Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

1 hour ago, Relicgamer said:

So this article pretty much summed up my feelings on next gen consoles.  The breakdown of how the generations like snes to n64 and how they made a high jump forward in gaming.  But as time moves on its been less of a jump. This next generation series x and ps5 will have improvements but will it be enough to unseat me from my xbox 1x ? No. 

So since this is a Q&A heres one for not just Tommy but to everyone here. Do you all feel that gaming is getting to a peak where its possible they could crash? Similar to 83? And if so do you see a system lime the Amico doing alot better because of it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/

A crash is possible.  Maybe not like the 83 crash but something else could go wrong.  But hopefully that doesn't happen.  History can repeat itself though.  I think Amico could do better because of it.  It might give Amico an advantage.  Time will tell.

On 5/6/2020 at 9:17 AM, RREDDWARFF said:

I remember feeling like that when I got Yars Revenge as a kid for the 2600. "Wait what? Two levels and that's it!?" 

I thought the same thing at first. Then the game mixes it up. It get faster and way harder and the barrier goes away. It's like a never ending boss battle. So ... darn I guess your right. Still love that game.😆

3 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

11 minutes ago, Relicgamer said:

So this article pretty much summed up my feelings on next gen consoles.  The breakdown of how the generations like snes to n64 and how they made a high jump forward in gaming.  But as time moves on its been less of a jump. This next generation series x and ps5 will have improvements but will it be enough to unseat me from my xbox 1x ? No. 

So since this is a Q&A heres one for not just Tommy but to everyone here. Do you all feel that gaming is getting to a peak where its possible they could crash? Similar to 83? And if so do you see a system lime the Amico doing alot better because of it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/

A crash is possible.  History can repeat itself.  I think Amico could do better because of it.  It might give Amico an advantage.  Time will tell.

I think Amico can help prevent this crash and help everyone else. They will have to change the way they work, reduce costs and treat their fans better.
We can say thank you to Intellivision Entertainment for helping us avoid the worst and saving the industry !

Has anyone guessed Hal Halpin yet?

Craig from Texas

43 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

A crash is possible.  History can repeat itself.  I think Amico could do better because of it.  It might give Amico an advantage.  Time will tell.

a crash like 83?  nah, not possible.  Gaming too ingrained into society now. Video gaming is a major form of entertainment. To be honest I think it's ready to take the next step into VR soon and now with these viruses etc VR maybe solve some of the issues as it will allow people to meet and socialize in VR.  Now I think there is definitely a place for Amico as it has a nice niche to fill, but high end gaming is going to move on from 2d soon IMHO. I think this gen of consoles will be the last 2d based ones. I think in the next cycle they'll be both 2d/vr,  then VR only after that.  VR is the future its just a question of when, but they are getting close.

On 5/7/2020 at 5:10 AM, MarioMan88 said:

Gonna guess Ed Fries... just throwing it out there.

Please Stop! LOL!!!! I'd Love that! Here's my mock up. It would look great next to my boxed Halo 2600 game!

7 minutes ago, Zeptari1 said:

Please Stop! LOL!!!! I'd Love that! Here's my mock up. It would look great next to my boxed Halo 2600 game!

 

 

Love an Amico version!!! Don’t think my guess is on the list Tommy mentioned, but Ed is the man! Halo 2600 is so cool!

After carefully marking off everyone Tommy has said it isn't, there is only one person left: Company Officers - I think he is from the Sony PS2 days right? 😜

On 5/7/2020 at 9:14 AM, vongruetz said:

What would be hilarious, and the ultimate mic drop moment, is if it was Nolan Bushnell.  

Yes! The sequel no one asked for! Make it happen Tommy! 😲

2 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

So this article pretty much summed up my feelings on next gen consoles.  The breakdown of how the generations like snes to n64 and how they made a hugh jump forward in gaming technology.  But as time moves on each new generation its been less of a jump. This next generation series x and ps5 will have improvements but will it be enough to unseat me from my xbox 1x ? No. 

So since this is a Q&A heres one for not just Tommy but to everyone here. Do you all feel that gaming is getting to a peak where its possible they could crash? Similar to 83? And if so do you see a system like the Amico doing alot better because of it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/

I am guessing just more of a "slow start" than a crash. The PS5 & Series X are going to be pricey, probably limited in quantity and a lot of people are hurting financially or at least uncertain at this time. Also who knows what the game lineup will be, considering most companies have been sidelined by Covid for at least a couple of months. I wouldn't doubt Sony & Microsoft's number will be far below internal estimates in 2020, with a lot of people still interested but with a "probably in 2021" sort of attitude. You might even see some pundits proclaim Fall 2021 as the *actual* launch of these systems considering they sold in limited numbers before.

