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"()ual/ty Is our Family Tradition"· TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M!!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 17, No. 12 November 1991 F~:e~~ ~~~corn to acceptance 62 A multi-part series that explores the relationship between burgeoning technology and coin-op games debuts with the first installment, focused on systems. Paul Jacobs of SNK and Al Stone of Nintendo discuss hardware, software, and commitment to the industry. Coinman: David Goudeau 70 One of those instrumental in Louisiana's successful bid for legal video poker (due to start in '92), Goudeau of Gerald's Amusement Machines and Southland Distributors in Lafayette, La. , covers that subject as well as the lack of street pieces and high prices. Winter Buyer's Guide Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer • Immediate same-day shipment on stock tokens • Quality artwork and design service at no charge • Hoffman & Hoffman tokens are minted under the most rigid quality control standards. • We match Old World craftsmanship with advanced technology. • Hoffman & Hoffman has the best prices and fastest delivery for stock or custom tokens. • You can buy the best tokens for less. Check our prices and see. HOFFMAM(JHOFFMAM P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 NOVEMBER 1991 91 Now that the AMOA Expo and open houses are history, it's time to make those crucial buying decisions. Our video and pinball guide comes just as manufacturers are ready to ship new product. You'll find descriptions and photos of available games along with a handy index. D~!:~,~JM EN!5 Toomaments&Leagoes Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front Cover Story Open House-Betson State Show-WVMVA Video Gaming Outlook Open House-Mondial Guest Commentary Prime Time Preview Redemption Report 8 10 12 14 28 30 32 38 48 50 57 78 86 Reader's Response In Memory Management Ten Years Ago Tax Tips-1 Tax Tips-2 Technical Topics Quarter Corner Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar/Ad Index The Last Word C~~~~lm.iaodpco,dly b"idethe~mpooy' 112 114 117 118 120 121 125 127 130 132 133 148 183 184 '"'" oceation , tho helicopter combat simulator Steel Talons. Designers Ed Rotberg and Ed Logg man the controls. Game features include digitized graphics, polygon hardware, and authentic cockpit design.