From Street Fighter to Final Fantasy: Yoko Shimomura, the composer who put the classical in gaming’s classics
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With a four-decade career beginning at Capcom in the 8-bit era, Shimomura is one of the most acclaimed names in gaming. She recalls her early struggles – and explains why her beloved classical music …