Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

Here is a picture of my arcade cabinet, any of the games on the side would be good on Amico. 👍😀

9 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy,

I think you mentioned Battlezone for Amico. What about Robot Tank?  It's similar but it's an Activision game.  So, I know it won't be on Amico unless the console is successful.  And Amico will be successful no doubt about it.

This is one of the games I played the most at my friend's house with Pitfall and Raiders of the Lost Ark on the Atari 2600 ! 😃

Hey guys,

Just a friendly reminder that today is the last Amico All Access podcast for 2020.  This one is special because it's a Q&A with Tommy.  I can't wait for it, see you there.

By the way I posted the video for this a few days ago on here.  See post below.

On 12/9/2020 at 11:44 AM, Intellivision Master said:

 

If we don't get Pac-Man on Amico, this could be an option.  It's basically the same concept but with several unique features such as the ability to hide from the enemy.

3 hours ago, LePionnier said:

Raiders of the Lost Ark on the Atari 2600

Didn’t have a 2600 (or any other Atari) growing up, but Raiders was on of my favorites when I’d go to my friends house. It will be a great day when this gets released on Amico.  

Just a little reminder - about 20 minutes until the live AMA:

9 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

If we don't get Pac-Man on Amico, this could be an option.  It's basically the same concept but with several unique features such as the ability to hide from the enemy.

For some reason, this reminds me of K.C. Munchin on the Odyssey 2.   Looks cool.

On 12/12/2020 at 5:31 PM, Mik's Arcade said:

i'm so late to this party, I'm just now realizing that Tommy Tallarico is the actual topic starter to this thread. I'm also a former Massachusetts resident.  I first learned your name playing the brilliant Cool Spot game on the Sega Genesis, but it was your work on Earthwork Jim that really turned me into a fan.  Music is just so important in a game and we have you to thank for smashing down that door.

Yo!  Better late than never! 

Great to have ya!

Do you own an arcade in NC?  If so, got any pics you'd like to share?  I'm sure everyone here would love to reminisce.

What part of Mass did you live?  I was born & raised in Western Mass.  Springfield to be exact.  You?

Thank-you for the kind words about my music.  Earthworm Jim & Cool Spot were definitely 2 of my favorites to work on back in the early 90's.  Disney's Aladdin was another one from that team/era.

Most of the people who did the original Cool Spot & Earthworm Jim games now work at Intellivision and/or are working on Amico games!

On 12/12/2020 at 5:31 PM, Mik's Arcade said:

 

Also, thanks for having such a passion for the Intellivision. Growing up, I came from a family that didn't have a lot of money so we never had any of the consoles. My best friend had the Intellivision and I have such fond memories of this system. Eventually, me and my brothers pooled our odd job money (paper routes, allowance, shovelling snow, etc) and we got a used Intellivision from the print version of the want ads. Never owned any of the Atari systems, never could afford the NES or Colecovision so we had to wear out that Intellivision.

Wow!  Great story.  Thanks for sharing.  Yeah, kids these days don't understand that for the most part, folks only ever had one video game system at a time per household/era.  And when you did get one... it was a special day that many remember for the rest of their lives.  Very cool that you all pooled your money together... I bet you really appreciated it so much more because of that.

On 12/12/2020 at 5:31 PM, Mik's Arcade said:

 

What a great system ahead of it's time. So many interesting games, especially from Imagic. I know you've got some of them coming, but I hope you can eventually get the entire Image catalog.

That is definitely the goal!

On 12/12/2020 at 5:31 PM, Mik's Arcade said:

 

The Amico sounds perfect for me. I love modern games but at my age I've been going retro lately, mostly thanks to emulation. I've rediscovered all the classic coin ops from the late 70's and 1980's (and some from the 90's) that were a huge part of my childhood. There is just an endless supply of these forgotten classics that would have a nice home on the Amico. Anything from Stern Electronics.  I've recently been playing Great Swordsman and Gladiator from Allumer. Another hidden gem is an old game called The Pit. I could go on and on be we've begged enough....haha.

 

I jumped right on the Amico when it was available.  I can't wait for it to come out, but am happy to do so. Take your time, finish the product, do it safely and we will be patient.

 

Thank you for the support!

And yes... absolutely!  Our #1 objective is to put out Amico when we are happy with it... and not a second before.

Hope to see you around these parts more often!

On 12/12/2020 at 7:02 PM, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy,

I think you mentioned Battlezone for Amico. What about Robot Tank?  It's similar but it's an Activision game.  So, I know it won't be on Amico unless the console is successful.  And Amico will be successful no doubt about it.

Not sure what the benefit would be of having to pay for a license for a game design that doesn't need the name (that most people may not have heard of).

The important thing about licensed products is the name... OR... a really super unique game design that no one else ever did.
 

So this one would be a tough one to want to add to the list.

On 12/12/2020 at 7:57 PM, Intellivision Master said:

Ideas for holiday themed games:

 

1. A holiday RPG.

2. Easter game where you are the bunny looking for the hidden eggs.

3. Halloween game where you fight off skeletons and ghouls.

4. Thanksgiving game where you are the turkey.  It could be like the Untitled Goose game but call it Untitled Turkey game.  Lol.

5. A Christmas game where you play as a Nutcracker.  And you must rescue Santa from the evil elves.  There are also toy robots after you.  They can shoot lasers.  Luckily you have a sword and shield to defend yourself with.  The shield can block and deflect the lasers back at the robot.  Which in turn blows them up.  Lol.  Plus there are wind up toy mice that move about.  You must jump over them because if they hit you they blow up since they're bombs.

These are all GREAT ideas and games I would want to play!

On 12/13/2020 at 3:14 AM, Silverbot said:

Here is a picture of my arcade cabinet, any of the games on the side would be good on Amico. 👍😀

Awesome!!!

Great side art and marquee!

Did you make that yourself?  Or was it bought that way?

I got a little crazy with this one.... also where is @IntellivisionMaster at? 

On 12/12/2020 at 9:40 AM, Cranker said:

Love all of those games !!!! Ahhh Moon Creata ! I forgot about that one ! There are so many others as well .....I really loved Phoenix as well.

All these games are great.. Lets not forget to add one of the most frustrating games..  But one of my favorite...  I HUNGER!!!!!

Sinistar

On 12/13/2020 at 3:15 PM, Intellivision Master said:

If we don't get Pac-Man on Amico, this could be an option.  It's basically the same concept but with several unique features such as the ability to hide from the enemy.

 

Yeah, something like Pac Man would be a great fit for the Amico, such an elegantly designed game. I've recently been playing a bit of Pac Man Championship Edition DX+, as well as the Gameboy version of Lock N Chase. Both very cool evolutions of the originals. It would also be great to see games like Rod Land, Parasol Stars or Bubble Bobble on the Amico.

2 hours ago, OEB_Pete said:

also where is @IntellivisionMaster at? 

I was grocery shopping.  Lol.  I'm not making that up.  I really was.  

Anyone remember this one ?

4 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Not sure what the benefit would be of having to pay for a license for a game design that doesn't need the name (that most people may not have heard of).

The important thing about licensed products is the name... OR... a really super unique game design that no one else ever did.
 

So this one would be a tough one to want to add to the list.

 

 

I understand.  I just figured since the gameplay was similar to Battlezone it could work.  And if Battlezone wasn't possible for Amico, then you have this as another option.  As far as the name, you could change it.  Call it Super Tank.  Lol. 

Or this one ?

Or this one !!! 

It maybe this one ?

You're on a roll today Cranker.  Are trying to take my job?  Lol.  There can only be one game requester around here.  And that's me.  Lol.