Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

29 minutes ago, Blarneo said:

I mostly picked up on your addiction to the 'super-' prefix. 😂

 

"Super Amazing" "Super-Cool" "Super This" "Super That!" It's Super!😘

Also SuperGrafx! Oh, wait, that's a bad thing.

1 minute ago, vongruetz said:

His reasons seem to be: The woodgrain doesn't do it for him.  Money is tight right now. He'd only play it for doing video content.

 

All understandable. That last point though is where I think a lot of the differences are between those who love it and those who don't. The entire point of Amico is to play it with other people. I think that a lot of the gamers on YouTube are so used to just playing single-player games that the idea of a system revolving around local multiplayer doesn't appeal to them at all.  He said he'd pull it out when something new drops to highlight it for a video. The point is to pull it out when you have friends over and want to play something together. 

That's one thing that I like about him; he'll just outright say if something doesn't appeal to him and leave it at that. No freaking out, no calling it shit, etc., which is why his is one of I think only 3 or 4 video game shows on Youtube that I actually watch

2 hours ago, mtamborra said:

I am trying to find out if the games have online or not.
For example, if I want to play pong against someone online, can I do that?
I've watched a bunch of videos (games look awesome and fun) and have seen the whole "family living room gaming" experience being touted.
I'm all for that and think its great, but I live alone and would like to know if I also can play the vs games or any games in general with a multiplayer mode on the internet.
I've seen in some trailers "internet FEATURES" but haven't seen any confirmation the games can be played online. (features could just mean leaderboards & DLC for all I know)
The pre-ordering starts today and my pre-order is pending this information so can someone that knows this information please advise?
Thanks

No online multiplayer at launch  . Maybe later as people start asking for it

 Prob won't reveal anything til 2021

1. Its budget reason

2.  They want to establish the focus is on local multiplayer with upnto 8 real friends. 

3. When they do multiplayer it will be more of a friends list style and not just open to random players. 

4. I have asked about if maybe some direct connect style way.... tommy seems open to if any users find a work around ...so hopefully the gaming community get on that.

5. System will gave online leader boards for local , regionally and global . And will be broken down to all time , year month week day  sort of way. 

11 minutes ago, NTV said:

SideSwipers looks like a great party game for sure. However, unless the goals change on other levels, why is it called SideSwipers? Shouldn't it be called T-Bone?

After getting cornholed I dont think.player looking to be boned in any way on launch.

2 minutes ago, Nolagamer said:

After getting cornholed I dont think.player looking to be boned in any way on launch.

Why not? 😘

Just now, Blarneo said:

Why not? 😘

Guess you waiting for rimjobs it's a multiplayer car game where you must repair tire rims before they can take off and possibly crash. 

16 minutes ago, Steven Pendleton said:

Also SuperGrafx! Oh, wait, that's a bad thing.

I wish that one had some legs. It's a shame only 4 games were made for it.😪 

1 minute ago, Nolagamer said:

Guess you waiting for rimjobs it's a multiplayer car game where you must repair tire rims before they can take off and possibly crash. 

I'm just saying your innuendo jokes are being read by a gay guy (and I'm not the only one following this tread), so just an FYI. 

4 minutes ago, Blarneo said:

I'm just saying your innuendo jokes are being read by a gay guy (and I'm not the only one following this tread), so just an FYI. 

Sorry wasn't intending to be meant in an.offensive way or anything. 

7 hours ago, RxScram said:

So, true story... I was testing all of the haptics effects available with the haptics controller. Most of them are "cool!... yeah, interesting... nice!" type of effects. But then I get to effect number 118, and it's like a super powerful, very long effect... about 10 seconds, full on shaking your hand because the haptics are buzzing so hard. In my write-up on the various effects, I recommended against using that particular effect. Wrong industry.

Good to know that if this whole "family friendly console" thing doesn't work out, Tommy has a clear path to pivot into

11 hours ago, Michael Garvey said:

@OEB_Pete

 

Great videos.  They keep me entertained and excited for the Amico. 

 

You mentioned we could just listen and then said a negative about your own looks.

 

I'm the opposite.   I dont like to watch your videos too closely because I get hypnotized by your eyes.

 

They are piercing and bright.  I worry you might just see into my soul or something. 

 

Keep up the great work.

 

And no more disparaging your looks.

 

🙂

LOL this made me laugh, my wife thinks I am getting to big for britches!  Then show her some  big channels compared to mine and she smiles and pats me on the back and says "good job, you do have nice eyes!"

4 hours ago, level1online said:

omg, just signed up the other day, THIS FORUM MOVES FAST 😅

 

Anyways, I know my interview was pretty long (2.5 hours), so I made a fun teaser trailer/re-cap.

 

I plan to do a 'live reaction' to the latest Amico trailer on my next livestream. See ya soon!

 

Welcome to the community

3 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Although this isn't true in my case, I saw this and just had to share!

 

Hope this helps to turn some frowns upside down!

 

Well, in my case, I just started working from home on Saturday and it's HORRIBLE because I keep being distracted by video games and Intellivision announcements! I give you my permission to keep making announcements, though!

Tommy, your patience answering each and every concern of new AtariAge users that decide to create an account here simply to say that they are disappointed with the Amico graphics is admirable.

It looks like yesterday a new one appeared on the independent topic... Let's see how many days pass before another one joins the party. 🤓

Tommy. Will it be possible to let us know a couple hours before the end of the pre-orders ?

Because I have friends to talk with before ( I want to know if they have the money and which color they wants ).

And before ordering mine, I will probably wait for some answers of my friends to pre-order with the same adress and save money on Shipping.

(Do you have an idea of the shipping price for Delivery in Canada Montreal ? )

I have another friend ( My boss who told me that I have no job ! lol ) and I want to give him an idea of a possible shipping price.

That could decide if he will take a chance and wait on October 10th to have one.

Thank you.

Are the preorders timed or quantity controlled?

33 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

Tommy. Will it be possible to let us know a couple hours before the end of the pre-orders ?

Because I have friends to talk with before ( I want to know if they have the money and which color they wants ).

And before ordering mine, I will probably wait for some answers of my friends to pre-order with the same adress and save money on Shipping.

(Do you have an idea of the shipping price for Delivery in Canada Montreal ? )

I have another friend ( My boss who told me that I have no job ! lol ) and I want to give him an idea of a possible shipping price.

That could decide if he will take a chance and wait on October 10th to have one.

 

Thank you.

Dont over think it too much or you may miss out.

And let you Boss figure it out on his own! Just my advice...😄

6 minutes ago, ArcadeJunkie said:

Are the preorders timed or quantity controlled?

I believe timed as they are not numbered.

I think you may have a couple days to order?

Is there a 25% off promo code for pre-ordering?

2 minutes ago, vongruetz said:

Is there a 25% off promo code for pre-ordering?

You will get a 25% promo code for the merchandise store.

Thanks Tommy and all those who work at Intellivision .

I preordered and it was fast and easy.

3 minutes ago, RxScram said:

You will get a 25% promo code for the merchandise store.

Dang.  I was hoping for 25% off my pre-order.  Anyway, I've got my VIP console pre-ordered and confirmed.  A lot easier than the FE.

1+ for me as well. I hope everything goes well today @Tommy Tallarico

4 minutes ago, cmart604 said:

1+ for me as well. I hope everything goes well today @Tommy Tallarico

Likewise! Best of luck, Tommy & team and please keep us updated on how well sales are going!