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               I went to a local store the other day to buy my wife
             1 one of her birthday preasents ,the nintendo PIN BALL
             game .They had the new super controlers on sale for 
             $5.99. They fit over the controlers and have a small 
             joy stick. Has anybody bought and tied them? If so
             could you let us know how they are?
    
                                                    thanks 
    
                                                        DR. dick
    
             btw : Pin Ball isn't a bad at all,it has 2 levels for 1
                   and 2 players with 3 screens.If you score a certain
                   number of points the flippers disappear and you play
                   until you loose your ball. 
    

    
       re: .1  yes those controllers are a big help when you get use
    to them I've had mine for a while. (though I only paid 4.99 plus
    tax)
    
        There is an even better joystick available called the 
    
                          NES ADVANTAGE
    
     this is an arcade type joystick with the slow motion option button
    and turbo buttons for both A and B buttons (also the A and B buttons
    are the size of a silver dollar) Price is aprox. 40.00 a good buy
    though, at least mine was for me.
    
    
                            Charlie
    

In Japan, Ultima is released.
This is not implemented original Ultima but Ultima III.
As you know, it is Apple's game. And it is very good sound and graphics like
Apple's. Some day it will be released.

    
    My sorces tell me of the following new games;
    
     Contra -- Should be released very soon
     Mike Tyson's Punch Out -- It might be out already
     Pro Am racing -- ???
     Adventures of Link -- All I know is that it is played with the
                           same point of view as SMB.
     Super Mario Bros. II -- Can't wait ! Due to arive next spring
    
    
    Thats all I can rember.
    
    			        Can't wait for SMB 2,
    					Pat..
    

    I read that.  I don't like the idea much.  It would seem to make
    the game more difficult, in comparing it to Zelda that is.  But
    I heard that it is going to have a totally different story line
    and not going to be much related to Zelda in any way except for
    the name and a few monsters.
    What does anyone else think??
        		-=*>Jason<*=-

                            -< Top Gun & Punch Out >-

>    Secondly, at Kay-Bee toys in Searstown (Leominster), I picked up
>    "Top Gun" (by Konami?). They had about 4 or 5 left. I also "tested"
>    this game to make sure it was working (ya sure!). It was a good
>    game with a real "feel of flying an F-14". I crashed trying to land
>    on the carrier. Well worth it for flying nuts like me. I bought
>    this last night so you may want to call Kay-Bee first 534-6155.
>    That's all for now.
    
	                    ********************

	Anymore information on Top Gun, like how much is it and is it 
available all over....it's not around here yet, at least up until this past
weekend 11/30/87. Also what is the object in Top Gun? Besides shooting down 
enemy aircraft?

Thanks,

Al.

    went to kay-bee in leominster - no more but kay-bee in
    glendale/worcester had about 8 left after i picked up a couple...
    ...good luck...bill...
    ps...no i didn't have time to try it last night, too late - besides
    the weekend is coming up...

< Note 17.9 by MPGS::THOMANN >
                             -< More Top Gun Info >-

Thanks, Jim for the info.....now if only they would start stocking the 
cartridge out here.....in Colorado.


Al.

    You're from Colorado? This is great, I thought I was alone out here.
    I got Top Gun at Target this weekend. You might find that Target is
    cheaper than Kay-Bee (sp). (I took the last Top Gun they had). They
    also have the NES advantage controller. 
    
    	Kay-bee told me that they should have more top guns and punch
    outs this week (wednesday).

    	Rich's in Gardener had 15 Top Gun on Saturday..I picked one
    up for $34.99.......So far its a very good (8-9) game with excellent
    graphics.

    I also picked up Top Gun last night. I bought it at Caldor's in
    the Auburn Mall for $37.99 (that seems to be the going price at
    most places). They had about 2 dozen in stock.
    
    Great game. If there is a note on Top Gun, I'll let you know what
    I think. If there isn't, well, maybe I will start one.
    
    Mike

    
    Listing of new games:
    
    Data East:
    
     Tag Team Wrestling
     Burger Time
     Kid Niki
     Breakthru
     Karnov
     Karate Champ
     Side Pocket
    
      Some are arcade games, and I thing Ring King Might be 3-D. 
      Da East's number is (408) 286-7074
    
    Sunsoft:
    
     Spy Hunter (Bally)
     Skykid
    
      Tel. # (312) 228-0451
    
    Capcom:
    
     Mega Man
    
      Tel. # (408)745-7081
    
    Ljn Toys ltd.:
    
     Gotcha (gun game)
     Jaws
     Town & Country Surf Designs Pearl City, Hawaii
     Offical Licenee Major League Baseball (actually licenced)
     The Karate Kid
    
      No tel #, address is, Ljn Toys Ltd., 1107 Broadwy, NY,NY 10010
    
    Acclaim:
    
     Wizards & Warriors
     Tiger-Heli (Taito)
    
      No nothing.
    
    Snk:
    
     Athena (available)
     Ikari Warriors (available)
     Alpha Misson
    
      1-800- play snk
    
    FCI:
    
     Lunar Pool (avalible in some areas)
     Zanac                              
    
      1-800-255-1431
    
    Nintendo:
     
     Pro Am Racing
     The Adventure of Link
    
      1-800-422-2602
     
   Tecmo:
    
     Star Force
    
      1-800-457-6050
    
     				
                      That's all Folks,
    				Pat..
    
    
    
     
    			
    

    
    
     Info on link's next adventure:
    
      	Ganon returns in The Adventure of Link.  Once again, the
    tranquility of Hyrule is threatend by evil. Ganon has returned!
    And he has cast a spell on Princess Zelda and conqured Hyrule with
    his terrible power. But, there's hope. Link is full grown. He's
    tall and strong. His wits are sharp and his battle skills are refined.
    And he's ready to meet his arch enemy.
     	New challenges. Many changes have come to pass in this continuing
    saga of Link, Zelda, and Ganon. You'll have to master new terrain
    in both the Overworld and the Underworld. There are many new characters
    to help and hinder your progress. And there are even more crafty
    then ever. But so is Link!
    	Your challange as Link is to go in search of the six palaces
    of the land of Hyrule. You must find six gems and return them to
    the foreheads of six stone ststues. It's not an easy task. Only
    if you are brave and wise will you be able to defeat Gannon's agents
    which infest the palaces. Then you must revive the sleeping princess!
     	The action takes place in both a vertical (like Zelda) and a
    horizontal (like super mario bros.) perspective. You travel from
    town to town gaining strength and knowalge on your courageous quest
    for the six palaces.
     	Just like zelda, The Adventure of link game comes in a distinctive
    gold metalic case, THE GOLD PAK! Also like Zelda, you can save your
    game accomplishments thanks to the battery.
    
    				Can't wait to grow up,
    					 Pat..
    
    

    I forgot to mention these new games,
    
    	Nintendo has a new game called Dragon Warrior, where you battle
    an evil dragon in a role-playing game as chalanging as Zelda (and
    with the same perspective).
    
       Konami has a few new ones, some may already be out. They are;
    
         Double Dribble
         The Goonies II
         Stinger
    
      I don't have any info., just that Double Dribble is like the arcade.
    
    	
    				Goonies II ???
    				   Pat..
    
      

    Double dribble is out, and exactly like the arcade version.
    
    They even have the national anthem before the game!!!!
    
    
    Dave
    

    and even halftime cheers...
    ...bill... 

