Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

Well folks... the good news is that I have some extra time today to answer some questions here.

Let's begin!

 

On 7/26/2020 at 6:57 PM, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy,

 

There was a 25% off discount emailed to those who pre-ordered a FE or VIP.  The discount code expired a few months ago.   You said it could still be used once new merch was in the IE shop.  I kept the email with the discount code for when the new merch releases.  

 

So my question is, are you going to honor the old discount code or will a new one be sent out?

YES!!!   I had that code EXTENDED to the end of August!

AND... we just added a bunch of new merchandise in the shop today!  Including some of the designs that we talked about here a few months ago.

I believe someone from here wanted a zip down hoodie as well.  I picked the absolutely finest quality on the hoodie... it's really great.

The Night Stalker t-shirt I've been wearing lately is on there too!

Link to the shop is here (new items on the top row):
https://www.intellivisionamico.com/shop

Are the baseless rumors of LFL  Lingerie Football League true or false?????

4 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Well folks... the good news is that I have some extra time today to answer some questions here.

 

Let's begin!

 

Moon Patrol runs awesome on my phone! 60 FPS at all times! Is the Amico gonna have this kind of performance for the full game? That would be awesome 

On 7/26/2020 at 7:12 PM, Bloodfire said:

I received an Intellivision hat from the online store yesterday.  Nice!

You got one!  I love that one.  I got it in dark blue and black.

The supplier is phasing that style out unfortunately.  I'm hoping they return after COVID.

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

YES!!!   I had that code EXTENDED to the end of August!

AND... we just added a bunch of new merchandise in the shop today!  Including some of the designs that we talked about here a few months ago.

I believe someone from here wanted a zip down hoodie as well.  I picked the absolutely finest quality on the hoodie... it's really great.

The Night Stalker t-shirt I've been wearing lately is on there too!

 

Link to the shop is here (new items on the top row):
https://www.intellivisionamico.com/shop

 

That's good to hear.  Thank you very much.  I knew about the new merchandise this morning.  I'm glad to see some new shirts.

I bought the Thunder Castle shirt with my discount code.  I can't wait to get it.

On 7/27/2020 at 2:50 AM, IntelliMission said:

Questions for Tommy:

 

1) You recently said you need 50K units to reach the "sustainability" point and 180K to "break even". Could you explain the differences between the two?

 

2) When you said you were "half way there" in regards to the 180K, does it mean 90K people have already preordered the console?

I just meant that the 180K units don't need to be all on launch. 

We've done 100,000 purchase orders around the world.  That is different from pre-orders but a VERY good sign!  Once people start playing it... things are going to change rapidly. 
 

On 7/26/2020 at 6:47 PM, Swami said:

I'd like to get a hoodie that is a zip-up, but can't find one.

Your wish is my command!

https://www.intellivisionamico.com/shop/running-man-zip-hoodie-adult

1 minute ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Your wish is my command!

 

https://www.intellivisionamico.com/shop/running-man-zip-hoodie-adult

 

 

Tommy, I Wish I could have an Amico tomorrow.

On 7/27/2020 at 12:58 PM, [email protected] said:

Just made a new song just wanted to let all you guys know 

 

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!   I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

 

Any chance we see some box art tomorrow? 😁

My 15 yo son just played Amico Moon Patrol. He had the same initial gameplay struggles that I did (he didn't watch me play beforehand).

1. There's a boulder earlier in the game that looks like you can jump it, but you can't. It's good for the obstacles to be obvious rather than wonder if it should be jumped, shot, or either one. (I still don't get why I can't jump that one)

2. Early on, it's sometimes tricky to tell what's an obstacle and what is scenery. As you get a feel for this with game time, it gets easier to figure out, but it's a problem early on.

All in all, a great and worthy update to Moon Patrol.

On 7/27/2020 at 12:58 PM, [email protected] said:

Just made a new song just wanted to let all you guys know 

 

 

Make sure to add some TAGS to your video so that more people will see it when they search in YouTube.

I would tag:

Intellivision
Amico
E.T.
Tommy Tallarico
 

On 7/28/2020 at 12:20 PM, Leland Judsyn said:

Yes for younger viewers they prefer hearing real talk. For other inteviews geared at seniors I don't swear. Thanks I hoped to make the video have some important questions and some wild fun. Yes Tommy was the person who taught me hypersexualized games are the best. Like his review of bouncing boobs in Dead or Alive. You should check it out it haven't seen it. That sex machine your making fun of has sold more units then the Amico crowdfunding efforts have. By a long shot its not even close. 

Nintendo has family fun locked down. Did it by releasing the Switch with two controllers right out of the box. 

I agree with Tommy that Amico will sell well. But I still think if he released a sex video game it would sell even better. People wanted to see Jordan play basketball but they would still pay to see him play baseball. Because we all loved him so much. 

 

I "taught" you that hypersexualized games are the best? 

My suggestion... don't take advice from someone playing up a "character" on a TV show.



While I didn't watch your video, I believe we probably have a very different point of view of what Amico should be.  That's okay.  It's not for everyone. 

I will say though... try it out at a friends house on in one of our many worldwide retail partners.  If you like it... buy it.  If you don't like it... then you don't need to buy it.

If you have reservations... simply wait til it comes out and give it a shot.

That sounds fair... doesn't it?

 

Would love a T-shirt that only has the running man on the front, and doesn't say "Intellivision" on it.  🙂   I only see the hoodie like that in the store.

Still don’t see the update for the club Amico iOS app. Did everyone get it ? 

22 minutes ago, Cranker said:

Still don’t see the update for the club Amico iOS app. Did everyone get it ? 

I got it... and confirmed that I still kind of suck at Moon Patrol. (Just need a bit more practice.)

That Thunder Castle t-shirt is awesome!😀

2 minutes ago, wolfy62 said:

That Thunder Castle t-shirt is awesome!😀

It really is.  I actually just bought that one today with the discount code.

I wonder if we'll get T-Shirts with the modern game designs?  Perhaps show a screenshot of the new Night Stalker on a shirt.  Like showing the maze and everything.  That would be awesome.

3 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

I wonder if we'll get T-Shirts with the modern game designs?  There's the Night Stalker one but then maybe have another with the updated look.  Perhaps show a screenshot of the new Night Stalker on the shirt.  Like showing the maze and everything.  That would be awesome.

Or a mix of then and now game shots?

On 7/28/2020 at 3:04 PM, NTV said:

After watching the Special Event Announcements how could you not think the games are going to be fun?

 

That is definitely one of our big plans moving forward!  Showing people that we are having fun... creating fun!  

On 7/28/2020 at 4:39 PM, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy,

 

Not sure if this was already mentioned but, what was the code name before it was called Amico?  Before Nintendo Switch released it was known as the NX.  It would be interesting to know if Amico had a code name.

That's a GREAT question that no one has asked before!


There were a few different names we were calling it... but the one we called it the most was "Spark".  As in a spark of an idea or sparking a conversation, etc.

 

1 hour ago, IntyFanMatt said:

Would love a T-shirt that only has the running man on the front, and doesn't say "Intellivision" on it.  🙂   I only see the hoodie like that in the store.

I agree with this. I would also love to see a polo style shirt with the running man logo instead of the "Polo" or "Izod" logo.

- oh and a non weathered running man hat; like the pink one, but in black, navy blue or red.

On 7/28/2020 at 5:05 PM, Intellivision Master said:

 

I love how he just randomly films these videos wherever he is.