Frankly I view it as self censorship as Capcom made the choice to remove objectable content then on that bases alone it is a form of self censorship.
Doesn't matter how you label it, it was Capcom's choice. Just like it was Tecmo's choice not to release Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball 3 here. Neither company was shamed into doing so. You seem to view that as a bad thing, as if this should NEVER occur. Capcom had it one way and f*ck them all to hell if they dare change it, even on their own accord. Your definition of censorship would even apply to the following scenario: Capcom designs ALL of the characters nude as base models. During development they eventually put clothes on them. There are many different costumes, but there is no option to play without the clothes as they were originally designed. Censorship! I don't think this is an issue at all, period. Judge the game by it's final release and quit feeling so entitled to ass slappage.
Also, f*ck the CUPcast. Though not literally.
I would think you example of rendering nude models that are in development versus the current topic being a bit on the far fetched.
Now let's say this was about something that wasn't about a ass slap or crotch shot.
Because t is easy to say f*ck it when it is something presumed a juvenile or childish.
Let's say
It was a mega man game (because we know you love you some mega man 😘) the remade the first game for the PSP and they changed one of the robot masters from black to another color because it looked like old characters of black people and possibly offensive to western audiences.
Oh wait that did happen.
Was it a good thing? Hard to say honestly as it was premtive and most people where unaware of that change initially. Looking back yes it was a smart move on Capcom.
But that's not censorship that's some new word we have yet to define. Let's call it beta tweeking.
The fact of the matter is the definition of the word censorship fits for what is both perceived and most logical for what occurred in this instance.
And yes this week seems to have ballooned greatly with the whole DOA beach valleyball game. But I mean come on. It's dismissive because it has to do with subversive immature things.
Self censorship can be a good thing. It shows sensitivity as needed for changing times.
Black face on a video game targeted at young developing minds meant for a PG rating? Makes sense and is appropriate.
Giggly boob physics and a chines women with thighs that could make Cerca 1986 Arnald jealous targeted at the 16 to 30 something crowed that is keeping in line with the games over all tone and design since SF II? Well it's simply what is expected.
Does it mean the game cannot grow or change? No. But was that something this game was seeking to do? Not likely.
