New Earthworm Jim announced....you'll likely never play it either

https://twitter.com/TommyTallarico/s...79100877037568

Original team back together.


Why? Because you will need to buy this thing

https://i.imgur.com/9owtw7X.jpg

Have you ever wanted to play a platformer like Earthworm Jim with a Microsoft Zune? You will and the company that will bring it to you...AT&T..I mean Intellivision.

So yeah this next failure of a console if it even releases has a crazy amount of restrictions. Must be exclusive. Must have a meta of 70 or better. Must love MS Zune controllers. Aimed at kids so no T rated or above games. Ouya Leapfrog? Lol so yeah if you wanted a new EWJ you got a monkey paw to wish if there ever was one.

No way this exclusivity is permanent, right?

Why can't I ever come here and see something like "Earthworm Jim 3 announced by original team for Genesis & Snes!"

I'm not interested in Tommy's project, but:

-this is the one console which will definitely launch. No group funding, investment, etc. He's paying everything himself and not rushing it.

-those aren't the exclusive controllers and that isn't the final model. Most games will use a controller similar to Xbox/Pkaystation.

-it's not made for the console market. The hardware and games will be a fraction of the price of traditional consoles. It's aimed more at the plug 'n play market.

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Originally Posted by Alexrd

No way this exclusivity is permanent, right?

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For now, it is. Tommy is running Intellivision and this thing is very custom hardware 2D chips. Not 3D. The way they describe it is that PS4 and other modern systems and such can't run Amico games because of some whatever something 3D GPU's vs this custom 2D one. I don't know. Likely just bullshit but don't count on it for the time being.

Out of curiosity, I've taken a look at the trailer of the console (I had never heard of it before), and those controllers (and specially the price) immediately took away any interest I could have.

But hey, good luck to them anyway. I'm assuming this will partially compete with the Atari VCS, so I'm curious to see how the market will react.

I think Amico has more chances than the Atari VCS or the now deceased Coleco Chameleon.
It is not for me, mind you. But it does have a somewhat solid plan for a niche whereas the VCS is made for a reason nobody really seems to understand.
Aimed at Kids, all games with an ESRB Rating of E10+ max. All games available as downloads with a price of 3 to 8$ max. Controllers with touch screens which works as a novelty gimmick as well as being familiar to young audiences. system price is relatively low at 150 - 180$.

With David Perry involved in the system it just makes sense that they use their old classic 2D Franchise for a 2D machine like this. Software sells Hardware. Sure it may still fail ... but they have to try, and using whatever exclusive rights they have is neccessary. I am not sure how much of a pull Jim will still have. And especially kids as the target audience of the System do not know him anymore ... but this may be a system seller for a few gamer parents at least.

The most basic difference to the VCS for me is that These are not just some people you never heard of using a dead brand to their Advantage. Tommy Tallarico is very well known, and if David Perry puts money into this he thinks this has a real chance. This is the guy who sold his streaming service to Sony for a shitload of money, apart from being a famous developer in the 16-bit days.

A phone answering machine with charge functionality? Gotta love the 90's design though :D

A console with proprietary Chips for 2D graphics that only uses its own App Store for acquiring games? Set for Release in 2020? Who is this thing for???

Don't get me wrong, I can get behind the idea of a platform that promise no In-App purchases or content locked off behind DLCs, only pure, unadulterated fun for the entire family like the console of old... But then again, currently the industry as a whole is vying for less platform exclusivity, not more... And with Cloud gaming on the horizon the prospects of being able to play a game on any platform regardless of its specs is finally within reach - so Why should I (or a parent, for that matter) shell out 150-180 bucks for yet another proprietary platform that will be a far cry from the cutting edge (and will still Block access to the Television Set when the Kids want to play)? The control scheme Sounds intriguing at least, what with built-in 3,5'' Touch displays and Force Feedback and All, but unless the games actually use them in interesting ways these too won't be more than gimmicks most developers might deem to cumbersome to actually plan for. This, on top with the platform exclusivity, might prevent the platform to actually get much third-party interest beyind some ports of old retro classics, but you kind of need that for a platform to succeed. I might've given it a Chance two or three years ago when the retro console Trend was in Full swing, but the console is Set for release in Q3 2020, and by that the fad - which is already fading - should have died down already. Not that the Intellivision had that much of a cult Brand recognition to begin with... (not to mention that other projects like the Colecovision and ZX Spectrum Revival have pissed away a lot of goodwill amongst their prospective target audience, and while I trust that Tommy Tallarico has a much better grasp on actually delivering on his promises unlike the other platforms mentioned, the scorched earth those failures left behind will only make it harder to succeed).

