Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

On 1/1/2021 at 6:23 AM, vprette said:

I say we really need a fanzine for Amico... I need to find some people to collaborate and think how to do it

Love that idea!

I bet Hans knows a few writers!  

On 1/1/2021 at 8:56 AM, Intellivision Master said:

For me it's the Playdate handheld.  It seems like an interesting console.  Different and unique especially with that crank on the side.

 

Yeah!  I can't wait to check that one out!

On 1/1/2021 at 9:21 AM, vongruetz said:

I was also going to comment on the music. Sounds amazing and epic. And this game is going to be included for free in every Amico? Amazing.

Yep!  One of the six!!

On 1/1/2021 at 9:38 AM, Stoke said:

Nice!  Sounds like a soundtrack to a movie.  I too have to say I don't like the angle of the menu for the UI. It almost made me feel dizzy to read it.

Before answering I actually read ahead this time and saw that a few people had this concern.

It doesn't look as tilted as you think.  I think maybe the way the TV screen and the camera were exaggerated it.  People who see it in person really love the depth it gives.  Very different and unique look.

I didn't want to go full screen on the UI because we're going to be doing a different and more in depth look at it a little later.  But trust me when I say it doesn't look as angled as everyone thinks.

On 1/1/2021 at 9:38 AM, Stoke said:

 

It is good to see the console working, and I like how you pointed out all of the connections to the system to dissuade conspiracy theories.

You would think... but there are some really unintelligent folks out there who are blinded by hatred and jealousy who are still playing the "FAKE" card.  Someone pointed out to me that one of the usual know-it-all morons said that there was no such thing as an HDMI splitter with the inputs and outputs on the front and that we must have hid an Android device inside the splitter box.  These folks have literally become unhinged at this point.  Talk about grasping at straws.  Some are literally raging and screaming at their screens (and a few on video) about how "retarded" anyone is who likes Amico.  Ya just can't make this stuff up! 

And for anyone interested (just cause I think it's completely hilarious at this point).

Here ya go!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-2-output-hdmi-splitter-with-4k-and-hdr-pass-through-black/5986903.p?skuId=5986903&fbclid=IwAR2bBw8LwQ0yDVN27j-maPrHJFYnCNtfYb0ZFsgn6nzypEX80EQHGDQyLN4

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On 1/1/2021 at 9:36 AM, GrudgeQ said:

Astrosmash is looking great and the music is awesome! I love the physics of the weapons interacting with the asteroids. Nice to see the controller orientation swap and some of the early menus. Also I noticed the reviews count in stubbed is as 1979 - a pretty important date for Intellivision. Great video and a great way to start the new year.

Grudge wins!!!

On 1/1/2021 at 10:10 AM, vongruetz said:

Great video. Great looking game, and amazing music. I love it. One of the smaller things that I really enjoyed in this video, even though it was sort of in the background, was what was being shown on the controller at different times. It looked like in the main menu, you could use the controller to choose how the games were sorted. Then in the game, your score was shown on the controller. That was some very cool stuff and I'd love to see more of that.

 

Happy New Year to all of the Intellivision Family!

The stuff you saw was an older version as well.  Not final.  Final looks even better!!

Gotta save some surprises.

On 1/1/2021 at 11:51 AM, Crusader71 said:

Happy New Year to all the guys on the forum!  Beautiful new video Tommy, I watched it with my mouth open whispering "mamma mia!, figata!, bellissimo!" My wife, looking at my face, came to see what I was watching, so much was my excitement.  For your information, she said that she will surely play Astrosmash.  My 11-year-old son has already chosen his favorite spaceship.  Thanks for the video Tommy, we can't wait to see more.  Greetings from Italy!

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Grazie amico mio!!!!

On 1/1/2021 at 11:56 AM, LePionnier said:

Great video for Astrosmash.

But I was really curious to freeze the screen when they were choosing the game ...

Colossal Crash seems to be the new name for the game Side Swippers.

We have Dolphin Quest, Flying Circus, Back Tack Party, Snafoo and Safe Cracker ( I am happy to see it's still there. )

 

On the second screen, from the ACTION menu :

First we saw at the top of the screen, from the previous Menu (Sports) :

Darts !  That's cool !    We also have soccer !

