Here Comes a New Challenger
Take a revealing look at the gaming phenomenon Street Fighter II, from its blockbuster arcade roots to its lasting impact on home systems. Beyond tournaments, it shaped countless childhoods, turning bedrooms and living rooms into makeshift arcades where friends battled for playground supremacy. It soon became a cultural phenomenon that ruled, both in arcades and at home.
Take a revealing look at the gaming phenomenon Street Fighter II, from its blockbuster arcade roots to its lasting impact on home systems. Beyond tournaments, it shaped countless childhoods, turning bedrooms and living rooms into makeshift arcades where friends battled for playground supremacy. It soon became a cultural phenomenon that ruled, both in arcades and at home.
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