Independent Amico Discussion Thread

[+Tommy Tallarico]

1 hour ago, ColecoJoe said:

Doubtful 

 

I was curious to know the numbers.  Amazing that just one card company in the U.S. (the biggest) sells more decks of playing cards in one year in one country (the U.S.) than the entire lifespan of the PS4 worldwide.

https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/united-states-playing-card-company
 

So just in the U.S. there are 100 million decks of cards sold PER YEAR.

 

Amazing!

 

This is one of the big reasons why we have scheduled some pretty cool card games for Amico.

 

 

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

Catching up on the last few pages it strikes me...........😐

When I see a newer member who has had under 10 posts here total AND everyone is some kind of negative argument (sometimes starting with an slight compliment only to end in negativity🙄) against the Intellivision AMICO I DO have to wonder if that person might actually be PAT or IAN or one of their rabid fans pretending to be someone else to stir the pot. Now before it is suggested anyone who knows me at all knows I am definitely NOT one who is all positive or against voicing concerns or faults 😎 but I DO get suspicious of someone joining, posting only in a single thread with nothing but negative input, I mean WHY would that person be interested enough to bother just to constantly throw shade if they are a fan or even considering the product / service?? Just comes off as trolling. I am being paranoid right.........RIGHT? 😮🤔🤨😮

[+Tommy Tallarico]

3 minutes ago, bojay1997 said:

Sure, assuming six of those players bring their smartphones and the owner of the console has an active Internet connection and is willing to spend $249 or more on a new console.  I mean this doesn't exactly seem like a particularly friendly model for people who are not traditional console gamers. 

 

Folks said the same thing about the Wii as well... didn't they. 

 

Lucky for us we're smart folks and do tons of market research and focus group testing and strategy meetings with the biggest retailers in the world that says the exact opposite of what you stated above.

 

But what do I know?  I'm just winging it.

 

[Michael Garvey]

3 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

I was curious to know the numbers.  Amazing that just one card company in the U.S. (the biggest) sells more decks of playing cards in one year in one country (the U.S.) than the entire lifespan of the PS4 worldwide.

https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/united-states-playing-card-company
 

So just in the U.S. there are 100 million decks of cards sold PER YEAR.

 

Amazing!

 

This is one of the big reasons why we have scheduled some pretty cool card games for Amico.

 

 

Nintendo started as a card company. 

 

😄😅🤣😂😄

[Michael Garvey]

7 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

Folks said the same thing about the Wii as well... didn't they. 

 

Lucky for us we're smart folks and do tons of market research and focus group testing and strategy meetings with the biggest retailers in the world that says the exact opposite of what you stated above.

 

But what do I know?  I'm just winging it.

 

Lol like Indiana Jones......

[Michael Garvey]

Tommy is in no way making an anime/ manga/ cartoon game based on "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!"

[+Tommy Tallarico]

12 minutes ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said:

Catching up on the last few pages it strikes me...........😐

When I see a newer member who has had under 10 posts here total AND everyone is some kind of negative argument (sometimes starting with an slight compliment only to end in negativity🙄) against the Intellivision AMICO I DO have to wonder if that person might actually be PAT or IAN or one of their rabid fans pretending to be someone else to stir the pot. Now before it is suggested anyone who knows me at all knows I am definitely NOT one who is all positive or against voicing concerns or faults 😎 but I DO get suspicious of someone joining, posting only in a single thread with nothing but negative input, I mean WHY would that person be interested enough to bother just to constantly throw shade if they are a fan or even considering the product / service?? Just comes off as trolling. I am being paranoid right.........RIGHT? 😮🤔🤨😮

 

 

 

[+Tommy Tallarico]

3 minutes ago, Michael Garvey said:

Lol like Indiana Jones......

 

 

 

[Michael Garvey]

1 minute ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

 

 

Why are there so many....trolls who hate Amico...and why are they brand new accounts...trolls are amusing but these are confusing..the goals for a system that's not out...

 

Sung to "The Rainbow Connection "

[Intellivision Master]

2 minutes ago, Michael Garvey said:

Tommy is in no way making an anime/ manga/ cartoon game based on "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!"

I remember that show.  

[NTV]

12 minutes ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said:

Catching up on the last few pages it strikes me...........😐

When I see a newer member who has had under 10 posts here total AND everyone is some kind of negative argument (sometimes starting with an slight compliment only to end in negativity🙄) against the Intellivision AMICO I DO have to wonder if that person might actually be PAT or IAN or one of their rabid fans pretending to be someone else to stir the pot. Now before it is suggested anyone who knows me at all knows I am definitely NOT one who is all positive or against voicing concerns or faults 😎 but I DO get suspicious of someone joining, posting only in a single thread with nothing but negative input, I mean WHY would that person be interested enough to bother just to constantly throw shade if they are a fan or even considering the product / service?? Just comes off as trolling. I am being paranoid right.........RIGHT? 😮🤔🤨😮

I'm a newer member with less than 10 posts and I think the new Amico is fantastic. Been waiting for something like this for 20 years and have been an Intellivision fan since day 1. And don't forget, I'm 1 of 4,000 who actually owned a Keyboard Component. I have ordered a FE and VIP. Just want to make sure you don't include me in that hater group! 🤪

[roots.genoa]

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

Well, if you look at the game you'll find out that in order to play it 4 players you'll need 2 Switches.

You also can buy extra controllers and play in docked mode, which is cheaper than buying several Switches. I agree that Amico is even cheaper though.

 

Edited April 1, 2020 by roots.genoa
Bojay already answered.

