The Ski game looks fun... But overall, it seems like you could play better versions of those games and much more in ... Dreams.
This is a fun money sink for people involved.
This is a fun money sink for people involved.
Remember when Tommy Tallarico said this was going to have "2D hardware" inside and thus would be able to do "2D" better than current GPUs, but when pressed as to what "2D hardware" was and how it could possible do "2D" better than modern video cards that have the ability to arbitrarily plot pixels, he'd ignore your question?
Well it sure is cool then that the games they are showing off aren't 2D.
"the most advanced 2D sprite-based graphics the world has ever seen"
"[beyond what] a 'PlayStation 5' could ever reasonably output in terms of 2D visuals"
*radio silence for months*
*promo footage lacks virtually any sprite-based visuals*
Remember when Tommy Tallarico said this was going to have "2D hardware" inside and thus would be able to do "2D" better than current GPUs, but when pressed as to what "2D hardware" was and how it could possible do "2D" better than modern video cards that have the ability to arbitrarily plot pixels, he'd ignore your question?
Well it sure is cool then that the games they are showing off aren't 2D.
I'd like for them to retreat from some other early hype lines, particularly the one where games developed for Amico must be exclusive to the system. Such a restriction could deter some developers, as they might not want to put their best foot forward if their work is forever contractually bound to a niche system.
I get what they are going for, but couldn't they achieve the same success by becoming a publishing label?
I get what they are going for, but couldn't they achieve the same success by becoming a publishing label?
The guy behind this system acts like the most unprofessional POS ever. All over a system that barely has anything of worth and the only things that sound cool to me (Stuff like Spelunker, Lode Runner, R-Type, etc), aren't even close to being shown off and I don't know if it'll be a port/remake or not. Not to mention, all three of those franchises have had new games for mainstream consoles in the past three years, so unless these are some real bangers I have zero reason to dump $200 on a system like this. And I'm a retro fanatic that would dig quality updates of classic games, but they just aren't being shown here nor are they system sellers.
I can't in good faith take this system a bit seriously with the games shown in that trailer and the way the guy behind it is acting.
I'm interested, but concerned that on the day preorders reopens, noone posted anything about the Intellivision Amico today until me just now.
Kinda sorta leaning toward getting it, as I want Utopia, whatever they rename AD&D as, Night Stalker, and Skiing...But concerned about the long term or even medium term viability of the system.
That's how Tommy Tallarico supposedly is, he's had a long reputation in the industry.
Pat Contri is cool, btw, people shouldn't be making fun of his appearance or anything. The guy looks fine.
It's okay if you still want to pick it up and have fun with it, but it's destined to be a failed console curio. Honestly I'd be surprised if most of the second wave of games even arrives.
surprised Tommy hasn't posted in this thread yet with his 50 min long "quick response" to pat & ian
the AA forum thread on this topic are full of posts that Pat doesn't understand the type of gamer this is being marketed to, Frankly I don't think Tommy does either
I'm never defacing my beloved amigas with this .... thing whatever that iswell then you also need an amico, and then you hook the two up
My thought exactly. I like small, fun games like that but no need to buy a whole new hardware itFeels like I just accidentally watched a Summer of Xbox 360 arcade video...
My thought exactly. I like small, fun games like that but no need to buy a whole new hardware it
I'd be in for a cheaper price. I like the idea of the machine but hate the price tag.
They're trying to sell this for 50 bucks less than a Nintendo Switch which puts things into perspective.
Page Redirection
www.fig.co
If you missed your chance to kickstart the Ouya or get in early on Quibi, here's your opportunity to invest in the Amico!
Whoa, Nelly! In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Earthworm Jim, Intellivision Entertainment is proud to reunite the original Earthworm Jim team to create a brand new video game adventure exclusively for Intellivision Amico. Voted "GAME OF THE YEAR" in 1994, the last time the Earthworm Jim team worked together was in the follow up award-winning hit sensation Earthworm Jim 2 (released in 1995). Ten of the original team members, including Doug TenNapel, David Perry, Tommy Tallarico, Nick Bruty, Mike Dietz, Tom Tanaka and Joey Kuras are taking part in bringing back the uniqueness and humor of the Earthworm Jim series. We couldn't think of anything more Groovy!
10K+2.6K preorders and apparently 100K orders from retailers.The cheapest of the VIP editions is being sold for $249 and requires a $100 deposit, which is completely refundable. The 10,000 figure is on top of 2,600 Founders Edition units that were sold back in January, and importantly, 100,000 purchase orders have now been placed by major retailers. The pandemic has temporarily forced Intellivision to halt purchase orders, however.
So the break even seem to be 180K consoles.The 100,000 figure may sound like small potatoes, but in the context of Intellivision's business, it's an incredible start. While sold-in to retail is not the same as sold through to consumers, Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico told GameDaily on the phone today that his break-even point for the Amico console is a mere 180,000 units sold. That's in stark contrast with high-powered consoles from companies like Sony and Microsoft.
Lol 1 million Amico consoles sold in the first year.Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter commented to GameDaily that he remains bullish on Amico as well. "I think that it's likely the worst of the pandemic will be behind us by then, and it's equally likely that retail stores will be open by then, so I expect consumers to embrace the concept for at least the first 100,000," he said. "Let's see how reviews come in, and if reviewers like Amico, it's likely they will sell a lot more. I really don't think that those figures are aggressive at all, since it comes with a bunch of games and the new games are under $10. My guess is that it will sell 1 million its first full year."
I also like the lie that the last time they worked together was in 1995, when in fact it was 2007 on the PSP EWJ sequel that they failed to get out the door.Keeeeeeripes. And now they're crowdfunding it?
Plus, from the Fig page:
Emphasis mine. I can think of something more groovy - not including that shithead.