Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

LOVE the Tom & Jerry idea!  Of course... Spy vs Spy is another one we're looking in to.  More of a strategy fighter I guess.

 

 

I wouldn't consider spy vs spy a fighter.     What about a sumo wrestling game that could be pretty fun .  

I'm excited for spy vs spy

I'm not sure if you can really do a contemporary remake of Beauty and the Beast; it just wouldn't make sense. Putting aside the names Buford and Mabel, and that Horrible Hank would have been in prison long ago... Nobody has built a commercial building with windows that actually open in 30 years... 

50 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

YEAH!!!  When the heck is that gonna happen!?!?!

You don't want to be linked to the new VCS do you??

😝

 

There's a new NEW VCS???   Who knew?

51 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

You trying to get rid of us?

 

😀

If you ever do have one... happy to freely help mod... I already mod an almost 5000 member Facebook group for the company I worked for as well as a company forum we have... along with my own personal smaller Facebook group.  

I am good at keeping the peace but don't play games either so know when to take action... hahaha.

TJ

23 minutes ago, Nolagamer said:

I wouldn't consider spy vs spy a fighter.     What about a sumo wrestling game that could be pretty fun .  

 

I'm excited for spy vs spy

Sumo fighting! 

Ever see rhe game "Eat! Fat! Fight!" for the Wii?  Greatest name ever?

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Talks for both are ongoing!

Well tommy I mentioned this one in the nlg interview you did on youtube recently.  And you said you never sued before.    Since you talking with folks behind Indiana Jones....lucus arts also has one major jem of the 16 bit era. Zombies ate my neighbors.    Also tommy you should play the original or snes or genesis.  Heres a great short review of the game.....

I think the earth worm jim team ir other oceans could handle reimagining  this classic.   The games box art it what cought my eye as a kid. Then i.ayed and fell in. Love. Although I'd ask if you guys go after this one..

Please make more than 55 levels ...the games too much fun...   

I could see the map being placed on the controller.  Along with say some secrets for players in multiplayer.  And if you die you become a zombie and stay in the action.  

18 minutes ago, doug0909 said:

I'm not sure if you can really do a contemporary remake of Beauty and the Beast; it just wouldn't make sense. Putting aside the names Buford and Mabel, and that Horrible Hank would have been in prison long ago... Nobody has built a commercial building with windows that actually open in 30 years... 

My thoughts were to keep it as an "periodic era" piece.  Something from the 1920's or 30's.  Probably the only time the names Mabel & Buford existed. 

Older buildings, planes, etc.

7 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

Sumo fighting! 

 

Ever see rhe game "Eat! Fat! Fight!" for the Wii?  Greatest name ever?

 

 

 

 

I have not . I'm gonna have to check this out to see if it's a good game.  I love the name.

4 hours ago, jcalder8 said:

I didn't know that you are from Windsor, I moved here from Edmonton a few years ago!

Maybe you'll see me at one of the game cycle stores or game md. Look for the bald nerd in an atari tshirt 😁

5 minutes ago, AtariLeaf said:

Look for the bald nerd in an atari tshirt 😁

You may have just described about 1/2 of the lot here.  hahahaha

I am included in that lot!

🤣

TJ

4 hours ago, GrudgeQ said:

Challenge accepted! 😂

LOL... good one.

Now.. for now... I roll up my mag in between my armpit like Al Bundy does and off to the John for a read.

haha

tj

5 hours ago, GrudgeQ said:

Challenge accepted! 😂

 

btw, some of the best ideas come in that room we speak of...

At least for me.

hahaha

TJ

I'm too young for this lol in my 30s.

Haven't been here in a while, any word on a time frame when the other limited edition colors like that amazing looking red one may go up for sale? Will they only be sold through the website or will they be in stores or at other retailers?

Just watched my bro neat EWJ2 on SNES.

Is the next EWJ game going to be a platformer or more like a collection of minigames?

EWJ2 wasn't what I would call straight platforming. Had a lot of levels that were different from each other which gave me the minigame thought.

@Tommy Tallarico I'm a bit confused by the controller/cell phone either or situation. You have repeatedly built up the unique features of the Amico controller, thing no other controller/system has or can do, but you also say you can use a cellphone, with an app installed, to act as a controller. Am I to understand that using a phone with the app installed would be a 1 to 1 comparison to a standard Amico controller or would certain features not be available on the phone + app situation? Would the phone only be usable and/or optimal for certain games but not all?

