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Arch Rivals (Arcade)

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Title Screen

Arch Rivals

Developer: Midway Games
Publisher: Bally Midway
Platform: Arcade (Midway MCR-68000 system)
Released in US: May 1989


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Arch Rivals is basically a primordial version of NBA Jam, though it's missing a few key features like licensed players, announcers, and playable politicians.

Hidden Copyright

The following text, with a little surprise at the end, is at 0x01AE8 in the main CPU:

COPYRIGHT 1989 
MIDWAY MFG. CO
MANUFACTURERS OF BALLY
AMUSEMENT GAMES
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
SO FUCK OFF
(Source: Original TCRF research)