI TECMO EUROPE (@koeitecmoeurope) December 1, 2015
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 releases in Japan and Asia on February 25th for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
Thanks Gematsu.
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Just gotta say it. Don't care if I get banned, fuck you feminism, and I'll never subject my kids to your disgusting ideology. Gaming is heading inna wrong direction if our beloved companies are now fearing releasing their art because of a bunch of obsessive sjw's who don't even game but shit on an industry because they don't realise how diverse it is. Women have boobs..breaking news!
Remember when Dead or Alive: Dimensions was banned in Sweden because of anti-pornography laws? Since some of the characters in that game were only 16 or 17 years old, the gallery apparently constituted child pornography.
What's really funny is that Sweden's age of consent is 15. So apparently, Sweden considers girls this age old enough to sexual relationships, but only if their partner is blind. Or something.
Remember when Dead or Alive: Dimensions was banned in Sweden because of anti-pornography laws? Since some of the characters in that game were only 16 or 17 years old, the gallery apparently constituted child pornography.
What's really funny is that Sweden's age of consent is 15. So apparently, Sweden considers girls this age old enough to sexual relationships, but only if their partner is blind. Or something.
Why deny a man his T&A?, seriously this is all kinds of stupid to not bring this over.
I'm still not buying it. By "respecting cultural sensitivities" what they actually mean is "have determined that the market for this kind of game isn't big enough in the west".
Hey I didn't say they were right, but I don't believe that this company suddenly gives a crap about its perception from western consumers.
DoA sells more in EU and USA combined than in Japan, usually more with just USA.
I'm totally against censorship and the game should be released wherever they want to release the damn thing but I will say this. Part of the problem is the inability or reluctance of retailers to adhere to the age rating that a game gets.
Put simply, here in Australia a 17 year old would have a hard time getting into a nightclub and buying a drink but have no problem buying a game like GTA V that was rated 18+. Many of you reading this post will be under the age of 18 and have many games in your collection that are intended for adults. I'd argue that this is part of the reasoning for a company who clearly has concerns that a highly sexualised game will be played by kids.
I am amused by how KT has moderated its language to make their official statement sound less like "We're not releasing in the west because SJWs." Because of course their decision has nothing to do with anything any SJW has done or said. There is a shit ton of sexist content in western entertainment, adding this to the mix is pretty much a non-event and is more like a point and laugh response than a pitchforks and torches thing. Speaking as an fully paid up SJW of course.
If you really want bouncing virtual boobies, just go to trollvids. It's free and more readily accessible.
You can always import it if you want it, so no problem. this is a Niche title and those who would buy it will surely import it