Rolando for free, NO iTunes card purchase required [Archive]

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 10:59 PM

****DEAL IS DEAD****
You can try your luck still, but the actual promotion ended on 05/02

After hearing about the Rolando promotion, I went to my local Best Buy to pick up a $15 iTunes card and the Rolando card for free. Went up to the register and the associate rang up the Rolando card first and it showed on the screen "$0.00" and then rang up the iTunes card. I asked the associate why this happened and he sort of brushed it off and then I said "do I really even need to buy the iTunes card?" and he said no not really in a quiet tone.
He also said "don't tell anyone."

So, try it out. Go to your Best Buy and buy ONLY the Rolando card, as it rings up for $0.00. Stereotype the employees at the register and pick the most ignorant looking of all if you can.

Mods, I do not think that posting this is against the rules, as it is merely a loophole.

Btw, this promotion ends Saturday (today).

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss92/PlaceOfPictures/DSC04482.jpg

Got 5 more:

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss92/PlaceOfPictures/DSC04483.jpg
Edit: PLEASE stop spamming my inbox with "can I have a code since you have 6 of them". If that was what I was doing, they'd be long gone by now! I am trading them, please make reasonable offers, not just "I'll give you this terrible $0.99 game for it". Please see the promo exchange group in my profile, and keep promo code trade talk out of the thread.

Nate5911

05-01-2009, 11:01 PM

Rolando isn't worth a trip to Best Buy.

STP_Tim

05-01-2009, 11:02 PM

Rolando isn't worth a trip to Best Buy.
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Zincous

05-01-2009, 11:02 PM

I ordered mine online....

Think if I return the itunes gift card, would they know/ask for the rolando card back too? lol

iFonePhanatic

05-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Haha! I already have Rolando but that's a pretty good way of getting it :D

Rockey04

05-01-2009, 11:03 PM

They have Rolando cards?!?!

Too bad I paid $10 for it...

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 11:04 PM

I ordered mine online....

Think if I return the itunes gift card, would they know/ask for the rolando card back too? lol

There's a fine line here, as this is only a $5 game. Spending the time and gas to go down and deal with the hassle wouldn't be worth it imo, I'd rather just spend the $5. But hey, if you're in the area, why the hell not :D

Zincous

05-01-2009, 11:05 PM

There's a fine line here, as this is only a $5 game. Spending the time and gas to go down and deal with the hassle wouldn't be worth it imo, I'd rather just spend the $5. But hey, if you're in the area, why the hell not :D

They are mailing it to me. No gas required to mail it back....

pharmx

05-01-2009, 11:06 PM

Rolando isn't worth a trip to Best Buy.

Woah...finally someone else who doesn't worship Rolando! I thought I was the only one :(

iKoda

05-01-2009, 11:08 PM

So... Are the Rolando Cards available in all locations?
My friend could use a new game.

spacecowgoesmoo

05-01-2009, 11:09 PM

i asked the associate why this happened and he sort of brushed it off and then i said "do i really even need to buy the itunes card?" and he said no not really in a quiet tone.
He also said "don't tell anyone."

lol.. :cool:

Kamazar

05-01-2009, 11:14 PM

Wait, so you don't need to buy an iTunes card to get the game? The game isn't somehow tied in with the code on the gift card? I do believe the coders at Apple should get crackin', and well, the entire marketing team should be hit repeatedly with an aluminum baseball bat. Luckily for them, not that many people are actually smart :p

Zincous

05-01-2009, 11:15 PM

So... Are the Rolando Cards available in all locations?
My friend could use a new game.

No they are not. Call and ask your local best buy. Or order it online.

theone1007

05-01-2009, 11:17 PM

don_k

05-01-2009, 11:18 PM

Rolando isn't worth a trip to Best Buy.

Quoted. for. truth.

I'd rather trade that card with $3 or $4 if anyone wants so I can buy better games :p

Kamazar

05-01-2009, 11:19 PM

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 11:20 PM

Dumb move by Apple, but I guess they couldn't do anything about it. The code on the Rolando Card is I believe just a promo code. Do you think Apple was involved in this idea or it was just a deal with ngmoco and Best Buy requesting permission for this promotion?

To be honest, I bet they were just given a bunch of Rolando cards to hand out to people to promote the game. It was probably just Best Buy's idea to look at it as a selling tool, make it free when you buy something else.

I work for a company that does that, they sell item X for $30 regularly but for $13.50 when you buy anything in the store. But when you go ring up item X, it'll ring up as $13.50 anyways and will never ring up at $30.

Boardumb

05-01-2009, 11:22 PM

theone1007

05-01-2009, 11:23 PM

To be honest, I bet they were just given a bunch of Rolando cards to hand out to people to promote the game. It was probably just Best Buy's idea to look at it as a selling tool, make it free when you buy something else.

