Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

Tommy, 

What about a Chip 'N' Dale game on Amico?  Or perhaps Alvin and the Chipmunks?  

47 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

Another racing game for Amico.

 

Bitch, I earned my Activision patch on that one. 🤣

2 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy, 

 

What about a Chip 'N' Dale game on Amico?  Or perhaps Alvin and the Chipmunks?  

Chip n Dale would require a license from Disney but as far as I know Alvin and the Chipmunks are still owned by Bagasarian family so might be an easier get (but not sure how open they are to game licensing).

Here is my dream Evercade list other than the announced ones, more or less in order:
 

Shark! Shark!

Thunder Castle
Cloudy Mountain

Buzz Bombers

Motocross

Hover Force

Snafu
Fatal Frisbies (and now you have two licensing problems)
Tower of Doom
Thin Ice
Space Hawk
Space Spartans
Star Strike
Mountain Madness Super Pro Skiing

On 2/13/2021 at 10:37 AM, Intellivision Master said:

 

I learned a little bit on this particular video- The VIPs are getting theirs early as well?  It was my understanding that only those in the first 2600 FE group would be the ones that got them early. (Amongst the general public).   I know it was kind of slipped in during the conversation. This is just to verify that is the case. If it happens. FANTASTIC! If not, I'd rather get that cleared up before more drama gets rolling.  

Whatever the new release date ends up being, cough cough, that will just get the games that more polished. That brings me to a question: Are the games that are slated for launch just going to have that much more time in dev? Or are you going to finish them, and start the next one's? 

Looking forward to Wednesday's video from Tommy.

1 hour ago, woobman said:

I learned a little bit on this particular video- The VIPs are getting theirs early as well?  It was my understanding that only those in the first 2600 FE group would be the ones that got them early. (Amongst the general public).   I know it was kind of slipped in during the conversation. This is just to verify that is the case. If it happens. FANTASTIC! If not, I'd rather get that cleared up before more drama gets rolling.  

 

Whatever the new release date ends up being, cough cough, that will just get the games that more polished. That brings me to a question: Are the games that are slated for launch just going to have that much more time in dev? Or are you going to finish them, and start the next one's? 

 

Looking forward to Wednesday's video from Tommy.

We've cut off all VIP sales so my idea would be to try to get those out before retail.  Founders Editions will still be the first ones sent out though.  Although this all comes with the caveat of this is our "plan" as it stands for now and is subject to change because of all the shipping unknowns.

On 2/14/2021 at 9:43 AM, Tommy Tallarico said:

INTV already did that in the mid 80's with most of the SUPER PRO versions. 

 

 

Most but not all. 😁

This was an interesting one that shows the backing and excitement of young women and others finding out about Amico for the first time.  Led by MadMax... who is a father of young children.

The first half is talking about Amico.

Pete said his middle name is Pete.  So, his first name is Evil.  Lol.

Physical media idea.

What if you put RFID in Topps baseball cards.  You could tap the card on the Amico and get MLB game and play with character on the card.

5 minutes ago, Stoke said:

Physical media idea.

 

What if you put RFID in Topps baseball cards.  You could tap the card on the Amico and get MLB game and play with character on the card.

I like this idea.  It sounds interesting.

Tommy,

For the physical version of Breakout, how about a bouncing ball?  It could be included as a bonus alongside the actual game.  Like the bouncing balls you get out of those machines where you put in money and turn the knob.  

51 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Whose ready to BREAKOUT? Here's a little unfinished work-in-progress teaser showing a little bit more of our exclusive Breakout game ONLY available on Intellivision Amico.

 

Developed by our extremely talented friends at Choice Provisions!

 

Please make sure to check out some of their other amazing games like the Bit Trip Runner series!

 

You'll noticed we changed the spelling of PEAK back to PEEK as it seemed that the play on words caused a bit of an uproar.  We thought it was cute and funny and a fun way to title these segments.  Some folks didn't get the joke so we decided to just keep the spelling correct to avoid confusion or having to explain. 

 

 

 

I really LOVED this trailer. I also liked how the levels were set up. I'm not sure, but I think one was a character from an old Atari, maybe Intellivision game? It looked familiar...  