23 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

I am guessing just more of a "slow start" than a crash. The PS5 & Series X are going to be pricey, probably limited in quantity and a lot of people are hurting financially or at least uncertain at this time. Also who knows what the game lineup will be, considering most companies have been sidelined by Covid for at least a couple of months. I wouldn't doubt Sony & Microsoft's number will be far below internal estimates in 2020, with a lot of people still interested but with a "probably in 2021" sort of attitude. You might even see some pundits proclaim Fall 2021 as the *actual* launch of these systems considering they sold in limited numbers before.

All of this is pretty spot on in my mind,well said!👍

I do think if all the companies can get their systems produced and out in the market in a timely fashion,the sales numbers may surprise a lot of people in a positive way.

56 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

I am guessing just more of a "slow start" than a crash. The PS5 & Series X are going to be pricey, probably limited in quantity and a lot of people are hurting financially or at least uncertain at this time. Also who knows what the game lineup will be, considering most companies have been sidelined by Covid for at least a couple of months. I wouldn't doubt Sony & Microsoft's number will be far below internal estimates in 2020, with a lot of people still interested but with a "probably in 2021" sort of attitude. You might even see some pundits proclaim Fall 2021 as the *actual* launch of these systems considering they sold in limited numbers before.

Well the reason I brought up this question was partly to do with how the consoles in the next generation wont be a big leap. But also because there isnt alot of AAA 1st party title over the last couple of years theres been less and less games. And even less new experiences. Take CoD,  farcry, AC just to name a few franchises 

 Their new titles are alot alike. And its because the cost of trying a new approach or designing a completely new experience has alot of risk. If it fails its a hugh loss. But then it also keeps these companies following a safe but repeated experience. So could this be in effect the next 83 not for the same reasons but because of a lack of new approaches to gaming and add the hugh cost associated with AAA production.  Because in the end if the cost is more than the return it could spell Doom. 

7 hours ago, NTV said:

Tommy's getting old but I don't think he is old enough to consider 69 as young. 🤪

Well... Ken looks it! Must be some expensive face cream!

5 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Maybe we should keep it Italian in nature.

How about the Amico Mafia?

Hahahhaha!  

 

 

Or  Family. Convenient it's in your S-A-F-E.

Something About Family Enzo. (the baker... I had to look it up 😏)

4 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

So this article pretty much summed up my feelings on next gen consoles.  The breakdown of how the generations like snes to n64 and how they made a hugh jump forward in gaming technology.  But as time moves on each new generation its been less of a jump. This next generation series x and ps5 will have improvements but will it be enough to unseat me from my xbox 1x ? No. 

So since this is a Q&A heres one for not just Tommy but to everyone here. Do you all feel that gaming is getting to a peak where its possible they could crash? Similar to 83? And if so do you see a system like the Amico doing alot better because of it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/

It's funny that you posted that article.  I saw it earlier today and I sent it to the entire company as well.

I wonder if it will be the first of many articles like this for this generation.

FUN should be the most important thing for a video game.  And as pretty as all those games looked... Ii didn't see any of them that seemed fun to me.

1 hour ago, Relicgamer said:

Well the reason I brought up this question was partly to do with how the consoles in the next generation wont be a big leap. But also because there isnt alot of AAA 1st party title over the last couple of years theres been less and less games. And even less new experiences. Take CoD,  farcry, AC just to name a few franchises 

 Their new titles are alot alike. And its because the cost of trying a new approach or designing a completely new experience has alot of risk. If it fails its a hugh loss. But then it also keeps these companies following a safe but repeated experience. So could this be in effect the next 83 not for the same reasons but because of a lack of new approaches to gaming and add the hugh cost associated with AAA production.  Because in the end if the cost is more than the return it could spell Doom. 

The other thing I think about is when do you think the first couch co-op game will appear for the 2 next gen consoles?   And how many couch co-op games will be on both consoles by the end of the first year?  I just see more and more "next gen" titles being either single player or online.  I could be wrong, it just seems like there isn't much concern for folks playing together yet.

11 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

The other thing I think about is when do you think the first couch co-op game will appear for the 2 next gen consoles?   And how many couch co-op games will be on both consoles by the end of the first year?  I just see more and more "next gen" titles being either single player or online.  I could be wrong, it just seems like there isn't much concern for folks playing together yet.

Oh I have no doubt there will be next to none when it comes to couch coop.  Its been slowly dying out since the 360 and ps3. Sure there is some but they are no where as big budgeted as the single player games. And its this that creates in my mind a more low quality game. Reminds me of the xbox kinetic or ps move games. All had a b rated experience. Similar to their party games. Which is too bad. Many are definitely fun but on that platform it only hurts those titles when they a set next to the AAA games. Wonder how this effects developers moving forward as to whether or not to makes couch coop games?

All I can say is this, Its a breath of fresh air knowing the Amico is coming.  I'm looking forward to stepping down as a hardcore gamer, and thats a good thing.  

