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Memetron, Inc. , of Elk Grove
Village , Ill. , has introduced its newest
conversion kit, Matmania , which
brings professional wrestling to the
video sc reen .
Matmania features all the classic
ring techniques. Events are intro-
duced by a ringside announcer, and
one or two players alternate to battle
each of five opponents for up to three
minutes.
Timely use of the joystick and
buttons maneuvers the player into
position and activates standard and
special moves designed to weaken the
opponent and gain a three -second pin-
fall to win. The player can also throw
his opponent out of the ring.
After each win, the player takes on
a new opponent for another period of
three minutes. Should he defeat all
comers, the player earns the right to
wear the cham pionship belt and pro-
ceeds to another tour in defe nse of his
crown. Sound effects of hits , moves ,
count-downs, and c rowd cheers add
to the atmosphere .
Mat mania is a Taite Ame rica Cor-
poration 1985 copyright licensed by
Te chnos of Japan with exclusive
North Ame rica n rights by Me metron ,
Inc. Thi s " King Kit" conversion
includes main printed circuit board,
P.C. board cage, connecti ng wiring
harness, plexi marquee and CRT
inserts, control -panel overlay, drilling
template , joyst ick star , buttons ,
instruc tion stickers, and instruction
manual.
Fo r more inform ation, write
Memetron, 2350 Brick vale Drive, Oak
Grove Village, IL 60007 , or call (3 12 )
595-2828.
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Videobox Networks, Inc ., has
introduced Videobox- a video juke-
box that combines a computer and
robotic and laser-disc technologies.
Videobox offers the feeling of the
50s in style, operation , use, and size,
but plays 1,000 music -video selections.
It stores up to 60 hours of program-
ming on 30 laser discs .
An on-board computer monitor
displays eight music categories: rock ,
R&B/ dance , pop, jazz , country,
golden oldies, and in-concert. Each
category can be further indexed by
performer name or song title. Video-
box has its own special-user function
modes ; integrated on -board , self-
monitoring display system; and other
features such as accounting, service
analysis, censoring, free plays , and
bonus systems. All are accessed by
the proprietor through an on-board,
menu -driven computer screen.
Videobox includes a high -quality
built-in 75-watts-per-channel amplifier
and two three -way speaker systems. It
can be hooked up to an existing sound
system, an unlimited number of color
mon itors, and projection systems of
any size.
For more details, write Videobox
Networks, Inc., 944 Park Avenue ,
New York , NY 10028, or call (212)
696-4744 .
Premier Technology has intro-
duced ROCK, the company's "new-
look" pinball.
ROCK's cabinet incorporates a
new artwork process and a single fluo-
rescent tube for backglass illumina-
tion to create a clearer image. ROCK
also features a redesigned sound
system that includes a second speaker
to produce rock-and-roll sounds
composed by songwriter Ken Hale.
For more information, call (312)
350-0400.
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