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  2. Posted

    3 minutes ago, Atariboy said:

     I'm not so sure they'd be interested in 2021 in investing resources into properly producing an Intellivision Flashback 2 or even dusting off their aged original for a reissue. 

    Yeah...valid points :(

  3. Posted · Edited by themewsh

    1 hour ago, 1980gamer said:

    I wonder... If you hold shares in Amico, does this include IP?

    Could we vote to revive the relationship with AtGames?  ( clearly something went down? ) Would we want to?

     

    I don't have any stake in the Amico world so I can't speak to shares or votes, but I would imagine that with tooling done and the guts done it would just be a matter of the business folks coming to an agreement on licensing and cost. Maybe there could be a "special edition" made to match pre-orders or something and if it hit the MOQ they run that batch and call it a day? That said, I'm not in manufacturing or licensing so that is very much just a consumer perspective, it certainly seems like there's at least some money being left on the table by not doing another run from the outside looking in.

  6. Posted · Edited by themewsh

    3 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

    That is basically saying I recommend a restaurant to you and then YOU are upset over the silly sign in the window they have to advertise their food - and then blame me. Sorry but I don't think Tommy is PERSONALLY responsible for thumbnail decisions choices. I love OEB Pete's channel and his Amico Minutes are a great way to catch up on things here on Atari Age, even if I DON'T like his thumbnails. You might want to check how you are sounding here - you are NOT bolstering you case by attaching Tommy and now me over 1) something trivial and, much more importantly 2) something WE DO NOT CONTROL.

    And you’re cherry picking a point to tear me down...manipulating viewers via an official video is what set me off, that’s been clear since my first post.

     

    I’m not the only one that feels this way, I felt compelled to say something.

     

    edit - I’m done, I’m not going to change any minds, no one here wants to hear anything contrary, I won’t be replying to any more, have a good ride everyone.

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  7. Posted

    Just now, GrudgeQ said:

    Complaining to Tommy about what an independent YouTuber puts on his thumbnails is a bit too much! I don't like those mugging shots on thumbnails either but nearly EVERYONE on YouTube uses them. Why didn't you complain about the ones on his Evercade videos, oh because you just want to be upset over something Amico related - got it.

    Whoa there guy, Tommy named OEB Pete first as someone I should watch which is why I singled him out.

     

    I had no idea who the guy was until I saw the Amico vids.

     

    I had three systems on preorder, I no longer do, I’m gone. No need to make it sound like I’m someone out there making the hater content, I’m legitimately trying to basically fill out a comment card on the way out the door.

     

     

     

     

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    2 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:


    I would disagree.  Our main target audience don't even know we exist.

     

     

    It wasn't an error.  We thought it was funny.  I guess it didn't translate.

     

     

    You call peoples excitement for Amico "weird"?  Other peoples' happiness and excitement is weird?

    No offense... but I think THAT is what is weird.  :)

     

     

     

     

    That's fine.  If you are "out" because you are offended or turned off by the things you mentioned above, I totally understand and appreciate your honesty.  And it's probably better that you get out now because there will be a lot more reaction video excitement and fun plays on words and funny shots at idiotic detractors (from time to time).

    I'm genuinely curious to know what your opinion of Elon Musk and Tesla is. 

     

     

     

    Thank you for loving the idea of the system and recognizing my willingness to engage.  Although I'm sure you recognize that I have ZERO control over what haters or lovers say.

    Do you honestly think if I said to the obsessed stalker trolls... Can you guys please stop?  Do you think they would?  Do you also think it would be a smart move for me to tell all of the people who are excited about it to STOP BEING SO EXCITED AND STOP STICKING UP FOR US.   Of course not. 

    I would also respectful reject your thoughts that two sides who are passionate about their beliefs is "not a good luck".  Quite the opposite in fact.  We are extremely interesting to both side of the "echo chamber" as you put it.

