Just Ask For It - Nintendo Part 4

Nintendo Part 4 - Rejected

Mar. 9th, 2007 at 2:21 PM

I got a letter back from Gail over at Nintendo North America.
Also sorry for the delay I've been really cracking at my senior design project and I should be going beta this next week. So I could use a few "testers" once I get some server space.

and on to the email:

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Dear Greg

The concept is great, but sorry, we can't participate.

Best of luck to you,

Gail Tilden
Nintendo of America
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Wow... Wiijected. I mean I'm sure they are busy but the automated response had more feeling than this. I'm not in the mood to quit so I might return to them in the next few weeks. I should *really* have a new request out this coming week. I'm thinking based on the suggestions of many that I should hit up some record labels, or even bands themselves. So keep an eye out for that.

On a personal note thanks:

speedglow

kurokaen

thelowedge

electrickitten

sonofdarold

luckeyisis

rockitqeen

foole
For adding me back!

Also if any readers are located in Cincinnati, I think I recognized a few of you at Christies Karaoke on thursday.

-Later

Location:Cincinnati, OH - Clifton
Mood: cheerful
Music:Lost on the DVR

Comments

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speedglow wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 07:53 pm (UTC)

Actually, I didn't "add you back" per se, I actually added you without you requesting it first, so thank YOU for adding me back! It sounds like an interesting project, I look forward to following your progress.

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 08:05 pm (UTC)

Oh.... nice. thanks the same :)

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b_hulsmans wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 08:13 pm (UTC)

Aww :( no free stuff from Nintendo...

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 10:39 pm (UTC)

Not Yet!

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robotdeer wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 08:31 pm (UTC)

I think Nintendo would give you something if you waltzed up to Redmond, Washington and said "hey! I want free stuff"... maybe not. Will you take suggestions for companies to ask for free stuff from?

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 10:38 pm (UTC)

Oh god please. I'm at wits end. Honestly I didn't think I would get anything so I really didn't plan anything. I need suggestions. Also on a related note I think someone in my building stole my chalice's from Stella.... I'm afraid to ask Stella about them because I don't want to seem impatient or ungrateful... oh well, thanks for reading :P

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robotdeer wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 10:52 pm (UTC)

my suggestion would be to ask from smaller companies that could see what you are doing as some sort of advertisement. Nintendo is already established with their fan base but a lot of people don't know of Russel Stover or Stella. I would also say ask video game making companies like NIS America or Squarenix. Try gardenburger or powell's books (just off the top of my head).

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 11:36 pm (UTC)

Good advice, thanks.

MMMmmm gardenburger.

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fontosaurus wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 09:38 pm (UTC)

I was inspired by your audacity, and tried to get a free Dyson Root Cyclone 6 (their handheld) from them, as I've been a long time Dyson ~~whore~~ owner.

No luck, however. :-)

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 10:33 pm (UTC)

awesome keep at it :P

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robotdeer wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 10:53 pm (UTC)

I want a Dyson...

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 11:39 pm (UTC)

no doubt,

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kidinthehall wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 09:45 pm (UTC)

Maybe you could try asking for whatever they can give you, instead of one of their most wanted products. Stickers? A t-shirt?

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justaskforit wrote:

Mar. 9th, 2007 10:36 pm (UTC)

You're right the chances of success would be much higher if I asked for anything, but then whats the fun of that? :P (Although I was hoping that they would offer something instead of what I asked for, at least thats what I would have done if I was working for them.

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