Anyone between the age of 25 and 45 (and a few either side) will be very excited about this. They’ve actually gone and made a documentary about Street Fighter, the absolute classic arcade fighter game. Check it out – it’s glorious.. HADOUKEN!

This, from Verge:

Technically, 2012 marked the 25th anniversary of Street Fighter, the classic Capcom fighting game franchise that’s made a comeback over the past few years.

The film traces Street Fighter all the way back to its roots, through the glory days of the arcade, and finally to today’s tournament scene, where pro players can make a name for themselves internationally.

M Bison and Ryu giving it a full rev

Listen to directors and players of the original Street Fighter talk about the series’ humble origins, see life-long fans share their stories, their art, and their collections of Street Fighter games, hear former Capcom community manager Seth Killian explain the game’s intricacies, and see famous professional players Justin Wong and Daigo Umehara explain the epic conclusion of one of the most infamous showdowns in fighting game history.

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Watch a video from the original Street Fighter II, below.

For the documentary – click play on the video at the top of this article.

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