Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

On 5/15/2020 at 9:27 AM, Steven Pendleton said:

  On 5/15/2020 at 9:25 AM, LePionnier said:

for a long time Nintendo made their character speak with incomprehensible language, and we had to read text.

 

On 5/15/2020 at 9:27 AM, Steven Pendleton said:

 

 

Funny you posted that. I just saw a video on Animal Crossings Animalese and beep speech over the years. It's an interesting watch. I like the Q-bert tidbit.

 

 

On 5/15/2020 at 10:44 AM, Tommy Tallarico said:

We won't know the full effects of COVID until after the lockdown is over.  Los Angeles county just said that businesses can't open until August now.

Wow! I had no idea it was that bad! We have mandatory face covering here in Massachusetts. But I hear some restaurants will be able to open and hold up to 50% of its seating capacity. 

As of right now one of New England largest state fairs( https://www.thebige.com/ ) is still green for its September run. Which is weird, everything else outside is closed,cancelled or postponed till next year.

Actually not so odd considering it brings in close to ($750 million says the local news) to the area in its 17 day run.

On 5/15/2020 at 10:44 AM, Tommy Tallarico said:

They keep telling me over and over not to worry.  And if this crap continues for another month... it's out of my hands.   

Man I feel for ya Tommy.. We all know how much that date means to you. Hopefully it all works out.. would the absolute worst case scenario be it launching it early next year? Say, on your birthday? 

 

 

12 hours ago, Zeptari1 said:

 

Ahh Tron:Legacy.. The only movie I've only seen twice in the same day in a theater. The midnight showing with my sister, then getting up for work at 6am. And then the 7pm showing with my son.

Even better the second time! Yes! so many emotions for me with Legacy. I watch it multiple times every year and the bridge scene gets me every time. 

It was a really good follow up to the original, and I loved it. It made me want to buy a Nokia N8.  I love the line at the beginning when Flynn wants to take his son to the arcade to have a crack at the old man's score, and Sam just said "Can we play doubles? On the same team?"  We're always on the same team.  Sam was just saying he wanted to play with his dad, not against him.  If only there was a game system where they could do that....

 

As far as the people go who talk to others and they don't see the value in Amico, I know it's not for everyone.  The other thing is that it's also not meant to be someone's only game console.  It is a specialized product for playing certain games, not just old games. It's for playing with someone, and playing games that everyone can play and enjoy.  Race the Sun was fun, but it's pretty challenging.  Personally, I just want to play games that are short in nature.  Aw hell, who am I kidding?  I'll just play Night Stalker constantly.

 

 

5 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

 

After watching this video I need to go play it, like right now.  I always felt it seemed daunting, but Intellivision Nation does a great job in showing anyone how to play this game

Pete,

 

I can't wait for your Q&A with Tommy later today.  Hopefully Tommy can answer the questions I sent you.

36 minutes ago, OEB_Pete said:

After watching this video I need to go play it, like right now.  I always felt it seemed daunting, but Intellivision Nation does a great job in showing anyone how to play this game

It's not hard!

It is better two player however,with one person steering and one person firing to kill the viruses.👍

20 hours ago, woobman said:

The microvision fell to the great purge of my childhood. My parents decided that I was too old for handhelds and other things so I had to give away: Microvision (with 5 games if I remember) , Merlin, Space Battle, Auto Racing, Football, Armor Battle, Coleco Baseball, Donkey Kong, a few of the Early Nintendo game and watch handhelds, and while not a handheld: Star Trek Phaser Battle. All my Lego space stuff.  And for the collectors out there, I was VERY meticulous and kept all the boxes to the Lego and Handhelds.. The pain!!! The Horror!!  I'm still scarred...  Ha ha!

Man, that is a bummer for sure!

In my latest video I share 5 reasons why I believe the Amico will succeed. And no, it's not by competing with the big 3, but it has a lot to do with the S.A.F.E. acronym that @Tommy Tallarico has shared. Simple, affordable, family entertainment. 

 

 

 

9 hours ago, CurlyQ said:

Dayum... what happened to me!  I am all lean N mean... I need to be short and round... hahaha.

Have to show this to the wife...

Thanks for the laugh!

TJ

 

Tommy,

 

Once the Amico releases, will there be a list on the IE website showing which games will get a physical version?  Also, will there be dates on when to expect the physical games?  I know you said some physical games will be at launch.  It'll be interesting to see what your strategy is for the future.

