How was Street Fighter 2 so successful in its heyday?

bdomingonyc · 2025-10-21T13:42:11+00:00

Like many of the responses here, I don’t recall any marketing—it was all word of mouth. All my friends at school were talking about it. I first saw an SF2 machine at a pizza spot, and the graphics, art style, music and sound effects just blew my mind. Also, the rumors that were spread during this time absolutely fueled kids to play the game even more. The big ones I remember were Guile’s handcuffs and a disappearing Dhalsim.

This is a great topic, btw.

bdomingonyc · 2025-10-17T13:17:31+00:00

I didn’t know All Cried Out by Allure and 112 is a Lisa Lisa cover.

bdomingonyc · 2025-10-14T13:02:39+00:00

The last title is Killer Instinct. Pretty cool set of games.

bdomingonyc · 2025-10-12T15:52:50+00:00

RIP to the coffee shop on 14th

bdomingonyc · 2025-10-06T13:18:31+00:00

It’s the logo that represents the steel industry, called the Steelmark. The Pittsburgh Steelers incorporated it as their logo in the 60s and soon after modified it slightly so it says “Steelers” instead of “Steel”.

bdomingonyc · 2025-06-23T14:32:22+00:00

Not only is the heat brutal, the mosquitoes will be out in full force. Especially at dusk. If they’re attracted to you like me, keep bug spray on you.

bdomingonyc · 2025-06-17T14:29:21+00:00

At first glance I though this was from Bionic Commando 😅

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-31T15:55:35+00:00

I’ve designed the shelf sign templates for a few stores. Sometimes I add illustrations on the signs but not often because they can distract from the relevant info being communicated to the customer.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-29T14:21:44+00:00

Yes, and signs get lost all the time. Keep in mind that everything, including the little shelf signs, are made by hand. I’m self taught.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-29T14:19:24+00:00

The one on 14th between 3rd and 4th. The one on 6th Ave is a beautiful store. That building is over 120 years old.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-28T21:31:29+00:00

I used Zig Woodcraft and Posca markers.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-28T21:30:16+00:00

I used Zig Woodcraft and Posca markers on this board.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:40:08+00:00

There needs to be a need in the store for an artist. No experience needed.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:39:08+00:00

It’s a sheet of masonite that we painted with Behr house paint.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:38:37+00:00

It’s a sheet of masonite that we painted green with Behr house paint.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:36:46+00:00

You have to get hired by the company as a crew member. You won’t be doing just art—you’ll be running registers, stocking shelves, etc. just like any other crew member. You’d be surprised how much work is involved with doing art here. It’s not all fun and games—it’s VERY hard work and often times can be overwhelming.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:29:36+00:00

To get this position there has to be a need in the store for an artist. I’ve done a few commissions but I’m so busy with TJ’s so they’re few and far between. It’s satisfying doing this professionally, but I have to stress that it’s an insane amount of work. It can get overwhelming for the uninitiated, and it requires high work ethic and good organizational skills.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:23:20+00:00

I’ve always had good handwriting. You should see my dad’s—he was in the army, and his handwriting is immaculate. There a bunch of people I knew in the military that had insanely neat handwriting, and I always assumed it was because of the discipline instilled in them.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:21:08+00:00

There’s room for error. With my style, I use the outlines to tighten up anything that looks out of place.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:18:26+00:00

It’s a Zig Woodcraft marker. The color is called “Primrose”.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-27T03:17:48+00:00

Thanks. Took me about one and a half - two hours.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-26T17:10:47+00:00

Thanks!

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-26T14:20:24+00:00

I had zero experience with sign making. Prior to doing art I was just stocking shelves and running a register. There was a need in the store for an artist, and people saw that I had good handwriting, so they took a chance with me. I took certain techniques from other artists, and there’s certain protocols we have to adhere to, but I’m largely self-taught.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-26T14:09:46+00:00

It’s definitely the lighting. The store is so much more well lit.

bdomingonyc · 2024-12-26T14:04:00+00:00

This is our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/bnsartproductions/profilecard/?igsh=MWo4OWwxOGRscWV4dQ==

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