Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

1 hour ago, Tavi said:

I just got my confirmation e-mail for the FE console!

Hopefully everyone else should be getting theirs soon as well then.

Cha-ching!

3 hours ago, IntelliMission said:

What percentage of your target market know the meaning of the word "amico"? Do you think this could be a problem or do you believe that this potentially mysterious word sounds good enough and can help boost sales?

I don’t think it hurts at all because it is a name with a story behind it. Of course this comes from an *Amiga* (Commodore) computer owner - and I always loved the name had a meaning (basically girl friend) and was easy to say, spell, etc. I am just amazed I haven’t typed Amiga here instead of Amico (yet, that I know of).  

11 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

Of course this comes from an *Amiga* (Commodore) computer owner - and I always loved the name had a meaning (basically girl friend)

But when you say "Amiga", it sounds like a wimpy klaxon.👨‍🚒

Hey, I received my "Welcome to the Intellivision family" email as well.

You know what this means...

We are all brothers and sisters now. See you soon Tommy! I'll should be to your house by Wednesday afternoon with all my belongings. Can't wait to move in brother... I mean, seeing as we're family now. 😉

(Yes, I am just kidding - you never know these days)

Got the confirmation e-mail today. But still no order number. When will we know which numbered Amico we're getting? Will that be determined in the fall by whoever places their order first?

If you haven't gotten your confirmation email, check your junk mail because that's where mine ended up.

23 minutes ago, ColdCoffee said:

Got the confirmation e-mail today. But still no order number. When will we know which numbered Amico we're getting? Will that be determined in the fall by whoever places their order first?

Or it could be a surprise if they are randomly picked from stock. Possible logistics nightmare to match certain  numbers to orders but I would rather not know until it arrives.

Astrosmash Comparison.

                                          AUGUST 2019                                                                                       January 2020

It's much better now. Clearer, and the view is further away than before.
Maybe it's the size of the bigger asteroids that make me feel like we're too close!??

I stopped the video in the most identical place as possible to compare with the fraction of a second of the 1st trailer.

In reality it is even better now with the movement of the moon in the background, etc.

The biggest change from these pictures is the vehicle.

It's coming well !

I am so putting "Intellivision Amico Founder" on my resume

47 minutes ago, jcalder8 said:

If you haven't gotten your confirmation email, check your junk mail because that's where mine ended up.

I looked there too,no luck.

My friend hasn't gotten one either,so now I'm not worried at all!

30 minutes ago, wolfy62 said:

I looked there too,no luck.

My friend hasn't gotten one either,so now I'm not worried at all!

I received this link with my Amico confirmation email. It said to contact them here if there were any problems.

https://www.intellivisionamico.com/contact

Good luck, I hope this helps. 

Mine was sitting in my Inbox, but it doesn't hurt to check your junk mail folder.

1 hour ago, RREDDWARFF said:

I received this link with my Amico confirmation email. It said to contact them here if there were any problems.

 

https://www.intellivisionamico.com/contact

 

Good luck, I hope this helps. 

Thank you,I really appreciate that!

Of course,I will wait till tomorrow and give them a chance,its gotta be overwhelming with so many orders in such a short time 👍

Founder Edition ordering video round up (btw the comedy award competition is between Papa Pete & TJ "you ain't fooling anyone you really are Santa" Ferreira):

As always let me know if I missed anyone.

Pappa Pete:

https://youtu.be/opqsLh5AZGE

Tommy "TJ" Ferreira:

https://youtu.be/TBZqH80ACtM

DVD Fever Games:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E91C29lBD2A

Brett Weiss

https://youtu.be/HFGOG0WtuiU

The Atari Creep:

https://youtu.be/5Pq7vc3DqHs

6 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

Founder Edition ordering video round up (btw the comedy award competition is between Papa Pete & TJ "you ain't fooling anyone you really are Santa" Ferreira):

As always let me know if I missed anyone.

 

Pappa Pete:

https://youtu.be/opqsLh5AZGE

 

Tommy "TJ" Ferreira:

https://youtu.be/TBZqH80ACtM

 

DVD Fever Games:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E91C29lBD2A

 

Brett Weiss

https://youtu.be/HFGOG0WtuiU

 

The Atari Creep:

https://youtu.be/5Pq7vc3DqHs

 

Very cool!... I have seen all but one... off to see the last one now.

Was a fun experience buying the FE for sure!