    1)Anybody ever hear of "Rushin AttacK"?  I saw it in Target the
    other day (I too am in Colorado).  The wrapper hype said something
    like "There you are behind enemy lines armed only with a knife and
    your wits...free the prisoners...turn the enemy's weapons against
    him..."  i.e Sort of like a (heaven forbid Stallone gets a cut)
    Rambo-esque adventure.
    
    Anybody see or play it.  Is it good.
    
    2)I saw something about checking the goods (i.e. playing the game)
    before Xmas to be sure it works.  Does the Nintendo have a high
    infant mortality?  (Just got one, should I check it too?)

    If I remember from the arcade, double dribble needs 3 buttons to
    work (pass, dribble and shoot). Anyone know how the Konami version
    for the Nintendo Entertainment System works?
    
    Mike

    Just thought I'ld drop a note to tell you that a whole slew of new
    games have just come in.  I was in Toys r Us last night and they
    were putting out games I nver heard of.  Some of them are:
    		LUNAR POOL
    		ALPHA MISSION
    		JAWS (sounds good for the kids...ha  ha)
    		SUPER PITFALL and several others
    
    No New Adventures of Link before you ask, otherwise I'ld be telling
    you more about it now.
    
    They just got a new shipment in of all games.  They had Tyson's
    Punchout but it was going fast.  This Toys is in Manchester right
    across from the Mall.  Didn't check to see if they had the Deluxe
    System.
    

    got lunar pool, took it the other night to a friend's "get-together"
    and just about everyone liked it...it's one you might have to "think"
    a little to play...great game...
    ...bill...

    Re: .20
    
    The basketball game you're thinking of is "Super Basketball", I
    think.
    
    In Double Dribble, one button passes, and one shoots - the dribbling
    is automatic.  (You can't really Double Dribble!!!)
    
    
    Dave
    

    I picked up Double Dribble the other day and it is almost like the
    arcade version. The only difference (as I suspected) is the arcade
    has 3 buttons and the home version only has 2. The player with the
    ball always dribbles. In the arcade, you have 3 buttons, dribble,
    shoot and pass. On defense, they become steal, jump and switch (for
    switching players you control).
    
    I do like the home version though!
    
    Mike

    
    
    	Ice Hockey and Pro Am Racing (car racing radio control style)
    are due out mid Febuary.
    
    				Ice Hockey...
    					Pat..
    

    Well I got thru on the 206-885-play number and of course my first
    question was where is "Adventures of Link".  Response was.....I
    can't take it...look for it around (sob sob) March or April.  No
    reason behind it...just have to wait.  How depressing.

    
    	THAT SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY THING GOOD ABOUT THE NEW NUMBER...
    
    				YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT!!
    
    					March or april, what about Feb?
    						Pat..
    

    Does anyone out there have Acclaim's Wizards and Warriors ?  What
    can you tell us about the game.  I saw a guy returning it the other
    night due to cartridge malfunction.  He said it is similar to Zelda
    but not as difficult.  Any info would be appreciated.
    
    Steve
    

    Re .28:
    
    I just got Wizards and Warriors, so there's not much I can say at the
    moment.  It seems decent.  Acclaim's Star Voyager was terrible, but
    this is better.  At the beginning scene, you are in a forest.  There
    are various ledges and tree stumps for you to stand on, items scattered
    about (including keys), and doorways.  By going into the doorways, you
    get inside the trees, where there are more items and monsters, and
    bumps to stand and jump on which enable you to climb to the top of the
    trees, where more doors let you out.  That's about all I have done so
    far.
    
    Judging by the manual and the initial display of the map, there are
    about half-a-dozen sections of this sort; the size of each is unknown.
    There is a good selection of weapons and other items to pick up.  The
    game is reasonably clean in programming and graphic design.
    
    The only gripes I have so far are that some of the projections are very
    narrow to stand on and the sword you start with isn't very useful.
    
    I'd compare it more to Rygar than Zelda.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    
    
    	Ice Hockey and Pro Am racing are being delayed another month or so.
    Look for them in March. Does this mean THE ADVENTURES OF LINK... are
    also getting pushed back a month???
    
    				Time is not on our sides,
    				   I WANT A NEW GAME...
    					 Pat..
    

    I saw a new game over the weekend. It's called "TIGER-HELI" and
    basically you fly a helicopter over land and sea and bomb areas
    while you are shot at. It really didn't impress me...especially
    at $37.95.

    I just got The Official Nintendo Player's Guide and Tips and Tactics
    for Legend of Zelda.  The Player's Guide contains reviews of over 90
    games, including in-depth reviews of 24, including The Adventure of
    Link, with full color game screens.  Tips and Tactics includes maps and
    text about various places.  The maps are full color game screens,
    including labyrinths.  A quick glance doesn't show much we do not
    already know, but I will enter any new information in the Zelda note. 
    
    The Player's Guide will be available for perusal in my office
    (ZKO1-3H19) when I am there.  It mentions but does not describe the
    Nintendo MAX Joy Pad.  It also lists addresses and phone numbers for
    game manufacturers. 
    
    
    				-- edp

    The in-depth reviews aren't just reviews!  They include maps, hints,
    and secrets.  Ghosts 'N Goblins lets you pick the level to start at!
    There are in-depth reviews for Zelda, Punch-Out, Commando, Super Mario,
    Ghosts 'N Goblins, Top Gun, Double Dribble, Zelda II (The Adventure of
    Link), Metroid, Rad Racer, Ring King, Gradius, Kid Icarus, Pro
    Wrestling, Castlevania, Excitebike, Arkanoid, Rush 'N Attach, Donkey
    Kong, Rygar, Spy Hunter, Goonies II, Ikari Warriors, and Kung Fu. 
    
    The Adventure of Link has screens seen from above and from the side.
    Apparently, when you touch a monster, it changes to a screen seen from
    the side for the battle.
    
    The Player's Guide is 160 eight-inch by ten-inch pages.
    
    Coming soon but not reviewed:  Radio Control Pro-Am, Ice Hockey, Dragon
    Warrior (Zelda quality), Return of Donkey Kong, Dragon Power, Victory
    Road (Ikari Warriors sequel?), T&C Surf Designs, Baseball, and Contra. 
    
    
    				-- edp 

    re: .32
    where did you get the Player's Guide and the Tips and Tactics for
    Zelda from?

    Re .33:
    
    Eric, I noticed that you mentioned in your new games list a game
    called Baseball. I thought Nintendo already has Baseball (in fact,
    I own it)? Is this a newer version?
    
    Mike

    I have Baseball also.....I'd rate it a 7-8.
    
    mike

    Re .34, .35:
    
    Ah, the joys of being a Nintendo owner since May, 1986.  I've been on
    their mailing list a while.  Did you return the registration card?
    
    If not, call Nintendo at 1-800-422-2602 and ask them to put you on the
    mailing list for the Nintendo Fun Club News.  It is free.  It had the
    advertisement for these books; I ordered by mail, I do not know if you
    can order by phone. 
    
    
    Re .36:
    
    Major League Baseball is not Baseball.  "Here's your chance to play
    ball and manage the team, too.  Pitch, catch, hit, bunt, pitch out,
    steal bases -- are your moves good enough for the major leagues?  Now
    make big decisions -- pinch hitter, relief pitcher -- it's your call."
    From LJN Toys, who also make Gotcha!, Jaws, The Karate Kid, and T&C
    Surf Designs.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    RE .38
    
    Thanx to Eric I called the Nintendo phone # he gave and got put
    on the mailing list.  And yes I was able to order the SMB book and
    the Player's Guide.  PG is on back order, but SMB book is in stock.
    The young lady said 4-6 weeks for delivery and I was able to put
    it on my Visa, no less.  Great Country ... America!!

