Street Fighter IV wins “Game of the Year” from San Jose Mercury News
I was very happy to see Street Fighter IV pick up some nominations not just for "Fighting Game of the Year," but actually for "Game of the Year" overall, and now it's actually won the award from the surprisingly game-savvy folks at the San Jose Mercury News:
No other release rejuvenated a genre more than Capcom's flagship fighting game. It grabbed a new generation of fans and reignited the passion of old-school gamers in the series. The huge turnout at Evo Championship Series 2009, the preeminent U.S. fighting game tournament, is proof of that. The return to the classic gameplay, along with some new tweaks and a great online mode, made "Street Fighter IV" the game I played and loved the most this year.
It's nice to be nominated, but nicer to win, and an EVO shoutout to boot! Thanks guys!
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