Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

3 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

Not sure if it has been mentioned.  I have found that the only reason I would want to connect directly to the console for sound was the need to have mic support in chat while playing online.  Seeing that the Amico wont have this right away and all you are looking for is to get audio. Then I would use the external audio port on the tv. Most tvs have a port 3.5mm but you might find a bluetooth external unit to tap into the port then connect your air buds to that device.  

You can also hook up the HDMI through a sound system receiver. Everything I got hooked up runs through my Denon receiver & I use my surround system for sound. Don't even know what my TV's speakers sound like (Probably the usual crappy). There's headphone jacks and BT on the Denon if I want to use headphones. 

11 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

Mech game or shooter? Mech game that comes to mind for me as being epic is steel battalion.  I mean it does have a freak nasty controller I found mine on craigslist for 50 bucks

Look at you showing off that Vectrex box like your shit don't stink! 🥺😪

14 hours ago, Albert said:

 

I hope you are a fast typist. 

 

 ..Al

Extremely fast actually.

In high school I could get up to 75 words per minute.  In my 50's I've slowed down to around 60 wpm.

I used to kick everyone's ass on Typing of the Dead!!

But the real secret is massive multi-tasking and the ability to only sleep 4 hours a night.

In fact, I just baked a souffle while typing this.

In the early mornings or late nights I try to do one e-mail and then one post. 

12 hours ago, Nolagamer said:

@Tommy Tallarico I feel neglected as a "shill" where's my swag lmfao hahaha I bought my own tshirt . Haha

 

That sneaky v guy commented on.my reply to that video and said I must be a shill or I'm tommy Tallarico using a fake account.   Well tommy the jig is up....    I have been secretly fooling my friends and my social.mefia accounts for over a decade with my fake "real" name .  Lol

 

Im.in competition with rich at reviewtecusa  .......

Lol

Pretty hilarious considering that ding dong has at least 2 or 3 fake accounts that people have told me they've uncovered and reported.  They said he's some kid in Canada who I guess doesn't have anything better to do with his free time.  Sad.  I think he needs to spend a day with fellow Canadian @OEB_Pete! 

Vara Dark sent me a song he did about me (excellent singing voice and rhythm... I really need to hire him at some point).  After that masterpiece (of psychotic behavior) I refuse to watch his videos or engage with him (I tried a few times before realizing his mental state).  Someone messaged me and said he made a video about Gamestop and Intellivision and got every data point completely incorrect.  Not surprising.  I guess he keeps proclaiming that there's just a Banana Pi inside the plastic of Amico? (even though we've showed the board a number of times). I'm sure @RxScram might have a thing or two to say about that.   

These folks are definitely getting stranger and stranger and more unhinged.  The funny part being that they have so little self-awareness that the trash they put out there (that only a very small handful of people ever see) is their way of getting attention.  Yikes!  Sounds like they are in need of an Amico more than anyone!  I wonder if their fake accounts will play couch co-op with them?

11 hours ago, Zeptari1 said:

 

 

Damn, I don't Facebook. Can you find me on that class picture? See picture's below. 

 

I was in the same class as you from 4 thru 8.  I remember buying a "2,000" year old  egyptian coin from you in 5th grade!!! Maybe it wasn't a sale, maybe a silent action. 

About 20 years ago I mailed a picture i took of the 3 of you on the steps of OLSH from back in the day. I thought I keep a copy! Damn I've been ripping the house apart trying to find it! David

is giving you "bunny ears" in it! And Aron C. is standing on the other side of you. I meet up with you very briefly at you Video Games Live @ Springfield,Ma about 4 years ago maybe.

Hopfully this rings some bells! If your every in the area please PM me here! I'd love to buy you a "Friendly's" treat!

 

Rick

 

 

Oh CRAP!  Okay!  Yes... of course.  I just didn't recognize your username here.  Hahahha!

Here's the O.L.S.H. graduation pic...  but I don't see you in it?

Yeah... my dad was huge into ancient coins and Egyptian antiquities (hence why you see my dining room the way it is in THIS video). 

He would donate a bunch of common 2,000 - 3,000 year old Egyptian coins to some of our class fundraisers (auctions, bake sales, etc.) so you probably got it at one of those.

Very cool!! 

 

19 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

Pretty hilarious considering that ding dong has at least 2 or 3 fake accounts that people have told me they've uncovered and reported.  They said he's some kid in Canada who I guess doesn't have anything better to do with his free time.  Sad.  I think he needs to spend a day with fellow Canadian @OEB_Pete! 