    
    
    	Victory Road is the Ikari Warriors sequel.
    
    	Did I hear sombody say that in the Player's Guide it said you could
    pick any level you want on Ghost n' Goblins?
    
    		If so, How????
    
    				I gotaa gett it..
    				   Pat..
    

    
    	Yippie!!
    
    How many people like Gantlet? RBI Baseball?
    If the answer is yes, then get ready, 'cause they are coming to
    Nintendo!!
    	I don't mean to get over excited, but Gantlet is one of my favorite
    games. And the advertisement said that it will come with a password
    feature.
    	I don't care for Rbi, but it probly should be a good adaptation
    (Most are!).
    
    
    			I like to run ahead and grab all the treasures...
    					Pat..

    I think what Pat isn't telling you is that the new issue of the Fun
    Club News is here.  I got two copies, so the first person to send me
    their mailstop gets the extra copy.  Also, if anybody wants to be on
    the mailing list, mail me your name, address, and NES serial number.
    (I get $2 off hint booklets and similar things for each three names I
    send in, but I would sign anybody up anyway.)
    
    New stuff mentioned or advertised:  Renegade (Taito), Gauntlet and RBI
    Baseball (Tengen), U.S. Golf and Super Mario Brothers II (Nintendo),
    Dragon Power (Bandai), Freedom Force (Zapper game, Sunsoft), Jackal and
    Contra (Konami), Double Dragon (Tradewest), Bases Loaded and City
    Connection (Jaleco), and NES Max.  The Max is some sort of controller
    that rotates 360 degrees.  Metroid is shown for use with it, so it may
    be usable as a joystick, but I do not see how.
    
    Gauntlet appears to let two players play at the same time.
    
    They mention Zelda has sold a million games, and there are four million
    homes with the NES.  Three million people without Zelda!
    
    There's not too much in the way of tips.  I'll enter the best Zelda one
    in the Zelda topic. 
    
    
    				-- edp 

    Re .43:
    
    Some did not have dates, and some said March or April, I think.
    
    
    				-- edp

    I called Nintendo about release dates on a couple of games from
    the fun club news letter. Hockey is out at stores close to Nintendo
    headquarters. They'll be in California in a week, midwest in 2 weeks
    and the east coast in 3 - 4 weeks.
    
    U.S. Golf release has been delayed until September. They said they
    are fixing some bugs and that they should make the September date.

    Toy's r Us has it the Atlanta GA area.  Why don't you give them
    a look and see.  If they do not have it yet in your area, it will
    probably be there soon.
    
    Craig

    The April/May 1988 Fun Club News is here.  I'll enter items here in the
    ordr I find them:
    
    Ad for Bases Loaded, coming in May.
    
    A review of Adventure of Link, "coming this fall".  Pictures and short
    descriptions of game objects (hammer, glove, etc.), descriptions of
    magic, some strategy, and several scenes.
    
    Mentioned in ads for other games:  Coming soon:  Iron Tank (The
    Invasion of Normandy), Ultima, Dr. Chaos (haunted house action
    adventure).
    
    Short descriptions of Golf and Super Mario Brothers II (with four
    characters, and you've got to use them all).
    
    Hints for Punch-Out:  Super Macho Man and Mike Tyson.
    
    An ad for Gunsmoke -- anybody have it?  The ad looks more interesting
    than the box did. 
    
    Tips for Punch-Out, Metroid (hidden world, quick energy [bomb Zebs as
    they come out of airhole], hitting Ridley), Super Mario, Kid Icarus,
    and Zelda.
    
    More on Legend of Zelda.  Some tips for second quest.
    
    Ad for Dragon Power.
    
    Ad for Dragon Ninja, Tecmo Baseball, and Tecmo Bowl.
    
    Coming soon:  Rambo.  (I guess that will be the first game available
    for both Nintendo and Sega.)
    
    Ad for Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
    
    Ad for Metal Gear.
    
    Ad for Freedom Force (zapper game, coming in May).
    
    
    				-- edp 

    
    	JUNE/JULY has the following items listed:
    
    	
    Ultra Games:
    	
    	Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles  			October
    	Defender of the Crown				November
    	Skate or Die					October
    
    Tecmo:
    
    	Tecmo Baseball (arn't there enough already?)	August
    	Tecmo Bowl, Footbal				September
    
    Taito:
    
    	Sky Shark  (As seen in Arcade)			Soon?
    	Bubble Bobble (This use to be at Canobie Lake) 	Soon?
    	Operation Wolf (will it be a 'Zapper' game?)	Soon?
    
    Ljn, makers of MLB, Jaws, Karate Kid, Gotcha!:
    
    	NFL football (will it be as bad as MLB?)	Soon?
    	A Nightmare on Elm St. (Horor flick)		"
    	Friday the 13th	(another Horor flick)		"
    	Marvil Comic's X-men (imagine the royalties 	"
    	Who Framed Roger Rabbit ( paid for all these...)"
    
    Capcom:
    
    	1943						Soon???
    	Wings (looks good..)				"
    
    Konami (which, in my opinion, has the best games):
    
    	Life Force   (of arcade fame)			July
    	Blades of Steel (hockey w/ great fight scene) 	Aug.
    	The Adventures of (no, not link,) Bayou Billy	Sept.
    	Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (why no Haunted
    					Castle????)	Sept.
    	Track & Field II (includes taekwondo, pole 
    			  vaulting, fencing, + 12 other)October
    
    Snk Corp. of America:
    
    	Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf (What do you fight?)Soon??
    	IRON TANK the Invasion of Normandy		Soon??
    
    Data East:
    
    	Cobra Comando 					Fall
    	ROBO COP (another movie???)			Soon??
    
    Jaleco, makers of bases loaded & city connection:
    
    	Robo Warrior					Fall
    	Racket Attack					Fall
    
    Bandai
    
    	XEVIOUS (arcade)				Soon??
    	GALAGA (arcade)					"
    	ZETA GUNADAM (save earth, time runnig out)	"
    	MEGA (programable controler?)			"
    
    Vic Tokai Inc. (never heard of them.)
    
    	Chester Field (save princess)			Soon??
    	Terra Presta					"
    	Golgob (ninja/spy/plane)			"
    
    Acclaim:
    
    	EMPIRE CITY 1931				SOON???
    	AIRWOLF (tv fame)				"
    	WWF WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION featuring Hulk 
    	Hogan						"
    	
    Sunsoft:
    
    	XENEPHOBE					SOON?
    	FREEDOM FORCE					"
    	MASTER BLASTER					"
    
    Activistion
    
    	Predator  (this guy is tuffff)			Soon??
    	Zombie Master (explore land of living dead)	"
    	
    
    		And thats all she wrote. Some of these look good.
    	Real good. Others not so good. Let us know if + when you
    	see any of these.
    
    				I ran over Spuds Mackenzie.
    					(just kiddin')
    					    Pat..
    

    Here are the new games on the latest list from Video 2001.  These are
    _only_ the games not mentioned in .49 or without expected months given
    in .49. 
    