    As I mentioned recently in a Turbo Joe interview... the fact that these folks focus so hard on us is absolutely delightful and shows how powerful our message is and how successful we'll be.  If there was ONLY negativity (i.e. like the Atari VCS seemed to get over the past few years before they launched)... then that would be cause for concern.  Y'know it's funny because people love to say that Atari is such a bigger and better name and how stupid I am to try to revive the Intellivision brand (even though we owned 20% of the entire home console market in the early 80's.... so... about the SAME percentage as the XBOX the past 2 decades.) YET... "certain" podcasters talk a LOT more about Intellivision than they do Atari (therefor ruining their own declarations and points).  You know the expression... bad press is better than NO press.  I can't tell you how many people have found out and purchased Amico's just because they heard about it through some negative video. 

    Anyway... those are my personal thoughts and I appreciate the dialogue and I hope I'm not coming across as aggressive or confrontational.  It's not my intention.  Just giving you my thoughts as you are doing with me.

    :)

     

     

     

    The overwhelming majority of people buy products because of the PRODUCT.  If it's great, they will get it.   If it's not... they won't.  Yes.. there is a small yet vocal "cancel culture" out there.  And I don't care.  They may be LOUD on Twitter but they are far from the majority.

    And to state again... the audience we're going for isn't on Twitter or reddit or resetera and they certainly don't watch negative YouTubers with 50 subscribers.  A lot of our folks are on Facebook & Instagram.  And you'll notice there is VERY little negativity over there.  Why?  Because people use their REAL names and identities.  The obsessed stalker hater trolls can only comment behind their fake names and multiple fake accounts.  Not only because they are cowards, but because they know they can't actually debate me one on one... so they hide and prefer to make fun of and attack my race, my height, my age, my wife, our supporters, our employees and developers. 

    And let me once again stress (because certain people always love to take me out of context to fit their ridiculous narratives)... I am NOT saying that people who dislike or criticize a video game machine they've never played are HATERS.  It just doesn't appeal to them.  That's totally fine.  You'll notice that normally adjusted people just don't like it and move on.  For folks who obsess over hating it and make it their mission to destroy the product and company... well... quite frankly the average person can see that they have some "issues" going on.  And the more they hate on us... the better it makes us look.

     

     

     

    I agree.  So isn't it crazy that the same handful of obsessed stalkers continue making up lies and spreading misinformation all the time?

     

     


    No worries my friend.  I don't believe you will get flamed at all (at least I hope not... I haven't read ahead!).   :)

    That is yet another false narrative that is happening.  They try to paint people in here as being evil to anyone who disagrees.  Completely NOT the case.  Almost everyone here appreciates a thoughtful and RESPECTFUL exchange of views.  And sometimes... when people from the "other" side purposely come in here to cause chaos... the mod's (and folks here) give them multiple warnings.  And sure... some folks may get bent out of shape and say things they regret.  I'm one of them!! 

    My suggestion to you would be to STOP focusing on the negative folks.  If you are truly interested in the product like you mentioned... then just keep to the lighter and more fun side of what is going on.  You are in control of where you go and what you read.  If the negativity and fighting is getting you down (which is understandable) then stop going there.  Stick to channels like OEB Pete or even just our own website and mailing list or even this place!

    Anyway... I hope you view my response as respectful and please feel free to respond if you'd like and keep the conversation going.

     

    Thanks for caring enough to come here and give everyone your thoughts.

     

     

    Thanks Tommy - part of my issue is that channels you mention I should follow feel disingenuous and exaggerated. OEB Pete’s goofy faces in the thumbnails are not helping on that front. 
     

    As for the official channels that trust was broken when I saw the clip where you mention putting weird things in to mess with your haters and generate negative reactions.
     

    I’m not interested in misinformation in official videos for the sake of the lulz. It makes the people that want to support it feel like suckers if they don’t know what’s real and what’s not.
     

    Best of luck in your endeavor, I’ll see myself out, thanks for replying.

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  9. Posted · Edited by themewsh

    2 minutes ago, TMPiper said:


    Sorry! Like I said, I was just trying to understand the gentleman’s criticism. I meant no offense to anyone here. I’m a fan of Amico and didn’t see or hear anything to concern me about the hardware or software release.

