Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

2 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

You must be from the future.  Because this podcast doesn't air until 4/4 @ 8pm ET.  You must have it confused with the podcast from 3/28.

When I clicked the post to reply it showed NLG when it posted it switched to OEB 

24 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

When I first saw Astrosmash in the teaser videos, the art style of the asteroids wasn't my favorite (it just seemed a little too realistic or high contrast, if that makes any sense). However on a big screen TV this game looks *amazing* (the soft camera focus in this video doesn't do it justice). The graphics are crisp and pop off the screen. If I were to show a gamer the Amico I would probably show them Astrosmash. If it was a kid, I would go for Shark! Shark!. These two games being bundled is genius.

 

Also note the ability for players to hop in anytime on Astrosmash. Like the controller disc color ring indicating which player you are, this seemingly small detail makes the Amico inviting for new players to join. It is really is designed for bringing people together for gaming.

Hey GrudgeQ,what size tv were you guys playing on,was that mentioned? Thanks for any info!👍

57 minutes ago, Alpha82 said:

When I clicked the post to reply it showed NLG when it posted it switched to OEB 

Huh.  That's odd.  I can't figure that out.  

33 minutes ago, wolfy62 said:

Hey GrudgeQ,what size tv were you guys playing on,was that mentioned? Thanks for any info!👍

You know, I don't know off hand and I didn't ask. It did take up the majority of a 6 foot folding table so I am guessing a 50 or 55 inch TV (most likely 55). I am sure it was the museums', kind of hard to fit into that your flight carry on 😉

10 hours ago, CurlyQ said:

Happy Easter Weekend!

 

TIP for everyone....

DON'T

Eat

The

Brown 

Round

Jelly 

Beans

Found

On

The

Ground!

That is all!

~ Rainbow... <speaking from experience after an all day allergy meds extravaganza!>

39 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

 

You know, I don't know off hand and I didn't ask. It did take up the majority of a 6 foot folding table so I am guessing a 50 or 55 inch TV (most likely 55). I am sure it was the museums', kind of hard to fit into that your flight carry on 😉

 

 

I'm pretty sure John mentioned it was a 50.

10 hours ago, CurlyQ said:

Happy Easter Weekend!

 

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!!!!!

12 hours ago, romeoteknik said:

@Tommy Tallarico If you don't mind me asking Tommy, in the thumbnail of Brett Weiss' video, he is holding the "Galaxy Purple" variant I presume. Was this a demo unit? The color looks "dull" to say the least and doesn't match the official imagery, which looks pretty rad with the color changing hue. Reminds me of the cars from TVR, which I know you're a car guy, perhaps some inspiration? I'm assuming paint comes last? Will you do a video showcasing all the final units up close of all the color variants in the future? I'm sure those who pre-ordered would love to see them in all it's glory.

Correct.  The demo unit was just a dev kit and isn't really representative of what the final product will look like from a color standpoint.

Yeah... for sure we'll be doing super cool pics and video of all 5 consoles so people can decide before they make their final purchases.

1 hour ago, GrudgeQ said:

When I first saw Astrosmash in the teaser videos, the art style of the asteroids wasn't my favorite (it just seemed a little too realistic or high contrast, if that makes any sense). However on a big screen TV this game looks *amazing* (the soft camera focus in this video doesn't do it justice). The graphics are crisp and pop off the screen. If I were to show a gamer the Amico I would probably show them Astrosmash. If it was a kid, I would go for Shark! Shark!. These two games being bundled is genius.

 

Also note the ability for players to hop in anytime on Astrosmash. Like the controller disc color ring indicating which player you are, this seemingly small detail makes the Amico inviting for new players to join. It is really is designed for bringing people together for gaming.

I looks to me that it’s a more up to date version than the one Tommy showed back in January 😀👍 gets better every time we see it 😀

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Correct.  The demo unit was just a dev kit and isn't really representative of what the final product will look like from a color standpoint.

Yeah... for sure we'll be doing super cool pics and video of all 5 consoles so people can decide before they make their final purchases.

 

 

Decide how many of each I'll buy? 😎😬😂

Here is a picture from the 1982 Argos catalogue, thought you might like to see it. 👍😀🇬🇧

5 minutes ago, Silverbot said:

Here is a picture from the 1982 Argos catalogue, thought you might like to see it. 👍😀🇬🇧

This is so cool.  I like seeing these old catalogues.  Thanks for sharing Silverbot.

33 minutes ago, cmart604 said:

Decide how many of each I'll buy? 😎😬😂

@Tommy Tallarico (for cmart) - Are Amico’s cheaper by the pallet?

Since Silverbot posted about an Intellivision catalog.  I thought I would share as well.

13 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

Since Silverbot posted about an Intellivision catalog.  I thought I would share as well.

That’s cool 😀👍 in the UK the console came with soccer, what did the US one come with?

2 minutes ago, Silverbot said:

That’s cool 😀👍 in the UK the console came with soccer, what did the US one come with?

It was Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack.  

7 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

It was Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack.  

Ah, ok, thought it might of been Star Strike as it was in the picture 😀👍

5 minutes ago, Silverbot said:

Ah, ok, thought it might of been Star Strike as it was in the picture 😀👍

Yeah, I understand.  I think they were just showing that for the ad.  But it would've been cool if they included it.

In Astrosmash, is there a way to know when your shield will end ?

Thanks.

4 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Correct.  The demo unit was just a dev kit and isn't really representative of what the final product will look like from a color standpoint.

Yeah... for sure we'll be doing super cool pics and video of all 5 consoles so people can decide before they make their final purchases.

 

 

@Tommy TallaricoDid you just drop some news on us?!?!?!   We may be able to choose another color prior to shipping? We are not locked in to the color we chose? Not that I want to change my choice.  But it would be amazing to actually have that choice!!!  

36 minutes ago, woobman said:

@Tommy TallaricoDid you just drop some news on us?!?!?!   We may be able to choose another color prior to shipping? We are not locked in to the color we chose? Not that I want to change my choice.  But it would be amazing to actually have that choice!!!  

Cool, I’ll change mine from a VIP to a Founders, please 🤣😭

27 minutes ago, Starpaddler said:

Cool, I’ll change mine from a VIP to a Founders, please 🤣😭

I will sell you one of my FE for $1,000,000 😜

5 minutes ago, Cranker said:

I will sell you one of my FE for $1,000,000 😜

Wow, didn’t realize an order update came with such a steep fee.  I’m good with the VIP (well, not really, but it is what it is)

2 hours ago, LePionnier said:

In Astrosmash, is there a way to know when your shield will end ?

Thanks.

I have an idea, what if the LED on the controller turned Green when you got the shield, then faded to yellow, then red as the time for the shield expired. Maybe flash red as the shield is about to end.

Edit. You could use the vibration function for this too.

6 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Correct.  The demo unit was just a dev kit and isn't really representative of what the final product will look like from a color standpoint.

Yeah... for sure we'll be doing super cool pics and video of all 5 consoles so people can decide before they make their final purchases.

I remember you saying that the consoles and controllers will not be painted, as i had this concern earlier. Has that changed?