Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

On 8/3/2020 at 7:01 AM, Intellivision Master said:

 

That was GREAT!!   And he got about half correct... but sadly... NO BINGO!!

On 8/3/2020 at 8:15 AM, Alpha82 said:

I’m so excited to have more information on the system I almost don’t care what we find out.  I honestly thought my days of gaming on anything other than an original Intellivision or emulation were over after PS3 I bought my ps3 used from a friend and I don’t think I bought 10 total games for it and I didn’t play it that often because games took too long to figure out and I’d get bored.  The came the email from Intellivision back I think in May 2018 that they would be making a new system and once the first interview with Tommy was released I’ve been following every since I’ve really enjoyed being on this ride and can’t wait to continue it tomorrow 

I appreciate the support!  I think you'll be happy!

On 8/3/2020 at 8:21 AM, gogamego said:

I was just saying I haven't been this excited about a console launch in a long time. I am all-in with the Amico. My $50 gift card from the Founder's Edition isn't going to last long.

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Can't wait for you (and everyone else) see it tomorrow!

 

On 8/3/2020 at 9:41 AM, Intellivision Master said:

That would be cool.  What if each color console had 1 built-in game that was exclusive to it?  

Logistic nightmare at the factory and an expense to adjust production lines.   Although we may have "something" hidden up our sleeve.  

On 8/3/2020 at 12:23 PM, Intellivision Master said:

Wait til you see the countdown timer we made for tomorrow.   Make sure to show up right at 10am pacific / 1pm eastern.

On 8/3/2020 at 1:33 PM, Zee said:

Not sure if it's been mentioned but how much would extra controllers cost? Any rough guesses?

$59 - $69

Nothing has been confirmed officially to the public yet.

 

On 8/3/2020 at 7:05 PM, LePionnier said:

 

 

 

Can I have a bingo !?

We will know soon enough !

 

Thank you GrudgeQ for your 16 images !

I'm not going to spoil your fun.

On 8/3/2020 at 9:15 PM, gogamego said:

Just watched it! Papa Pete is awesome.

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Agreed!!!!!!!

On 8/3/2020 at 9:29 PM, gogamego said:

Hadn't thought of an Earthworm Jim themed Amico. That would be wonderful.

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Wouldn't That Be Something?™

(eventually)

11 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Wait til you see the countdown timer we made for tomorrow.   Make sure to show up right at 10am pacific / 1pm eastern.

 

 

Can’t wait Tommy.
 

I’m sure pushing the event a day wasn't an easy decision, but with everything I’ve seen to date on what you and your team is accomplishing, I trust your decision was based on merit and wisdom.
 

Cant wait, but unfortunately will have to catch it after work and will need to wait just a little longer. 
 

Good luck tomorrow! (even if you don't believe in luck)

15 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

https://www.intellivisionamico.com/shop

 

There's new T-Shirts in the IE shop.  Check it out.  Tommy said new stuff would be in the shop by 8/4.  He was right.  I'm glad we finally got new merch.  I like the Thunder Castle shirt with the Running Man logo on the castle.  That's a nice touch.  Does this mean we're getting Thunder Castle on Amico?  Wouldn't that be interesting?

Thanks!  Designed that one myself!  

14 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

Now that we have new merch in the IE shop, I wonder if Tommy will honor the old discount code from April.  Perhaps a new one can be sent out.  I'm thinking he might give a new discount code after the event today.  That would be really nice.  I want to get the Thunder Castle shirt.

Yes!!   We extended the VIP & Founders discount code to the end of August!

14 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

Tommy hasn't been on here since last Tuesday when he posted the announcement #2 video.  I hope he comes back.  I'm sure he will at some point.  He has a lot to catch up on.  Poor Tommy.  I know he's been very busy lately.

Understatement!!

13 hours ago, RetroAdvisoryBoard said:

It's reveal day!!

 

I'm super excited about a lot of the things you guys have been chatting up.  I think OEB Pete's Bingo board is pretty close on some of those points, but maybe they weren't phrased correctly??  We'll see.  

 

I'm most interested in the reveals of some of the games we haven't seen.  We've seen a good slice of Sideswipers, Skiing, Breakout, Corn..hole.. Moon Patrol, Astrosmash, Shark! Shark!, Cloudy Mountain, Missile Command, Auto Racing/Sprint, et al to have a decent feel for them (even if not going into detail of the multiplayer co-op or the variations and surprises therein.  I'd like to see the progress on some of the others readying for launch.

 

I'm also very interested in those partnerships - Hasbro (and with it, games from Milton Bradley, Parker Bros, and Hasbro brand products), Children's Television Workshop, Nickelodeon, Mattel... what are the unknown entities we should be excited about and haven't been thinking/chatting much about?  The way Cornhole and Evel Knievel are completely left-field brands that, actually, make the system stand out, and have an appeal to a slice of the audience who may not be thinking of a video game console but, they look fun.  Because those are the hundred Trojan horses I think are the different path to success for Amico.  We toss about "killer app" like it's a necessity for a video game system.  I'm of the impression it's our rereading of history and attraction to the bright and shiny things.. a system will sell if it make a compelling case, and a single 'Must Have' game appeals to a segment, but I would like to see whether a library of good games appeal to another segment.  Something for everyone over making the case that some one thing is going to bowl over everyone.

