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Intellivision Announces New Amico Release Date, Unveils “Breakout” Revival Trailer

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, Intellivision announced that their multiplayer-focused Amico console is now planned to release in Autumn 2021. Originally scheduled to launch in October 2020, the delays are mostly credited to logistical difficulties resulting from the global Commie Cough Bat Soup Sniffles COVID-19 pandemic. To cushion the blow of the delay, Intellivision also released a new video preview of Breakout,

Kotaku Posts Error-Ridden Hit-Piece Disguised as Intellivision Amico Coverage

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Blake Worrell 3 comments

On Tuesday, video game website Kotaku posted an editorial titled Oh No, Earthworm Jim, written Kotaku editor Luke Plunkett. This very short piece starts with a criticism of Earthworm Jim 4, an upcoming game for the yet to be released Intellivision Amico console. Plunkett’s criticism begins with a couple of simple points: he doesn’t like the new game’s “hand-drawn” art

Intellivision reveals “Night Stalker” reimagined for the Amico console

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Late last week, Intellivision Entertainment revealed another retro-inspired game coming to their Amico console: Night Stalker. The original Night Stalker was a maze shooter released for the Intellivision console in 1982 and later ported to the Atari 2600 under the title Dark Cavern. This updated take on the classic game includes co-op multiplayer support, as well improved sound and visuals.

Intellivision debuts new “Breakout” and “Moon Patrol” revivals for their Amico console

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Blake Worrell One comment

Intellivision has made several announcements over the last few days regarding their upcoming console, the Amico. More specifically, they have debuted new Breakout and Moon Patrol titles, both of which will be available at launch. Featuring trippy visuals and dynamic music which is driven by the gameplay, this new take on Breakout looks to be inspired at least partly by

Intellivision to reveal 22 Amico-exclusive games at E3… behind closed doors

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

Intellivision has announced that they will debut their Amico console next week at E3… behind closed doors. C’mon, Tommy! Don’t you trust us?! Intellivision will bring playable Amico systems and controllers along with 22 playable games… behind closed doors. Grrrr! Here’s the rationale for a behind-closer-doors reveal according to Intellivision Entertainment CEO/President Tommy Tallarico: “…we are still a year and

Comic creator Doug TenNapel’s nose art adopted by U.S. Air Force for newly-commissioned plane

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Blake Worrell One comment

Over the weekend, comic book and video game creator Doug TenNapel (Bigfoot Bill, Earthworm Jim) visited Beale Air Force Base as an honored guest of the 940th Refueling Wing. The occasion? The Air Force was commissioning a new KC-135 plane, and members of the wing had selected a piece of TenNapel’s artwork to adorn the plane’s nose. The design for

Doug TenNapel reveals plans for “Earthworm Jim” comic book

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

It’s a great month for Earthworm Jim fans. Hot off the heels of the release of his Bigfoot Bill graphic novel, comic book author and Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel has revealed that an Earthworm Jim comic book is in the works. This news comes just days after Intellivision announced that a new Earthworm Jim video game is in development

“Whoa, Nelly!” New Earthworm Jim game coming exclusively to Intellivision Amico

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Blake Worrell 4 comments

According to a press release from Intellivision Inc., the creative team behind the original Earthworm Jim games are reuniting to create a brand new installment exclusively for the Intellivision’s upcoming Amico console. These original team members include Doug TenNapel, David Perry, Tommy Tallarico, Nick Bruty, Mike Dietz, Tom Tanaka and Joey Kuras, all of whom are set for an interactive

Intellivision reveals the Amico, a new gaming console launching in 2020

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Blake Worrell One comment

This week, Intellivision Entertainment unveiled their upcoming gaming console, the Intellivision Amico. The name Amico apparently comes from the Italian word for “friend” or “buddy”, and is not at all intended to piggyback off its linguistic similarity to Nintendo’s amiibo line. Certainly not… You can watch the full Amico reveal trailer below. The details from the Amico reveal have already

Intellivision console details to be announced at Portland Retro Gaming Expo

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Blake Worrell One comment

On Wednesday, Intellivision Entertainment announced that more details about its upcoming home video game console will be revealed during the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday, October 20th. This information includes hardware specs, launch date, price, games available at launch, game publishers, and online capabilities. We’ll also get a first look at the new Intellivision console itself, the controller and

Intellivision names Tommy Tallarico president, plans new gaming console

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Blake Worrell One comment

This past week, Intellivision Entertainment announced that it intended to revamp its brand by naming “Video Games Live” creator and 30-year video game industry veteran Tommy Tallarico as President of Intellivision Entertainment… and by introducing a new home video game console. Described as simple, affordable, family-friendly and fun, not much else is known about the yet unnamed Intellivision console. Tallarico