This episode covers two somewhat similar maze games: X-Rally and Cat Attack! The guys also talk about PRGE 2024, latest news, feedback, and more. 00:00:00 Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 00:35:31 Feedback 00:54:28 News 01:31:13 PRGE 2024 wrap-up 03:13:44 Deep Dive Game Review: X-Rally 03:58:30 Deep Dive Game Review: Cat Attack! 04:55:34 Wrap Up / "Treasured (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 04:57:37 Outtakes / "Night Waves" by LoFi Boy, pixabay...
Dec 23, 2024•5 hr 4 min•Ep. 51
The Intellivisionaries are back with two... yes TWO game reviews! We dig deep into Death Race and GORF, two arcade ports for our beloved console. There is the normal shenanigans as well as news of the community and an interview with author Jamie Lendino. 00:00:00 Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 01:07:10 News 02:37:16 Interview: Jamie Lendino 04:00:54 Deep Dive Game Review: Death Race 04:33:28 Deep Dive Game Review: GORF 05:39:35 Wrap Up / "Treasured (2...
Sep 25, 2024•5 hr 45 min•Ep. 50
What happened at PRGE? Two guys who were there will regale you with tales from Portland. All Intellivision themed. News and feedback, plus a correction for last episode! 00:00:00 - Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 00:16:53 - Feedback 00:26:36 - News 01:16:18 - Corrections 01:21:17 - Interview with "Sir David A" about Intellivision Day 01:22:43 - PRGE 2023 Wrap Up 02:29:15 - Wrap Up / "Treasured (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 02:31:09 - Outtakes...
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, the guys review the Intellivision Collector title "The Show Must Go On". We also have an interview with Carlos Madruga, the programmer of the game, and also an interview with Tom Boellstorff and Braxton Soderman authors of the upcoming book "Intellivision: How a video game system battled Atari and almost Bankrupted Barbie". All this and Intellivision news plus a segment on playing Intellivision games on a Nintendo DS. 00:00:00 - Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" ...
Oct 11, 2023•5 hr 30 min•Ep. 48
In this episode Rick and Chris talk through recent news in the Intellivision community while working out how to do this show without Paul's constant snarkiness. There's a Homebrew Highlight segment covering IntellivisionRevolution's Missile Domination releases and a bonus segment including the recording of news that was originally intended for episode 46. Doesn't sound like nearly 3 hours of content, does it? 0:00:00 - Opening, "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 0:...
Jul 01, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 47
In this episode we do a Deep Dive game review of Imagic's Atlantis! There's also an interview with programmer Patrick Ransil. In our new Author Interview (AI) segment, we interview Retro Gaming Round Up host and author "UK" Mike James about his book, Smoke & Mirrors. We also have a small tribute to James "Airshack" Shackel, who passed away earlier this year. And we have a cool listener audio submission from Kevin Braun. And there's Feedback, as well as a new Retro Hobby Projects from Rick, t...
Jun 14, 2023•7 hr 18 min•Ep. 46
In this episode we discuss all things Intellivision for the year, and give a rundown of our thoughts on the current scene, including some updates on a holiday favorite Intellivision game. We have a special guest as well, 'Papa Pete' Lindsay. We've got Feedback, News and a new Retro Hobby Projects about Rick's Extra Life 24 hours of gaming setup. And George joins in on the fun too - along with some other folks you may be familiar with... 0:00:00 - Turn on the TV and fire up the Intellivision! 0:0...
Dec 27, 2022•3 hr 46 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, we have two recaps from two gaming expos: CORGS (Columbus Ohio Retro Gaming Society) in May 2022, and PRGE (Portland Retro Gaming Expo) in October 2022. Paul and Rick attended CORGS, Chris and Rick attended PRGE. Paul was supposed to go to PRGE, but his wife broke her arm and elbow, so plans had to be changed. You won't find our usual show segments in this one, and still no game review for Atlantis (perhaps the game review is elusive as the fabled city?), but you will get lots o...
Nov 16, 2022•3 hr 7 min•Ep. 44
The Intellivisionaries will be at CORGS in Columbus OH on May 14th, 2022! Join us there, or if you can't, at least listen to this special episode to hear what you'll miss. There's also a 'special' voicemail from friend of the show Tarzilla, and a trailer for the upcoming Pat Ransil / Atlantis interview in episode 44. Hope to see you at CORGS!
