Independent Amico Discussion Thread

[Intellivision Master]

3 minutes ago, Steven Pendleton said:

Random mostly Amico-related question: for those of you who bought stuff from the Intellivision store, how long did it take for you to get your golden ticket? Mine hasn't shown up yet and I got my stuff about maybe 2 weeks ago or so. Maybe it was 3? I really can't remember. No rush, but just curious.

I got a shirt and mug.  The ticket came with the shirt.  The ticket for the mug arrived separately.  It came a few days later.

[Steven Pendleton]

3 minutes ago, Atari_Master said:

I got a shirt and mug.  The ticket came with the shirt.  The ticket for the mug arrived separately.  It came a few days later.

I got the same stuff. I didn't get the ticket(s), though. Strange that my 1 order of 2 things turned into 2 orders of 1 thing each, but I guess if they want to do it that way, that's fine.

Edited March 24, 2020 by Steven Pendleton

[Intellivision Master]

2 minutes ago, Steven Pendleton said:

I got the same stuff. I didn't get the ticket(s), though. Strange that my 1 order of 2 things turned into 2 orders of 1 thing each, but I guess if they want to do it that way, that's fine.

Huh, that's weird.  

[Steven Pendleton]

10 minutes ago, Atari_Master said:

Huh, that's weird.  

Yeah, it is. I figured that it would be here by now. As for my order, I ordered mug + shirt together, but they got shipped together with different tracking numbers and they got delivered together, which is also weird. I guess it works and I'm not complaining. Still, I'd like for my ticket to get here on time for me to use it correctly. Wasn't there going to be an announcement about how they are used really soon or something?

[Intellivision Master]

2 minutes ago, Steven Pendleton said:

Yeah, it is. I figured that it would be here by now. As for my order, I ordered mug + shirt together, but they got shipped together with different tracking numbers and they got delivered together, which is also weird. I guess it works and I'm not complaining. Still, I'd like for my ticket to get here on time for me to use it correctly. Wasn't there going to be an announcement about how they are used really soon or something?

Maybe Tommy knows as to why the order got messed up.  As for the ticket being used, yes there's supposed to be an announcement this month I think.  

[MrBeefy]

Yeah it should be soon. Hopefully you get the cool swag. I like the mug. Unfortunately my mug collection is too big to justify anymore that aren't just given to me. 😋

[Steven Pendleton]

11 hours ago, Atari_Master said:

Maybe Tommy knows as to why the order got messed up.  As for the ticket being used, yes there's supposed to be an announcement this month I think.  

This month only has 7 days left in it counting today, so I guess that means impending announcement within one week from now.

[Michael Garvey]

Hey anyone  ever see some of those firefighting games (I think some were on SNES and PS1 but I could be wrong)

 

It would be a cool game for the Amico. 

 

Its non-violent, it teaches about an important profession,  it has no real enemies except the fire and you can rescue people too.

 

I could even see a Lego or Playmobil version.  It could be a series which covered other professions too.

[Steven Pendleton]

1 minute ago, Michael Garvey said:

Hey anyone  ever see some of those firefighting games (I think some were on SNES and PS1 but I could be wrong)

 

It would be a cool game for the Amico. 

 

Its non-violent, it teaches about an important profession,  it has no real enemies except the fire and you can rescue people too.

 

I could even see a Lego or Playmobil version.  It could be a series which covered other professions too.

The only one I know of is on Sega CD and it's supposedly crap. Unless you count Burning Rangers on Saturn.

[Intellivision Master]

2 minutes ago, Steven Pendleton said:

This month only has 7 days left in it counting today, so I guess that means impending announcement within one week from now.

Most likely yes.

[Michael Garvey]

The Ignition Factor - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ignition_Factor

This is one of the ones I'm talking about.

 

It was called Fire Fighter in Japan but came out in PAL regions and North America too.

 

[Michael Garvey]

Watch "The Ignition Factor" on YouTube

 

I believe Reggie talked about it on Metal Jesus Rocks. 

 

There is a follow up I believe in Japan only for the ps1 but I could be totally off on that one.