 

Vara Dark sent me a song he did about me (excellent singing voice and rhythm... I really need to hire him at some point).  After that masterpiece (of psychotic behavior) I refuse to watch his videos or engage with him (I tried a few times before realizing his mental state).  Someone messaged me and said he made a video about Gamestop and Intellivision and got every data point completely incorrect.  Not surprising.  I guess he keeps proclaiming that there's just a Banana Pi inside the plastic of Amico? (even though we've showed the board a number of times). I'm sure @RxScram might have a thing or two to say about that.   

 

These folks are definitely getting stranger and stranger and more unhinged.  The funny part being that they have so little self-awareness that the trash they put out there (that only a very small handful of people ever see) is their way of getting attention.  Yikes!  Sounds like they are in need of an Amico more than anyone!  I wonder if their fake accounts will play couch co-op with them?

 

 

Lol ha there I am. Had a few things to say to that clown.

11 hours ago, Saldo said:

You should checkout this site then:

http://www.wishbookweb.com

 

They have compiled a bunch of Sears, JC Penney, Montgomery Ward, and other Christmas catalogs.  Talk about nostalgia!

That was AWESOME!!  Thanks for the link!

Here's a few I picked out for folks...

JC Penny 1980!
 

Here's SEARS from 1982

Hey fellas.... remember when THIS was considered our porn?  Hahhahaha!

59 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

Pretty hilarious considering that ding dong has at least 2 or 3 fake accounts that people have told me they've uncovered and reported.  They said he's some kid in Canada who I guess doesn't have anything better to do with his free time.  Sad.  I think he needs to spend a day with fellow Canadian @OEB_Pete! 

 

Vara Dark sent me a song he did about me (excellent singing voice and rhythm... I really need to hire him at some point).  After that masterpiece (of psychotic behavior) I refuse to watch his videos or engage with him (I tried a few times before realizing his mental state).  Someone messaged me and said he made a video about Gamestop and Intellivision and got every data point completely incorrect.  Not surprising.  I guess he keeps proclaiming that there's just a Banana Pi inside the plastic of Amico? (even though we've showed the board a number of times). I'm sure @RxScram might have a thing or two to say about that.   

 

These folks are definitely getting stranger and stranger and more unhinged.  The funny part being that they have so little self-awareness that the trash they put out there (that only a very small handful of people ever see) is their way of getting attention.  Yikes!  Sounds like they are in need of an Amico more than anyone!  I wonder if their fake accounts will play couch co-op with them?

 

 

I seen that video I didnt finish didnt fet.past a few moments and was done.   Some real.weirdos  humans that Darius guy ....I bet they are friends who.might need an amico for couch co op.

Ya that sneaky v  guy has a bunch of videos.   Only a hand full.of subs ..I'm sure ges a fake acct  just from a hater.  Def not worth your time.  

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Extremely fast actually.

 

 

In high school I could get up to 75 words per minute.  In my 50's I've slowed down to around 60 wpm.

 

I used to kick everyone's ass on Typing of the Dead!!

 

 

 

But the real secret is massive multi-tasking and the ability to only sleep 4 hours a night.

 

In fact, I just baked a souffle while typing this.

 

 

In the early mornings or late nights I try to do one e-mail and then one post. 

 

 

I loved that game.  Would t it be cool.if we get a typing game for the amicothst usedany USB or bluetooth keyboard

Wouldnt that be something??

14 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

That was AWESOME!!  Thanks for the link!

Here's a few I picked out for folks...

JC Penny 1980!
 

 

 

 

Here's SEARS from 1982

 

 

Hey fellas.... remember when THIS was considered our porn?  Hahhahaha!

 

 

Don't remember that the Intellivison was almost twice the priceas the Atari in 1980. No wonder the VCS sold so many more units. Interesting that I still never considered buying Atari over the Intellivison. 

Interesting that sale in 1982 at what is the boom time... You can already feel the wheels about to come off due to an overloaded market. 

11 hours ago, ColdCoffee said:

 

Great podcast.  I enjoyed the different topics.  Some funny moments.  Can't wait for the next one. 👍

Hey Tommy, Working on a new Bonusode! I got a question, any plans for a customer review rating systems for games on the Amico game store?  I am doing speculation in my Bonusode, I want to make sure I am sniffing up the right tree.  

