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Issue: 1985 November 15 - Vol 11 Num 21 - Page 54

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us. soccer
us. mach Rider
Tele-Rand
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Rand of Phoenix, Inc. , has intro-
duced Tele -Rand System II, an up-
dated version of the original pay tele -
phone, offering additional features .
The phone's microprocessor syn-
thesizes voice instructions to the caller
and calculates precise rates for local
and long-distance calls to all 50 states.
Tele-Rand System II features a
high -security locking system and a
removable self-locking coin box that
make it useful for vending routes . A
self diagnostic single-board assembly
makes the phone easy to service and
maintain. It is hearing-aid compatible
and accepts nickels , dimes, and quar-
ters .
Other features include free 800,
911 , and 950 calls and high -grade steel
construction to prevent vandalism .
Te/e-Rand System II is a pre-pay
phone in volume production, meaning
no confusing new directions or
buttons to push, and no need to re·
educate the public on its use .
For more information, write Rand
of Phoenix, Inc. , 2000 N. 25th Dr.,
Phoenix , AZ 85009, or call toll free 1-
800-262-RAND .
Nint endo has introduced the
newest VS . System games, VS .
Soccer and VS . Ma ch Rider.
VS . Soccer gives players the
option of simulta neous player vs .
player or player vs computer on a
single monitor. The player's role is
team captain in a Video World Cup
c hampionship game. He dribbles the
ball , makes a pass to his teammate,
weaves through the defense, sets up ,
shoots, and scores.
T earn play is a must . There are
throw-ins from out of bounds, corner
kicks for balls kicked over the goal
line , and indirect free kicks for off-
sides . When there 's a tie , goal kicks
decide the winner . During a break at
the end of the first half , players plot
their offense and defense for the final
half.
In Mach Rider, a futuristic motor·
cycle adventure, players become the
Mach Rider in the year 2112 . They use
their video driving skills to rid friendly
neighboring sectors of invading
enemy forces . Enemy vehicles , called
trikes, can be destroyed by shooting
laser bullets from the Mach Rider's
motorcycle or by bumping them into
roadside barrels. Each sector defended
has road obstacles, such as nying
bomber balls, road rocks , tacks, and
oilslicks.
Both VS. Soccer and VS . Mach
Rider are available as a VS. Pak for the
VS . UniSystem or VS . DuaiSystem ,
or may be installed in a Donkey Kong ,
Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong 3,
Popeye, Mario Bros ., Pac -Man , or
Ms. Pac- Man with a VS. UniKit.
See your Nintendo distributor for
more information, or contact Nin·
tendo of America, Inc., 4820 lSOth
Ave. N.E., P.O . Bo x 957 , Redmond,
WA 98052 , or call (206) 882-2040.
PLAY METEP.. November 15. 1965

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