slab0meat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm almost 40, and what Ignorama said is pretty much my situation about homebrews. Somehow, I've been into gaming since I was a kid, but it never clicked in my head that people were still making games for Intellivision or Colecovision, etc.. I'd seen some hacks of Atari 2600 stuff, but again, it just never occurred to me. Regardless, we both know now. And, I don't underestimate GamesForYourIntellivision. I love that he's doing this, and though $70 is a little steep, I'm trying to support whatever I can. He's also sold me a good number of older Intellivision games and has been very fair. Whether he's making a profit or not is his business, but he's done his job with me, keeping me as a satisfied customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Finally, if you missed out originally, you only have yourself to blame. Like JasonlikeINTV, I missed out on the early releases. My fault, I wasn't collecting yet ... so if I really want those games, I have to pony up and pay extra for them. Not collecting at the time is in no way a *fault* ........ collecting at the time and passing them up is a fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Not collecting at the time is in no way a *fault* ........ collecting at the time and passing them up is a fault. I agree, I began collecting again last year in October (stopped collecting in mid to late 80s). It all started with reviving my Atari system and signing up here at Atari Age. I noticed the intellivison section and pulled out the intellivision system to play my favorite game D&D TOT. And that is how it got started for me last year. Learned about homebrews right here on this forum. I have paid higher, but fair prices for the homebrews that I bought used. I would not pay $189 minimum bids that some on ebay are asking. I think I paid $100 max for each. I am very grateful there are a few that I still need that I can get at the MSRP. Edited May 9, 2013 by SoulBuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intvdave Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 my favorite game D&D TOT Another of my favorites. One thing I wish the game had was a meter to tell you how strong the monsters are. I think not knowing though is what makes the fights scary. Besides that, I can not think of anything else to make this game better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Another of my favorites. One thing I wish the game had was a meter to tell you how strong the monsters are. I think not knowing though is what makes the fights scary. Besides that, I can not think of anything else to make this game better. different colors are different difficulty. have you ever kept going without picking up the TOT, There are 256 levels and then you drop in at the top again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intvdave Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 different colors are different difficulty. have you ever kept going without picking up the TOT, There are 256 levels and then you drop in at the top again. But of course! Is it not that you can get to 255 then it goes back to 1? The different colors do not tell you how much strength they have left though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignorama Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 @ Dave True...true...It is awesome to see such young people enjoying the Intellivision!!! I am surprised you are not more interested in the newer games IP is releasing. What draws you to these older consoles? I think most of us love them because we grew up playing them. At least, that is my case. I also have a PS3, but I do not collect for new systems. I am very much interessted in the history of videogames and the Intellivision was a pioneer in the early 80s. I also enjoy the simple gameplay (if we dont speak about games like Utopia or Tower of Doom... I dont really understand how to play them ), its relaxing to play. I like to play retro games, so I am very addicted to the SNES. Its hard to explain, but I further interessted into retro systems than into new systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intvdave Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Its hard to explain, but I further interessted into retro systems than into new systems. I think you explained it perfectly. The 2600 had some good games but the Intellivision took it to a new level. What I love most about the Intellivision was that the games are unique. The Coleco came out with arcade ports which, at the time, was great but I much rather play those games on my arcade system. Yes, the Inty had some ports but it was not their main focus. Interesting enough though, I have always enjoyed Burgertime on the Intellivision than the arcade or Colecovision. I still go back to the original games only on the Intellivision. Shark Shark is great. Biplanes is great when you have a second player (hhhmmm....) Baseball is the best I have every played. I do not care how great the graphics are on these new systems. The game play is awesome. And let us not forget Tennis The games are simple but addicting. The list goes on and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Dave, do you have any interest in updating/expanding Nightstalker? That's a game crying for an upgrade in my opinion. I'd buy that for a dollar (or $50). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Dave, do you have any interest in updating/expanding Nightstalker? That's a game crying for an upgrade in my opinion. I'd buy that for a dollar (or $50). Lol, I just sent David a message today about Night Stalker! Speed it up and add levels or change maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intvdave Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Lol, I just sent David a message today about Night Stalker! Speed it up and add levels or change maps I feel like GroovyBee with tons of projects on my plate. He is just a way better programmer I will not discuss what I am working on until they are far enough along but my priority lies in a game for my daughter and things I love. Here is something I was messing with though. Just for fun. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 asteroids would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Yeah, Asteroids would be cool. Also night stalker 2....whatever it could be called. I also wod love some more Popeye levels, would that be hard for a programmer? Or to even rearrange existing levels? Edited May 9, 2013 by revolutionika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yeah Asteroids will be cool. Night stalker 2 . A finished QUEST game will be awesome, with the intellivoice. Hint Hint. lol More Ecs titles will be cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Intelligentvision is clearing out old inventory! If you missed any of the titles listed below, visit http://www.intellivision.us for more information. I'm getting a 403 error when I try to open this page. EDIT: Never mind, it seems to be working now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Meteor! Sweet! Hmmmm....game for your daughter? How old is she? Are we talking Frog Bog or Lock'N'Chase? What other games do you love David, just out of curiousity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyMoon Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Another of my favorites. One thing I wish the game had was a meter to tell you how strong the monsters are. I think not knowing though is what makes the fights scary. Besides that, I can not think of anything else to make this game better. How about a save feature for ToT! Too many times I'd be so far along and then bam...accidentally hit the reset button or knock the console and screen would go blank and I'd have to start all over again. Edited May 10, 2013 by TrickyMoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 How about a save feature for ToT! Too many times I'd be so far along and then bam...accidentally hit the reset button or knock the console and screen would go blank and I'd have to start all over again. I know what you mean. I have done that a few time. A save progress game on Tot , will be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) A new Intellivision console, with more powerful games and compatible with the old games . With Ecs and intellivoice compatiblitites, would be very sweet and a dream come true. Any takers. Groovy bee, Dave . Games for your intellivision. Rev. lol. . Maybe a kickstarter project for a new Intv console. Or a extension to the old system to play newer games. Edited May 10, 2013 by atari5200dude82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Dave, do you have any interest in updating/expanding Nightstalker? That's a game crying for an upgrade in my opinion. I'd buy that for a dollar (or $50). Shh... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 A new Intellivision console, with more powerful games and compatible with the old games . With Ecs and intellivoice compatiblitites, would be very sweet and a dream come true. Any takers. Groovy bee, Dave . Games for your intellivision. Rev. lol. . Maybe a kickstarter project for a new Intv console. Or a extension to the old system to play newer games. kevtris (also a member here) has an FPGA implementation of an Inty :- I think he is open to licensing the FPGA core you need to get up and running with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Shh... Wait. What now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hey dz, will night stalker 2 be cart only or box release? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hey dz, will night stalker 2 be cart only or box release? Box only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Box only Lol! Have you got the boxes done up already Marc? When can I order them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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