Things have been moving and shaking in the world of Street Fighter, and if you’re a fan of the Alpha subseries specifically like I am, you’re probably a happy camper. Last month, my main man Dan Hibiki finally made his Street Fighter V debut, and between him and Sakura, my two mains are now present […]
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