Which is too Bad - I'd love to See a new, old-school Earthworm Jim game getting made. EWJ 1&2 are among my favorite Mega Drive titles. But since the prospected prices for games in the App Store should be no more than 2-8 Dollars per game, I don't expect the team will put too much effort into this 'new, proper' Earthworm Jim game.

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Originally Posted by 108 Stars

It is not for me, mind you. But it does have a somewhat solid plan for a niche whereas the VCS is made for a reason nobody really seems to understand.

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Eh, the initial pitch for the VCS actually seemed to make sense, if a bit naive. Cheap Linux PC ready to connect to a TV, not locked down at all as you can run any Linux program as-is without need to do any fiddling. Not the most useful thing in the world but I could see the appeal in that if you aren't interested on fiddling with hardware to do some simple computer things with a TV, and as a bonus it's compact too.

Whatever the case, it seems to have gotten Atari'd and seems to have gotten stuck, probably as Atari is looking for some way to fuck up the whole thing as usual.

Both will head the same direction as Ouya. Amico is even worse with controllers that look like a Zune. I get it they are like the original systems but it's not the early 80s. Game controllers button layout has been standardized. Also since this is for kids they would want something closer to an Xbox controller and yet the Amico controller is only familiar with someone over the age for 40. Seems rather tone deaf.

https://i.imgur.com/EdtCe0h.jpg

Because 10-year-olds want this.

Yeah, the new one is a touch screen instead of overlays but ask Dreamcast & Wii U how well consoles with screens in the controller turn out. PS4 touchpad is never used and no one bought a Vita for remote play. Xbox Smartglass never went anywhere either.

What poor kid when seeing his friends with a PS4 of Switch or Xbox and he/she sits there with an Amico. Lol. I remember working at Gamestop and some moms would come in asking for an Xcube. Not knowing there is both an Xbox and a Gamecube. This thing might be bought by those moms but just about any kid will be seriously let down getting this.

Those Intellivision controllers are amazing for Burger Time. Try playing that game on the NES with the main pad or Advantage, and you'll cry. It's like trying to play Kaboom with anything other than an Atari paddle controller.

I think it's cool that this thing is using a controller that is different from the attack of the clones out there. I mean, there's almost no difference between a Switch pro, Xbox or PS4 controller. I'm all for anything that bucks that trend.

There's a VERY off chance I pick this up for the channel and test it. The idea of a new Earthworm Jim is appealing, though.

So, I watched the recording of their livestream over at Facebook. To sum it up:
- It ain't gonna be a platformer
- It's gonna be couch coop focused
- Won't even be a launch title
It's amazing and sad that Tommy Tallarico himself was able to get together the guys who basically made my childhood, make them work on a new Earthworm Jim game... just to crush my hopes by making it a multiplayer focused God-knows-what exclusive to a console that's not likely to even be sold in my country.

So, a random, multiplayer game with EarthWorm Jim in it.

In a console that nobody cares about.

Sounds successful.

Fuck all the haters i’m gonna buy an amico.

Pick up a Phantom & Coleco Chameleon for me while you're at it.

I heard they give a special discount on Ouya if you get all of those.

Guys for 150 euro it is a no brainer. Amico will be filled with classic goodies. Why not buy it as a retrogamer? I bought a PS4 and what did I play? Assault Suit Leynos, Secret of Mana, Megaman11... All retrogames that looked butt fucking ugly with their 3d graphics. Give me decent 2d machine and I'll be happy (granted that controller has me worried)

Despite the Intellivision name, I don't remember anywhere where it said it would have old games as everything seems this doesn't want to rely on those 80s games as games must be new and exclusive as they have worded it. In their video is says "All games are exclusive" Not once are their old games mentioned. Besides if you want a compilation of Intellivision games there is on PS2. Lastly doesn't it seem a little odd a system a year from release has yet to show even a prototype kit? Just an illustration and amateur looking Youtube video showing what a promised illustration will do.

