LeatherRebel5150 | 1,184 Posted May 23, 2024 Share Posted May 23, 2024 (edited) Atari and Intellivision are now one entity. Minus the Amico which is still on its own Edit: For some reason I can’t paste a url, but the news is out there on the googles Edited May 23, 2024 by LeatherRebel5150 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wongojack | 460 Posted May 23, 2024 Share Posted May 23, 2024 (edited) If you had asked me a few years ago, I wouldn't have predicted this. I guess it shows that the current version of Atari has a bit of credibility that people are mostly happy about this. BUT - No, I don't need another version of 2-player, 8-bit football for my PS5. Edited May 23, 2024 by wongojack 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-406797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD | 1,504 Posted May 24, 2024 Share Posted May 24, 2024 And someone already made this... 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-406865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 3,020 Posted May 24, 2024 Share Posted May 24, 2024 this is probably a good thing. We'll see what they do with it. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-406904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD | 1,504 Posted May 24, 2024 Share Posted May 24, 2024 It certainly has potential for a few good things! Time will tell. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-406960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,786 Posted May 24, 2024 Share Posted May 24, 2024 Eh, can't work up too much excitement. Both companies have long since been bought and sold several times over since their heyday. They're basically IP holding companies that occasionally put out a nostalgia hardware project (or not, in Intellivision's case.) 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-406997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor | 1,006 Posted May 25, 2024 Share Posted May 25, 2024 now do ColecoVision! Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 6,063 Posted May 25, 2024 Share Posted May 25, 2024 The headline might as well be AOL buys Circuit City brand name. 3 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 3,020 Posted May 27, 2024 Share Posted May 27, 2024 probably just going to do another compilation... like they did for Atari 50 anniversary Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 3,296 Posted May 27, 2024 Share Posted May 27, 2024 Does this have any consequences at all? 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,786 Posted May 27, 2024 Share Posted May 27, 2024 5 hours ago, Sumez said: Does this have any consequences at all? The next Atari Flashback console is going to be LIT! Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Count | 691 Posted May 27, 2024 Share Posted May 27, 2024 Is this like if AOL were to buy MySpace next week? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wongojack | 460 Posted May 27, 2024 Share Posted May 27, 2024 6 hours ago, Sumez said: Does this have any consequences at all? It depends on how you consume this type of content these days. If you like the compilations, you can probably expect to see one for Intellivision or at least one that includes some Inty games If you like to purchase new hardware that runs old software then maybe there will be some sort of Intelivision+ or adapters to play Intellivision carts on the 2600+. There could also be some physical Intellivision cartridges or accessories released (controllers) If you own the Atari VCS (from 2020), you could see some Intellivision software released for that device If you like the "Recharged" series from Atari then you might see some Intellivision recharged games Atari now owns Digital Leisure which has done some nice conversions that go beyond just gaming. If you like those then perhaps something like "The Making of Karateka" could be released with Intellivision as the subject. On the other hand, if you tend to just ignore game systems that were before your time then there will probably be nothing that comes out of this for you. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,316 Posted May 28, 2024 Share Posted May 28, 2024 INTELLIVISION DOES! 16 bit arcade graphics (no really; the CPU was 16 bit) You can't do this on Atari! INTELLIVISION DOES! 16 bit sports action! You can't do this on Atari! INTELLIVISION DOES! 16 button precision controller! You can't do this on Atari! INTELLIVISION...DOES! INTELLIVISION...DOES! INTELLIVISION DOES... What Atari ain't! 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,786 Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 12 minutes ago, Estil said: INTELLIVISION DOES! Put out a scam product? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,316 Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Tulpa said: Put out a scam product? Like the 5200's non-centering joystick? And when you're trying to hook it up it makes a spark...that can't be good... Edited May 29, 2024 by Estil Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,786 Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 8 minutes ago, Estil said: Like the 5200's non-centering joystick? I've used those joysticks. They're not that bad. Not everything AVGN gripes about has merit. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 3,020 Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 9 minutes ago, Tulpa said: Put out a scam product? If you're referencing the Amico, this purchase does not include that, and Atari wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole position. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,316 Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 14 minutes ago, Tulpa said: I've used those joysticks. They're not that bad. Not everything AVGN gripes about has merit. Oh if that spark happens when you have a gas leak you don't know about... >_< Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,786 Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 3 hours ago, G-type said: If you're referencing the Amico, this purchase does not include that, and Atari wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole position. I know. I couldn't resist. 3 hours ago, Estil said: Oh if that spark happens when you have a gas leak you don't know about... >_< Don't play it after eating Taco Bell. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14714-atari-buys-out-intellivision/#findComment-407531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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