Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

1 hour ago, Cranker said:

Yes !!! Then I can show Intellivision Master who is the boss 😜

13 minutes ago, atarifan88 said:

Why do you assume us fans are compensated?  Do you truly believe some of us are here because we are being paid?  How about instead of drawing conclusions you assume we are here because we are fans of the Intellivision and the system they are currently attempting to put out.  It's assumptions like this that make an, well you know how the old saying goes, besides I don't want you to use it to claim you are being attacked by me.  At this point, because the product is not finished, you will not get an official statement from IE.  Why not do yourself a favor and watch some videos from users who have been invited to play and listen to their impressions to date?  That's the best anyone on here can do at this point to do some research.  I'll even get you started.  Watch Brett Weiss as he was one of the chosen who got to try out the Amico at the National Video Game Museum.  His videos are well done and informative and I believe he addresses your Holy Grail issue of in game lag...

 

 

Won't belabor the point but since it is trending - I have never been paid by Intellivision, the only free Intellivision thing I ever got was a the Amico bag & controller bag at the Frisco event (which I tried to pay back in my own way with a review for people here and on Reddit). I have 3 Amicos on order and a closet full of merch - all money out of my pocket and I have never gotten a special discount, used the same published discount codes as everyone else. Some can't seem to stand it, but I am simply a fan of the system, one which I have put tons of *my* money into. I was sold way back in the fall of 2019 when I realized it was exactly the system I was looking for.

Critics always seem to cry about 'respect' but never give it to others. Too bad if you can't take the news, but I am a fan & customer of the Amico, nothing else. If it sucks the person taking the loss is me, so it is my vested interest to track it closely and check it out every opportunity I can -  it's simple as that.

28 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

I am going out to buy a lottery ticket today and if I win, I am funding the exclusive Amico game "Intellivision Master's Cyber Battle". A Maze a Tron esque inside a computer based battler with the ultimate boss battle being against the dreaded Intellivision Master. @Intellivision Master, be working on your maniacal laugh because I am going to need some voice over work from you.

6 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

I am going out to buy a lottery ticket today and if I win, I am funding the exclusive Amico game "Intellivision Master's Cyber Battle". A Maza a Tron esque inside a computer based battler with the ultimate boss battle being against the dreaded Intellivision Master. @Intellivision Master, be working on your maniacal laugh because I am going to need some voice over work from you.

I hope you win.  I like the title for the game.  Hopefully it gets a physical version.  I can't wait to do the voice over.  

27 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

Won't belabor the point but since it is trending - I have never been paid by Intellivision, the only free Intellivision thing I ever got was a the Amico bag & controller bag at the Frisco event (which I tried to pay back in my own way with a review for people here and on Reddit). I have 3 Amicos on order and a closet full of merch - all money out of my pocket and I have never gotten a special discount, used the same published discount codes as everyone else. Some can't seem to stand it, but I am simply a fan of the system, one which I have put tons of *my* money into. I was sold way back in the fall of 2019 when I realized it was exactly the system I was looking for.

Critics always seem to cry about 'respect' but never give it to others. Too bad if you can't take the news, but I am a fan & customer of the Amico, nothing else. If it sucks the person taking the loss is me, so it is my vested interest to track it closely and check it out every opportunity I can -  it's simple as that.

Weird that so many regulars in this thread feel the need to consistently go out of their way to clarify that they're not on Intellivision's payroll.

Wonder why that is.

Wonder why that is.

6 minutes ago, Nfinit said:

Weird that so many regulars in this thread feel the need to consistently go out of their way to clarify that they're not on Intellivision's payroll.

 

Wonder why that is.

 

Wonder why that is.

Another first time poster and this is what you open with?...

12 minutes ago, Nfinit said:

Weird that so many regulars in this thread feel the need to consistently go out of their way to clarify that they're not on Intellivision's payroll.

 

Wonder why that is.

 

Wonder why that is.

Because people directly say that we are and because they are incapable of (or simply don't want to because it doesn't fit their agenda) believe we are not. So by your standards we are guilty if you stand up for ourselves and I am sure we would be damned by our silence if not. Got it - can't win because it doesn't fit people agendas.

However *my* agenda is to look forward to & enjoy my Amico so goodbye and good riddance to all that are trying (and failing) to tell me what to like and support with my dollars. Have a great day!

(Oh dear Lord ...)

It seems clear to me that there is some sort of coordinated trolling effort going on.  I don't like coming down hard on first-time posters or kicking people out of a thread indiscriminately, but given recent history, I'm starting to think it's best to "act first and beg forgiveness later" until this situation settles down.  Carry on, everyone ...

