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  2. Posted

    5 hours ago, theswede said:

    The only mistake would have been to start ”cutting corners” to keep it within that early price estimate. All the amazing things that has been shown and revelad after that point has exceeded my expectations in every sense, so if that’s your biggest mistake, you don’t have much to worry about 😄

    I agree. I’m the type that would pay whatever the price to have the best product possible, but I understand that it has to be within reason to hit as broad a market as possible and I think IE has hit that balance of price and quality perfectly. 

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  6. Posted

    45 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

    Hi Folks!,

     

    A lot to catch up on, but wanted to pop in real quick to bring your attention to a few "tough questions" I was challenged by on YouTube today.  I know we want to keep a positive vibe so I prefer never to post negative videos here.  But a set of 4 videos were trying to stump me with their so called "tough" questions.  The questions weren't tough at all.  When you have nothing to hide... then no need to hide anything. 
     

    Because of the negativity angle, there were a few questions that haven't been asked in here, so I wanted to share the answers with you all.  This is a Q&A thread after all.   :)

     

    I'm not going to post the links to the videos (they'll probably end up deleting my answers anyway) and if anyone finds the videos and comments on them... please try to keep it positive.

    So-called "tough" questions.

     

    Q:  What would it take for you to abandon your sunk costs and walk away from a failed project?

    A:  Nothing at all. EVER. Sorry fellas. Hate to break your hearts. :)

    Q:      You stated that you were going to have some big reveals at e3 2020, which was just a few months after the global pandemic started. You didn’t show much. Why is that?

    A:  Because we are saving it for our own online press conference. Exactly the same as every game company has done. More info on ours (date & time) coming within the next week. Reason we've waited a little longer than others? Wanted to make sure that if we are forced to delay... that it would be a part of that conference as well.

     

    Q:  What is the team working on? Software developers don’t need to be in the same room. The mobile app hasn’t been updated since January 2020.

    A:  Our internal full time (w/benefits) team of 30+ hardware, firmware, mechanical, OS, Testing, backend, servers, UI/UX, and software engineers are working on the same things they have been working on for years. We also have marketing, PR, art department, audio, controller/accounting and customer service. A simple LinkedIn search will show you most of the folks and when they started. Very easy to verify. A few employees don't have LinkedIn, but you get the idea: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intellivisionentertainment/people/ In regards to our developers, there are literally hundreds of people working on games for us right now.

     

    Q:  Did Intellivision Entertainment take any paycheck protection loans since it is operating as a small business? Or are they such a big deal, as Tommy often implies, that they don’t need anyone’s help?

    A:  As with most pre-revenue start up companies affected by COVID we did receive one PPP assistance loan. Every small company applied. No reason not to. We qualified. Here is a published list of all the game studios that received them. You will see that we are at the very bottom tier of folks who received assistance. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-10-game-companies-lining-up-for-pandemic-relief-loans This is an explanation of what PPP is: https://www.investopedia.com/your-guide-to-the-paycheck-protection-program-ppp-and-how-to-apply-4802195

     

    Q:  What do you feel that you, personally, can bring to this project? You're not an engineer, programmer, game designer, or project manager. What makes you think you can succeed where so many others have not?
    A:  You're wrong about assuming any of those things about me. Please feel free to read my bio here: https://www.tallarico.com/bio
    In regards to what makes me think I can succeed where so many others have not? It's called confidence. Because folks like you have told me my entire career that I "can't" do things. And at EVERY turn I have proven the "doubters" and "haters" wrong.  Again, read my bio... then ask yourself if you think I'll fail. If you still think yes... then I look forward to adding you to the list of folks I have been proving wrong my entire career. That's the great thing about always being the underdog... no one sees ya coming and when you pull it off... it's even that much more sweeter. :)

     

    Q:  How far along are you with FCC testing for EMF radiation? Battery testing? Will you share parts of the process with the public so they have a better sense of how things are going?

    A:  Halfway through testing. COVID has delayed. Known fact by everyone manufacturing hardware. Easy to Google.

     

    Q:  How long do you really think it will take for shipping from China to the US? How long to clear customs?

    A:  Takes 1 month from China to US shores. 3 days in customs. We can manufacture approximately 1,500 machines per day, shipment crates are 3,900. So approximately 2 1/2 days to create a shipment. Could potentially start manufacturing in early to mid August, but compliance testing is backed up. Decision to be made by the end of this month. Been saying this since March of this year. More news will come as we get it. Been transparent from the beginning. California once again shut down by the governor yesterday. Orange County specifically named. Things getting worse here... not better.

