A strange little side quest
Schoolgirl Street Fighter may feel immediate, but the ideas around combat sports have been evolving for a very long time. Women's boxing made its Olympic debut at London 2012. It also connects to a different milestone: During much of the 19th century in the United States, visibly painted cosmetics became socially unacceptable even though beauty practices never disappeared. It is a good reminder that simple game mechanics can carry a surprising amount of history.