May 07, 2022•44 min
In this episode, we get back to a more 'traditional' format, with our Welcome, Feedback and News segments. Lots of new Intellivision homebrews are discussed this time around. You'll also hear about Paul's computer dying, mid-recording (yikes!), and the new Intellivision FAQ. George returns, and we've got some fun outtakes at the end. So hop on the bus to Homebrew City and press play! 0:00:00 - Turn on the TV and fire up the Intellivision! 0:00:05 - George: Episode rundown 0:01:23 - "Intellivisio...
Mar 07, 2022•4 hr 22 min•Ep. 43
In this special year-end episode we've put together a collection of outtakes and bloopers from our catalog of shows. Some are old favorites, some are new, but hopefully they'll all bring a smile to your face and give you a good laugh as we close out 2021. And this episode also allows Paul to proclaim that he did in fact release more episodes in 2021 than in 2020, so there! Happy New Year from all of us at The Intellivisionaries Podcast!
Dec 31, 2021•46 min
In this episode we continue and finally finish our Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games discussion! This is part 2 of 2, where we cover our 5-1 picks, honorable mentions, and hear feedback from listeners on their Top 10 picks. George and the corrections robots join in on the fun, and we wrap up the episode with an extended outtakes. 0:00:00 - Turn on the TV and fire up the Intellivision! 0:00:40 - "Intellivisionaries Theme (Extended Mix)" by Nurmix 0:05:39 - Welcome 0:07:57 - Intellivi...
Dec 01, 2021•4 hr 17 min
In this episode we finally get into our Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games. This is part 1 of 2, where we cover our 10-6 picks, and hear listener audio submissions with their picks. George has his usual (unusual?) commentary and observations, and there may or may not be some unexpected guests too. There's a hint of Halloween, and we wrap up the episode with outtakes. 0:00:00 - TV on + episode rundown with George 0:01:58 - "Intellivisionaries Theme (Halloween Remix)" by Nurmix 0:04:05...
Oct 31, 2021•3 hr 13 min
In this episode we explain why the show has been on hiatus since 2020, and we discuss the future of the podcast. We also threw in a few outtakes just for fun. 0:00:00 - TV on + "Intellivisionaries Theme (version)" by 'Nurmix' 0:00:42 - What's up with us?! 0:19:19 - "Treasured" by 'Nurmix' 0:20:20 - Outtakes!
Aug 31, 2021•25 min
In this special Christmas episode we have no group discussion, no Feedback, no News, and no game reviews. So why should you listen? Because there are two great interviews; one with former Marketing Director for hardware at Mattel Electronics, Gary Moskovitz. Another with current Art Director of Intellivision Entertainment, Mike Dietz. George gives us his Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games, and we sprinkle in some Christmas cheer, along with a special holiday message from Intellivisio...
Dec 16, 2020•2 hr 21 min
In this episode we reconvene to discuss all things Intellivision. We've got Amico talk, including an interview with Intellivision Entertainment's Software Technical Director John Alvarado. We've got a follow-up interview with Daniel Bass (this time he reviews our review of Loco-Motion). Steve Craft drops by, and we've got Feedback, listener voicemails, lots of great News, plenty of George, and an extended outtakes! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, then off again and listen to us instead! 0:00:05 -...
Sep 02, 2020•4 hr 22 min
In this episode we review two games: Loco-Motion from Mattel Electronics, and Happy Trails from Activision. We also interview both programmers, Daniel Bass and Carol Shaw! As if that weren't enough, we have another Team Amico interview, this time with VP of Production Jason Enos. The episode is lacking a few things though, such as Feedback, News, and our Canadian co-host, Cmart. But you will find George, and Rick is finally out of the bathroom! 0:00:00 - Ah... Rick? 0:00:49 - Turn on the tube TV...
May 06, 2020•5 hr 30 min
In this episode we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2019, Paul interviews the former head of Intellivision game development and leader of The Blue Sky Rangers, Gabriel Baum. And we have a new Amico segment, Feedback, listener voicemails, News (kind of), George, and an extended outtakes! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, then off again and listen to us instead! 0:00:27 - George: episode rundown 0:02:45 - "Intellivisionaries Theme (Halloween Remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 0:04:50 - Welcome 0...
Oct 28, 2019•4 hr 56 min
In this episode we FINALLY review the Mattel Electronics game Shark! Shark! Paul interviews the game's designer & programmer Ji Wen Tsao. Rick has a new Hobby Projects / Homebrew Highlight segment on the FW Diagnostic Cartridge and an Intellivision console repair. We also finally have the results of the Easter Egg Contest from episode 35. And we have Feedback, News, and more... although George didn't show up for some reason? Maybe it was the shark? 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, then play Sh...
