This was going to happen one day or another...

[retroillucid]

This was going to happen one day or another.....

 

Today, I met Toby (coleco_master)

We had to discussed about the future of CollectorVision.....

 

Last month (May) marked the 5th anniversary of CollectorVision wich I founded back in 2008

In the last months I started thinking about the future of CollectorVision

I though I had little time to put into it but at the same time I knew Toby could handle it carefully, and with respect of the "tradition"

 

For years, I want to make a Coleco History Book

But seriously, I'm only a man and I don't have much time to put into it

 

I also want to take care of the virtual Coleco Museum wich I founded with Jim (NIAD) ..... But again, I don't have time to put into it

 

After watching the Atari History video, I knew I had to do the same for Coleco

So, I want to make a documentary on Coleco

Again, Yes, no time to put into it

 

So...

 

I took the decision to let Toby handle EVERYTHING about CollectorVision for now

He is now the one who will take care of it

I will continnue to help him by keeping relationship with programmers and the community itself

 

I will continnue to be here, but not as a CollectorVision "employee" ..... Or monkey if you prefer

I will sure FORCE him to keep making games and will also help getting some new games to publish ....oh... That's for sure!

Je t'ai à l'oeil Toby!

Seriously, Toby is the best guy to take care of it, no doubt!

 

 

Well,

 

The good news is I will now have plenty of time to put into by book, museum and the documentary I always wanted to make!

 

So, the CollectorVision road end here for me, but so many new ways are now open!

So, I'm now only the founder of CollectorVision for now!

 

 

A HUGE THANKS for all the support and comments over the years!

It has been a real pleasure to help bringing more games into the scene

 

 

 

Cheers all!

 

 

 

J-F

the RETRO NOT LUCID guy!

 

 

 

BTW: The CV Brotherhood Rocks! .... And Telegames Sucks!

But hey, you already knew that, don't ya?

 

 

 

 

 

[retroillucid]

I forgot to say this, even if it can sounds "cliche"

 

By making/publishing homebrew games, you made more friends than money

And, that's the reward!

[coleco_master]

Thanks J-F,

 

Thank you for this huge opportunity, Thank you for giving me the reins.

I for sure accept to take care of Collectorvision for you while you have so much to accomplish,

The main reason I accept is because I know you will still be in the team! I wouldn't do it without you J-F.

 

I don't write too often, I'm more of a silent guy. So J-F will still have to post the news about Collectorvision .

I will do my best to handle all the emails. (and all orders).

I'm sure J-F will keep me busy enough! We also have more projects to come!

 

Its a pleasure to be able to keep the COLECOVISION alive!!!!!

[AtariBrian]

Awesome , a Renegade arcade cabinet

[adamcon]

I forgot to say this, even if it can sounds "cliche"

 

By making/publishing homebrew games, you made more friends than money

And, that's the reward!

 

And THAT is your legacy to the ColecoVision and Coleco ADAM group here on AtariAge and everywhere. KEpp up the great work with the Coleco history and other projects you have ahead of you.

[+cmart604]

Exciting news for both of you! Cool to see Collectorvision will be in Toby's capable hands.

[retroillucid]

 

 

And THAT is your legacy to the ColecoVision and Coleco ADAM group here on AtariAge and everywhere. KEpp up the great work with the Coleco history and other projects you have ahead of you.

 

Thanks Bob! And you know you are of those friends I made

 

 

[Pixelboy]

So does this mean that Tobie will come alone to AdamCon this year? (Hey, a guy has to try!)

[retroillucid]

So does this mean that Tobie will come alone to AdamCon this year? (Hey, a guy has to try!)

 

I can't be at AdamCon this year.

[Pixelboy]

So no one will demo any upcoming CollectorVision games at AdamCon? No Lode Runner, no Helifire,.... NO LEGEND OF ZELDA???

 

 

[retroillucid]

So no one will demo any upcoming CollectorVision games at AdamCon? No Lode Runner, no Helifire,.... NO LEGEND OF ZELDA???

 

 

 

Nope.... But I will start taking care of my youtube channel by adding some upcoming games videos.

 

Helifire will be released before the AdamCon.

Probably Lode Runner too

And, some more too

Ok, I stop here.

Edited June 16, 2013 by retroillucid

[+grips03]

Thanks for publishing so many new CV games

[retroillucid]

Thanks for publishing so many new CV games

 

Thanks for supporting the CV Homebrew Scene

[phattyboombatty]

J-F, you've inspired me and everyone else here at AtariAge/ColecoVision Forums. I hope you find many more years of success and happiness in and among your craft and in your livelihood!

[retroillucid]

J-F, you've inspired me and everyone else here at AtariAge/ColecoVision Forums. I hope you find many more years of success and happiness in and among your craft and in your livelihood!

 

You know, Opcode, newcoleco, Scott Huggins, Jon Donzila were the guys who inpired me back in 2007-2008

 

So, it's an honor to read your comments!

 

 

 

[retroillucid]

OK

 

Revolutionika and Nanochess inspired me for this. .... OBVIOUSLY!

 

I will give a free CIB CollectorVision game (available title) to the 251th post

 

The only thing I want (prefer) is you post something about this thread and the CV homebrew scene

 

 

Let's go!

[coleco_master]

J-F! Don't tell them everything now! keep some secret

[retroillucid]

J-F! Don't tell them everything now! keep some secret

 

 

So I really can't say anything about ...........

 

..... ..... .... ... ....... ...... ...... ......

..... ...... .. . ..... ............... ............ ......

 

Really? .... Even this!?

 

[retroillucid]

By the way Mr. T O B Y

 

Where is CollectorVision links and stuff in your sig ?

 

Take that!

[Kiwi]

 

So I really can't say anything about ...........

 

..... ..... .... ... ....... ...... ...... ......

..... ...... .. . ..... ............... ............ ......

 

Really? .... Even this!?

shhhh!!! Even I am having trouble keeping a lid on a boiling kettle!!!

[retroillucid]

I will take this opportunity to say this ... Also

Even Toby don't know nothing about this.

 

One of you will soon received a Lode Runner prototype cartridge to test out before it get released!

 

Now, how cool is that!!?

 

 

We will soon know who will received this Lode Runner proto cart!

[coleco_master]

What are you talking about :P

[coleco_master]

I will take this opportunity to say this ... Also

Even Toby don't know nothing about this.

 

One of you will soon received a Lode Runner prototype cartridge to test out before it get released!

 

Now, how cool is that!!?

 

 

We will soon know who will received this Lode Runner proto cart!

 

Guess i can't win

[retroillucid]

 

 

Guess i can't win

 

We are both loser!

Guess there is nothing we can do about it.

[+boxpressed]

Congratulations on this new chapter in your endeavors, J-F! All the best!