StanJr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 "Do you guys have the new Atari games?" Indicating poster on wall under kid's menu. "Uh, yeah, but we haven't opened them yet." "Could you, please I'd like one of each." "Ummmmm.......(disappears-3 mins.) yeah, here you go..." Huh? How is that 'stupid'? The manager spent three minutes going out of his way to help a customer... How is it good restaurant management to advertise a promotion that you are not actively supporting or, wait for it, promoting... It is a promotion, he should not have to "go out of his way" to supply the customer with a promotional item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickO2 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hey, is your name printed in the production credits anywhere on the package or disc or is your name on screen at anytime? Did any doubting Thomas's ask to see your ID to match up the names? Nope, Taco Bell wouldn't allow any credits listing, not even Atari management people. We just got the Legacy Engineering logo in there and that's it - though we will be putting up a page for it on our page with full credits, etc. What, no Easter Eggs with your names or initials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I want to know about easter eggs!! Marty, there has got to be at least ONE in there. Fess up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 No go at the Taco Bell for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 How is it good restaurant management to advertise a promotion that you are not actively supporting or, wait for it, promoting... I'm just saying that if the manager hasn't had the opportunity to open some newly arrived boxes for a new promotion because he's busy, referring to him as 'stupid' is perhaps less than charitable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jsmith73 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 How is it good restaurant management to advertise a promotion that you are not actively supporting or, wait for it, promoting... I'm just saying that if the manager hasn't had the opportunity to open some newly arrived boxes for a new promotion because he's busy, referring to him as 'stupid' is perhaps less than charitable. I would have to agree with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I was able to get all four games, however, one Taco Bell I went to had already run out of Asteroids. Thankfully, the one a few miles up the road had it. But it probably would be a good idea to go out and get these before they run out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBuell Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Aaagh living in the wrong country!! If anyone has some spares send me a pm please Let me do one better. Who is living in the States and doesn't have a Taco Bell nearby, and who outside the US would like copies? I'll do US$5.50 (incl. postage) for a set within the US, and US$7.50 for a set outside the country. I'll take PMs for the next week, and pick up copies next Friday (my next payday). Okay, I had two takers - anybody else? I can't guarantee how long the local TBs will have the CD-ROMS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I found all 4 games in Michigan(woodhaven), nice artwork going back to buy more. Went back and picked up 2 more sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 How is it good restaurant management to advertise a promotion that you are not actively supporting or, wait for it, promoting... I'm just saying that if the manager hasn't had the opportunity to open some newly arrived boxes for a new promotion because he's busy, referring to him as 'stupid' is perhaps less than charitable. I would have to agree with that... you are both right, I'll drive over there tonight and apologize to him... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Hi there, I got mine last night. I had to buy two kids meals to get all for games but I was okay with that. I just finished playing Breakout a few minutes ago. Have any of you had the bricks reset on you while in a game? I was playing the enhanced difficult version when this happened. Cool! Edited March 12, 2010 by DEBRO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 This has probably been posted already, but Kudos to whomever (Curt, no doubt) who put the burned in "1 coin 1 play" on the asteroids screen! The new Lunar lander is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBuell Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 We've grumbled a little bit (well some of us) about which Taco Bells do and don't have the CDs. I've had no trouble in Batavia, IL, but I was in Aurora this evening, and hit theirs on Lake Street, only 6 miles away (or about 9.6km for those that prefer ) and they do not have and are not getting the CDs. Foo. But at least their staff was honest about it and didn't leave me at the counter waiting/wondering Back to Batavia tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 This has probably been posted already, but Kudos to whomever (Curt, no doubt) who put the burned in "1 coin 1 play" on the asteroids screen! http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/158994-free-atari-games-at-taco-bell/page__st__140__p__1959224#entry1959224 http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/158994-free-atari-games-at-taco-bell/page__st__160__p__1959787#entry1959787 The new Lunar lander is great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Had to stop at 2 Taco Bell's yesterday to find them. The first one claimed they did not have any (but did not look hard) even though the promotion sign was up. The second was not a problem... it should not be that hard. :-) Edited March 14, 2010 by eebuckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 haven't found any here in florida yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jferio Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 They're definitely available in Colorado, I picked up my set... still have yet to try them on my Windows machine, my poor Mac Mini just doesn't have the horsepower to do them justice. Worst case, it's nice artwork to peg to the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregadetH Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I keep getting the "What's dat? Youze a damn crazy person." look from every Taco Bell employee I speak to. I literally get this look as soon as the word "Atari" flies out of my mouth...so that's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I had to say Kids' Toys and they soon got it. I went and got another set for myself (got two sets outbound to non-US residents in the morning[delays, delays, delays!!!]). Is it me or are these guys the key-word generation? You say Atari and they get The Stare and you have to hit the nail on the head to get recognition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Lynx Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Everyone else has inspired me. I picked up two brand new sets yesterday and I'm going to offer both of them to AA members outside the United States at no cost and I will pay the shipping. PM me and I will pick two names from the group of people in 48 hours..... 8:00am Chicago time on Wednesday, March 17th, and I will airmail each set of 4 CD's the same day. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonsDad Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I know I am a little late to the party but I just called the local Taco Bell and they have the games (I hope they have all 4)! Woo-hoo! Thanks Curt! GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonsDad Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I know I am a little late to the party but I just called the local Taco Bell and they have the games (I hope they have all 4)! Woo-hoo! Thanks Curt! GideonsDad Got 3/4 No Centipede There is one more Taco Bell nearby I can hit to try for Centipede tomorrow (Yay!) Off to play! BTW, this is just a suggestion if it's okay with Curt and the AA Community at large. I could create ISOs of these discs and host them on my Web site (or make .torrents of them to share) for those who live out of the country or whose Taco Bells aren't participating. Let me know if it's a "no" or a "go". It's just an idea. GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 LOL, I'm guessing Atari would care. Copyrighted material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'm thinking both Atari, Legacy Engineering, AND Taco Bell would care. Each has their own stake in it and you'd actually have to clear it with all three parties, because Taco Bell could claim that you're infringing upon their profits of their kids-meals because people would otherwise not get them potentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) BTW, this is just a suggestion if it's okay with Curt and the AA Community at large. I could create ISOs of these discs and host them on my Web site (or make .torrents of them to share) for those who live out of the country or whose Taco Bells aren't participating. Let me know if it's a "no" or a "go". It's just an idea. GideonsDad We (Legacy) would have nothing to do with deciding that, but I would strongly discourage that right now. It's an active promo, and something both Taco Bell and Atari are bound to get upset at. I think the best bet for overseas people is still the "kind AA members willing to pick up some and mail them out" thing that's been going on. BTW, for anyone coming to MGC, we'll be happy to autograph them. As long as they're not being done just to throw up on ebay right after. Edited March 15, 2010 by wgungfu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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