Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

So, Tommy, when can we expect you to release the two collectible Tommy-based games: 

Tommy Time: Italian Cooking Burger Time remake and

Fatal Fury Tommy,

both complete with collectible action figures

7 minutes ago, Swami said:

So, Tommy, when can we expect you to release the two collectible Tommy-based games: 

Tommy Time: Italian Cooking Burger Time remake and

Fatal Fury Tommy,

both complete with collectible action figures

No Tommy's Guitar Hero for Amico where you play all of his renditions?

6 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Yeah... after a year of being in here... I can sympathize!  

But there has been a LOT more positives in this thread and my interactions... which is why I continue coming back as much as I can. 

 

That being said...  Yo CHRIS!!  Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I hope you stick around!

 

I left this comment on your video... but probably better that I leave it here so we can openly discuss.

 

Hi Chris! Thank-you for your honest feedback. I can totally understand and appreciate your point of view. Just to be clear... it was only just an idea I was thinking about because of all the e-mails we are constantly getting from folks begging us to please do another pre-order for the Vintage Woodgrain with something extra. If it was just one or two e-mails a week... that would be one thing. But the fact that it's like 10 - 15 a day is pretty crazy! We've literally received more e-mails about this than the 2600 people who purchased the Founders Edition! Good news for us! The pre-orders that happen at retail are also going to have special things. So I guess my point or question is... if retail stores will be doing special pre-order stuff (NOTHING like the epic Founders Edition!) why wouldn't folks want Intellivision to also do special pre-order stuff as well? Of course we make more money when we sell things directly to our customers... and if our customers are begging us to do something cool for them (i.e. giving them a reason to buy direct and get something cool) then it seems crazy not to do so.

But again... I see the points that you and others here are saying and I wouldn't want it to seem like we are desperate in any way. Hell... I don't mind doing a VIP Pre-Order with ZERO money down! It's not about the money at all. It's about giving our loyal audience and followers something they want. The folks who got the Founders Edition truly got something super unique! We will NEVER do anything close to that at all. No one ever has to feel like they are being selfish about wanting to keep the Founders Edition special. It totally is... and always will be. I can seriously see those things selling for over $1,000 on Ebay at some point! The idea with the VIP edition is to do 5200 or something (see what I did there!) and have the Vintage Woodgrain (UNsigned), no patch, no pin, no digital and physical soundtrack albums and no $50 metal laser cut gift card. Only a signed team poster and maybe like a $25 plastic gift card. That's it! A very far cry from the Founders Edition. The reality is that all of the retailers are going to be doing special pre-order stuff... so I guess my question is... why shouldn't we also? We've made the decision (although things could always change) that the ONLY place people will be able to purchase the Vintage Woodgrain will be directly through us. So if we throw in a few small extra perks to give our most ardent fans and followers something to feel a little special about... I don't know... I just don't see the issue personally. But hey... if it's going to cause a ton of backlash and bad feelings with the Founders Edition folks... then it's probably not worth doing. I guess I'm just not understanding 100% the reason people would be upset or feeling like we are somehow scamming people? Pre-orders are a thing of modern times and every store and video game company does them. We are doing it... but giving stuff that you would NEVER see companies like Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft do. I thought we would have been praised for that... not the opposite.

The final thing to mention about this is that it was merely just an idea at this point. I am currently working on a big gameplay video that a lot of folks are going to appreciate... which in turn is going to drive the hype level through the ceiling again. We just want to be prepared for capturing that enthusiasm and translating it to another big win for ourselves and prove once again that folks are super excited about what were doing and they want to be a part of it. I'm sure you can imagine how difficult it must be for us to break into the market dominated by 3 multi-billion dollar companies. The more "pre-sales" we have... the better. The more proof of concept we have... the better. I would never want to do anything to cheapen the original Founders. They will ALWAYS hold a special place in our hearts for stepping up and helping us to prove our point. But doing something a little special for the tens of thousands of others who wanted to get in but couldn't... shouldn't be seen as a negative... but hopefully a positive from a company who truly appreciates their audience and wants to give a little something back.

Now that you have more info Chris I would love to hear your thoughts. Maybe you could do another video... or respond to me here or on Facebook. Once again... I appreciate your honesty and I know that your intentions are only meant to help us and give us insight. Appreciate you my brother! My fellow Masshole! Lets talk more. In fact... if you want to do a Skype interview for one of your videos... lets do it!! You can ask me ANYTHING! Might be fun. Thanks again! Looking forward to discussing more. Keep the awesome videos coming. As always... you're "creeping it real!"

 

 

So here is that response. After watching it, I noticed that it basically says the same things my original video did but more addressing you @Tommy Tallarico directly. I do elaborate further though. The video is not live, I have left it unlisted for now. Anyone is welcome to watch it, leave feedback too. Its a longer one but once I get going I think I address the points in your comment.

For anyone that wants to know but does not want to watch it, I made the video mainly because there has not been much Amico talk as of late and I like to keep the name fresh on the minds of people. I refuse to make videos just for the sake of making a video though. If there is nothing to actually talk about then I let it rest until there is something of note too. I was one of the folks not for another preorder for selfish reasons but at the end of the day it's neither here nor there. I will still have my Founders Edition (God willing) in October and regardless of how many preorders there are I will enjoy it. It is not something that will keep me up at night. The idea came and went.