May 04, 2019•3 hr 50 min
It's Christmas time at The Intellivisionaries Studio... but... where is everybody? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at The Intellivisionaries Podcast!
Dec 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In this special episode, Rick, Cmart and Paul talk about their adventures at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018. It's chock-full of exciting Intellivision content, both old and new! The Blue Sky Rangers panel ( Intellivision - A Legacy of Firsts! ), which was moderated by Paul is also included. And there are tales of border crossings, Intellivision Day 2018, and something Rick knows nothing about but will soon. Oh, and our good buddy George is here too, still a bit bitter about not being invite...
Nov 30, 2018•2 hr 20 min
In this special episode, we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018. We talk about all the amazing Intellivision related things that will be there, including the new Intellivision Entertainment console reveal, and all the various Intellivision vendors, game releases and fans of the console who will be there. Intellivision will be taking over the expo this year! If you can make it, you won't be disappointed! The only one who's upset about all this is George...
Oct 17, 2018•44 min
In this episode we review the Left Turn Only game Space Patrol. Rick also interviews the game programmer Joe Zbiciak, and has a new Hobby Projects segment on repairing and modding a Commodore 1902A monitor. Paul interviews Atari Age user and Intellivision enthusiast extraordinaire "Decle" (aka Ian). And we have all the other things you love about The Intellivisionaries; Feedback, News, stories, George, sarcastic humor, cheesy 50's SciFi, and Rick leaving the country in disgust! Wait... WHAT!? 0:...
Aug 19, 2018•5 hr 9 min
In this special episode, we talk about the new Intellivision console being created by Intellivision Entertainment! We discuss the people involved; including Tommy Tallarico, Emily Rosenthal, Bill Fisher, Stephen Roney, and me.. Paul Nurminen.
Jun 06, 2018•37 min
In this episode we don't review a game, but Rick has a new Hobby Projects segment, we have a Super Pro TutorVision-focused listener interview with Chris Dreyer. And of course we have Feedback, News and more on that Easter Egg contest. Enjoy! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, then off again and listen to us instead! 0:00:26 - Intellivisionaries Theme (hmm..?) 0:06:21 - George: episode rundown 0:07:28 - Welcome 0:40:01 - George 1 0:40:35 - Rick's Hobby Projects: Emerson Arcadia controllers 0:53:18 - ...
Apr 05, 2018•3 hr 52 min•Ep. 34
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics Intellivoice game TRON Solar Sailer by the late Keith Robinson. We interview former Blue Sky Ranger Mark Urbaniec about his involvement with the game, and his memories of working with Keith. There's a listener interview with Steve Craft and his brother Jay. There's a lot of non-Christmas talk by George, and numerous clips from Keith Robinson ( sourced from previously released and unreleased material ) about TRON Solar Sailer. And of course we have...
Dec 29, 2017•7 hr 1 min
In this episode we talk about what we've been up to, and what we're planning. Rick has a Homebrew Highlight segment on the upcoming Jr. Pac-Man release from Intellivision Revolution. Rick also introduces a new segment called "Rick's Hobby Projects", this time discussing the Raspiboy. Cmart does a rundown / preview of all the Intellivision action that will be at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2017. And of course we have Feedback, News and plenty of George. If you're an Intellivision fan and going...
Oct 17, 2017•2 hr 32 min
In this ' not-so-special ' (and quite short!) special episode, we discuss what's been happening, why there haven't been any new episodes for a while, and what the plan is for the podcast going forward. George has a few things to say too...
Oct 03, 2017•24 min
In this special episode, we reminisce about Intellivision legend Keith Robinson (Keith died on June 14th, 2017). Rick, Paul and Cmart are joined by Scott Schreiber of the Retro Gaming Roundup Podcast, and Chris Bidwell of Now You're Playing With Podcast. Tommy Tallarico talks to Paul about his Keith recollections, and Emily Reichbach Rosenthal (VP of Intellivision Productions) also shares her thoughts on him. And listener Chris Dreher contributes a fun story about Mr. Robinson. The Intellivision...
Jul 03, 2017•2 hr 5 min
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Vectron. We interview the programmer / designer Mark Urbaniec. Keith Robinson joins in for part of the interview as well. Will and his wife Margo cover GoSub in a Homebrew Highlight segment. Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George (and Nigel). And we have our usual Feedback, Mentions, News and fun. Over 5 hours of Intellivisionaries goodness! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, insert Vectron and go! 0:00:33 - George (and Nigel): e...
May 02, 2017•5 hr 23 min