 

And lower on the screen we have Auto Racing, Cats with Swords, Centipede, Fox & Forest and Earthworm Jim !

So that are some titles that I was really happy to see !

 

Thank you Tommy and John and Happy New Year !

 

I can neither confirm nor deny anything in your post.

But I did like dropping some hidden new info here and there.

On 1/1/2021 at 12:06 PM, Intellivision Master said:

 

I watched that one yesterday.  Holy Crap was that funny!  Especially when the troll showed up. 

36 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Yep!  One of the six!! Eight!!!

 

 

FIFY

On 1/1/2021 at 12:31 PM, 1980gamer said:

I like the retro extra ships too...  I am guessing they are communal?

In Co-Op mode.... yes!

On 1/1/2021 at 12:31 PM, 1980gamer said:

How would they display in a Versus mode?

Versus mode is unlimited lives because you play against each other and pick a TIME or SCORE.

On 1/1/2021 at 12:31 PM, 1980gamer said:

 

Just throwing this out...  Seems the early adopters could be alpha/beta testers even if regulators have not yet approved the console...

Yep!  Definitely happening!

On 1/1/2021 at 12:31 PM, 1980gamer said:

 

looking really good Tommy and the Amico team!

Thank-you for your support!! 

25 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

Before answering I actually read ahead this time and saw that a few people had this concern.

It doesn't look as tilted as you think.  I think maybe the way the TV screen and the camera were exaggerated it.  People who see it in person really love the depth it gives.  Very different and unique look.

I didn't want to go full screen on the UI because we're going to be doing a different and more in depth look at it a little later.  But trust me when I say it doesn't look as angled as everyone thinks.

 

 

You would think... but there are some really unintelligent folks out there who are blinded by hatred and jealousy who are still playing the "FAKE" card.  Someone pointed out to me that one of the usual know-it-all morons said that there was no such thing as an HDMI splitter with the inputs and outputs on the front and that we must have hid an Android device inside the splitter box.  These folks have literally become unhinged at this point.  Talk about grasping at straws.  Some are literally raging and screaming at their screens (and a few on video) about how "retarded" anyone is who likes Amico.  Ya just can't make this stuff up! 

And for anyone interested (just cause I think it's completely hilarious at this point).

Here ya go!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-2-output-hdmi-splitter-with-4k-and-hdr-pass-through-black/5986903.p?skuId=5986903&fbclid=IwAR2bBw8LwQ0yDVN27j-maPrHJFYnCNtfYb0ZFsgn6nzypEX80EQHGDQyLN4

 

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Cool.  I am looking at a screen of a screen to see the UI, so yeah hard to judge.

On 1/1/2021 at 1:02 PM, IMBerzerk said:

Happy New Year to you, your family and all the folks at IE working through this mess we call modern living!

 

What a great video!  The game looks really well polished and a lot better than previous videos show.  The gravity physics are just amazing and make for some really cool effects and challenges.

Thanks!   Yeah... we spent a lot of time on the physics!

On 1/1/2021 at 1:02 PM, IMBerzerk said:

 

Such a cool take on the original "Spinners" and "Guided Missiles". 

 

Yeah!  It was fun "reimagining" what they could be with updated graphics.

On 1/1/2021 at 1:02 PM, IMBerzerk said:

 

 

Really looks like a lot of fun to play... I even see a level boss in there?  Great touch.

Yep!!  Astrosmash Bosses now!

On 1/1/2021 at 1:02 PM, IMBerzerk said:

Sounds, effects, movements, and all around well done!

Thanks!!

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

You would think... but there are some really unintelligent folks out there who are blinded by hatred and jealousy who are still playing the "FAKE" card.  Someone pointed out to me that one of the usual know-it-all morons said that there was no such thing as an HDMI splitter with the inputs and outputs on the front and that we must have hid an Android device inside the splitter box.  These folks have literally become unhinged at this point.  Talk about grasping at straws.  Some are literally raging and screaming at their screens (and a few on video) about how "retarded" anyone is who likes Amico.  Ya just can't make this stuff up! 

And for anyone interested (just cause I think it's completely hilarious at this point).