1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said:

 

Really cool animated video ! You should all take a look at it !

Pete,

 

Is your Q&A video up yet?  I didn't get the notification from YouTube.  I had the reminder set to on.  

 

Okay, I just got the notification.  Nevermind.

you guys get bored and want to feel good for a bit. Check out this you Tube Channel.

Josh Gad has reunited the cast of Goonies and Back the Future these last couple weeks... Good stuff

 

 

 

 

Pete,

 

That was a very good Q&A.  I liked the exclusives.  Thanks for asking Tommy some of my questions.

Good interview Michael.  😃

Hey All,

 

I know i saw it on here somewhere but can someone tell me the code in Animal Crossing for getting an Intellivision Shirt?

 

Cheers  

Tommy,

 

Have you been checking your personal messages?  I've sent you some recently.  I hope you get around to reading them.  I know you're a busy guy.  

36 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

Pete,

 

That was a very good Q&A.  I liked the exclusives.

Great Pete. Thanks to you and Tommy.

 

So we all know because of Covid-19 that Launch date will be probably be in Q1 of 2021. (It hurts, but it is what it is !)

But here is one of the highlight of the live we've got today.

 

Tommy told us what games they hope would be ready for launch day.

 

Sports/Recreational

Baseball

Hockey

Bowling

Soccer

Pool

Auto Racing

Evel Knievel

 

Retro re-imagined games (Potentially on launch)

Moon Patrol

Pong

Bi-Plane

Missile Command

Night Stalker

Armor Battle

Breakout

Frog Bug

Centipede

Utopia

Astrosmash

B-17 Bomber (trying hard for launch date)

AD&D Cloudy Mountain (trying hard for launch date)

 

Original IP

Side Swipper

(Next some games could have been mentioned in Retro-reimagined, but was not. Maybe Tommy came back on the second list and tell us more games, I don't know !

Safe Craker

Horse Racing !!!  I AM SO HAPPY !

Bomb Squad

Dynablaster (Bomberman type game)

 

Casual

A lot of card Games that he can't told us.

Charade game.

 

Edutainment for kids

9 secret games ...

 

 

THANK YOU TOMMY   ( AND PETE )

 

 

 

Edit : Also, Tommy confirmed to Pete that Astrosmash will have bosses !! Great !

 

Edited May 19, 2020 by LePionnier

11 hours ago, SuperJeremyWorld said:

In my latest video I share 5 reasons why I believe the Amico will succeed. And no, it's not by competing with the big 3, but it has a lot to do with the S.A.F.E. acronym that @Tommy Tallarico has shared. Simple, affordable, family entertainment. 

 

 

 

Love your video. Its straight to the point. 

3 hours ago, LePionnier said:

Great Pete. Thanks to you and Tommy.

 

So we all know because of Covid-19 that Launch date will be probably be in Q1 of 2021. (It hurts, but it is what it is !)

But here is one of the highlight of the live we've got today.

 

Tommy told us what games they hope would be ready for launch day.

 

Sports/Recreational

Baseball

Hockey

Bowling

Soccer

Pool

Auto Racing

Evel Knievel

 

Retro re-imagined games (Potentially on launch)

Moon Patrol

Pong

Bi-Plane

Missile Command

Night Stalker

Armor Battle

Breakout

Frog Bug

Centipede

Utopia

Astrosmash

B-17 Bomber (trying hard for launch date)

AD&D Cloudy Mountain (trying hard for launch date)

 

Original IP

Side Swipper

(Next some games could have been mentioned in Retro-reimagined, but was not. Maybe Tommy came back on the second list and tell us more games, I don't know !

Safe Craker

Horse Racing !!!  I AM SO HAPPY !

Bomb Squad

Dynablaster (Bomberman type game)

 

Casual

A lot of card Games that he can't told us.

Charade game.

 

Edutainment for kids

9 secret games ...

 

 

THANK YOU TOMMY   ( AND PETE )

 

 

 

Edit : Also, Tommy confirmed to Pete that Astrosmash will have bosses !! Great !

 

I see uno in that, Tommy saying cant mention that lol. hope Mexican train dominos is going to be on that list. 

4 hours ago, LePionnier said:

So we all know because of Covid-19 that Launch date will be probably be in Q1 of 2021. (It hurts, but it is what it is !)

Sad to hear this, but I'll continue to wait patiently, as I have been since the system was announced. There's not much else I can do anyway, so...