freewheel Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 After 2 long years in development, the game that everyone's been asking for is finally available on the Intellivision - Desert Bus! For those that don't know what the heck this is, I'll just post a link here. Thanks to an outstanding team of volunteers - and a lot of discounting on materials - the entirety of the profits from this game (ie: after materials costs) are being donated to Child's Play, a charity that gives video games to sick kids. And yes, there's a rationale behind this, besides good karma. Desert Bus' notoriety is responsible for raising over $3 million for this charity thanks to the good folks at LoadingReadyRun, and while our community is small, it will still amount to a pretty significant donation if this sells out. And no, before anyone asks, I can't claim this as an income tax deduction as I'm Canadian and this is an American charity. It's all for a good cause and I don't get one red cent out of the deal, beyond enjoyment. The game officially debuted at PRGE on October 22nd, online orders are now being accepted. Official page: http://www.fwgames.ca/desert-bus/ and ordering information: http://fwgames.ca/desert-bus-ordering/ 200 serial-numbered copies, CIB with cart, manual, 2 different overlays, and a special Desert Bus air freshener (you gotta know the game to get the joke). I'll take serial requests here, via PM, or via email. Please let me know if you'd prefer to keep your name private. Note: the reservation list is being kept at the ordering info page linked above. Check it out if you're wondering if a specific number is still available. I'll do my best to accommodate everyone, but it's first-come, first-served, and a few are already spoken for as a small reward to some of the folks who helped out with this. Beat the rush and reserve your copy today! Please let me know if you're going to PRGE, and I'll bring your copy along - this way you save on the shipping, and get first access to the game. Your copy will be held at the Intellivision Revolution/Gemini North booth, so you don't have to worry about trying to hook up with a creepy stranger with a bag in a parkade (no offense to anyone in specific here.... ). For those wondering - we had a discussion a long while back about this - yes, there's an actual "game" here, it's not ONLY driving for 8 hours And a whole whackload of hidden stuff just to keep people guessing. Check out the commercial and screenshots for a taste of what you're in for: Edit: #1 is SOLD. cmart has paid a hefty price, and he's also donating an additional $2 per additional copy sold. The more we sell, the poorer he is! ADDITIONAL NOTE ON PRICING: as this is for charity, you're gonna have to pony up a bit more for serial numbers 2-10. Those are $100 each, regular price is $50 a copy. UPDATE: serial numbers 1-10 are now sold out. Feel free to ask any questions in this thread or via PM. Thanks guys, now let's go raise some money for the kids! 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjarnold7 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 #7 please 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm assuming #1 is taken, so next lowest if it is. Edit: not sure why I only ordered one. Lol. Lowest and 47 and 77 please. Lol. Edit #2. Just noticed the part about #1 possibly being available. PM will be incoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 #7 please I'm assuming #1 is taken, so next lowest if it is. Not that this will be a problem for cmart, but I probably should have mentioned it up front (I forget that you guys probably aren't going to look at the actual ordering page): #s 2-10 are higher priced. Trying to bump the charity numbers as much as I can. I'll fix up the first post accordingly. Let me know if you guys still want those #s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjarnold7 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Not that this will be a problem for cmart, but I probably should have mentioned it up front (I forget that you guys probably aren't going to look at the actual ordering page): #s 2-10 are higher priced. Trying to bump the charity numbers as much as I can. I'll fix up the first post accordingly. Let me know if you guys still want those #s. Yes I am fine with #7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intellivet Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Please reserve #44 for me. Thanks for publishing the game and what a great cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 About freaking time you pulled the pin...so to speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 #17 if available please, I will be at PRGE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve Jones Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Number 20 for me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) 1 please. #200 Bring to PRGE. :-) Edited October 8, 2016 by Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric7100 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Number 25, please. I will not be at PRGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 1 please. #200 Do you even collect for Intellivision anymore? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Well, our resident maniac has gone and done it. I won't get into the full details just yet, but cmart has stepped up with a very generous offer for #1. AND he's going to sweeten the pot - his cost for #1 will go up by $2 for every additional copy of the game sold. That means that if this sells out, he's on the hook for another $398 on top of his actual price. C'mon, team - let's try to bankrupt cmart! (In all seriousness, a huge thanks to him for stepping up for a good cause) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonlikesINTV Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'll take #88 if available and I'm going to PRGE! Thanks to all involved and nice to see proceeds going to a good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 That promo video is very very well done! Great job MT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunoz Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 #42 please if available. I'll be at PRGE, and that's how many hours I'll be driving to get there, so it seems oddly appropriate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Well, our resident maniac has gone and done it. I won't get into the full details just yet, but cmart has stepped up with a very generous offer for #1. AND he's going to sweeten the pot - his cost for #1 will go up by $2 for every additional copy of the game sold. That means that if this sells out, he's on the hook for another $398 on top of his actual price. C'mon, team - let's try to bankrupt cmart! (In all seriousness, a huge thanks to him for stepping up for a good cause) Lol. I'm happy to help a good cause. I hope a strong desire to make me overpay dramatically will encourage you guys to buy many copies! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'd like #75 please. Sadly, I will not be attending PRGE this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Put me in for two please, and the back of the bus number wise is fine with me! Thank you for this, Wolfy62- AKA Dale And see you at PRGE! Edited October 8, 2016 by wolfy62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spadafermo51 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 For me two copies,Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spadafermo51 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 For me two copies, Thank you For me two copies, by the number 11 forward Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Miccoli Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 One copy for me Number 16 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 One copy please. I will pick up at PRGE. I want serial number 13. If that was reserved via PM, I will take serial number 69 instead. If that is also not available, I will take 66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 One For me pls., Next lowest number available Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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