Thanks as always Tommy. 

22 minutes ago, 1001lives said:

No Tommy's Guitar Hero for Amico where you play all of his renditions?

Not a sure thing yet. They’re still waiting on for the rights on the new Tommycaster (R) controller. 

Is there any strategy game where you control a video game company? Somebody should make one.

Some people are trolls, some people are alarmists, some people a just wired glass half empty, some are wired glass half full and some are fans and some are cheerleaders. 

Does anyone remember the 2600 game Save Mary?  There should be an exclusive on Amico called Save Tommy.  The goal is that you have to rescue Tommy after he was captured by Atari.  LOL.

Just now, The Atari Creep said:

So here is that response. After watching it, I noticed that it basically says the same things my original video did but more addressing you @Tommy Tallarico directly. I do elaborate further though. The video is not live, I have left it unlisted for now. Anyone is welcome to watch it, leave feedback too. Its a longer one but once I get going I think I address the points in your comment.

 

For anyone that wants to know but does not want to watch it, I made the video mainly because there has not been much Amico talk as of late and I like to keep the name fresh on the minds of people. I refuse to make videos just for the sake of making a video though. If there is nothing to actually talk about then I let it rest until there is something of note too. I was one of the folks not for another preorder for selfish reasons but at the end of the day it's neither here nor there. I will still have my Founders Edition (God willing) in October and regardless of how many preorders there are I will enjoy it. It is not something that will keep me up at night. The idea came and went.

 

Thanks as always Tommy. 

 

 

Chris, your comments response and this video Rock's Brother...  Glad to have you around this part of AA ..  Especially those shredding it with Tommy on Stage.  From me instead of Boston Gardens it would be Maple Leaf Gardens.... I agree with most that's for sure...   Cheers Brother Hopefully the next time the Leafs and Bruins meet in the playoffs. It goes my way.. Cheers Bro!! 

2 hours ago, IntelliMission said:

Is there any strategy game where you control a video game company? Somebody should make one.

On the switch, a demo is available for this game from KAIROSOFT.  Game Dev Story.

I played the demo 5 or 6 times , it's on my wish list and I am waiting a sale to buy it.

It look good, 8 or 16 bit style.

You start out as a company that designs games. You choose music composer ( I wish I could choose Tommy Tallarico ... ) ,etc.

You also choose for which console you want to make the game, what kind of game, etc.

Later ( not long enough for the demo ) you can make your own console.

I also talk about Kairosoft and this game on January 7th. You can see it here and some Ideas I had then. 🙄

No like, no response, nothing ! lol

5 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

No worries.  You just made the next person in line super happy!  I'm sure they appreciate it.

 

Can I call dibs? I call dibs. That’s how it works, I’m sure of it. Thanks Tommy 😉

46 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

On the switch, a demo is available for this game from KAIROSOFT.  Game Dev Story.

I played the demo 5 or 6 times , it's on my wish list and I am waiting a sale to buy it.

It look good, 8 or 16 bit style.

Kairosoft games are digital crack, so tread carefully.  Not sure about the switch, but they own the iOS and Android market for that sort of thing.  An uneven catalog overall, but Game Dev Story, Grand Prix Story (#1, not so much #2), Pocket Stables, Dungeon Village, Pool Slide Story, and Home Run High are all just stupid-fun if you like management sims in the slightest.

They pretty much never go on sale, but well worth a few bucks to give one of them a try.  Just avoid their free ones, not at all the same experience.

10 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

In fact I've been working on a brand new gameplay video that shows a TON of games!  A lot of stuff no one has seen before.  Instead of showing a one second clip of stuff... I'd be showing 5 - 7 seconds of a lot of games and levels!

That's really great news. To be honest, I didn't think I would see a trailer with different games in it before E3.

So I am surprised and really happy. We will probably see for the first time Skiing.

Something I like from the quote is "A lot of stuff no one has seen before".

But what can it be ? Will it be for retro gamers and "old" hard core gamers again ? lol

Burgertime, Frogger, Horse Racing ( I don't bet on it )

For sure Pong. Baseball and Hockey anyone ?

Will we see finally some games for casual gamers, like Board games, Dice games, Corn Hole, Horseshoes...

I think it's a great news that we should talk more about. It's really exciting, for me at least because I thought this kind of video would happened only for E3 !

So lets talk about it ! What do you think wil be the (new) games  we could see, or what are you hoping to see ?

Thank you.

9 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Hi!  Thanks for your support and feedback.

 

Yeah... the thought is to give a little extra something to "VIP's".  $25 plastic RFID gift card (as opposed to the metal laser cut $50 one in the Founders Edition) and maybe a signed team poster... and that's it.  Just something to make the thousands of folks who missed out on the Founders Edition feel a little special as well.  The average e-mail goes something like this....