    Aquina's Prophecy	 		June
    Badstreet Brawler			June
    Bases Loaded	    		August
    Bionic Commando			June
    Chesterfield			July
    Cycle Shooting			July
    Dance Aerobics			September
    Donkey Kong Classics		July
    Dragon Ninja			June
    Dr. Chaos				July
    Empire City	      			June
    High Rollers			July
    Hollywood Squares			June
    Indiana Jones:  Temple of Doom	July
    Iron Tank				June
    Jackal				June
    Jeopardy   				June
    John Elway's Quarterback 		August
    Legendary Wings			July
    Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf		July
    Metal Gear	    			July
    Predator				July
    Price is Right			June
    Speed Rumbler			June
    Street Fighter			June
    Super Dodgeball			July
    Super Mario Brothers II		August
    Super Team Games			September
    Terra Cresta			July
    TNK III				June
    Ultima				August
    Wheel of Fortune	     		June
    Xenophone				June
    Xevious				August
    Zombie Master			July
    
    
    				-- edp

    
    	Eric,
    
    		Could you give us some information on Video 2001, a
    number or somthing so we can get a catalog, phamplet, or order the
    previously listed games. All I know about it is that it is a mail
    order based in California, and I'm not sure if that is correct.
    
    		Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom is one of my favorites!!
    					Pat..

    Re .51:
    
    I put the list in mostly so people will know what is coming; I
    recommend waiting for games to show up here unless you are desperate.
    There are two reasons for this:  Games available from Video 2001 often
    show up in the time between placing the order and receiving the
    package, although one exception is that I have had _Alex Kidd:  The
    Lost Stars_ since Thursday and have not seen it in stores here yet.
    Second, they are a pain to deal with as they insist on sending COD;
    they will not take a credit card over the phone, and they discourage
    sending a check with a written order.  They also charged me $14 for
    shipping last time, on a $116 order. 
    
    If you must use them, call (213) 824-4737.
    
    
    				-- edp

    I just saw "Jaws" (the nintendo game) at my video store last night.
    
    Is this old or new?

    Re .53:
    
    Old.
    
    
    				-- edp

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    are there any new games available?

    
       Can anyone tell me where Wheel Of Fortune is available ? I 
     noticed in an earlier note that it was available in June. Does
     anyone know if this is available through any Worcester area
     retailers ? I haven't been looking for any games lately and
     saw this in the # 1 issue of Nintendo Power.
    
    Thanks,
          George ( Who is trying to avoid store hopping. )

    FYI - Just called the 800 number listed earlier and the nice lady
    said they aren't doing the news letter anymore!
    
    Are those that were on the list still receiving copies?

    I just got off the phone with Video Take-out and have the following
    info on games coming up:
    
    		Title			Release			Amount
    		-----			-------			------
    
    		Track and Field II	November		$35.25
    		Blades of Steel		December		$32.60
    		Wheel of Fortune	Out of Stock (more due) $37.70
    		Superman		1989			 N/A
    		Lee Trevino Fighting Golf October		$34.70
    		Rampage			1989			$37.40
    
    Prices above do not include shipping. SMB II is out of stock with
    more due in this month and Zelda II is expected in limited availability
    in November and December. They said the chip shortage should have
    an effect until spring. 
    
    They take back orders and do not charge your card until they ship.
    They also offer a monthly newsletter for $25.00 that reviews new
    titles for Nintendo as well as Computer entertainment software.
    If you subscribe to the letter you get $2.00 off every title you
    order thru them.
    
    If interested the number is (818) 904-0345.
    
    Bob
    

    Super Mario Brothers II arrived at Kay-Bee at Pheasant Lane Mall this
    morning.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    Anyone have any info on football games(s) for the Nintendo?
    
    I would love a good football game for the system....
    
    Jim

	The only one I know of Jim is 10-yard fight and it stinks!!!

	Maybe someday....
	mc

    Someone out here was talking about "John Elway Football" or something
    like that. Anyone heard of this game?
    
    Jim

    Yeah, and it come with a discount on alfalfa....or is it Al Falfa.
    
    ha ha, good one Roy..I see you've been reading Sports.note
    
    JoJ

		Yea, now that ya mention it, I've seen ads for it.  It's based 
on the Pro Quaterback (?) arcade game (GREAT GAME!!)  If it's half the game the
one in the arcade is its ok...from looking at the box it had the same setup
defense pick one of 6 defenses (goalline, standard run, stunt, blitz, prevent,
zone) and the offense picks one of 9 offensive plays (Sneak, draw, sweep, screen
action, post, shotgun, bomb, lookie).  Each of the offensive pass plays has 
2-3 different recievers running different patterns.  You control the quaterback
and the guy on defense controls one of the defensive players.  

	The one in the arcade has one of those snap-back joysticks to control
passing the ball (the same joystick that is in the world series baseaball 
game) you pull it back and an arrow on the screen shows where the ball will 
be passed to, the farther you pull it back the deeper the pass, move it right
and the arrow moves left....  When you let it go it snaps forward and the pass
is thrown.  I don't know how they will do this with the nintendo controls!

mike

	They could do something like that but it would take alot away from
the game.  IN the arcade one you have two joystics the one for the passing
and one to move the quaterback, so you can still evade the blitz, roll-out 
to the side while aiming up the pass (the arrow for the pass goes right on the 
playing field.)  If your you had no control over the movement of you quaterback
while aiming the pass it would be real tough.

mc

    I don't know if this is the right place for this but here goes...
    
    During recent treks to the Nintendo aisle of my local toystore,
    I've noticed that they've come out with some classic arcade games
    for the Nintendo.  There's Donkey Kong Classics of course (with
    Donkey Knog and Donkey Kong Jr. on the same cartridge) but there's
    also Pacman, Defender, Joust, and Millipede.  
    
    I rented DKC last night and it was pretty good but DK only has three
    screens and DK Jr. only has four so you may get bored once you master
    it.  But what about the other four??  Has anyone out there played
    any of these??  If so, how they rate compared to the original arcade
    versions??
    
    - Skip
    

    Re .69:
    
    > During recent treks to the Nintendo aisle of my local toystore,
    > I've noticed that they've come out with some classic arcade games
    > for the Nintendo.
                                      
    Yeah, I noticed that on August 23, 1986, when I bought Donkey Kong,
    Donkey Kong Jr., and Donkey Kong III.  :-)
    
    Joust is okay, but it is missing the survival waves.  Also, the action
    is not as smooth as the arcade version.  In particular, it is a bit
    harder to regain control of your steed after you have let it go too
    fast or bounced.  The jousting is not as elegant.
    
    
    				-- edp

    Has anyone heard of any new Sports games soon to be released??
    
    I'm getting tired of playing baseball in football season.
    
    Jim

    
       Has anyone in their recent game purchases noticed "Jeopardy"
     anywhere ? I've stopped at a few stores in the Leominster/ Fitch
     area with no luck. Any idea's for Central Mass/ Marlboro area ??
    
    Thanks,
           George

      Hope for the weary. Castelvania II Simons' Quest has just been
    released. We bought it yesterday (grabed it yesterday) at Toys R
    Us for $42.95 (ouch!!)
      My son was with me so it became an early Xmas gift. My first
    thoughts on this game are that it will gain instant popularity.
    It is a Zelda II type adventure game with some nice features
    and graphics.
      If you can get this one it might distract the kids from the
    fact that you could not find The Adventure Of Link for them.
    

    I'm compiling an index into the Nintendo magazines -- sorted by title,
    it will list volume, issue, and page numbers for advertisements, hints,
    and reviews for each game.  I've down the Fun Club News and have four
    issues of Nintendo Power to do; I hope to have it done in a week or
    two.
    
