"I Know That Was a Half-Baked Take" - Street Fighter II Artist Is Still Annoyed He Didn't Do the Cover Art for the West

· Time Extension · Oct. 6, 2026, 9:19 a.m.
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The blog post discusses the marketing and localization practices of Japanese video games in the West during the '80s and '90s, specifically focusing on how Western marketers altered or replaced original Japanese artwork to appeal to local audiences. The author reflects on the missed opportunity for original artists and the importance of cultural appreciation today.
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