1 hour ago, Relicgamer said:

Well the reason I brought up this question was partly to do with how the consoles in the next generation wont be a big leap. But also because there isnt alot of AAA 1st party title over the last couple of years theres been less and less games. And even less new experiences. Take CoD,  farcry, AC just to name a few franchises 

 Their new titles are alot alike. And its because the cost of trying a new approach or designing a completely new experience has alot of risk. If it fails its a hugh loss. But then it also keeps these companies following a safe but repeated experience. So could this be in effect the next 83 not for the same reasons but because of a lack of new approaches to gaming and add the hugh cost associated with AAA production.  Because in the end if the cost is more than the return it could spell Doom. 

This reminds me more of 1988 when publishers were limited in the number of games they could put out and mostly went with low risk side scrollers to ensure sales.  The early 1980s was the opposite of being conservative.

5 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

So this article pretty much summed up my feelings on next gen consoles.  The breakdown of how the generations like snes to n64 and how they made a hugh jump forward in gaming technology.  But as time moves on each new generation its been less of a jump. This next generation series x and ps5 will have improvements but will it be enough to unseat me from my xbox 1x ? No. 

So since this is a Q&A heres one for not just Tommy but to everyone here. Do you all feel that gaming is getting to a peak where its possible they could crash? Similar to 83? And if so do you see a system like the Amico doing alot better because of it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/

I agree completely.                       The thing that I’m most surprised about is the overall upgrade from PS3 to PS4 seemed so little and  I am sure from PS4 to PS5 will be even less. I have played very little of the last 2 generations of consoles from Microsoft and Sony. I’m going backwards now and playing more and more older games. It’s been a while since I have had much fun with the newer consoles. Thank god the Amico is coming. I’m still and Will always be a Nintendo fan and understand how people love Sony and Microsoft and PC gaming etc .....it’s all good but it’s not my thing anymore. I’m in my 50’s and have a family and only have time for simple fun with them playing along with me 😀 

On a side note, I certainly won’t go to a Sony or Microsoft group and tell Everyone why I don’t think a PS5 is worth it or what I don’t like about Sony , etc ....who has the time for that ? I don’t get it 🤔

5 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

So this article pretty much summed up my feelings on next gen consoles.  The breakdown of how the generations like snes to n64 and how they made a hugh jump forward in gaming technology.  But as time moves on each new generation its been less of a jump. This next generation series x and ps5 will have improvements but will it be enough to unseat me from my xbox 1x ? No. 

So since this is a Q&A heres one for not just Tommy but to everyone here. Do you all feel that gaming is getting to a peak where its possible they could crash? Similar to 83? And if so do you see a system like the Amico doing alot better because of it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/

I just saw that myself and couldn't help but think how much more interesting it will be when Amico enters the broader discussion.  That article nicely sums up how MS and Sony have painted themselves into a corner. 

42 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

The other thing I think about is when do you think the first couch co-op game will appear for the 2 next gen consoles?   And how many couch co-op games will be on both consoles by the end of the first year?  I just see more and more "next gen" titles being either single player or online.  I could be wrong, it just seems like there isn't much concern for folks playing together yet.

I think it'll be about the same as the the current and last gen.  We'll see plenty of couch co-op games, but not a lot will have that big ol' AAA type of budget allowing them to tout the newest, prettiest, spiffiest graphics and all that jazz.   Which is fine, really.   A quick glance at co-optimus (if accurate) shows that we currently have 401 games with couch co-op on PS3, and 369 on PS4.  So it's not diminishing much, if any, considering the PS4 is still kicking and may pass 401 before it's no longer supported.   People could gripe about personal taste and quality of the games, for sure, but the amount of titles seems to be pretty healthy. 

As for how many in the first year, probably not many there.  If some articles are to believed, we may not see much of anything in that first year, co-op, single player, online, etc etc with the pandemic mucking it all up.  So yeah, first year's gonna be thin, I'd imagine. 

I wouldn't say there's not much concern for folks playing together -- there seems to be concern there, but it just has to be owned by the individual developers, as it's sure doesn't seem to be a priority for Sony and MS.  Probably has something to do with those Live and PS+ dollars.   Which, to me, helps illustrate one of the ways you guys are onto something unique and special there, with making it a priority rather than an afterthought.  

On 5/8/2020 at 4:44 PM, GrudgeQ said:

Just Chill'n, Shill'n & Swill'n like a Vill'n - Have a Great Intellivision Weekend!

 

That shirt is starting to catch on...

Considering the awesome group we have in here... I thought you might all enjoy THIS video that was recently uploaded!  Loving the Intellivision Football thumbnail!  And did anyone notice the FCK initials??  Hahahha!  I preferred ASS, but y'know... everyone's a little different. 

Actually...  my 3 High Score letters were really TAT (my initials).  What did everyone else use back in the day?  Did you stick with your own initials?  

https://texasarchive.org/2017_00628?b=0
 

5 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

Oh I have no doubt there will be next to none when it comes to couch coop.  Its been slowly dying out since the 360...

360 you say?   IN-TER-EST-ING!

4 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

360 you say?   IN-TER-EST-ING!

 

 

 

Clue possibly? Man can’t wait to see who it is!!!