 

"Yo Tommy & Team!  Thank you for giving people the opportunity to get in on a Founders Edition.  Even though you warned us that they would sell out quick... I thought it was merely marketing hype and didn't see the initial need to get on it the second it came out.  I was at work and figured I'd get one when I got home later that evening.  To my surprise... you were right!  I couldn't believe they were already gone!  Congratulations!  Would you ever consider doing another kind of pre-order that gave something special for your greatest fans and followers?  Thank-you and please keep up the incredible work.  I love getting updates and love everything you and your team are doing.  Can't wait til 10/10/2020!"

Imagine if you were getting hundreds of e-mails every few days like this!  It's really been incredible and I'm so happy it's happening... although a little sad that so many people feel disappointed.

To address one thing you mentioned... doing it on a weekend would be tough as we need to have support standing by to help answer peoples' questions, etc.  My guys & gals work so hard during the week... I'd feel guilty to require them to come in on their day off to help with everything.

 

 

I'm convinced. Do another pre-order of 5200 units for VIPs!  10102020 can't come soon enough! 

New Youtube Videos :

We should help TJ find something to do while we are waiting 10 10 20 20 !

We have a great line up of "Youtuber" with us, joined finally by The Atari Creep !

10 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

New Youtube Videos :

 

 

 

 

 

We should help TJ finding something to do while we are waiting 10 10 20 20 !

 

We have a great line up of "Youtuber" with us, joined finally by The Atari Creep !

Don' tell my wife!!! she will think I do NOTHING around the house.

Lips R Sealed!!

TJ

3 hours ago, The Atari Creep said:

So here is that response. After watching it, I noticed that it basically says the same things my original video did but more addressing you @Tommy Tallarico directly. I do elaborate further though. The video is not live, I have left it unlisted for now. Anyone is welcome to watch it, leave feedback too. Its a longer one but once I get going I think I address the points in your comment.

 

For anyone that wants to know but does not want to watch it, I made the video mainly because there has not been much Amico talk as of late and I like to keep the name fresh on the minds of people. I refuse to make videos just for the sake of making a video though. If there is nothing to actually talk about then I let it rest until there is something of note too. I was one of the folks not for another preorder for selfish reasons but at the end of the day it's neither here nor there. I will still have my Founders Edition (God willing) in October and regardless of how many preorders there are I will enjoy it. It is not something that will keep me up at night. The idea came and went.

 

Thanks as always Tommy. 

 

 

Much better, rational, fair, positive, and your personality comes through. Turn it over the live audiences. Make sure you link to Tommy's question on the Atariage thread (this thread lol) in the description or whatever though. 

17 hours ago, Loafer said:

This thread needs to lighten up, even if for just one post

 

on vacation in the Bahamas, enjoying the beach in my Amico T-shirt

Only a retro gamer would be on a beach wearing a black shirt. 😂

8 minutes ago, Blarneo said:

Only a retro gamer would be on a beach wearing a black shirt. 😂

Least he's not wearing socks with those sandals.   🤣

59 minutes ago, 1001lives said:

Much better, rational, fair, positive, and your personality comes through. 

My original video was the same just not as in depth. 

So I have a question. Before my original VIP Edition video, were my Amico videos being shared in here? That would make so much sense as to the view count of them videos? LOL

1 hour ago, LePionnier said:

New Youtube Videos :

 

 

 

 

 

We should help TJ find something to do while we are waiting 10 10 20 20 !

 

We have a great line up of "Youtuber" with us, joined finally by The Atari Creep !

TJ is must watch Youtube! makes me giggle every time!

2 minutes ago, OEB_Pete said:

TJ is must watch Youtube! makes me giggle every time!

Back at cha bud... your enthusiasm is contagious.  Keep up the great work... I enjoy living vicariously through those on YT that use or own stuff I do not... so it is fun!  

TJ

22 minutes ago, The Atari Creep said:

So I have a question. Before my original VIP Edition video, were my Amico videos being shared in here? That would make so much sense as to the view count of them videos? LOL

 

Yes. Maybe not all of them, but a few.

Also some of us are really crazy, looking the Internet all day for something that talks about Amico ! 🙄

P.S.   TJ, don't tell my girlfriend what I do all day, and I won't tell yours that you do absolutely nothing at home ! 😅   lol  😋

5 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

Yes. Maybe not all of them, but a few.

Also some of us are really crazy, looking the Internet all day for something that talks about Amico ! 🙄

 

P.S.   TJ, don't tell my girlfriend what I do all day, and I won't tell yours that you do absolutely nothing at home ! 😅   lol  😋

@LePionnier deal! 😋

I do the act of spitting in my hand and reaching it out to ya.  haha

TJ

41 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

Also some of us are really crazy, looking the Internet all day for something that talks about Amico ! 🙄

Here is an example happening right at this moment ! lol

Looking with google search : Amico Intellivision

What ! But Tommy hasn't told anyone !? How can I find it before he talks to us , the founders ... 😕

Missile Command Recharged !

Ok ..  but wait a minute ...

It's not for Amico ! It's for Apple and Android !

Anyway, here it is. We have some Atari Fans, and there is one small line talking about Amico ! 😊

https://screenrant.com/new-missile-command-recharged-mobile-reboot-apple-android/