1Up.com released the first screenshots of the game on December 6, 2007 confirming series staples: Ken Masters, Ryu, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim would be in the character roster. The article also confirmed that the game will feature 3D graphics; although the action will remain on a single 2D plane (a technique reffered to as 2.5D). In this respect Street Fighter IV's design structure is similar to Capcom's Clover Studios developed franchise Viewtiful Joe, which also utilized 2.5D design.
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Damn...I looked too, I must have just passed over it. Is there a way to pull an article before I get 20 million downbids?