I work for a company that does that, they sell item X for $30 regularly but for $13.50 when you buy anything in the store. But when you go ring up item X, it'll ring up as $13.50 anyways and will never ring up at $30.

Hmmm... so theoretically you can just walk out with a Rolando card without having to pay anything. Best Buy just saw it as a selling opportunity with their iTunes Gift Cards. Interesting way to get customers to buy, there's not really any other way to put iTunes Gift Cards "On Sale" if you know what I mean. If anyone gets Rolando for free, please tell us. I wanna see if this really works.

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 11:24 PM

That's pretty funny, but I'm sure everybody here would eventually end up spending $15 bucks on iTunes anyway, so might as well keep the card too. Although I guess if you're strapped for cash ATM, and you must play Rolando, then this is pretty cool.

Yea I'm sure a few people will respect this deal and try it out. I wouldn't make a trip out of it unless you really have nothing else to do, or you're already going there for something else.

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 11:26 PM

Hmmm... so theoretically you can just walk out with a Rolando card without having to pay anything. Best Buy just saw it as a selling opportunity with their iTunes Gift Cards. Interesting way to get customers to buy, there's not really any other way to put iTunes Gift Cards "On Sale" if you know what I mean. If anyone gets Rolando for free, please tell us. I wanna see if this really works.

A few weeks ago they had the $30 iTunes cards on sale for $25. (3 pack of $10)

I'll go take a picture of the receipt and edit it into the first post.

Zincous

05-01-2009, 11:26 PM

So do these codes expire after 30 days like all the other ones do?

Does it say on the rolando card you get?

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 11:29 PM

So do these codes expire after 30 days like all the other ones do?

Does it say on the rolando card you get?

In the details it says "code expires on the date below..."
And the date below is July 31, 2009.

Zincous

05-01-2009, 11:30 PM

In the details it says "code expires on the date below..."
And the date below is July 31, 2009.

Ok, thanks.

ksl2006

05-01-2009, 11:32 PM

Now where's that Rolando killer?...

VoodooVyper

05-01-2009, 11:36 PM

Picture added to op

VoodooVyper

05-02-2009, 02:12 AM

Just thought I'd bump this in case some missed it. It is a free premium game, after all.

skamando

05-02-2009, 02:29 AM

Hilarious!
I already got this game, I wish I played it more, I'm way too sidetracked with other games right now, though

VoodooVyper

05-02-2009, 05:23 PM

Just got 5 more, posted a pic in the first post, so you now have some proof that it works without a hitch. I'm trading them btw, so feel free to PM.

Seishu

05-02-2009, 05:24 PM

Heh I picked one up today along with my itunes card.
This really is an awesome deal and are great to trade.

nooobynick

05-02-2009, 05:27 PM

Woah...finally someone else who doesn't worship Rolando! I thought I was the only one :(

+1, I honestly don't see the appeal to it.

Clymos

05-02-2009, 05:27 PM

I never really got sucked into rolando either.

mek

05-02-2009, 05:45 PM

Woah...finally someone else who doesn't worship Rolando! I thought I was the only one :(

you my friend, are not alone

I bought into the hype, and hated the game, mostly the interface bugged me, so after paying full price for it, i dont play it, and will never be buying Rolando two, even if its free

ericxd

05-02-2009, 05:45 PM

rolando isn't worth a trip to best buy.

quoted for the truth

romulus

05-02-2009, 07:40 PM

What does a Rolando card do? Gives you a free copy of Rolando? If so, are you supposed to give it to a friend or something?

Zincous

05-02-2009, 07:41 PM

What does a Rolando card do? Gives you a free copy of Rolando? If so, are you supposed to give it to a friend or something?

Yeah gives you a promo code for rolando.

You can use it yourself if you don't already have it. Or sure, do whatever you want with it..

Give it to a friend. Or trade it here to someone for another code that you want.

Stykman

05-02-2009, 07:48 PM

Rolando really isnt worth a trip to best buy like someone said besides i didnt even think it was that good of a game

Wegmans

05-02-2009, 08:17 PM

even with the updated secret levels, i still can't be brought back into playing the game...

Kyle

05-02-2009, 08:20 PM

Where can I order? Or is it too late? And does it need a Credit Card?

dashzed

05-02-2009, 08:29 PM

I couldn't get thru the first two seconds of the lite version, deleted it, and wiped my mind clear of the whole rolando thing:D

plus i hate platformers.

wootbean

05-02-2009, 08:29 PM

Rolando really isnt worth a trip to best buy like someone said besides i didnt even think it was that good of a game

it wasn't
imo

istopmotion

05-02-2009, 08:44 PM

I already have Rolando, but I thought it was funny how the dude told you not to tell anyone, and the first thing you do is come home and tell all of Touch Arcade. Very nice :D

The Bat Outta Hell

05-02-2009, 09:19 PM

Why is ngmoco so popular when the majority hates their games they publish and develop? Dr. Awesome gets way too difficult and the 24 hour timer is ridiculous, mazefinger is kind of weak in getting your finger stuck on a spot, Dropship was hated because of controls and depth of perception, and Topple was average in my opinion.