    Oh dude, to be clear I wasn't slagging you.

    To me it was obvious you were genuinely asking what the complaint was about.

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  10. Posted

    2 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

    No offense to anyone, but some Internet 'expert' has declared there are 10 frames of lag because of some comment that Tommy made (and quite frankly I wouldn't put it past him to troll them on that comment) about a BETA program. Please wake me up when there is something to actually talk about beyond wild speculation from people who are pre-biased anyway (which means I throw away their opinion before they even start).

     

    If the Amico ships with a bunch of laggy games, the *actual* reviews will be terrible, people will hate to play it and it will tank (rightfully so) and Pat and Ian will literally pee themselves with delight. As a long timer coder and gamer, I don't even worry about what beta previews look like except for a general direction of where things are going. I know what beta code is like & been through thousands of game previews to know that none of this means much when it comes to the shipping product (good, bad or indifferent).

    I agree, nitpicking lag before anyone has their hands on a system in person is a waste of time.

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  11. Posted

    2 minutes ago, 1980gamer said:

    Wow

     

    Tommy has taken the high road 99.9% of the time.  He is almost saintly!

    Trying to correct misinformation is not WAR.  Letting lies go unchallenged...... leads to things like our Capitol being stormed.

     

    I'm sorry if you missed it, or just dont want to acknowledge it, but purposely messing with video content to "mess with the haters" to me isn't trying to correct misinformation. It is intentionally handing the YouTube frenzy fuel for a fire.
     

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  12. Posted · Edited by themewsh

    Tommy, the YouTube culture shenanigans are hurting Amico. Spelling errors in the fox video, the weird deluge of reaction vids instantly, the interviews where you talk about doing things to mess with haters, I’m sorry man but I’m out.

     

    I love the idea of the system, I appreciated your willingness to engage the community but now there’s just two echo chambers at war and it’s not a good look. It leaves a segment of would be buyers with a bad taste in their mouths.

     

    The world is a bad enough place and life is challenging enough that we don’t need this eternal conflict around something meant to bring the family together.

     

    I’m sure I’ll get flamed for this post, but it is 100% meant to be constructive. Please understand that there are more people like me that would really like to see this do well but are turned off by what’s happening at the moment.

     

    *edit for grammar 

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  14. Posted

    2 hours ago, roots.genoa said:

    With Chinese New Year starting on Friday, I don't see how it would be still possible to release on April 2nd when the production has not started yet as far as I know...

    I see no need to cling to false hope in the face of the realities of the logistics involved. It's gonna come out, but it's not gonna happen in April.

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  15. Posted

    On 12/14/2020 at 8:34 AM, MrZarniwoop said:

    Fixed Centipede in the post, thanks!

     

    I had no idea about the EverSD, wow. It does claim to allow you to load your own 7800 games using ProSystem, so the retail games should play (including Ballblazer and Commando with POKEY sound) although homebrew and hacks will be hit and miss. However, the last 1.3 firmware breaks this flashcart. I wonder if I can find 1.2 somewhere...

    I came here looking for a 7800 handheld solution (I like my Blaze it's ok), but this Evercade/EverSD sounds ideal!

  16. Posted

    My VIC came...it's neat! Enjoying it so far as a desktop distraction and also using it as a non-internet connected digital scratchpad that I can pull data from when needed seems to be working out. No issues to report, thanks to everyone that answered questions here. I hope these become easier to get soon so everyone has access.

  18. Posted

    2 hours ago, jrhodes said:

    You would need to save the document to a d64 file on the usb, but yes it would probably work. You would then need to extract the file from the d64.

    Sweet! That works, I thought it might be “fun” to use it as an air-gapped writing tool. The thought being that if you’re sitting down to write something on a system with no internet connection to distract, and a extra couple steps to extract the work, my hope is that it will make for a good focusing mechanism - really make the time spent typing count.

     

    I dunno, if that proves to not be the case, at least there’s always games!

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