20 minutes ago, Nfinit said:

Weird that so many regulars in this thread feel the need to consistently go out of their way to clarify that they're not on Intellivision's payroll.

 

Wonder why that is.

 

Wonder why that is.

Weird that so many people feel the need to consistently go out of their way to insinuate that many of us are on Intellivision's payroll.

Wonder why that is.

Wonder why that is.

2 hours ago, atarifan88 said:

Why do you assume us fans are compensated?  Do you truly believe some of us are here because we are being paid?  How about instead of drawing conclusions you assume we are here because we are fans of the Intellivision and the system they are currently attempting to put out.  It's assumptions like this that make an, well you know how the old saying goes, besides I don't want you to use it to claim you are being attacked by me.  At this point, because the product is not finished, you will not get an official statement from IE.  Why not do yourself a favor and watch some videos from users who have been invited to play and listen to their impressions to date?  That's the best anyone on here can do at this point to do some research.  I'll even get you started.  Watch Brett Weiss as he was one of the chosen who got to try out the Amico at the National Video Game Museum.  His videos are well done and informative and I believe he addresses your Holy Grail issue of in game lag...

 

 

It's a no win situation with those folks.

If "I" make an "official statement" then I'm just lying and trying to cover up something.  "WHY DON'T YOU HAVE SOMEONE ELSE SHOW US! they scream.  "WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?".  "WHY SHOULD ANYONE BELIEVE YOU, YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO SELL A PRODUCT!!"

But then... when we do exactly that the line switches to:  "THEY ARE JUST PAID SHILLS TRYING TO KISS UP TO YOU!!" 

And then when we show people who never heard of us before play and they like it as well they say... "THEY ARE PAID ACTORS!!"

It never ends with these folks.  Whatever we do or say, they will find a way to be butt hurt and whine.

2 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

I think chopping his arms and legs off and then sett him on fire is a bit much though.

2 hours ago, Nfinit said:

Weird that so many regulars in this thread feel the need to consistently go out of their way to clarify that they're not on Intellivision's payroll.

 

Wonder why that is.

 

Wonder why that is.

Hey there!

I recognize your name from blocking you on Twitter for constantly trying to harass me.


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5 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Welcome to the saddest place on the internet!  You can pick up your "sad old men" pin from the mods.



 

 

 

 

 

What’s really ironic is another troll who thinks he’s so smart leading with such a nonsensical post. 

Nfinit, you win the stupid internet today!

Wait. Am I supposed to be on the IE payroll?? I think you may have my wrong accounting information because I've yet to receive my payments. I'll call finance and get this all straightened out.

am i on the payroll too? LuL

Just now, vongruetz said:

Wait. Am I supposed to be on the IE payroll?? I think you may have my wrong accounting information because I've yet to receive my payments. I'll call finance and get this all straightened out.

Don’t you know. You’re doing this to try to get a job with them. $250 application fee. 

1 minute ago, vongruetz said:

Wait. Am I supposed to be on the IE payroll?? I think you may have my wrong accounting information because I've yet to receive my payments. I'll call finance and get this all straightened out.

Well now... it depends what program we have you on. 

Were you on the t-shirt/merch program?  Or the Amazon card?

Oh wait... we may just do direct deposit with you right?  Yeah... yeah... I'll have our CFO and Controller send you out an e-mail today.

Phew!  Glad we got that straightened out!

3 minutes ago, 1stplayertokens said:

am i on the payroll too? LuL

I recall that last year, Tommy said he was going to hire all of us.  Lol.  Where is my pay check?  I don't work for free.

We're still working on our official "Sad Old Man" pins.  This is a copyrighted image, so we can't use it for the final, but this will give you an idea:

4 minutes ago, Swami said:

Don’t you know. You’re doing this to try to get a job with them. $250 application fee. 

Well, I wasn't sad... but now I see everyone gettin' paid except me.  

... sigh  ☹️

The Retro Gaming Revival guys just made this up and posted it on their Facebook group (5,000+ members) and Twitter.

These guys are cool.  Very funny and great sense of humor about everything.

I am kinda curious about something, Tommy.   This situation comes up with my employer often, so wondering if it’s happened with Amico –

You frequently mention gathering data and feedback from focus groups to help plot a direction for Amico/Intellivision.  Have there been instances where the test and survey results strongly suggest “we should do it this way” but you make a decision to do the opposite, going with your gut feeling and personal knowledge from being a video game fan as well as working in the industry for decades? 

If so, can you share any examples?
 

Tommy,

I wanted to let you know that I got one of your "OOF" shirts on Amazon.  I couldn't resist.