My only disappointment was we didn't see how the game was played with the controller. I understand why, but I feel Breakout would be the game to model the controller after to show how the controller could be used uniquely.

Bravo.

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Whose ready to BREAKOUT? Here's a little unfinished work-in-progress teaser showing a little bit more of our exclusive Breakout game ONLY available on Intellivision Amico.

 

Developed by our extremely talented friends at Choice Provisions!

 

Please make sure to check out some of their other amazing games like the Bit Trip Runner series!

 

You'll noticed we changed the spelling of PEAK back to PEEK as it seemed that the play on words caused a bit of an uproar.  We thought it was cute and funny and a fun way to title these segments.  Some folks didn't get the joke so we decided to just keep the spelling correct to avoid confusion or having to explain. 

 

 

 

Thanks for the new video Tommy.  Keep them coming.  If only you could have shown the controller being used like you did with Finnigan Fox.  But anyway, it was a good video overall.

I sense a re-imagined Joust on the horizon.

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Chi è pronto per SCOPRIRE? Ecco un piccolo teaser in corso di lavorazione incompiuto che mostra un po 'di più del nostro gioco esclusivo Breakout disponibile SOLO su Intellivision Amico.

 

Sviluppato dai nostri amici estremamente talentuosi di Choice Provisions !

 

Assicurati di dare un'occhiata ad altri loro fantastici giochi come la serie Bit Trip Runner !

 

Noterai che abbiamo cambiato l'ortografia di PEAK in PEEK poiché sembrava che il gioco di parole avesse causato un po 'di tumulto. Abbiamo pensato che fosse carino e divertente e un modo divertente per intitolare questi segmenti. Alcune persone non hanno capito lo scherzo, quindi abbiamo deciso di mantenere l'ortografia corretta per evitare confusione o dover spiegare. 

 

 

 

Nice video Tommy, I liked the overall atmosphere (colors, sounds, ball trails and movement physics), I found it engaging.

1 hour ago, Malrinth said:

I really LOVED this trailer. I also liked how the levels were set up. I'm not sure, but I think one was a character from an old Atari, maybe Intellivision game? It looked familiar...  

 

My only disappointment was we didn't see how the game was played with the controller. I understand why, but I feel Breakout would be the game to model the controller after to show how the controller could be used uniquely.

 

Bravo.

 

I am wondering .....did you just hold the controller as a prop ? It felt like I was watching a video of breakout which is all fine and good 😌 but would love to see the controller as well ! Were you playing the game in this demo it was it pre recorded ? It looks very nice for sure ! Nice sounds too !

1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said:

Thanks for the new video Tommy.  Keep them coming.  If only you could have shown the controller being used like you did with Finnigan Fox.  But anyway, it was a good video overall.

The game is looking good!  Loved the Easter Egg... For the first game with an Easter Egg! I'm still wrapping my head around the sideways aspect of it as Breakout has always been a Vertical-type game. That may be just me. I get why, you use up more screen that way. Not everyone can set their TVs Vertical! I'm sure more news and game play videos are on their way.  As much as I want to see new stuff, I get why you are only showing things that you have already showcased. You do have to save something for later

I also get why you didn't do more showing off gameplay with people on it. I'm sure that no matter what lag, if any, may be present currently, you would not allow a laggy game/system to be released.  Will there be a Tommy Seal of Approval on all games?

1 minute ago, woobman said:

Will there be a Tommy Seal of Approval on all games?

Wouldn't that be something? 

3 minutes ago, woobman said:

The game is looking good!  Loved the Easter Egg... For the first game with an Easter Egg! I'm still wrapping my head around the sideways aspect of it as Breakout has always been a Vertical-type game. That may be just me. I get why, you use up more screen that way. Not everyone can set their TVs Vertical! I'm sure more news and game play videos are on their way.  As much as I want to see new stuff, I get why you are only showing things that you have already showcased. You do have to save something for later

 

I also get why you didn't do more showing off gameplay with people on it. I'm sure that no matter what lag, if any, may be present currently, you would not allow a laggy game/system to be released.  Will there be a Tommy Seal of Approval on all games?

 

Ha ! I thought it was just me !!  I’m the same with the sideways aspect ! I’m sure it will be great but I’m still not used to it !