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Who says newspapers are dead? Apparently, video-game characters still read them. Can you determine which popular characters submitted the following ads? For the answers, turn to page B-2.
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10 Lost and Found
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Lost – Missile launcher, morph ball, energy bombs, varia suit, and numerous weapons. Current location unknown. Reward for information leading to recovery.
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115 Help Wanted, Part Time
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Minion, Entry Level. Must have tough head. Fire resistant and/or spikes a plus. Needs to work well with others. No Italians.
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120 Jobs Wanted
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Experienced vampire hunter. Has own tools including crosses, holy water, and whip. Will also kill lesser monsters such as bats and flying medusa heads. Travel ok.
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580 Misc Services
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Black Warriors got you down? Two able-bodied brothers ready and willing to help. Bats, whips, knives and dynamite not a problem. Competitive rates.
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602 Animals and Pets
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Lost dog. Last seen in vicinity of Raven Rock. Answers to "Dogmeat." Offering 300 caps for safe return.
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640 General Merchandise
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Power pellets. Only 4 remaining. Guaranteed to make ghosts run away from you for a limited time. Will trade for fresh fruit.
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642 Sporting Goods
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Wooden boomerang. No longer needed. Recently upgraded to magic boomerang. Good condition, just a few nicks. $25 rupees OBO.
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670 Machinery and Heavy Equipment
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Miscellaneous scrap robots and parts. Various attachments including scissors, heavy lifter, magnets, and needle launcher. Disassembled personally. Make offer.
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710 Produce
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Wumpa Fruit. Large amounts, most in crates. Delicious, but can't eat anymore. Cheap!
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880 Autos
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Infernus. Perfect condition. Paid $10,000. Sacrifice for $7500.
Answers
10 – Samus Aran, Metroid
115 – Bowser, Super Mario Bros.
120 – Simon Belmont, Castlevania
580 – Billy and Jimmy Lee, Double Dragon
602 – Protagonist, Fallout 3
640 – Pac-Man
642 – Link, Legend of Zelda
670 – Mega Man
710 – Crash Bandicoot
880 – Stevie, Grand Theft Auto 4