TJ (aka AmicoSanta) lol

3 hours ago, GrudgeQ said:

I don’t think it hurts at all because it is a name with a story behind it. Of course this comes from an *Amiga* (Commodore) computer owner - and I always loved the name had a meaning (basically girl friend) and was easy to say, spell, etc. I am just amazed I haven’t typed Amiga here instead of Amico (yet, that I know of).  

As an Amiga superfan back in the day (and I still shed a tear with fond memories to this day), I think my "oops I typed amiga" is at a solid 6 right now. Thank goodness for edits 

1 hour ago, RREDDWARFF said:

I received this link with my Amico confirmation email. It said to contact them here if there were any problems.

 

https://www.intellivisionamico.com/contact

 

Good luck, I hope this helps. 

Totally overlooked that link. Apologies everyone, hope your confirmation emails arrive soon.

2 minutes ago, Loafer said:

As an Amiga superfan back in the day (and I still shed a tear with fond memories to this day), I think my "oops I typed amiga" is at a solid 6 right now. Thank goodness for edits 

AtariSociety is currently running a sweet AmigaOne X5000 setup - officially jealous!

28 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

AtariSociety is currently running a sweet AmigaOne X5000 setup - officially jealous!

Yeh I am a fan of A-eon and their AmigaOne systems.  Owned the X1000... sold that... moved onto the X5000... have had it for over 3 years now.  

I wish Amiga OS had better web connectivity... maybe in time... as my hope was to leave my i7 Linux box alone and run off the Amiga X5K for daily stuff, but it just is not there... so I don't.  But I dream it can one day.

Until then it is fun as a hobby computer... and I have many friends in the Amiga industry... heck I even shared a room this last Amiwest with the founder of A-eon, Trevor Dickinson.  He is a great guy... and I have drank many a beer and other (won't mention here) stuff with Trevor and team at all the Amiwest events since around 2010 or so.

TJ 

On 12/27/2019 at 10:24 AM, Tommy Tallarico said:

The GAMES are going to be the most important thing.  They will either be fun to play... or not.  Nothing else matters.  We know and understand that more than those other failed companies.
 

This is the most encouraging thing I've heard any game company exec say.  Spot on.  We'll see if it pans out, but at least the intent is there and the focus is on the right thing (fun games, not subscriptions and microtransactions).

4 hours ago, Blarneo said:

Yeah, but Camaro and Celica are made up names.

So? Most will just assume Amico is made-up. I did until I learned what it meant by following this thread.

I cannot believe that I missed the entire preorder fun!!! Life got in the way of the Amico! Very long story.  I haven't been here in weeks. Haven't posted anything for longer. I just haven't had many moments. DANG!!!!  I'm so far behind on posts! If anyone cancels.. I want to get one of those.. Put me on a list!  If not, whenever the next round of pre-orders starts up, I'll order one then.  Thank you Tommy for keeping up with all of this and answering all the crazy posts!!!!

4 hours ago, LePionnier said:

Astrosmash Comparison.

 

 

                                          AUGUST 2019                                                                                       January 2020

 

It's much better now. Clearer, and the view is further away than before.
Maybe it's the size of the bigger asteroids that make me feel like we're too close!??

 

I stopped the video in the most identical place as possible to compare with the fraction of a second of the 1st trailer.

In reality it is even better now with the movement of the moon in the background, etc.

The biggest change from these pictures is the vehicle.

It's coming well !

I hope they ditch the static asteroids as they look weird and out of place. The trails are very cool but I'd like to see the asteroids rotating as they fall.

The bg is just stunning. Not sold on the vehicle design, but I guess it has to be a throwback to the original game.

All in all it looks cool but I'm more excited for Night Stalker. That looks friggin' amazing.

It looks great, but does it seem like the asteroids are coming down slower, plus your got the floating ones - although sometimes they unexpectantly decide to zip right at you, asteroids with AI. Sometimes things look easier when you only watch it rather than play it, so it may be equally challenging with the asteroids on attack. May pick up on a second level, also. 

4 hours ago, Swami said:

It looks great, but does it seem like the asteroids are coming down slower, plus your got the floating ones - although sometimes they unexpectantly decide to zip right at you, asteroids with AI. Sometimes things look easier when you only watch it rather than play it, so it may be equally challenging with the asteroids on attack. May pick up on a second level, also. 

I’m guessing since they said they were keeping the game play that made these fun the first levels will have slower asteroids like the original game and they will pick up speed as it goes along