Nanaimo Daily News from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada • 10

11 Kanaimo Daily Free Pros. Friday. September 17. 1993 HOBBIES ON VIDEO With or without gore, Mortal Kombat a hit WHffl HAS AHEAD ND AFocfT EOT CANT THINKORVJALK? ns cuxr is a33sm wire ttD3. 111 lltRV.A&it3V.'cSlEEP SO Good; II- II 1 to amhrrpr WHAT PUP SMD.

By TODD MOW ATT Taomsoa News Service It's a madhouse here at the ranch, with everyone scurrying around reviewing games, sorting through mail and getting the, prizes into place for the Video Cowboy TurboKombat Clash back-to-school sweepstakes. Yvette St. Domingo of Winnipeg writes: 'i think Streetfighter II: Turbo is better than Mortal Kombat because when, in Streetfighter, Blanka bites Ken's head, there's no blood. In Mortal Kombat, when someone gets punched, blood just starts gushing out. Streetfighter II is my life." You made some good points Yvette, but the Mortal Kombat Super Nintendo version has been revamped with no blood and gore.

The Sega Genesis version of Mortal Kombat will have a rating sticker on it, but it will have all the bloody and gory moves that have made the arcade version of Mortal Kombat famous. Mortal Kombat is sure to get people talking on both sides of the issue. So keep those letters coming. I love hearing from you. The address again is Video Cowboy's TurboKombat Clash, 75 South Cumberland Thunder Bay, P7B 1A3.

Don't forget to include your age, address and phone number, and include how many people in your family saddle up and read the Video Cowboy each and every week. This week's tips: Bubsy the Bobcat is an awesome game with great game play that sees you help Bubsy collect yarn balls to get extra bonus points. The game is available now for both the Here are a few codes to get you started. It's a great game for first-time gamers and little buckaroos who want to play fun games with non-violent themes. To start off at Chapter 2, punch in CKBGMM; Chapter 4, MKBRLN; Chapter 6, JMDKRK; Chapter 8, SBBSHC; Chapter 10, MSFCTS; Chapter 12, SUMBG; Chapter 14, CCLDSL and Chapter 15, BTCLMB.

Yoshi't Cookie by Bullet Proof Software for the Super Nintendo is another excellent game that has similar game play to Tetris and Dr. Mario, except that cookies fall. The game is addictive and you'll crave a glass of milk and a couple of cookies while you're playing. Here's a tip that will send you munching up to Round 99 of this highly entertaining game. Choose the action option using controller 1, and on the action menu put the round number to 10, the speed on high and the music on off.

On controller 2, press and hold the button, button, SELECT and START. If you did it correctly, you will hear the game say "YOSHI." Now you'll be able to get up to Round 99. On the Sega Genesis, Rolo to the Rescue by Electronic Arts is also a great game where you control Rolo the Elephant and his pals. Here's a little trick to help you with this game. On the title screen, press the directional pad up and to the left while pressing buttons A and C.

Keep holding all of the buttons and press the Genesis reset button. When the title screen appears again, let go of everything and press then and a new options screen will appear, allowing you to see the entire map and get infinite lives and invincibility. Now you can choose any level you HPUD this up To "DECIPHER OE0A3H HV tusift aiaaorr QSCkEKED QUILT Jf 3 Lit; kcvj wouA just stop ''arr-rueiay pikv. l( erao? KV skeathim I rineiA I 1 wk PMJ. WP ILFT ZLDDG CYMR QVVPXLI.

RWVYLDMP I Yesterday's Cryptoquote: THE ONLY JUSTIFICATION IN THE USE OF FORCE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FORCE NECESSARY TO BE USED. ALFRED WHITEHEAD CROSSWORD THOMAS JOSEPH HSAWiJTAv 52 1 fetiN CLOTHED i 711 1 1 II II JtdEJU 11 IVMOieAPtR-Nfy V' I III. a. -ww, ivt oven A rpSr MY I I I I BEALV I I "MAT 4 SOOO csovaMa SowCMtN acur a bus I ffwt we. re YOUR HOROSCOPE FRANCES DRAKE W7iaf kind o1 day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Saturday, September 18, 1993 ARIES CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The comforts of domestic life are especially alluring today. Joy comes through gardening, cooking and entertaining guests. Shopping expeditions are favored. LEO (July Z3 to Aug 22) Local travel has romantic overtones. Others will find you especially charming now A heart to-heart talk with a family member brings a mutual understanding VIRGO (Aug.

23 to Sept. 22) Privacy abets romance You will find something extra special when shopping today. A work project may be more difficult than you had anticipated. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct.

22) Be sure to accept social invitations which come today. Singles will meet with romantic introductions. You may not appreciate unsolicited advice you receive now SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A person met socially today will prove to be a valuable business connection.

You may be tackling a household repair now. Tonight finds you upbeat! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Travel and social get-togethers with friends are highlighted. It is a good day for romance.

Some may not be interested in hearing about your business ideas. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Though good news comes about a financial or business matter today, you may be somewhat tightfisted now about spending Your social graces impress others. AQUARIUS (Jan.

20 to Feb 18) You may revise your thinking today about a business plan Those who can travel now will enjoy delightful times Evening hours accent romantic togetherness PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You may be sooalixing now with ocne people met through work Part ners are in agreement about the uae of joint assets A hobby ia quite fulfilling today. YOU BORN TODAY are more universal in outlook than the typical member of your sign. You enjoy challenges and are resilient in cnaea' situations. You dislike taking orders and belong In a leadership position. You have philosophic and literary inclinations.

You have strong wUL but must be careful not to become selfish and self-concerned Bulhdste of: Greta Carbo, actreaa; Rn ana Brazil, actor, and Samuel Johnson, writer. DOWN 1 Beliefs 2 Ark resting site 3 "A Tale of Two Cities character 4 Greek letter 5 Closes tightly 6 Fake duck 7 Woodsman's tool 8 Wax museum pioneer 9 Thrilled 10 Scatters 17 Stands against 23 Xing uotbth Yesterday's Answer 24 Computer 3014th unit president 26 Is furious 31 Killer 27 Wild 33 Suit parts hopper 39 Mafia 28 Manlu. on head Taxi" 41 Keats creation IsflThlMlElRl nTaicTtI ARENA ACROSS 1 Packs down 6 Titled ladies 11 Clear 12 Put on a pedestal 13 Comaneci ot Olympic tame 14 Fragrant wood 1 5 Time period 16 Card game 18 Had a nosh 19 Wee topper 20 Mole, e.g. 21 Kitten cry 22 increase 24 Garden areas 25 Account addition 27 Oboe part 29 Schemes 32 TV alien 33 Peace symbol 34 Part of RSVP 35 Cote cry 36 Id 37 Last word of "America the Beautiful" 38 0mhobgy subjects 40 Trite 42 Silver buy 43 Draw out 44 Prom attendees 45 Passover meal 1 3 5 I 6 8 9 TO T3 TS I T5 iT" IS 79 20 li 22 23 24 123 26 27 29 30 ST" 3l 33 34 35 55 J7 38 39 43" 41 3 43" 44 45 I.