50 minutes ago, OEB_Pete said:

Hey Tommy, Working on a new Bonusode! I got a question, any plans for a customer review rating systems for games on the Amico game store?  I am doing speculation in my Bonusode, I want to make sure I am sniffing up the right tree.  

Hi Pete!,

I heard you ask that question in the Geeks & Gamers interview.  We had this on our "list"... but give me a few hours and I'll give you the most "up to the minute" info whether it's going to be on launch or not.

55 minutes ago, OEB_Pete said:

Hey Tommy, Working on a new Bonusode! I got a question, any plans for a customer review rating systems for games on the Amico game store?  I am doing speculation in my Bonusode, I want to make sure I am sniffing up the right tree.  

p.s.  Can you give me the link to the episode where you are giving away an Amico when you hit 1,000 subscribers.  I want to promote that on our social media and hopefully see your sub numbers rise immediately!

51 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

p.s.  Can you give me the link to the episode where you are giving away an Amico when you hit 1,000 subscribers.  I want to promote that on our social media and hopefully see your sub numbers rise immediately!

 

 

here you go it is at the end, FYI I am only a few videos away from hitting 75 Amico Videos   Thanks again for giving me love man, means a lot!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOXlgXeag8U&list=PLHuPnOybrhL8K393wxeeYNnT6C5mROr5x&index=14&t=0s

53 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Hi Pete!,

 

I heard you ask that question in the Geeks & Gamers interview.  We had this on our "list"... but give me a few hours and I'll give you the most "up to the minute" info whether it's going to be on launch or not.

will do

A new interview with Tommy, 56 minutes long.

I am beginning to look at it. Seems a positive approach.

2 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

That was AWESOME!!  Thanks for the link!

Here's a few I picked out for folks...

JC Penny 1980!
 

 

 

 

Here's SEARS from 1982

 

 

Hey fellas.... remember when THIS was considered our porn?  Hahhahaha!

 

 

I had a debate about the galaxy purple with a guy. He kept saying that it was $50 more but said its offset by $25 giftcard so it really is only a $25 difference.  He still didn't agree.  Smh. Along with other nitpicking about where the Amico is listed on gamestop.  Like how its in the retro section and that you said its not a retro system.  I don't get people today.  What a bunch of losers. Just compare the original intellivision price about.  Its amazing what get today for our money.  Guess you have to have lived some to understand that.

On 5/2/2020 at 11:15 PM, 1980gamer said:

Total Control Racing!  My best friend growing up had TCR with the JAM car.  (and a 2600)  He did upgrade to an Intellivision eventually.

I had a few different AFX and Tyco sets.

 

And YES, we need a central MA or Central New England CLASSIC gaming event. 

 

I am very close to Stafford Springs now.   When I was young, we had Westborough Speedway near by.  It became a BJ's.  I don't know what is at that location now?

 

It is crazy how found I am for the old days.  I miss having great close friends, cool toys, great music and FREE time.

Yet, I am looking forward to the Amico.  I haven't wanted a new system for years.  Maybe the DS because Keith was working on the Intellivision release for it!

I still bring the DS XL on plane trips.  I like buttons better phone touch..  and the stylus works great on the DS.  Just wish I didn't need the glasses.  LOL 

 

 

You guys must know the Thompson Speedway in Connecticut, no?  That's where I grew up...and I had TCR racing too!

2 hours ago, OEB_Pete said:

Hey Tommy, Working on a new Bonusode! I got a question, any plans for a customer review rating systems for games on the Amico game store?  I am doing speculation in my Bonusode, I want to make sure I am sniffing up the right tree.  

UPDATE!

Yes!  This will be present at launch!!

1 - 5 star rating and will show how many people have rated it.  Will NOT include written reviews (like Amazon).  Keeping it super simple (and don't want to screen bad language, etc.) 

30 minutes ago, LePionnier said:

A new interview with Tommy, 56 minutes long.

I am beginning to look at it. Seems a positive approach.

 

Yes.  Great guy, positive attitude and great channel!

Folks should definitely check it out. 

2 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

UPDATE!

Yes!  This will be present at launch!!

 

1 - 5 star rating and will show how many people have rated it.  Will NOT include written reviews (like Amazon).  Keeping it super simple (and don't want to screen bad language, etc.) 

 

 

If someone wants to rate a game, I hope he (she) must have bought the game !?

4 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Yes.  Great guy, positive attitude and great channel!

 

Folks should definitely check it out. 

Yeah, good and different questions beginning near the 35-40 minutes mark. ( About privacy, etc. )