Here ya go!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-2-output-hdmi-splitter-with-4k-and-hdr-pass-through-black/5986903.p?skuId=5986903&fbclid=IwAR2bBw8LwQ0yDVN27j-maPrHJFYnCNtfYb0ZFsgn6nzypEX80EQHGDQyLN4

 

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LOL I also have one of those “fake” 🙄 HDMI splitters! They are super handy for video production.

”Stupid is as stupid does” - Forrest Gump

On 1/1/2021 at 3:50 PM, Intellivision Master said:

 

Unbiased guy giving his thoughts and liking what he sees even though he admits it may not be his cup of tea.

Sensible!

On 1/1/2021 at 5:04 PM, Cranker said:

I’m assuming there is a coop mode in there ? In the campaign mode ?

Co-op is part of the Campaign Mode.  At ANY time up to 4 people can go in and out of the game!  It's pretty cool.

On 1/1/2021 at 5:33 PM, TMPiper said:

I loved the new Astro Smash demo, Tommy. Thanks for sharing that.  

Thanks!  And WELCOME to Atari Age!!  Great to have you here in the Q&A Thread.  Please let me know if you ever have any questions about anything and I'll do my best to answer.

Glad to have you aboard!  Hope to see you around these parts!

On 1/1/2021 at 5:34 PM, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy,

 

We need a soundtrack from the in game music of Amico games.  Particularly the Astrosmash music.  

Wouldn't That Be Something?™


Aw hell... no need to hide that one.

Here's yet another Atari Age exclusive...

YES!  We are doing a separate soundtrack for Astrosmash, Night Stalker and OTHERS!

🎶🎼🎵🎸🎻🎹

On 1/1/2021 at 5:37 PM, Intellivision Master said:

I wonder what the next game play video will be?  I'm hoping for more footage of Dolphin Quest.  Or showing a new level of Night Stalker.  

I'm thinking Rigid Force Redux Enhanced would be a good one seeming we didn't show the real footage from Amico during the 10/10 Gameplay Trailer.  But now that it's being optimized... it's really cool to see it running off Amico and looking and playing the same as it's PS4, Xbox & Switch cousins!  But... at HALF the price AND including an exclusive Co-Op mode!!

23 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

 

He's great!  So passionate for his love for Amico.  I hope everyone supports him and give him a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.

22 hours ago, LePionnier said:

Tommy, about Astrosmash gameplay :

Is the speed at which the spaceship moves from left to right final? My first impression is that I would make it move just a little faster. It covers less ground than I expected.

I was also wondering if the difference between the different vessels is only aesthetic? (Or they have different speed, weapons, etc ?)

 

The game looks amazing. Visuals, Sounds, Musics, Bosses, coop mode, everything look smooth !

It's one of the game I am looking forward with Night Stalker and Moon Patrol at launch !

 

Thank you.

 

If you press harder on the disc you can go faster.  

You'll see it sometimes when it's happening because we have some bubbles following the ships when it does (just placeholder for now).

 

22 hours ago, Steven Pendleton said:

It looks like the movement speed might be pressure sensitive.

Damn... you're good!

21 hours ago, woobman said:

Fun Video Tommy. Keep them coming!

 

After watching a few times, I showed the family. My son came away amazed at the way you can change the orientation of the controller. He asked me "Why hasn't anyone else thought of this?" My wife and daughter said Astrosmash looked like a lot of fun.  My Daughter likes specific games. But nowhere near hardcore. The last thing the wife got into was a few of the Wii games.

So great!!   Love the real world feedback!  We are finding the same exact things throughout our focus tests as well.

21 hours ago, woobman said:

 

I did have a question: Is it me, or does the Graphite Black look a bit thinner than the Glacier White model?  It may be an optical illusion, but I asked the family and they said the same thing.  A newer revision perhaps?

No... it's the same exact.  Again... I think it was just the angle everything was at and the camera placement and movement.

21 hours ago, woobman said:

 

I know we'll be buying at least 2 extra controllers when release happens. Hopefully we can mix and match colors.

Heck yeah!  Notice how I put the white controllers on the black system and the black controller on the white one.  

Other colors will be available on launch as well!

15 hours ago, TMPiper said:

@Tommy Tallarico ... you’ve announced several of my favorites, but here are a few I’d love to see that haven’t been (or I’ve missed it if you have) mentioned. 
 

Dark Tower

Thunder Castle

Golf (especially this one) 

All on our eventual "to do" list!