    I started this because I was tired of hunting through the magazines
    when I needed a certain hint or continue key-sequence, but I've found
    it interesting for other reasons.  There are a number of games
    advertised a while ago which we haven't seen hide nor hair of.  Keep an
    eye out for the index when it appears.
    
    Anyway, if there is anything particular you want to see in the index,
    now is the time to let me know, before I've gone too far.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    The Feb. Nintendo Power Mag lists some new games...
    
    I already mentioned the 3 New Football games coming down the road,
    and the also mentioned a new Basketball game (can ya tell I'm
    interested in the sports games?).
    
    Just thought I'd mention it. We need a replacement for Double Dribble.
    It's fun with two players but easy to beat at all levels .vs. the
    computer.
    
    Jim

    
      Kaybee in Nashua had the Tecmo baseball game yesterday but soldout
    before I got there. Has anyone played this yet and if they have
    how does it compare to RBI and Bases Loaded?
    
                                                               RONM
    

    I got it, $44.95 at Toys R Us at Shoppers World, and it is a lot like
    Bases Loaded.  It has teams made up of computer generated players and
    they compete in a 1P-Computer, 2P, or All-Star Game.  The graphics are
    nothing spectacular. They have a Home Run screen that shows the batter,
    with his fist in the air, running the bases and the pitcher lying down
    on the mound. The batter also receives "high-fives".   The games playing
    itself is almost EXACTLY like Bases Loaded.

								Dave
    p.s. I liked Bases Loaded better.

    I picked up Tecmo Baseball yesterday at Toys R us and liked it...
    I agree that it is a lot like bases loaded but has a couple of things
    I wished that bases loaded had...for example when you pick a pitcher
    it lets you know if he is a righty or a lefty..same with pinch hitters..
    You can actually steal a base with this game and pick off a runner.
    You can also make your player dive or jump if he is close to the
    ball...(this is fun but if you miss the ball the player is out of
    the play for a bit so you can play a single into a triple :-) ).
    
    Like bases loaded it has a password feature for championship play...the
    graphics are not as good but the play seems quicker and easier
    (especially hitting). I have really enjoyed bases loaded and have
    not played tecmo enough to pick it over the other...but on first
    impressions....I like it
    
    Bob

    
    I noticed two "new" games listed in a Sears flyer that I got recently.
    Does anyone have any information about Friday the 13th, and 
    Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde? A brief review of each would be great.
    
                                             Thanks,
                                             Paul
    

       
    
    	I have noticed a couple of new ones also.
    	They are Blaster Master and Trachk and Field II
    
    	Anyone have info on Blaster Master???????
    
    	There is never any Blaster Master games in stock anywhere!
    	What is this game and why so popular!!!!
    
    
    
    	Is Track and Field II for playing with the power pad or can
    	we people with he basic Nintendo play it as well?
    
    
    
    	Wayne.

    Track and Field II is played using normal NES controllers.  Be ready
    to give your fingers a workout with this one.  Blaster Master is
    a game where you go through various stages, defeat Bosses at the
    end of each stage and try to rescue your pet frog.  I know the plot
    sounds thin and silly, but it is an excellent game.  Great graphics
    and fast action.   Both games are a must try for Nintendo owners.
    
    
    Craig

    Here's an index for the latest issue of Nintendo Power.  Major news
    includes:  Dragon Warrior is the American version of Dragon Quest
    and Dragon Quest II, and the release date is in the future.  It
    and Nobunaga's Ambition are forthcoming battery games.
    
    As if the motion-detector isn't enough, there's a new controller: the
    Power Glove.  Bayou Billy and other games were reviewed; more later.
    
    
    				-- edp 
    
*	6bA-1,3/89 All known games are listed in this directory.
Adventure of Link	1h67,3/89 cheat/bug
Adventure of Link	7rm8,3/89
Adventure of Link	h58,3/89
Adventure of Link	h59,3/89
Adventure of Link	h66,3/89
Adventure of Lolo	b104,3/89
Adventures in Disneyland	b100,3/89
Adventures of Bayou Billy	6r46,3/89
Air Fortress	b17,3/89
Airwolf	r82,3/89
Athletic World	b101,3/89 power pad
Back to the Future	b18,3/89
Bad Dudes	b102,3/89
Bad Dudes	b16,3/89
Batman	b101,3/89
Beetlejuice	b18,3/89
Bionic Commando	h56,3/89
Bionic Commando	h62,3/89
Blaster Master	h57,3/89
California Games	1r78,3/89
California Raisins	b104,3/89
Chessmaster	b101,3/89
Clash at Demonhead	b100,3/89
Cobra Triangle	2r44,3/89
Concentration	b17,3/89
Dance Aerobics	r75,3/89 power pad
Desert Commander	1r81,3/89
Double Dare	b17,3/89
Double Dragon	h65,3/89
Dragon Warrior	b103,3/89 battery
Duck Tales	b100,3/89
Family Feud	b17,3/89
Faxanadu	b17,3/89
Fester's Quest	bs18,3/89
Flying Dragon	r83,3/89
Goal	b16,3/89
Godzilla	b104,3/89
Golgo 13	k62,3/89 stage select
Guardian Legend	b104,3/89
Guerilla War	b102,3/89
Heavy Barrel	b16,3/89
Hoops	b16,3/89
Hudson's Adventure Island	7r31,3/89
Hudson's Adventure Island	c63,3/89
Hudson's Adventure Island	h63,3/89
Hydlide Special	b104,3/89
Ironsword	b16,3/89
Ironsword	bs18,3/89
Jeopardy, Junior	b102,3/89
Kid Kool	b17,3/89
Kung Fu Hero	b104,3/89
Legend of Zelda	h68,3/89
Mappyland	r82,3/89
Mega Man 2	b16,3/89
Mega Man 2	bs18,3/89
Mickey Mousecapade	h59,3/89
Milon's Secret Castle	h63,3/89
Monster Party	b103,,3/89
Ninja Gaiden	11rm21,3/89
Ninja Taro	b17,3/89
Nobunaga's Ambition	1r80,3/89 battery
Operation Wolf	h64,3/89
Password	b17,3/89
Pictionary	b18,3/89
Pinbot	b103,3/89
Pinbot	b16,3/89
Predator	r83,3/89
Punisher	b18,3/89
Remote Control	b101,3/89
Rescue Rangers	b100,3/89
Robocop	b16,3/89
Roger Rabbit	bs18,3/89
Rollerball	b103,3/89
Simon's Quest	b66,3/89 has two endings
Simon's Quest	h57,3/89
Skate or Die	h68,3/89
Spy Hunter	k64,3/89 power-up
Star Trek V	b100,3/89
Stealth Eagle	b102,3/89
Street Cop	b101,3/89 power pad
Strider	3r41,3/89
Super Dodge Ball	b102,3/89
Super Mario Brothers II	1h69,3/89
Super Sushi Pinball	b103,3/89
Super Team Games	2r76,3/89 power pad
Taboo, the Sixth Sense	1r79,3/89
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	4r52,3/89
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	bs18,3/89
Terminator	b16,3/89
Three Stooges	b17,3/89
Thundercade	b102,3/89
To the Earth	b16,3/89
Trick Shooting	b16,3/89
Vegas Dream	b104,3/89
Wheel of Fortune, Junior	b102,3/89
Wizards and Warriors	h65,3/89 cheat/bug
World Class Track Meet	r74,3/89 power pad
Zanac	k64,3/89 stage select

    Oh, there's also a six-page directory of games.  It even includes games
    I haven't seen in a long time, like Gyromite and Donkey Kong Jr., so it
    may have everything in it.  It categorizes each game (Power Pad,
    Action, etc.), tells how many players can play (and indicates
    simulatenous or alternating), shows battery and password games, release
    dates, and companies.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    (From VNS)
    
              Computers You Control With a Wave of Your Hand

    Paul McAvinney has built his own orchestra from scratch, and he
    carry the whole thing over his shoulder.  Holding his glowing
    instrument, he gestures in the air like a conductor. the sounds of
    woodwinds, strings and percussion instruments spill from a synthesizer.
    He passes a hand along his VideoHarp to trigger a trumpet's blast.
    "This is a whole new class of instrument," says the  Carnegie Mellon
    University researcher.

