Stone Ocean
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Cowards. If you don't have balls to stand by your pandering games then why even bother?
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No plans to bring Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 to the West; Developer fears backlash.
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Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Well, that's fucking dumb. I don't even want the game, but I don't like that the publisher won't even attempt to bring it over purely out of fear of the backlash.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Really, you bought that? Man corporations have it so easy these days.
sensui-tomo
Member
whats the best place to get it in your opinion?
underage in what country? Consent laws are different in all places, i think the youngest is 15 or 16 and thats ayame iirc? Marie rose looks the youngest but is 18 if thats the character you're thinking of.
You mean like nintendo?
TangerineCloud
Banned
So, basically, they're not gonna release the game because they can't handle the potential criticism from a bunch of people on another continent who likely account for little to none of their sales? Okay, lol. Sounds like the issue is a wimpy publisher and nothing more. Folks gonna stay blaming "PC police", though.
Ding ding.
Ding ding.
WaffleTaco
Wants to outlaw technological innovation.
Why not just do it digitally?
Well, the game is basically softcore porn so obviously a lot of people will hate it for that. However, I think that a good rating system should take care of that. Self censorship isn't better than standard censorship. Oh well, fans can still import the game, it's not like you'll end up in jail for playing it.
Lord British
Member
Mate.
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At the risk of inviting ire, I think the distinction between stuff like the Fatal Frame/Xenoblade/Bravely Default costumes and DOAX is important. With the former the inclusion of the costumes was jarring and unnecessary, but with DOAX the sexualised content is kind of the whole game. So it seems kind of absurd to me, to be offended by something so utterly brazen, so upfront about what it is.
Is anyone still surprised by this bullshit anymore? It's become routine. Games getting censored and now games not even localized for fear of backlash.
The tragedy is of KT listening to a crowd that has no interest in the game whatsoever and views its very existence as a problem. And now it's firing back on actual fans. The fault is at KT for budging under the pressure of self-centered assholes.
The tragedy is of KT listening to a crowd that has no interest in the game whatsoever and views its very existence as a problem. And now it's firing back on actual fans. The fault is at KT for budging under the pressure of self-centered assholes.
Can we please not spread this bullshit
I really have no interest in DOAX3 and I don't see the appeal of it but that doesn't mean I don't want other people to play it if they want to. People can do whatever the fuck they want, that doesn't mean I have to like the same things they like.
underage in what country? Consent laws are different in all places, i think the youngest is 15 or 16 and thats ayame iirc? Marie rose looks the youngest but is 18 if thats the character you're thinking of.
You mean like nintendo?
As of DOA5 the characters are aged by 2 years. Ayane is 18.
Linearskillz
Member
Ok that really pisses me off. I'm perfectly capable of making my own decisions about the games I play and I don't need, nor want, 'society' making them for me, whether it be through explicit censorship or fear of extremist backlash.
Stop being so spineless, KT.
Stop being so spineless, KT.
If it never makes it west it sucks for Mila or Lisa fans, and for those that for whatever reason can't import.
But KT need to give less shit.
Unfortunately not everyone is as level-headed and rational as you.
But KT need to give less shit.
Unfortunately not everyone is as level-headed and rational as you.
sensui-tomo
Member
I do see this as an odd point, as they wouldnt have to do much effort due to the already english asian release, and they wouldnt have to piss of retailers due to the game probably never getting bought in a store. Digital so i can hide my shame.
Alas, these are the times we live in. Hopefully this bubble pops soon and people will just not play things that offend them rather than going on crusades to ruin other people's fun.
I mean, when there's something that bugs me on TV, I change the channel. I don't go on some protest marches and start petitions to demand the show be taken off the air.
Matrix XII
Member
The Japanese know where it's at.
Death Metalist
Member
If I was in their place I wouldn't as well. People these days complicate things, complain and get offended by too many fucking things instead of enjoying life as is, why bother through the bullshit? I respect their decision.
GrantDaNasty
Member
Instead of getting mad at people, how about those of you who are steaming at this announcement tell Koei-Tecmo to man the fuck up and put it out or admit they know it won't sell for shit, because that's the only reason they'd refrain from it.
Businessmen made a business decision, but clearly it's not their fault, give me a break.
