Street Fighter II Development Anecdote: The "World Warrier" Typo Discovery
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birdculture
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
The article discusses an interesting anecdote from the development of Street Fighter II, where lead graphic designer Akiman discovered a typo in the game's subtitle just three days before shipping. The subtitle "World Warrior" was misspelled as "World Warrier" in the game's graphics. The article appears to be part of a series about Street Fighter II and the CPS-1 arcade system, focusing on development stories and technical details.
Key quotes
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One of my favorite anecdote about Street Fighter II is Akiman's account of an issue discovered shortly before shipping.
This article is part of a series about Street Fighter II and the CPS-1. It is recommended to read the previous entries before reading this one.
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