     

    Q:  Can we disable the LED lights?

    A:  Yes. You will be able to disable the LED Lights.

     

    Q:  How much of your personal money have you put into this project?

    A:  None of your business. Enough to matter. What difference would that make anyway?

     

    Q:  What factors would go into your go/no go decision regarding product launch?
    A:  Distributors, compliance testing, manufacturing windows and most of all... retailers.



    I won't be answering any more of their so-called "tough" questions.  I gave them 10 shots... and answered them all with ease.  Of course from here on out, if I don't answer other questions then they will say I'm ignoring them and that I'm hiding something.  The ridiculousness never ends.   :)  So just thought I'd answer everything they asked (across the videos they posted) and now I'm done with them.  If they have any more "questions" they are more than happy to come on in here and ask them in a respectful manner (if they haven't already been banned). I like to try and dedicate a hour or so each day to answering various questions around the internet so I picked this one today.  But as you can see, they are mostly asked in a negative, disrespectful or demeaning way... so no reason to give that very small group any kind of further attention.  They tried their hardest to "stump" me... and like always... failed.  They spent a lot more time making all those videos and graphics than I did answering the questions.  At what point do you start to question your life choices or be more productive with your time?  Prepare for 10 other videos over the next few days I'm sure.  :)

     

    Anyway... bottom line... I thought the answers were interesting so I wanted to share them here with everyone.  Normally I wouldn't have responded...  but thought that some of you would be interested in some of the answers.

    Thanks!

     
     

    It’s nice of you to answer these questions but in reality most of them are nobody’s business. Whoever is making these videos really has no life. I feel bad for them actually.

     

    But you my friend TT keep fighting.   (haters , COVID etc) and you don’t get discouraged or dragged down by people who have nothing better to do than attack you for no reason. It can’t be easy on you mentally but you stay on course no matter what others say. That’s why I believe in your mission and I am so thankful to the while IE team ! Nothing can stop this from happening. 
     

    You really are “Rocky”  😜

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  9. Posted · Edited by Cranker

    2 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

    Here's a question folks!

     

    What name do you like better...

     

    Armor Battle or Battle Tanks?

     

    Armor Battle was the stand alone that showed the tanks in like a 3/4 perspective. 

     

    Battle Tanks is what it was called in Triple Action (which is more of the style of the new game we're doing).

     

    Which name would you prefer and why?

     

    Thanks!

     



     

    Battle Tanks ! It just sounds a bit more couch coop-ish. In my head anyway 😜

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  10. Posted · Edited by Cranker

    5 minutes ago, vongruetz said:

     

    So....  Atari just showed up their new version of Missile Command, optimized for the VCS.  I'm not sure I get what they're going for here.

     

    Intellivision's take on the game seems to be 100x better, and actually looks like something you'd want to play.

    I played it on iOS and 5 minutes was enough and this is their only game announced so far ? I don’t count Atari vault. Not impressive in the least. With what u have seen so far, I can’t remember the bee being so disappointed or less excited about a console launch.

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  11. Posted

    4 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:


    We may not have those available on launch (2 controllers with charging station), but something we are working on and trying to find ENGINEERS for.  We may have even put out a job description or two to help with certain things like this.

    :)

     

    And just to be 100% clear, we will definitely have extra controllers available at launch... but the 2 w/docking/charging will not be on launch (which we have never officially promised).

    :)

     

     

    All good. If I pick up 6 extra controllers will I be able to buy the charging docks at a later date if and when they get released ?

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  13. Posted

    4 minutes ago, mr_me said:

    They are still talking about 15 hour games.  I know people are accustomed to hours of content, finishing them like a book and on to the next one.  I think playtime should be two or three hours max for the more hard core games.  Videogames should be designed with replayability rather than content.  When you buy a board game, you don't think about how many hours of content you get; you're thinking is this a game I'll play again and again and again.

     

    Here's the article they are talking about.

    https://kotaku.com/former-sony-exec-calls-for-shorter-games-that-are-cheap-1844150846/amp

    Exactly my thoughts ! I prefer shorter games that  I will play again and again. Multiplayer , coop , vs , chasing high scores etc .....I’m past the 30,50,100 hour+ of gameplay. Pick up and play type games is where I’m at 😊 

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  14. Posted · Edited by Cranker

    1 hour ago, Tommy Tallarico said:


    I like the way you're thinking!!