Businessmen made a business decision, but clearly it's not their fault, give me a break.
Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
Quoting from the other thread because it expresses how I feel.
MichMasteR
Banned
So... Anita Sarkeesian wins?
Eolz
Member
Changes nothing for main DOA. X is completely different and you can easily see it with any screenshot or trailer.
Some people have spoken you mean.
Timeline. DOA5 happens 2 years after 4/X2, where some girls were still 16. They are all at least 18 now, with Ayane being still the youngest girl.
Pretty much. Those who do want it should not be punished due to political correctness.
Vincent Grayson
Member
Seems to me they "stand by them" in the country they released it in originally, but don't feel it's a good fit for the US, so they won't release it here.
gundamkyoukai
Member
How stupid , hell they should bring it to west on DD .
rockman zx
Member
They don't want the press and sensible minds to see things like this.
NSFW
http://agekei.deviantart.com/art/Marie-rose-and-Cat-ear-headphones-552555776
They can always remove content like this, specially in a "child" looking girl,but people will complain anyway.
NSFW
http://agekei.deviantart.com/art/Marie-rose-and-Cat-ear-headphones-552555776
They can always remove content like this, specially in a "child" looking girl,but people will complain anyway.
Transistor
Banned
Asian version is in English, yes? So I can just import from there?
Hexa
Member
#BuildingTheList. C'mon Gio!
Oh who am I kidding. It's never going to happen. God fucking damn it.
Oh well. I guess on one hand I should be happy that the game is happening at all and is still true to their vision. If they tried to make it west oriented it would probably suck.
Hopefully there's an Asian version with English to import.
Oh who am I kidding. It's never going to happen. God fucking damn it.
Oh well. I guess on one hand I should be happy that the game is happening at all and is still true to their vision. If they tried to make it west oriented it would probably suck.
Hopefully there's an Asian version with English to import.
stargateheaven
Member
ok haha i admit i was kinda trolling a little.
but seriously.. no one is underage and i honestly dont see a problem with the game.
it's women doing whatever on the beach, sunbathing, dancing on poles. It doesn't matter.
Do people honestly think looking at a woman is worse than blasting people in the face with shotguns, having sex with someone in a car, or making crude jokes about offensive things? cos those things already exist in video games and i find this game quite tame.
at the most, this game has sexualization of some women. It's pretty tame compared to many other games. It's just because the sold purpose of this game revolves around the women.
i'll probablly get blasted for this comment but meh. Better to say what i think i guess.
yup, just remember any DLC is region-locked tho
Don't get Sterling here. The whole point of consumer advocacy (or in this non-consumer advocacy?) Is to influence those who can make decisions. Now a decision had to be made that seemed to be influenced in part of the rising trend against games with sexploitation, and he wants to claim that people who have spoken up against had no role in it?
Hot Coldman
Banned
No, but it's the primary argument for releasing any game, and the reputation damage is just a further strike against releasing the game.
If companies didn't release games just because of potential blowback XSEED would be out of business.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Given that Koei Tecmo tends to release all their games in the West, even their more niche titles, it's safe to assume there was something about this game in particular that made them decide differently.
yeah... because that's why people buy those games... for the deep beach volleyball mechanics... gotta love them sport simulations... yeah...
nuh, just joking, buy whatever you want, it's your money
Damn, sucks it has to be that way.
You know thats fan made right? They arent going to give Marie Rose those type of costumes
You know thats fan made right? They arent going to give Marie Rose those type of costumes
Man, where's the latest hot "Get the TV show off the air" march? I need to join the one for Blindspot cuz that show suuuuuucks.
Damn, no wonder they kept using question marks for Ayane in some of the previous titles.
comments like these and other 'thanks tumblr' quips, when coupled with anime avatars is a really good gauge of people who are probably trolling.
If you really think people like her want games like DOAX gone, you haven't been paying attention.
BrendanSinclair
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Company makes decision based on its bottom line. People's freedoms unaffected. Film at 11.
Because you also have fans that are expecting your game? What kind of a developer are you that deny your product to your fans because "what some people will say about it"?
It's fucking unprofessional and borderline childrish.
Snkfanatic
Banned
What does a piece of fan art on Deviant have to do with this discussion?
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