Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

Just now, squirrelgotdead said:

My guess for #5 is the unknown recording game or a new IP.

Yes, I think so too.

3 minutes ago, OEB_Pete said:

Woot Canada!

btw, when I call you my favorite Canadian... take that VERY highly.

My 1st experience with Internet Fraud was by a person in Canada.  Luckily I did not lose out on my Powerbook that I was selling but did lose out on software and stuff.  Was my 1st time and that happened in the 1990s... and hopefully I smartened up and was the last time.

So for a bit I always said I did not like Canadians.  hahahaha

But yeh... you are alright with me brother!

TJ

I'm guessing #5 is going to be that BackTalk one...then we have a well rounded set of styles and controller functions

7 minutes ago, Alpha82 said:

I’m guessing Snafoo I know they are redoing the graphics but I had so much fun playing that game with my stepbrother and it’s so easy to pick up and play 

Me and my son would be very happy ! But if it's a pack-in game, I think it's the one they will wait to tell, because they had some problem with it.

I hope it will be a game we will see this year !

6 minutes ago, squirrelgotdead said:

My guess for #5 is the unknown recording game or a new IP.

I’m guessing since Tommy said they don’t want to announce that one too soon so that the gameplay doesn’t get ripped off somewhere else that will be the 1 they hold back for later 

3 minutes ago, AtariSociety said:

btw, when I call you my favorite Canadian... take that VERY highly.

My 1st experience with Internet Fraud was by a person in Canada.  Luckily I did not lose out on my Powerbook that I was selling but did lose out on software and stuff.  Was my 1st time and that happened in the 1990s... and hopefully I smartened up and was the last time.

So for a bit I always said I did not like Canadians.  hahahaha

But yeh... you are alright with me brother!

TJ

 

HAHAHA, but seriously I got some really good beachfront property for sale if you want in, Just for a small down payment it could be yours. 

2 minutes ago, OEB_Pete said:

HAHAHA, but seriously I got some really good beachfront property for sale if you want in, Just for a small down payment it could be yours. 

I will take it!

Where do I send Friends & Family Paypal!

TJ

5 minutes ago, Alpha82 said:

I’m guessing since Tommy said they don’t want to announce that one too soon so that the gameplay doesn’t get ripped off somewhere else that will be the 1 they hold back for later 

That could be game 6 or 7 announced later

7 minutes ago, Alpha82 said:

I’m guessing since Tommy said they don’t want to announce that one too soon so that the gameplay doesn’t get ripped off somewhere else that will be the 1 they hold back for later 

Good point. I don't know then, maybe an unannounced game. Safecracker is not an Intellivision license, right? Armor Battle and Auto Racing are probably the best candidates I guess.

13 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

Me and my son would be very happy ! But if it's a pack-in game, I think it's the one they will wait to tell, because they had some problem with it.

I hope it will be a game we will see this year !

Ok so another possibility I would like it to be if not Snafoo.  Biplanes it was a huge hit around Mattel office when it was part of Triple Action and just imagine playing that with more people 

5 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

Good point. I don't know then, maybe an unannounced game. Safecracker is not an Intellivision license, right? Armor Battle and Auto Racing are probably the best candidates I guess.

Correct safecracker is Imagic 

I would like #5 to be Nightstalker. Awesome multiplayer fun !! 

A board game, makes sense. I was not sure because I thought it was still a tech demo.

4 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

 

A board game, makes sense. I was not sure because I thought it was still a tech demo.

That's probably the 6th they added, but named # 5. Yes make sense.

7 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

 

A board game, makes sense. I was not sure because I thought it was still a tech demo.

A board game would be awesome as #5 as well ! #6 has to be that secret microphone mystery game or whatever it is.  

The Amico is shaping up to look pretty interesting, but I'm still wondering how accessible it will be to play for people with disabilities. I've personally never gotten an original Intellivision because of its controller being rather difficult to control with my feet. I reached out to the Amico team as soon as their website went live about accessibility and making the system more accessible, but never heard back. Legally, all game consoles have to adhere to a variety of accessibility standards for operation, in addition to apps having to meet a minimum accessibility requirement. I've helped Xbox over the years with making their system more accessible, even testing their Xbox Adaptive Controller since its inception. I have also done tons of app development and QA directly related to accessibility, and of course have plenty of experience playing/making games as well. This isn't me begging for a paid gig, either, as making money is actually detrimental to my way of life (thanks US disability services!)

The main reason I am so vested is that I see tons of potential for the Amico in terms of accessibility. I can totally see the Amico being used in therapy, rehab, nursing homes, and so much more. Nothing ever replaced the Wii in nursing homes for example, where I can totally see the Amico being that replacement. There's plenty of awards given out every year for accessible toys and tech that I think the Amico has a good shot at winning. But, the accessibility of the software and hardware have to match and exceed the Amico's potential. I would love to talk to Tommy more about Amico accessibility and eventually, see Intellivision itself speak on the topic. I'm excited for the Amico if I can play it, but would be much more interested if I knew of its accessibility and knew my feet could kick ass with its controllers.  

If there's a sixth game reveal, I won't be available to share the video since it's already late here.

The 6th game could be anything, but the reason why I said Night Stalker might not be the best choice for a pack-in game is that it's more geared towards hardcore gamers who would probably pay for it (even though I think I would have paid for Skiing as well).

3 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

If there's a sixth game reveal, I won't be available to share the video since it's already late here.

The 6th game could be anything, but the reason why I said Night Stalker might not be the best choice for a pack-in game is that it's more geared towards hardcore gamers who would probably pay for it (even though I think I would have paid for Skiing as well).

Maybe like a Steve Jobs "One More Thing" and we will get 1 more. 

TJ

6 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

If there's a sixth game reveal, I won't be available to share the video since it's already late here.

The 6th game could be anything, but the reason why I said Night Stalker might not be the best choice for a pack-in game is that it's more geared towards hardcore gamers who would probably pay for it (even though I think I would have paid for Skiing as well).

I agree 

# 5 and 6 ...A board game and the secret game he keeps talking about. Done ✅ 

😃😃😃

10 minutes ago, Cranker said:

A board game would be awesome as #5 as well ! #6 has to be that secret microphone mystery game or whatever it is.  

6 could be the microphone game 7  maybe snafoo or biplanes

1 minute ago, Nolagamer said:

6 could be the microphone game 7  maybe snafoo or biplanes

I was not sure about Biplanes since we still haven't seen more than a very short clip (and I think it was already featured in the first trailer). But then I was not sure about the dice game for the same reasons as well... 😅

1 hour ago, LePionnier said:

What's your choice ? 😃

An unannounced updated game like Star Strike could be cool.

21 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

I was not sure about Biplanes since we still haven't seen more than a very short clip (and I think it was already featured in the first trailer). But then I was not sure about the dice game for the same reasons as well... 😅

If tommy gives us a big suprise and add an 8th game. To say hey we support 8 players why not 8 games.  I'd go with night stalker to give hardcore gamers a big one.

5 pack in games confirmed.  Only one to go.  I wonder what it is.