    It is also a completely different way of manipulating computerized
    information. Sensors in the instrument detect how shadows from the
    hands alter the light beam in from a neon tube. Pump those impluses
    through a computer to a synthesizer, and you get a electronic
    music. Connect those sensors to a computer with graphic images, and
    hand movements in empty space can grasp and control images on the
    display terminal. McAvinney was inspired to design a computer
    system that would respond to hand movements because he always "wanted
    to conduct an orchestra." He called manufacturers of computer
    displays to see if they were interested. Their answer: "why would
    anyone want to do that?" Instead of giving up, McAvinney recalls,
    "I ran off to the Patent Office." He also left his job at GE to
    build a prototype of the VideoHarp.

    The harp consists of two clear plastic sheets that are joined like a
    V with a 28 inch neon tube running along the seam.  Mirrors inside
    the harp bounce the light around and reflect it to a sensor. Shadows
    from fingers passing along or just above the plastic's surface block
    some of the light, creating disturbances that are translated into
    digital signals.

    McAvinney's major competition is from VPL Research. VPL has developed a
    glove covered with sensors that record the movement of the user's
    fingers and transmit the data to a computer. encased in the glove, a
    designer can "pick up" the part being designed. The glove can also
    be used to move real things by controlling a remote robot hand.

    VPL has already sold 100 of its DataGlove for $8,000 to research
    labs. The technology is also used in a $75 Power Glove developed by
    Mattel Inc. for use with Nintendo games. It will be offered next
    fall as an alternative to the joystick.

    The company is using the same technology to make a full body
    DataSuit which will simulate the wear's movements. among the
    applications targeted: computer animation and robotics. Meanwhile
    McAvinney hopes to build a VideoHarp that fills an entire stage.
    In the performance area ringed by neon, dancers will be set free to
    create their own musical accompaniment through their movements.
    {Business Week Feb 20, 1989}

    Has anyone seen the new game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the stores
    yet? My son is excited about this game . He watches the turtles every
    Saturday morning on tv.

    The May/June Nintendo Power is out.  There are reviews of Teenage
    Mutant Ninja Turtles, Adventures of Bayou Billy, Cobra Triangle, Life
    Force, Mega Man II, Faxanadu, Fester's Quest, Clash at Demonhead,
    Dragon Warrior, and Ninja Gaiden.
    
    Dragon Warrior is scheduled for June/July.  Start lining up now.
    
    There is a bit of information on the Power Glove and U-Force.  Also,
    Nintendo is releasing "Game Boy", a hand-held game which accept
    cartridges. 
    
    
    				-- edp
1943	h77,5/89
720 Degrees	bs102,5/89
8 Eyes	b104,5/89
Adventure of Link	h56,5/89 1h78,5/89
Adventure of Lolo	r87,5/89
Adventure of Tom Sawyer	b104,5/89
Adventures of Bayou Billy	6r22,5/89
Adventures of Dino Riki	b104,5/89
Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing	b104,5/89
All Pro Basketball	bs100,5/89
Amagon	r86,5/89
Athletic World	r85,5/89
Back to the Future	bs101,5/89
Baseball Stars	r83,5/89
Black Bass USA	b104,5/89
Blaster Master	h76,5/89
Bubble Bobble	h81,5/89
Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle	r83,5/89
Clash at Demonhead	2r50,5/89
Cobra Command	h59,5/89
Cobra Triangle	4r28,5/89
Double Dare	bs101,5/89
Dragon Warrior	2r52,5/89
Duck Tales	bs102,5/89
Eggsplode	see Short Order/Eggsplode
Faxanadu		3r45,5/89
Fester's Quest	2r48,5/89
Fist of the North Star	r84,5/89
Godzilla	bs100,5/89
Golgo 13	h77,5/89
Hoops	bs100,5/89
Hudson's Adventure Island	h81,5/89
Hydlide	r87,5/89
Ikari Warriors	k57,5/89
Infiltrator	bs102,5/89
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf	b104,5/89
Kung Fu Heroes	r84,5/89
Legend of Zelda	h58,5/89
Legend of Zelda (second quest)	h59,5/89
Life Force	6mr32,5/89
Magic Johnson's Fast Break	bs100,5/89
Major Championship Golf	see Jack Nicklaus' . . .
Mega Man II	7r38,5/89
Metal Gear	h77,5/89
Mickey Mousecapade	c79,5/89
Milon's Secret Castle	h57,5/89
Monster Party	r86,5/89
Muppet Adventure	b104,5/89
Ninja Gaiden	h79,5/89 8mr60,5/89
One-on-One	bs100,5/89
Rescue Rangers	b102,5/89
Seicross	c79,5/89
Sesame Street A-B-C	b104,5/89
Short Order/Eggsplode	b102,5/89 Power Pad
Silent Service	b100,5/89
Snoopy	b104,5/89
Spy Hunter II	see Super Spy Hunter
Stealth ATF	bs101,5/89
Street Cop	r85,5/89
Super Dodge Ball	r82,5/89
Super Mario Brothers 2	h81,5/89
Super Mario Brothers 3	b6,5/89 b104,5/89
Super Spy Hunter	b104,5/89
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	10mr8
Three Stooges	bs101,5/89
Trick Shooting	b102,5/89 Zapper Light Gun
Turbo Racing	see Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing
USA Bowling	b104,5/89
Ultima	1h80,5/89
Uncle Fester's Quest	see Fester's Quest

    The July/August Nintendo Power is out.  It includes a closer look at
    the Game Boy with screen images of Tetris.  There's also a tip book in
    the middle of the magazine, _Super Mario Brothers 2 Inside Out_.  And
    page 87 shows some interesting hardware for the Nintendo, including an
    adapter that lets four people play at once. 
    
    There are a variety of reviews, most of which I think are unremarkable.
    Dragon Warrior looks like an Ultima-style game, which is disappointing;
    I would have preferred either something new and creative or a game like
    Legend of Zelda.  Most of the other games look like more of what's on
    the market already:  hack, shoot, jump, climb, walk. 
    