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Originally Posted by SegataS

Despite the Intellivision name, I don't remember anywhere where it said it would have old games as everything seems this doesn't want to rely on those 80s games as games must be new and exclusive as they have worded it. In their video is says "All games are exclusive" Not once are their old games mentioned.

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Read the video's description.

Yeah that's not the old games. It's remakes so they are not mentioning having the actual old games. Just some remakes.

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Originally Posted by SegataS

Despite the Intellivision name, I don't remember anywhere where it said it would have old games as everything seems this doesn't want to rely on those 80s games as games must be new and exclusive as they have worded it. In their video is says "All games are exclusive" Not once are their old games mentioned.

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Tommy has stated many times that a lot of classic Intellivision games will be available and at launch. They'll likely be sold in packs because of how cheap they're selling them for. An example he gave was 10 for $5.99. As far as I know the plan is still to have a bunch pre-loaded as "pack-ins".

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Besides if you want a compilation of Intellivision games there is on PS2.

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You've just proven that you don't even know what the Intellivision is.

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Lastly doesn't it seem a little odd a system a year from release has yet to show even a prototype kit? Just an illustration and amateur looking Youtube video showing what a promised illustration will do.

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You keeping talking out of your ass about the Amico and act as if you're so worked up, yet insist that nobody should share care. Tommy has been more transparent and honest about the Amico while discussing it with the Intellivision community than any investment scheme based project, which this is not. He doesn't owe anyone any info, yet has been overly generous with it.

The actual console will be unveiled at E3, along with the actual Intellivision-esque controllers, which he pointed out are not exactly the same as the "Preliminary Conceptual Designs". The console also has many more features, but some won't be revealed until next year. E3 will be the first proper unveiling of the overall project.

He has said all along that he's going to take his time and unveil aspects at the right times and isn't rushing it just to try top recoup his investment asap. He originally announced it after everyone got scared about the sale of the Intellivision property after Keith Robinson passed away.

The plan is to have playable kiosks across the U.S. and have an Amico tour, so people can actually play it. He also said "we are honored and excited to have the 2 women who launched the Wii, the DS & the Pokemon franchise as a part of our team!"

This couldn't be any more the opposite of vaporware and scam consoles of the past.

I'm not a fan of Tommy and the Amico isn't for me, but you come off as ridiculous by setting your hair on fire over a parallel fantasy console that only exists in your imagination.

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I'm not, funnily enough, a big EW J fan, and this game hasn't shaped my decision, but I'm going to get this system, and probably this game too.

The series is on my back burner and I will likely really enjoy it, and this system is a quite unique prospect in this era of gaming, which is why I'm getting one.

Even if there are, say, five really good titles, and they're exclusive, it's reason enough for a collector oriented gamer to have one.

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Originally Posted by highlandcattle

Guys for 150 euro it is a no brainer.

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That's what I paid for my Xbox 360, brand new, back in 2012.

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Originally Posted by Alexrd

That's what I paid for my Xbox 360, brand new, back in 2012.

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Well, sure, but it had been out for 7 years by that time. And while I don't know the adjusted value of the Euro between then and now, there has likely been at least some inflation in 7 years time.

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Originally Posted by profholt82

Well, sure, but it had been out for 7 years by that time. And while I don't know the adjusted value of the Euro between then and now, there has likely been at least some inflation in 7 years time.

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The inflation didn't change that much between now and then, but yes, it was 6 years later, thus taking advantage of all the benefits of waiting that long: huge catalogue available, improved and fixed revision of the hardware, and price. But it was still a top-tier console, able to play triple AAA titles and indies alike.

I wouldn't call 150€ for a console like this one a no-brainer. 100€ at most, maybe.

Other than Tommy, were there any specifics about the team working on this new EWJ?

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Originally Posted by monsterG

Other than Tommy, were there any specifics about the team working on this new EWJ?

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The original team who made the first game is working on it. Including the one people like to hate on but he said on Twitter he isn't taking money from this. Just helping out of friendship with Tommy.

The game won't be out for launch, it will take a while, so when it's ready, the console will likely be a lot cheaper.

Also, it seems that they are thinking to release the third X-Men game intended for the Genesis, so it's looking like I would give it a try.