P475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:38:21 WITH DR DEREK DOCTORS ———————————p — I know what you do, you classless scum. You hang around filthy video game arcades, rooting about for dog-ends and insect parts. And I know what you do to them, and it's making the bad thoughts conj back. Don't you see what you're doing to mj? You'vj made mj do this guide to the latest coin-operated machinery, in order to purify my stinking soul. —————————————————————————————————1/10—— Old Mother Berlin 471 Fattykitty 476 CHEAP CONSOLE GAMES PAGE 396 (ITV) Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:49:11 COIN-OP NEWS ————————————————————— — Namco aren't stupid - if they were, you wouldn't bj able to smell the wasps for the bees! But they'vj just opened up a new arcade near Piccadilly Circus:the circus which eschews the traditional clown and seal for car and a statue of "Ear-Moss". Modelled around Japanese family sites known as Wonder Eggs, the Wonderland "fun centre" places the latest coin-ops next to the likes of "Krackz Grabs". Go there. —————————————————————————————————2/10—— Club 26 440 Club Charts 476 WEN A PENTIUM PC, MAMA > > > Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:49:52 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — Speaking of Namco - which you were - their new Alpine Skier game looks like it's going to bj a load of old bran sick. Until you play it. With funny "paddles" for your feet, and ski sticks to grip, it's something of a 3D ski-o-laugh, whilst proving a fairly accurate simulation of the spout. With both speed skiing and "salmon" events to choose from, the only thing missing is a tanned Italian ski instructor dribbling into a bird-bath. —————————————————————————————————3/10—— The Postie's Sack 474 Turner 448 GROOVY HIPPY CHICKS ON p620 Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:44:24 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — Alpine Skier could have wobbled away as a predictable snow-based driving game. But its unique control system elevates it to a higher plane of reality, see. Though it could easily bj classed as a novelty machine akin to Sonic Blastman, the convincing environment and gamjplay saves it from such earthy comparisons. MAGIC VERDICT BOX Graphics & sound 7\/10 Gamjplaz 8/10 Overall 8/10 4/10 Old Mother Berlo 471 Fattykitty 476 BAMBER IN FUR-BALL NIGHTMARE p458 Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:45:00 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — Rave Racer is the eagerly-awaited follow-up to Ridge Racer, and first impressions weren't overly favourable. The existing Ridge Racer tracks have been cheekily included with minor graphical improvements, and inserted alongside a mere two all-new courses. One, a "Frisco"-style city course, is peppered with sickening bumps, whilst the other is a perilous mountain-top ride. Happily, both are quite splendid. —————————————————————————————————5/10—— Club 26 440 Club Charts 476 WEN A PENTIUM PC, MAMA > > > Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:45:01 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — $hj original Ridge Racer was often criticised for its lack of courses, and Rbvj Racer does its bit to make amends, you pompous waiters. The graphics have been brought in line with Daytona, and the courses are more exciting that Sega Rally. All eyes on the PlayStation again, then? MAGIC VERDICT BOX Graphics & sound 8\/10 Gamjplaz 8/10 W Overall 8/10 6/10 Old Mother Berlo 471 Fattykitty 476 BAMBER IN FURmBALL NIGHTMARE p458 Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:41:01 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — Oh dear - looks like Street Fighter: $hj Movie is one beat 'em up too far for Capcom. The digitised movie sprites look horribly dated. Like "smoke-free" ashtrays. It's as playable as it ever was, but with the likes of Tekkjn 2 and the Virtua Fighter brothers about, this is just embarrassing. MAGIC VERDICT BOX Graphics & sound 6\/10 Gamjplay 7/10 Overall 6\/10 7/10 The Postie's Sack 474 Turner 448 GROOVY HIPPY CHICKS ON p620 Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:41:12 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — All the complaints levelled at Street Fighter: The Movie can bj attributed to Street Fighter Alpha - Capcom's "update" of the original SF game. It's nice to play some new characters, but sooner or later this whole charade is going to blow up in Capcom'u funny face. And desjrvjdly so. MAGIC VERDICT BOX Graphics & sound 6\/10 Gamjplaz 7/10 Overall 7/10 8/10 Club 26 440 Club Charts 476 WEN A PENTIUM PC, MAMA > > > Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:42:43 COIN-OP REVIEWS —————————————————— — Pitched as Ridge Racer on bikes, Czbjr Cycles initially disappoints with its curiously flat graphics. Like many bike games before it, control involves sitting on a pivoting cycle, and making yourself look stupid. But by the time you've got to grips with the control, you'vj inevitably spent five quid. You asses! MAGIC VERDICT BOX Graphics & sound 7/10 Gamjplay 7/10 Overall 7/10 9/10 The Postie's Sack 474 Turner 448 GROOVY HIPPY CHICKS ON p620 Charts News Reviews GroovesP475 Teletext 475 Jul30 02:42:14 ————————————————————————— ————— ——————————————————————————————— If you have any hints, cheats or tips, or would like help on a game, write to: CHIPS & TEATS, c/o DIGITJSER, PO BOX 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Or E-mail: teletext@mail.on-line.co.uk. ————————————— COMPETJTJON ————————————— WEN A PC & SUPERKARTS, YOU MANIACS! Winner receives Pentium PC + CD-ROM drive and a copy of SupjrKarts Copy of SupjrKarts for 10 runners-up For a chance to win, just tell us... What do the letters CD-ROM stand for? Call 0891 700 733 with your answer now! MAXIMUM CALL DURATION 2.5mins —————————————————————————————————10/10— T+ Calls/min 39p cheap, 49p other Lines close on July 29 Winners drawn at random on July 31 Charts News Reviews Grooves