    
    				-- edp 
    
Adventure of Link	h74,7/89 u90,7/89
Adventures of Dino Riki	rs81,7/89
Adventures of Tom Sawyer	rs78,7/89
Bad Dudes	rs77,7/89
Bases Loaded	h33,7/89
Battle of Olympus	b88,7/89
Bigfoot	bs85,7/89
Bionic Commando	u90,7/89
Casino Kid	b88,7/89
Castlequest	b88,7/89
Cobra Triangle	h75,7/89
Defender of the Crown	rs79,7/89
Double Dragon II	bs85,7/89
Dr. Chaos	h34,7/89
Dragon Warrior	11r39,7/89
Duck Tales	4r60,7/89
Faxanadu	8rm24,7/89
Friday the 13th	h35,7/89
Ghostbusters II	bs86,7/89
Godzilla	b88,7/89
Gradius	u90,7/89
Guerilla War	r78,7/89
Gyruss	k73,7/89 u90,7/89
Ironsword	2r68,7/89
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf	bs88,7/89
Jackal	c76,7/89
King's Knight	rs79,7/89
Legacy of the Wizard	1h32,7/89
Legend of Zelda	h76,7/89
Life Force	h75,7/89
Lifeforce	c76,7/89
Mappyland	h75,7/89
Marvel's X-Men	see Uncanny X-Men
Mega Man	u91,7/89
Mega Man II	16rm8,7/89
NES Football	see Play Action Football
Ninja Gaiden	h33,7/89 u90,7/89
Play Action Football	b88,7/89
Pro Action	b88,7/89
Rambo	h74,7/89
Robocop	3r57,7/89
Romance of the Three Kingdoms	b88,7/89
Seicross	k73,7/89
Sesame Street A-B-C	rs81,7/89
Shadowgate	b88,7/89
Shooting Range	rs80,7/89
Silent Service	bs88,7/89
Sky Shark	b88,7/89
Solomon's Key	u90,7/89
Stealth Eagle	b88,7/89
Strider	6rm51,7/89
Super Mario Brothers	u91,7/89
Super Mario Brothers 2	h76,7/89 u89,7/89
Super Off-Road	bs86,7/89 	four-player
Super Pitfall	u91,7/89
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	1h72,7/89
Terminator	bs86,7/89
Three Stooges	b88,7/89
Thundercade	b88,7/89
To the Earth	rs80,7/89
Uncanny X-Men	bs86,7/89
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?	4rm64,7/89
Xevious	u91,7/89
Zanac	u91,7/89

    If you are looking for LINK style games try FAXANADU from Nintendo.
    Not as good as link but still very challenging. It is a role playiny
    game, search for objects that increase your magic & power or enable
    you to perform certain feats (like smash walls down). It is a little
    hard , and sometimes boring to get the game going but things liven
    up after that. The game does use the password feature & will continue
    from the last town you were in. All and all a very unique game, but
    still to early for me to form an opinion of it. Every screen has
    a new surprise & with 5 towns and hundreds of screens to explore/
    battle through well-------
    
       Bought mine in Auburn at the Fair for $39.99

    Correction, make that 8 towns in FAXANADU.

    There are several goodies in the new Nintendo Power.  Duck Tales is
    laid out in 12 pages; it looks similar to Super Mario Brothers in
    several ways.  Dragon Warrior also gets 12 pages.  Fester's Quest looks
    fairly interesting, and Roger Rabbit for the Nintendo looks like
    something different from the computer game I saw.  Same goes for
    Willow; it looks like Willow might be a very nice adventure game.  (All
    this may be too good to be true.)
    
    If you want more information about any title that interests you, please
    ask. 
    
    The NES Satellite is a two-part device.  One part attaches to both
    joystick ports of the Nintendo base unit.  The other part has
    receptacles for four joysticks.  You can plug any Nintendo-compatible
    joysticks in and use them as remote joysticks with this.
    
    Game Boy is shown.  Other games reviewed or briefly described are:
    Hoops, Air Fortress, Bad Street Brawler, Casino Kid, Castlequest, One
    on One, Romance of the Three Kingdom's, Sky Shark, River City Ransom,
    Batman, Football, Shadowgate, A Boy and His Blob, Godzilla, Code Name:
    Viper, Tombs and Treasure, Gilligan's Island, "Win, Lose, or Draw", and
    Double Dare.  Barely mentioned are Captain Skyhawk, Cabal, Time Lords,
    Wild Boys, Baseball Simulator 9000, The Magic of Scheherazade, Web
    World, Urban Cowboy, Demon Sword, and "Evert and Lendl Top Players
    Tennis".  Listed in the Pak Watch are:  Arcon, Bases Loaded II, The
    Battle of Olympus, Chessmaster, Cybernoid (a robotic pizza destroyer?),
    Dig Dug II, Ghengis Kahn, Puss 'N Boots, Rescue--The Embassy Mission,
    Roadblasters, and others previously seen.
    
    It may be a while before I update the index.  If you've used the index,
    please let me know. 
    
    
    				-- edp

    re .91:
    
    Whee any approximate release dates given for any of the games?
    
    			 	-- Paula
    

    Have not seen any new units or games....
    BUT -----------------------------------
    NES better get on the ol' stick !!!
    SEGA's new 16-bit machines are available
    with about 10 new games for that new unit.
    Unit goes for $200, games for $50 at KAYBEE.
    
    Com' on NES, let's get it in gear !
    
    Rick A

    Re .92:
    
    Of the games I mentioned, Duck Tales, Fester's Quest, and Romance of
    the Three Kingdoms were listed for November.  The rest of the ones I
    mentioned, I think, were indefinite.  There were other games I did not
    mention listed for October, November, and December.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    Has anyone seen anything regarding any NEW football games. I like Tecmo
    bowl...it's a great two player game, but I'd love to see someone come
    out with a reasonably intelligent and somewhat more detailed football
    game.
    
    Jim

    
    
    	Hi,
    
    	Was wondering if anyone has seen any of the tv games out yet
    	besides Jepody and Wheel of Fortune.
    
    	Has anyone seen Family Fued or Concentration,Price is Right
    	or Password may be Win Lose or Draw ????????
    
    	If you've seen these anywhere please let me know.
    
    
    	Thanks
    
    
    	Wayne

I know Nintendo makes a soccer game cartridge.  But, as usual, the I don't
like the Nintendo version of this sport.  So, does anyone know if there is
another soccer game offered by another company (Jaleco maybe)?

Mike

Just a quick note....in the latest issue of Computer Entertainer (a monthly
news letter I get from Video Take-out) they had the following small
paragraph:

Tengen Announces New Games for NES, four of which will be
very familiar to owners of the Sega Master System, because they
have been licensed to Tengen by Sega. They are:

		Afterburner
		Alien Syndrome
		Shinobi
		Fantasy Zone

The other offerings are:

		Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom
		Roadrunner
		Rolling Thunder
		Vindicators
		Toobin'

Their first 1990 titles are:
		
		Xybots
		Police Academy

    
    re. .97
    
    Jaleco puts out a soccer game called "Goal". I saw it at Toys R Us in
    Manchester NH last Friday night.
    
    Has anyone tried this game yet? I'm thinking of purchasing it as a
    Christmas present for my son, but would like a review first.
    	
    							Paul
    

    .99:
    
    My review of the game and your reply must have crossed on the network!
    
    Mike

    Captain Comic from Color Dreams is out, but I don't know where.  I saw
    it in a rental store.  Color Dreams is the company that has created
    hardware that permits them to write Nintendo games on IBM PC's.  I saw
    no "official" Nintendo seal on the package, so I presume they also have
    defeated the lock-out. 
    
    
    				-- edp 

         
    
    	Hi 
    
    
    	This past Sunday I saw the following games at Toys R Us in Auburn
    	Ma.     
    
