God Of War III — The Sex Scenes Were Almost Dropped. Almost.

God of War III’s director, Stig Asmussen (not The Stig from Top Gear) was initially wanted to — quick gasp for air before you read this — cut the topless ladies from the game. He said that they need to have a purpose, and that it was more candy than anything else.

Wait, did he just say — topless woman serve no purpose? Oh come on.

“It was more a debate between me and several of the story writers,” Asmussen told website UGO. “I was like, ‘I’d rather not have it in there at all.’”

After thinking about the nude woman, Asmussen found a way to make her boobies presence important.

“We make it more than it’s been in the past, but we also give it more of a purpose,” said Asmussen. “It’s not just you going in there, finding some corner and having sex with somebody. It’s something that guides you through the story. You get information and more than just a fluff moment.”