yourofl10

05-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Woah...finally someone else who doesn't worship Rolando! I thought I was the only one :(

Welcome to the club (I don't like Rolando either)
Hah!!!!! This is the ultimate scam to pull on BB (BestBuy)!

iloverightangles111

05-02-2009, 09:40 PM

After hearing about the Rolando promotion, I went to my local Best Buy to pick up a $15 iTunes card and the Rolando card for free. Went up to the register and the associate rang up the Rolando card first and it showed on the screen "$0.00" and then rang up the iTunes card. I asked the associate why this happened and he sort of brushed it off and then I said "do I really even need to buy the iTunes card?" and he said no not really in a quiet tone.
He also said "don't tell anyone."

So, try it out. Go to your Best Buy and buy ONLY the Rolando card, as it rings up for $0.00. Stereotype the employees at the register and pick the most ignorant looking of all if you can.

Mods, I do not think that posting this is against the rules, as it is merely a loophole.

Btw, this promotion ends Saturday (today).

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss92/PlaceOfPictures/DSC04482.jpg

Got 5 more:

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss92/PlaceOfPictures/DSC04483.jpg

It looks like you have quite a few from that picture...lol

iGame

05-02-2009, 10:39 PM

You got five? Wanna give me one, son?

Zincous

05-02-2009, 10:45 PM

You got five? Wanna give me one, son?

No begging for promo codes :p

worldcup1100

05-02-2009, 10:49 PM

No begging for promo codes :p

He got OWNED!!!

The Bat Outta Hell

05-02-2009, 11:24 PM

That part in bold?

Didn't happen.

The best thing about Dropship was the controls, and we know this because, aside from the "touch anywhere for the controls to appear under your thumbs" the same exact dual "circle" control set up is praised by backers of iDracula. They call it "iDracula" controls when, really...Dropship had those controls first on iTouch/Phone.

Just sayin'....

I never said I thought the controls were bad. I don't even have it. The reviews say the controls suck and they can't tell when walls were close to them.

VoodooVyper

05-02-2009, 11:35 PM

Hey guys, just got back in and had an inbox full of "can I have one of your codes please?". I didn't make this thread to give them away, I made it so you guys knew about it. I am trading them, but please do not spam my inbox asking me to give you one.

Wegmans

05-03-2009, 01:18 PM

Underoath777

05-03-2009, 01:30 PM

Woah...finally someone else who doesn't worship Rolando! I thought I was the only one :(

Im with you. I still dont see the big deal with it. Thank God I got it for free or else I would have regret that purchase. None of my friends, about 10 of them, didnt like the game either.

Mohawk

05-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Is the deal still good in store or over??

The Bat Outta Hell

05-03-2009, 01:37 PM

Yeah post the names lol
Make a Wall of Shame

VoodooVyper

05-03-2009, 01:44 PM

Well, if you go to your store and find the cards there, I don't see why they shouldn't ring up for $0.00, but I guess a lot of stores don't have the actual card, they ship it to you instead, in which case you'd need to buy the iTunes card. But if that's the case, you won't be able to since the deal was just for last week.

different

05-03-2009, 02:38 PM

I think the deal with Rolando is that it is a fully featured game. It's not a quickie 99 cent impulse buy with one mode of play. It has challenges, bonus stages and console level production values, quirky music and the platforming is pretty unique too, as you're controlling multiple rotund characters. It's also one of the few Store games that can hold it's own against a DS or a PSP title, it's controls are superlative and above all it's fun.

The fact it's getting updated with more levels means that my $10 purchase becomes even more than that to me. But then I like platformers, always have.

I wonder why people bought Rolando even if they don't like platformers. Do you do that on any other console? If you bought it because it was cheap at $4.99, you should have instead invested that money into another game which would have better suited your taste. No?

Or are you guys more app collectors?

VoodooVyper

05-03-2009, 02:42 PM

Beats me, I ifnd myself buying games that I typicall woulnd't play, but that's only because the price is right and I would like to see what all the hype is about. When it comes to console games, that's $60 a pop, it's a little different.

Mods, this deal no longer applies, can the thread be locked?

21duc29

05-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Guess, I'm going for it later today if it is still there... have to get a 15 dollar itunes card anyways

SomeRandomGuy18

05-24-2009, 04:58 PM

Guess, I'm going for it later today if it is still there... have to get a 15 dollar itunes card anyways
Should still be there. lol my post and his post got deleted

jchampl

05-24-2009, 05:06 PM

Should still be there. lol my post and his post got deleted

I didn't know that that was so funny. Generally when someone breaks the rules instead of laughing about it, they apologize not laugh. My post was deleted to make you not look like an idiot, since you are doing a good job of that yourself, I only made you look worse.