Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

2 minutes ago, squirrelgotdead said:

Mattel was much more dubious and likely to be on-again/off-again.

if they allow you to set up custom tracks with timers and all sorts of cool stuff, Hot Wheels could be a very cool franchise

It would have been great news if the event delay was because Tommy got the license for Tron.  

It would have been great news if the event delay was because Tommy got the license for Tron.  

That's what I was thinking it was going to be.

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4 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

It would have been great news if the event delay was because Tommy got the license for Tron.  

It takes time, but I'm optimistic about their chances of getting a Tron license.  Disney is in a bit of financial pain at the moment, and presumably less inclined to turn down a potential source of revenue.

3 minutes ago, bigdaddygamestudio said:

if they allow you to set up custom tracks with timers and all sorts of cool stuff, Hot Wheels could be a very cool franchise

Agreed. Mattel also produces Matchbox which creates some interesting crossover opportunities.

Too bad there was no game footage of the Hot Wheels game.  At least they confirmed that it's coming to Amico.

Too bad there was no game footage of the Hot Wheels game.  At least they confirmed that it's coming to Amico.

Do you think the Hot Wheels game will be brand new or do you think Side Swipers will get the license?

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1 minute ago, gogamego said:

Do you think the Hot Wheels game will be brand new or do you think Side Swipers will get the license?

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Good question, not sure.  Time will tell.

23 minutes ago, gogamego said:

What does everyone think was the announcement that delayed the video? Mattel?

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I think it was the Mattel, Sesame Street, or Amazon as a retailer.

4 minutes ago, woobman said:

I think it was the Mattel, Sesame Street, or Amazon as a retailer.

I must admit I was almost expecting some angelic choir in the video when whatever it was that caused the delay was announced... something that tipped everyone off that this was the huge thing. 

 

I thought I must have missed it, but it appears no one is sure. 

 

Not saying Mattel, Sesame Street, Amazon or something else isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things... just expected that it would be really clear what it was by some sort of “Stop the presses!!” moment in the video.

Edited August 5, 2020 by Jake67

1 hour ago, save2600 said:

Tommy just asked which finish looked better on the Founder's Edition console... I'd probably go with a matte finish. Glossy might scratch too easily when dusting/cleaning. Don't care for glare of glossy either. Like the overall look of matte better. Hell, even for pictures you have professionally printed.  

I prefer the matte one as well.

26 minutes ago, squirrelgotdead said:

Post video presser: https://www.intellivisionamico.com/press-releases

 

Tommy had been a little more public about Sesame Street, where Mattel was much more dubious and likely to be on-again/off-again.

Thanks for the link. I see Usaopoly in there, this may be related to some of the board game titles he mentioned today?

 

 

1 hour ago, save2600 said:

That e-mail address bounced back at me!   🤣

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yo!

Just wanted to come in really quick to say PLEASE try the e-mail address again.  It was down for the first few minutes but its up and running again now.

 

Thanks!!

 

 

 
 
Yo!

Just wanted to come in really quick to say PLEASE try the e-mail address again.  It was down for the first few minutes but its up and running again now.
 
Thanks!!
 
 

I tried a few minutes ago and it apparently was working then.

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2 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Yo!

Just wanted to come in really quick to say PLEASE try the e-mail address again.  It was down for the first few minutes but its up and running again now.

 

Thanks!!

 

I tried a little while later and it has not bounced back. Although I have not received a confirmation email like some of the others in the forum. If I don't see something in a while I'll resubmit. 

I wasn't able to say this in the Youtube chat but I vote for the Matte faceplate 😘

What was your favorite part of the Amico event today?  Mine was the Bomb Squad part, that was funny.

If the Amico is the first console to be released after Coronavirus is over, it could be a gain a pretty good momentum.

 

On a less serious note, let's all cry listening to this 2016 song: Lorenzo Dinelli - Amico Delay. Ironically, the cover is drawn by some guy who signs "Tommy".

8 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

What was your favorite part of the Amico event today?  Mine was the Bomb Squad part, that was funny.

I'd have to say that space Warlords looking game. Was it called Space Strike? I honestly don't remember. I could see my wife and I playing that for a long time over a few beers. 

1 minute ago, RREDDWARFF said:

I'd have to say that space Warlords looking game. Was it called Space Strike? I honestly don't remember. I could see my wife and I playing that for a long time over a few beers. 

Yes it was Space Strike.  That did look interesting. 

I too prefer the matte finish. I went back and looked at the Founder's Edition photos. They were with a matte finish. 

I'd have to say that space Warlords looking game. Was it called Space Strike? I honestly don't remember. I could see my wife and I playing that for a long time over a few beers. 

Yes! Space Warlords looked really good! And Bomb Squad seems like it could be a sleeper hit. Sounds a lot like Space Team on mobile. Everyone doing their own thing on their controller but also having to work together by giving verbal commands is a recipe for fun. Looking forward to that game.

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1 minute ago, Intellivision Master said:

What was your favorite part of the Amico event today?  Mine was the Bomb Squad part, that was funny.

This will be a strange answer, but I’ll explain it... and I’m not being a smart-aleck: the Skip functionality on Skiing that Tommy played.

 

What killed console gaming for me was all the wasted time to get to actual game play on a lot of titles, especially the major titles. You start the game and you’re forced to watch screens (each game session) telling you who made the game, who published the game, etc. The length of these screens on some games got ridiculous, although I understand part of that could sometimes be related to loading before game play could be begin. 

 

And if you’re new to a game (Forza was the one that was the last straw for me), you get a forced walk-through of tasks until you’re free to play on your own. That’s great for newcomers, but why can’t vets of the franchise get right to the action or some “free play”? 

 

My game time is limited... I just want to play a game.

 

So when I heard Tommy say “Skip”, that truly was the one thing that triggered my attention the most. If there’s any consideration by the Intellivision team related to getting people to game play as quickly as possible, I shall be forever grateful and a long-time supporter of the Amico.

16 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

What was your favorite part of the Amico event today?  Mine was the Bomb Squad part, that was funny.

Tommy talking about the internal parts of the Amico.

4 minutes ago, Jake67 said:

The length of these screens on some games got ridiculous, although I understand part of that could sometimes be related to loading before game play could be begin. 

yes, those splash screens are to buy time for loading

 

4 minutes ago, Jake67 said:

you get a forced walk-through of tasks until you’re free to play on your own

they do this instead of making you read a 20 page manual and you are only made to do this once. Most big game open up with a menu with a continue option to pick your game up.  

Edited August 5, 2020 by bigdaddygamestudio