 

I want to see the physical mediums that will go on sale, and get a better understanding of the revenue avenues for Intellivision.. because I only ever hear naysayers talk about how these games can't sell to a large audience.. but I don't know that if we see little Intellivision tchotchkes at FYE or Spencer Gifts or Target or wherever, that stand alone $20 model of the Moon Patrol rover on a diorama card... is that an impulse buy for the shopper who doesn't even know off the bat that it's a game for a new video game system??  Maybe they thought it was a cool little RC rover of a game from childhood.  Then look it over once home and realize there's more to it?  Download the free app, play the game, get the odd promotional email from Intellivision... that could open up another avenue of exposure for the system, for the games.

 

So lots to look forward to.  I'm hoping to have a few team members in the spotlight - Tommy soaks in the limelight but there are really talented people I hope to hear more from, about their projects, about what's motivating them - not sure if any of that features in a highlight here, or if that rolls out later as Amico gets introduced to the wider public, but I'd like to see more of the team and their roles.

 

Hoping to see a good deal of the unique screen as it figures into gameplay.  Would love to see the welcome as Amico comes to life and the way the onboard lighting interacts during gameplay, or outside of gameplay.  Hoping for a glimpse of the store and an Easter egg of a game or two that hasn't been announced but we're going to see soon.  And really, really looking forward to hearing about a few of those original IPs that we just have no idea they were being worked on... the real surprises kept completely under wraps while bits of things here and there have been peeped and leaked and teased.  

 

 

In short (like I'm ever in short..) there is SOOOOO much to look forward to today.  Can't wait to chat up with all of you after the event.  Happy Reveal Day!

 

 

Lots of WIN in your prediction!

13 hours ago, GrudgeQ said:

Pretty much just a normal day for me: get up, get dressed, have some breakfast, get to work...

 

HAHAHHAH!!!  OMG!  This is so great!  Gotta share this on social media tomorrow morning!

9 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Wouldn't That Be Something?™

 

 

(eventually)

 

 

Just keep those console variations coming Tommy. 😎

13 hours ago, Relicgamer said:

Anyone know hiw long the event is? 

I do!

Around an hour and 15!  We filmed a ton of different stuff (not knowing what we could or couldn't announce at the time).  The times varied from 45 mins - 1:30!  But COVID has changed the way licensors prefer to release info. 

Then one of the biggest things came in last minute (first was in... then was out.. then was in again) so we decided to hold back one day to get the biggest impact for the audience we knew would be watching (i.e. retro & gamers, press/media, developers/publishers).  It's pretty much the biggest thing in the entire event and I was gutted when we thought we couldn't get it in.  Then, late last night we got the approval... at that point we tried to re-render the entire event then get it up on YouTube.  It's a big file because it's at 60fps!  (Yay for gameplay!)  Unfortunately it would have been delayed by a few hours after 10am and out of respect for our European friends (which is obviously a very important territory for us and LOTS of folks registered from there)... the team decided to hold it and focus on the Moon Patrol app today.

So sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone.  It was a decision we didn't make lightly.  But we believe it was the right one given the amount of time & energy (and major folks we had watching) for the event.

CNET is streaming it live and one of the biggest newspapers in the U.S. will be doing something with us as well.  





 

13 hours ago, bigdaddygamestudio said:

its is 2020 afterall.  Pretty sure 2020 will become a new word/meme after this is all said and done. 2020= FUBAR

"I'm Tommy Tallarico and I approve this message."

12 hours ago, bmadgames said:

Definitely an odd decision... Hopefully the announcement that they are delaying for is well worth it. Delaying for a mediocre announcement would definitely just fuel the haters.

Definitely not mediocre.  More like... the most important thing (for the particular audience that will be watching tomorrow).

What’s with the Pat and Ian video announcing an April , 2021 release for the Amico ? Even if that’s the case ....Did I see right ? 

11 hours ago, Zee said:

I don't understand what big announcement would put off an already rehearsed presentation just an hour before it was scheduled to go?  I get that they want to get the news in but that could have been done separately as a news release or a separate announcement / video. 

We had set up way too many super important media folks to watch it live.  So not having it in the presentation would have impacted the strength of the overall.  A lot of these big national folks won't do a follow up story a week or two later.  We only have their attention right now.  So this was for the "greater of the good".  A team of really smart PR, Marketing & Branding folks decided early this morning.  I think it was the right decision given the circumstances.

 

11 hours ago, vongruetz said:

My guess is that they want to do it all in one big, blowout announcement. Get as many eyeballs on one video instead of having some big news, or a huge deal get overlooked. Considering how much they were pushing today's event, then it has to be something pretty major that would make the entire event a bigger deal.

Yes.  You nailed it.

11 hours ago, Zee said:

I haven't been this disappointed since watching the Leafs game on Sunday...so twice in 2 days lol. 

 

Man I hope tomorrow's video makes up for this.

I hope it does too!

5 minutes ago, Cranker said:

What’s with the Pat and Ian video announcing an April , 2021 release for the Amico ? Even if that’s the case ....Did I see right ? 

Earlier this evening, a person of questionable forum character posted an “official” announcement about the Amico being released in the Spring. It was quickly taken down for reasons I’m sure someone else with an official capacity here can explain. Don’t know if that related to the video you’re referencing, though.