Koei Tecmo ‘explains’ decision to not bring Dead or Alive Extreme 3 to the West

If you’re not in Asia, you won’t be getting your digital bikini fix from Koei Tecmo.

The publisher released a statement on its Twitter account explaining its decision not to bring Dead or Alive Extreme 3 to Western markets. The Dead or Alive Extreme series is a spin-off of the fighting game franchise that focuses on beach sports (with lots and lots of tiny bikinis) instead of combat.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.