    :)

     

    Seriously though... I really appreciate your support!!!!!!!!!

     

    I do think you have a valid point.  Couch co-op can be fun... even if it is a genre you may not particularly be fond of initially.  Who knows... maybe you'll even enjoy baking cookies with a furry creature.  

     

    :D

     

     

    Coop and vs modes and especially quality LOCAL leaderboards make all the difference !!!! I’ll try any type of game with these features. I know every game that gets released will be “Amicofied” 😝 gimme ! 😜

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  15. Posted · Edited by Cranker

    13 minutes ago, bigdaddygamestudio said:

    I understand that and I have no problem with the fun simple gameplay, I just dont agree with using 1980 graphic art design in a 2020 game.  I just personally dont like that art direction at all in this game.  I would of preferred something with some real art design along the lines of the game below

     

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    I think this game looks fantastic but your opinion is understandable  since we all have ideas on how we hope certain games will look. I love the look of all of the games I have seen so far. It’s like a retro-modern style to me !

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  16. Posted · Edited by Cranker

    37 minutes ago, Loafer said:

    It's def a day 1 purchase.

     

    That reminds me, I'm budgeting about for up to about 10 game purchases on launch day.  Assuming aside from the 6-7 freebies, if they still have about 20 or so at launch I should be able to find something for my taste

     

    What's everyone else budgeting for?  Obviously won't buy everything and it has to interest me.  It's one of the reasons why I can't wait to see more official news on launch titles, so I can figure out in advance what I'm gonna buy.  Og course hoping even more for a pre-christmas release.

     

    Ironically I'd mentioned before that I'm retiring at about the same time.   Looks like my retirement is pushed back to Mid November.  Wouldn't that be something? tm

    I will buy every single game and buy all launch titles on day 1 to support the console and because even the games that I might not purchase normally If they were on another console might be very fun with couch coop, leaderboards etc added, and I want to check them all out. For the moment I only buy the occasional switch game so I can afford to buy it all !!!! I’ll take my FE , the bag , 6 extra controllers and all of the launch games on day 1 😜

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  20. Posted

    2 hours ago, Tommy Tallarico said:

    HARD QUESTIONS!

    Based on what you have heard or have seen so far, pick your favorite for upcoming releases...

     

     

    Night Stalker or Cloudy Mountain


    Biplanes or Armor Battle

     

    Baseball or Soccer

     

    Bowling or Cornhole

     

    Safe Cracker or Bomb Squad

    Evel Knievel or Auto Racing

     

    Missile Command or Breakout

     

     

    Can only pick one from each line.

    My List:
    Night Stalker
    Biplanes

    Baseball

    Cornhole

    Bomb Squad

    Evel Knievel

    Breakout

     

    Let me know your thoughts!

     

     

     

     

     

    Night Stalker

    Armor Battle 

    Baseball

    Cornhole

    Safe Cracker 

    Auto Racing 

    Breakout 

     

    BUT .....I want them all !!!!!!

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  22. Posted

    3 hours ago, Intellivision Master said:

    Tommy,

     

    How many physical games are expected at launch?  Also, will there be volume collections for Amico?  Such as, an Atari collection & Imagic collection?  It would be cool to have like a few games in a set all for one price.  I remember you saying something in an interview once about there being compilations.

    Just give me all of the games !!! 😜

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  23. Posted

    It was mentioned that the controllers would be sold in 2 packs (as well as one at a time I assume) I am wondering if the 2 packs will come with a charging stand ? And without as well ? I’m wondering how long the controllers will last and if I want 3 charging stands with my extra 6 controllers. I do want them ready at all times though and prefer to keep my woodgrain ones in my FE at all times 😎

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  24. Posted

    10 hours ago, bigdaddygamestudio said:

    i agree with this While I wouldnt mind the sig in front, I could see some people could have an issue there, under the controllers I think is a good compromise to keep everyone happy

    As long as it’s a quality sharpie !!! No smearing please. Can they smear ?  

     

    10 hours ago, bigdaddygamestudio said:

    i agree with this While I wouldnt mind the sig in front, I could see some people could have an issue there, under the controllers I think is a good compromise to keep everyone happy

    😂

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