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, Michael Garvey said:

Hey anyone  ever see some of those firefighting games (I think some were on SNES and PS1 but I could be wrong)

 

It would be a cool game for the Amico. 

 

Its non-violent, it teaches about an important profession,  it has no real enemies except the fire and you can rescue people too.

 

I could even see a Lego or Playmobil version.  It could be a series which covered other professions too.

Yeah I think there were two fire fighter games. One was in Pal but not US.

[MrBeefy]

46 minutes ago, Michael Garvey said:

Watch "The Ignition Factor" on YouTube

 

I believe Reggie talked about it on Metal Jesus Rocks. 

 

There is a follow up I believe in Japan only for the ps1 but I could be totally off on that one.

Here, the Firemen is the other one.

Both looked cool and simple. Touchscreen for any inventory would be great. I think this could be something up Amico's alley. It would be family friendly in that the only thing you are fighting is fires.

 

[MrBeefy]

Good afternoon everyone! Who is excited to see the first 'Meet Amico' video?

 

I was excited to finally see some of the more casual games in the last video.

 

What is everyone hoping to see today? Or what do you think you will see today?

[Intellivision Master]

3 minutes ago, MrBeefy said:

Good afternoon everyone! Who is excited to see the first 'Meet Amico' video?

 

I was excited to finally see some of the more casual games in the last video.

 

What is everyone hoping to see today? Or what do you think you will see today?

I'm excited.  I'm hoping to see anything really.  Every new tidbit of info or new video is always welcomed.

[MrBeefy]

Just now, Atari_Master said:

I'm excited.  I'm hoping to see anything really.  Every new tidbit of info or new video is always welcomed.

I agree. If there was one thing you could pick what would it be?

[Intellivision Master]

1 minute ago, MrBeefy said:

I agree. If there was one thing you could pick what would it be?

I guess seeing the Amico controller in action.

[AtariSociety]

20 minutes ago, MrBeefy said:

What is everyone hoping to see today? Or what do you think you will see today?

Is there supposed to be a new video today?

I guess I missed that memo?

Been swamped with work.

TJ

[Intellivision Master]

2 minutes ago, AtariSociety said:

Is there supposed to be a new video today?

I guess I missed that memo?

Been swamped with work.

TJ

I think so.

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, Atari_Master said:

I guess seeing the Amico controller in action.

If I had one tech thing that would be it too.

 

I'm thinking motion controls. Maybe Cornhole. Any specific game demo to go with that?

[Intellivision Master]

2 minutes ago, MrBeefy said:

If I had one tech thing that would be it too.

 

I'm thinking motion controls. Maybe Cornhole. Any specific game demo to go with that?

Yeah, something with motion controls.  Cornhole would be a good one or perhaps bowling if they had a video on that.

[MrBeefy]

51 minutes ago, AtariSociety said:

Is there supposed to be a new video today?

I guess I missed that memo?

Been swamped with work.

TJ

Well I got that it was today. Forgot what was specifically said about games. This was posted yesterday...

 

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Tomorrow will see the next MEET AMICO video featuring the controllers and Missile Command!  We filmed it a few weeks ago (thankfully!) as now we wouldn't be able to because of the quarantine in Orange County because of the virus!  We've all been working from home the past few weeks.  The other MEET AMICO featuring the controller will come out either Friday or Monday of next week.

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So won't be motion controls  but will be touch controls  .

[MrBeefy]

Just now, Atari_Master said:

Yeah, something with motion controls.  Cornhole would be a good one or perhaps bowling if they had a video on that.

Yeah looks like today will be Missile Command. I'm curious to see how it controls. I think it should be better than a controller, but still not sure if it can match a trackball. It will be cool to see either way.

 

Maybe the next one can feature Cornhole or another major motion controlled game.

[Intellivision Master]

1 minute ago, MrBeefy said:

Yeah looks like today will be Missile Command. I'm curious to see how it controls. I think it should be better than a controller, but still not sure if it can match a trackball. It will be cool to see either way.

 

Maybe the next one can feature Cornhole or another major motion controlled game.

I'm curious too.  Hopefully it's better than a controller.  It'll be interesting to see how it compares to a trackball.  Maybe the next video could show off a few motion controlled games.