Selvom vi allerede har set yndige piger i små bikinier i bl.a. Sega’s Beachspikers, så har det amerikanske udvalg kaldet ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) set med strengere øjne på Tecmos kommende hudfest Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball.
Udvalget har nemlig givet titlen den såkaldte "Mature" rating, hvcilket betyder at det kun egner sig til salg til den gruppe af Xbox fans der kan kalde sig for alt andet end børn. John Inada hos Tecmo forklarer det således:
"Based on the level of sexuality we perceived in the game, we were a bit surprised to hear the ESRB's decision to give DOAX an M rating, However, we've always trusted and respected the ESRB in the past and have decided not to appeal their decision."
Han fortæller endvidere:
"While there isn't rampant nudity in the game, there are certain elements that caused the ESRB to give it the Nudity descriptor. As with all other games in the Dead or Alive franchise, we believe the stunning visuals, explosive action and classic arcade gameplay will bring Dead of Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball to an even wider audience of admirers."
Spillet står til udgivelse i Europa ï første kvartal af år 2003.