Edit:Are you at all worried one of the big three might see our your hype and data for family friendly co-op and make a push to sell a similar product line? Switch/Playstation/Xbox Kids edition with hardware that doesn't allow games above a E 10+ rating to be played on the system? Follow up, if you are not worried could you tell us your thoughts on such a scenario playing out? Would the Amico be able to compete with a Switch/Playstation/Xbox Kids edition?

1 hour ago, doug0909 said:

I'm not sure if you can really do a contemporary remake of Beauty and the Beast; it just wouldn't make sense. Putting aside the names Buford and Mabel, and that Horrible Hank would have been in prison long ago... Nobody has built a commercial building with windows that actually open in 30 years... 

The Old Mutton building is a landmark! 

46 minutes ago, AtariSociety said:

LOL... good one.

Now.. for now... I roll up my mag in between my armpit like Al Bundy does and off to the John for a read.

haha

tj

a new idea for a video!...no wait..on 2nd thought  

speaking of Beauty & The Beast how about make the new version look like the box art! 

11 minutes ago, ASalvaro said:

a new idea for a video!...no wait..on 2nd thought  

lol!!

TJ

44 minutes ago, Tonytgd said:

@Tommy Tallarico I'm a bit confused by the controller/cell phone either or situation. You have repeatedly built up the unique features of the Amico controller, thing no other controller/system has or can do, but you also say you can use a cellphone, with an app installed, to act as a controller. Am I to understand that using a phone with the app installed would be a 1 to 1 comparison to a standard Amico controller or would certain features not be available on the phone + app situation? Would the phone only be usable and/or optimal for certain games but not all?

 

Edit:Are you at all worried one of the big three might see our your hype and data for family friendly co-op and make a push to sell a similar product line? Switch/Playstation/Xbox Kids edition with hardware that doesn't allow games above a E 10+ rating to be played on the system? Follow up, if you are not worried could you tell us your thoughts on such a scenario playing out? Would the Amico be able to compete with a Switch/Playstation/Xbox Kids edition?

I dont see the big three creating additional hardware like that.

But on the controller tommy has said more simple games via the phone.  Others will be best to only use the amico controller.  Plus in many cases it's more ideal to use a controller anyways  like if you get lots of phone calls or texts interrupting gameplay. 

2 minutes ago, Nolagamer said:

I dont see the big three creating additional hardware like that.

 

 

But on the controller tommy has said more simple games via the phone.  Others will be best to only use the amico controller.  Plus in many cases it's more ideal to use a controller anyways  like if you get lots of phone calls or texts interrupting gameplay. 

I'd imagine, or hope, the controller app for the phone would have the option to silence calls/texts.

As for the Big 3 making new hardware, I'm basing it off Tommy's statements about how big the market is for a product like the Amico, that I can't imagine all 3 sleeping on it after the Amico debuts.

53 minutes ago, Tonytgd said:

@Tommy Tallarico I'm a bit confused by the controller/cell phone either or situation. You have repeatedly built up the unique features of the Amico controller, thing no other controller/system has or can do, but you also say you can use a cellphone, with an app installed, to act as a controller. Am I to understand that using a phone with the app installed would be a 1 to 1 comparison to a standard Amico controller or would certain features not be available on the phone + app situation? Would the phone only be usable and/or optimal for certain games but not all?

 

 

Hi Tonytgd.

I hope this quote can help. 🙂

On 3/16/2019 at 10:57 AM, Tommy Tallarico said:

Additional controllers will be for sale on launch. Thinking of doing a single and a 2 pack. Of course, anyone will be able to download the free app and connect and control the Amico via their mobile device. Will work fine for some games (especially the game show, board game, puzzle, word, trivia, dice, card games, etc.) but a lot of the sports and classic games will control a lot better with the actual controller of course. Just want to make sure we have options for everyone!

1 minute ago, LePionnier said:

Hi Tonytgd.

I hope this quote can help. 🙂

 

 

Thanks for finding that, I assume that is the most accurate information in that regards unless Tommy comes in to correct it.

If Beauty and the Beast is being done, then I hope Tropical Trouble is done also! Love those two games.