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Video game franchises introduced in 1987

  • Metal GearHideo Kojima designed the original Metal Gear, which debuted in Japan and Europe in 1987 for the MSX2 computer platform.
  • Street FighterIn August 1987, an arcade cabinet bearing the name Street Fighter opened its doors to players in Japan. Takashi Nishiyama and Hiroshi Matsumoto designed this…
  • Final FantasyHironobu Sakaguchi stood at the edge of a career cliff in 1987. Square, the company he worked for, faced financial trouble and potential bankruptcy.