[NTV]

2 minutes ago, NTV said:

I'm a newer member with less than 10 posts and I think the new Amico is fantastic. Been waiting for something like this for 20 years and have been an Intellivision fan since day 1. And don't forget, I'm 1 of 4,000 who actually owned a Keyboard Component. I have ordered a FE and VIP. Just want to make sure you don't include me in that hater group! 🤪

Whoops - looks like I had 11. now 12, now 13. My bad.

[MrBeefy]

50 minutes ago, mr_me said:

No not chibi at all.  Look again.  They don't even have a body.  Looks like a head with feat.

You do realize chibi is big head and really short body right? So that fits the bill.

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

26 minutes ago, NTV said:

I'm a newer member with less than 10 posts and I think the new Amico is fantastic. Been waiting for something like this for 20 years and have been an Intellivision fan since day 1. And don't forget, I'm 1 of 4,000 who actually owned a Keyboard Component. I have ordered a FE and VIP. Just want to make sure you don't include me in that hater group! 🤪

Not you at all hence my details and specifics 😉 I am sure THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE. 😛 If you are wondering, it's likely NOT you 😆 It's like outing a SPY, they know what they are doing here. My honest intent was just to possibly impress upon such a person that we are not stupid in this forum, we have seen it a million times, we are not fooled by those with ill intent as the history of banning and exposing trolls will attest to, if you know that is not you just enjoy the forums, we welcome you. 

Edited April 1, 2020 by OldSchoolRetroGamer
more detail

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

 

But what do I know?  I'm just winging it.

Is that the name of the flying game?

 

Bi-Planes: Just Wing It!

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said:

Catching up on the last few pages it strikes me...........😐

When I see a newer member who has had under 10 posts here total AND everyone is some kind of negative argument (sometimes starting with an slight compliment only to end in negativity🙄) against the Intellivision AMICO I DO have to wonder if that person might actually be PAT or IAN or one of their rabid fans pretending to be someone else to stir the pot. Now before it is suggested anyone who knows me at all knows I am definitely NOT one who is all positive or against voicing concerns or faults 😎 but I DO get suspicious of someone joining, posting only in a single thread with nothing but negative input, I mean WHY would that person be interested enough to bother just to constantly throw shade if they are a fan or even considering the product / service?? Just comes off as trolling. I am being paranoid right.........RIGHT? 😮🤔🤨😮

Let me get my tinfoil hat.

There that's better.

 

There have been a lot of new accounts some have liked the Amico some not. I think any added traffic to AA is good because on either side of that coin they probably love gaming in some form. This Forum/website has some great stuff in it for a bunch of different folks with different interests. 

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, Michael Garvey said:

Tommy is in no way making an anime/ manga/ cartoon game based on "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!"

Is it any good? I got D+ and want some fun action stuff to watch with little guy.

[ColecoJoe]

2 minutes ago, MrBeefy said:

Let me get my tinfoil hat.

There that's better.

 

There have been a lot of new accounts some have liked the Amico some not. I think any added traffic to AA is good because on either side of that coin they probably love gaming in some form. This Forum/website has some great stuff in it for a bunch of different folks with different interests. 

UGH .. I like oldschoolretrogamer, I enjoy his channel when he goes trash digging but you see what happens when Tommy is the influence? Can't somebody just have an account since 2017 and get bothered by Tommy's posts to start responding all of sudden without it being a conspiracy? In the past I would never post anything critical of any other AA member UNTIL i was totally bothered and turned off by how Tommy acted when the Pat & Ian video came out and I restrained myself for a long time before I began to challenge him.

 

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, Michael Garvey said:

Why are there so many....trolls who hate Amico...and why are they brand new accounts...trolls are amusing but these are confusing..the goals for a system that's not out...

 

Sung to "The Rainbow Connection "

Same could be said for new accounts that just LOVE Amico. I really haven't heard of anyone who wants it to fail. Unsure of how it will do? Yes. But flat out want it to fail? No.

 

Not everyone is going to love/hate it and that's okay. 

[Kiwi]

3 hours ago, mr_me said:

I'm surprised Tommy didn't mention the awful background music in this version.

Ahh yes, only if we can find somebody to do the music for the Amico version...  Maybe we can get that guy who did the music from Cool Spot who earworm'd me few days ago after listening to level1online interview.  I forgot his name... 

[MrBeefy]

1 hour ago, NTV said:

I'm a newer member with less than 10 posts and I think the new Amico is fantastic. Been waiting for something like this for 20 years and have been an Intellivision fan since day 1. And don't forget, I'm 1 of 4,000 who actually owned a Keyboard Component. I have ordered a FE and VIP. Just want to make sure you don't include me in that hater group! 🤪

Lol no you would be accused of being an account made to make it seem more popular and drive up excitement.

 

Is that true? Nope. But that's why I'm tired of conspiracy posts as it just drives wedges and discourages stuff. Glad you are here and showing your passion. This site has a lot to offer so don't be afraid to explore it some!

[Michael Garvey]

1 hour ago, MrBeefy said:

Is it any good? I got D+ and want some fun action stuff to watch with little guy.

I remember it being good....its been a while since I've watched it.

[Michael Garvey]

1 hour ago, MrBeefy said:

Same could be said for new accounts that just LOVE Amico. I really haven't heard of anyone who wants it to fail. Unsure of how it will do? Yes. But flat out want it to fail? No.

 

Not everyone is going to love/hate it and that's okay. 

Why are there so many .... new accounts who LOVE Amico .... and why do the all think Tallarico's a Star?... Did Tommy bribe them?...or give them a ride in...one of his fancy Italian cars?

 

Sung to the tune of "Rainbow Connection "

[MrBeefy]

3 minutes ago, Michael Garvey said:

Why are there so many .... new accounts who LOVE Amico .... and why do the all think Tallarico's a Star?... Did Tommy bribe them?...or give them a ride in...one of his fancy Italian cars?

 

Sung to the tune of "Rainbow Connection "