    
    	Willow,  Short Order/Eggsplode(power pad game),  Shadowgate and 
	Night Rider and Rescue:The Embassy Mission
    
    
    	Has anyone seen the game "The Battle of Olympus" anywhere ?????
    
	This is an adventure game with a password feature by Broderbund


    	Wayne 

	Hi,

	I just got off the phone with the people at Broderbund
	They make games for Nintendo such as Legacy of the Wizard,
	The Guardian Legend and as of Jan 9th they began shipping thier
	latest game The Battle of Olympus,  This is a role playing action 
	adventure game simula to Zelda I would think. It has a password
	feature also and the graphics are supposed to be pretty good.


	I asked the operator if they had a mailing list I could get 
	on for future releases and she said she didn't think so but
	they do have a catalog for Broderbund products/software and
	although she doesn't know if all of thier Nintendo games are
	listed in the catalog she said that the new game Battle of Olympus
	is listed in it. You can buy this and maybe other games directly
	from the company by calling 1-800-521-6263 they accept all major
	credit cards and check/money orders as well. 
	you can also have them send you a catalog using this number. 


	Taken from Game Players strategy for Nintendo games  Jan issue

	"The Battle of Olympus, Save the beautiful Helene before she
	 is devoured by the hideous Hydra. This is relentless role-playing
	 action with graphics that need to be seen to be believed !"

	 The picture they show has really good graphics and it seems to
	 be set in the days of Hercules and Zeus. In the picture there
	 is a character (main character?) who is wearing a toga and sandals
	 with a crown of leaves in his hair,and carring a shield and sword.

	 Based on the picture in the mag and the fact that thier aren't
	 to many RPG out at this time and depending on the 
	 description of the game in the catalog I will be receiving I will
	 most likley order thier new game The Battle of Olympus
	 after I get thier catalog, it sells for $39.95
	 (not bad for a RPG with password feature for the Nintendo)
	 


	 I'll keep you posted with any new info that I may receive
	 and a review of the game when if I get it.
	 


	Wayne

    The latest issue of Nintendo Power has the best set of announcements
    I've seen in a while (for my game preferences, anyway).
    
    Described, depicted, and partly mapped:  Batman, Shadowgate, Willow,
    Double Dragon II.
    
    Described and depicted:  Superspike V'Ball, Clash at Demonhead, River
    City Ransom.
    
    Covered in excessive nauseating detail:  Tetris.
    
    Described and depicted for Game Boy:  Golf, Boxxle, Kwirk, Solar
    Striker, Asmik World, Bugs Bunney, Selection (an RPG).
    
    Announced for Game Boy:  Nemesis, Hit and Sink, Spiderman, an unnamed
    adventure game related to Wizards and Warriors.
    
    More described and depicted:  Super Mario Brothers 3, Burai Fighter,
    Astyanax, Dynowarz, Infiltrator, The Chessmaster, Short
    Order/Eggsplode.
    
    Briefly described and depicted:  Archon (chess with magic and
    fighting), All-Pro Basketball, Road Blasters, Genghis Khan, Cybernoid,
    Dig Dug II, Championship Bowling, Twin Cobra, Super C, Wrath of
    the Black Manta, Remote Control, Wall Street Kid.
    
    My favorites briefly described and depicted:  Snake, Rattle 'n' Roll
    and The Adventures of Lolo 2.
    
    Announced:  Nightmare on Elm Street, Beetlejuice, Heavy Barrel, Dash
    Galaxy in the Alien Asylum, Total Recall, NARC, Mad Max, Advanced
    Dungeons and Dragons, Snake's Revenge, Mission Impossible, Rocket
    Ranger, NES Play Action Football. 
    
                                      
    				-- edp

    Re: .105
    
    Awright!  Adventures of Lolo 2!!  Any other info on the game...
    similar to 1, when due out, etc???
    
    
    Thx
    Bob

    Re .106:
    
    The calendar says March.  The two screen shots look very much like
    original Lolo screens, and the text says the original characters are in
    the sequel.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    
    
    	RE:.105
    
    
    	Is that the same remote control as on MTV????????
    
    
    	Ad

    Re .108:
    
    I believe it is.
    
    
    				-- edp

re .105

Is it possible to get Nintendo Power if you do not subscribe?  I have looked
in book and toy stores, but have not seen it.  I am really interested in 
the game boy announcements.

thanks in advance

jj

    
    I found a copy in Toys 'R' Us here in Wilmington, NC.  It was the
    Nov/Dec issue with the Gameboy/Tetris reviews.  
    
    BTW:  I bought the Gameboy last saturday after looking at the futures,
    and my wife who "can't stand" video games LOVES Tetris...  even though
    she can't beat me, yet!
    
    Question:  Anyone know when "Revenge of the Gator" will be available?
    
    Monte

    
    
    
    re: .110
    
    
    	I was at Child Word on rt.9 in Shrewsbury today and they had about
    	10 copies of Nintendo Power for $3.95 each. It was the latest
    	issue  (Jan/Feb 1990)
    
    
    
    	Wayne

    I saw an advertisement for "The Battlefields of Napoleon" a 
    battle-simulation game.
    
    Anyone got this?  Know anything about it?
    
    Joel
    

    
    	Has anyone seen or heard of a Chip and Dale's Rescue Ranger
    	cartridge?  I've seen in refered to in a magazine, but haven't
    	seen it in any stores - yet.
    
    	Any info is appreciated by myself _AND_ my kids!
    
    	Moe

    
     Hi,
    
    I use to have an INTELEVISION, I had this basketball game that you
    played vs another player or the game, you had a draft where you got 
    between 1 mil and 5 mil for a salary cap and drafted a team of 5 and
    played 3 at a time on the court. The players had all the stats ( 2pt,
    3pt, rebounds, FT's everything but assists) and cost from 200,000 to
    over 2.0 mil per (Larry Hawk, 25 ppg, 49% fg, 10reb 38%3pt 40 min. per
    game).
    The players would get tired and you needed to make good substitutions
    or you could be in trouble.
    
    Is there anything like that out there for Nintendo?
    
    
    
    							Scott 
    
    
    
     Is there anything for Nintendo similar

    
    I just read about a new Mario game to be released in Nov. It is called 
    Dr. Mario.  The saga continues.
    

    My son read an article in Sports Illustrated about an new golf game
    called "PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT".  The article raved about the game. 
    
    I looked for it this weekend, but apparently it's not available yet.
    Anybody see this game, or have any information about it?  This is 
    a BIG item on my son's Christmas list.
    
    Sam

But I don't think on Nintendo.  The PGA Golf Tourney game described in SI was 
made for home PCs I believe.  I don't think you'll see it on an 8 bit home
video system.  Though it could possibly be ported to a 16 bit machine (Genesis,
TGX, Nintendo's new one).  I haven't heard any plans though.

The game looks great however.  SI said it was the best they saw.

t

    I've recently received a new game called "NARC" which is a great game.
    You are a narc officer and you go through different levels by busting
    and shooting drug dealers.  Once the thug is dead, he leaves behind 
    either money, drugs, or ammunition.  I think its well worth the $46.50
    that was paid for it.  I got to the end and found Mr. Big but cannot 
    destroy him, if anyone has and spoilers, I would be glad to share how
    to recieve five extra lives.
    
    P.S. Moderator, how do I start a note in the directory about Narc?
    
    

>    P.S. Moderator, how do I start a note in the directory about Narc?
    
	I'm not a moderator, but use WRITE to add a topic and REPLY to
	add to one.

    -Pete