Rick discusses the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016 with Cmart (Chris Martin), FreeWheel (Gary Magnan) and Tarzilla (Don Switzer). They go into the expo in general, the Intellivision homebrew games that were released and shown, and other side stories that may or may not involve dank restroom smells.
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 27 min
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Royal Dealer. Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, spreading some holiday cheer in this December / Christmas / Holiday episode. We interview former Mattel Electronics 'retail merchandiser' Ken Stefancic, and have our usual helpings of Feedback and News. There's plenty here, even for those folks who don't care about card games (like Paul)... 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, [reluctantly] insert Royal Dealer and go? 0:00:11 - ...
Dec 23, 2016•3 hr 52 min
In this episode we review the Atarisoft game Pac-Man, and the IntelligentVision game Ms. Pac-Man. We also interview both programmers; Mike Winans (Pac-Man) and Carl Mueller Jr. (Ms. Pac-Man). Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, and a surprise guest during News. We're gearing up for the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016, but not all the hosts could be present for all aspects of this episode. Due to that, and the fact that it's almost Halloween as this episode is released, there...
Oct 18, 2016•5 hr 1 min
In this episode we review the Mattel Intellivoice game Space Spartans. We interview the programmers Steve Roney and Bill Fisher. Rick reviews the Atari and Imagic box collection from Mark Oberhauser. Paul interviews Don Switzer and Gary Magnan about their upcoming Intellivision homebrew multi-game, which benefits Óscar 'Nanochess' Toledo (creator of IntyBASIC and several homebrew games). And of course George is here, along with our usual Feedback and News. 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, insert S...
Jul 22, 2016•4 hr 44 min
In this episode we have a special guest host - Cmart (Christian Martin)! We don't do a game review, but we do review the latest edition of Todd Holcomb's Ultimate Intellivision Flashback, as well as the Coleco reproduction box set by Marc Oberhäuser. We have our usual Feedback, News and George. And for some reason, Rick is tooling about town on a Penny-Farthing bicycle? 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... then turn it off and listen to the show! 0:00:05 - George: episode rundown 0:01:06 - The Intel...
May 27, 2016•2 hr 27 min
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Masters Of The Universe - The Power Of He-Man. We have an interview with the two programmers responsible for the game; Rick Koenig and Ray Kaestner. Keith Robinson makes a special appearance to discuss the Intellivision Game Club and Newsletter, and we have our usual Feedback, News and George.0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... and play Masters Of The Universe!0:00:20 - The Intellivisionaries Theme by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen0:01:42 - George: epis...
Apr 06, 2016•3 hr 59 min
What happens in the Reynolds Warehouse, stays in the Reynolds Warehouse.
Apr 01, 2016•5 min
In this episode, we review two games; Coleco Zaxxon and ColectorVision Space Raid. We hear a bit about what went into Space Raid from the designer / programmer, Oscar "Nanochess" Gutiérrez. We also have an interview with the creator and one of the hosts of 80 of the 80s Podcast Clay "DJ CK1" Kriese (he's also a big Intellivision fan). And our usual Feedback, News and George (who STILL seems to be a bit upset with the Atari 5200 Super Podcast for some reason).0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... and ...
Mar 02, 2016•3 hr 32 min
In this episode, we don't do our traditional 'Deep Dive' game review, but Rick does a Homebrew Highlight review of Piggy Bank. We have an interview with Jeremy Jarnigan (aka Indieseoul), the creator of Stalking The Retro, The Greatest American Hero Podcast (with Rick), and now Vectrex Radio (with William Culver). Show correspondent Don Switzer (aka Tarzilla) covers the recent Arcade Expo 2.0 Blue Sky Rangers panel discussion. And there's Feedback, News and George (who seems to be a bit upset wit...
Jan 31, 2016•3 hr 23 min
In this episode, we review the Imagic game Truckin'. We have two interviews with programmer/designer Rick Levine. Paul covers the recent Twin Galaxies Entertainment Festival, while Gary Magnan tells us all about The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (and LTO Flash updates). And there's Feedback, Mentions, News and George, with a dash of Christmas cheer from the gang. Oh, and maybe some time travel..?0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, insert Truckin' cartridge and go!0:00:29 - The Intellivisionaries Theme (...
Dec 20, 2015•4 hr 20 min
In this episode, another non-game review... well, not exactly. Rick covers IntelligentVision's Ms. Pac-Man in a Homebrew Highlight segment. We interview listener/homebrew programmer Gary Magnan (aka 'FreeWheel'). Will talks about The Retro World Expo, and Rick discusses his plans for the Extra Life charity event. And there's Feedback, News and George, with a dash of Halloween spookiness. Oh, and something is up with these podcast robots...0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... then... Garbage Day?0:00...
Oct 31, 2015•2 hr 10 min
In this episode, we review... nothing! That's right, no game review this time around (part of the format changes), but we still have a heck of a show... We interview the guys behind Throwback Network (Rob O'Hara and Sean Johnson) in our 'Mentions' segment. We also have a listener / Intellivision hacker interview with Greg Goodwin (aka 'doctorclu"). And there's Feedback, News, and George. Our guest Corrections person is Ryan Waltrip (aka 'S1500') from Classic Console Gamernews.0:00:00 - Turn on t...
Sep 26, 2015•3 hr 44 min
In this episode, we review the Elektronite / First Star Software game Boulder Dash. We interview the programmer Scott Nudds, as well as the president of First Star Software, Richard Spitalny. There's also Feedback, News, Mentions and George - and we discuss some format changes for the show.0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert Boulder Dash and go!0:00:26 - The Intellivisionaries Theme (Extended Mix) by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen0:05:23 - Welcome & Show Changes Discussion0:17:01 - William on corre...
Sep 08, 2015•3 hr 38 min
In this episode, we review the Mattel Electronics game TRON MAZE-A-TRON. We interview the programmer Russ Haft. We have a listener interview with Shawn Franklin (and his son Alexander contributes his thoughts on Intellivision). Questions For Keith is back, and there's a listener audio contribution from Will Hutton. There's also Feedback, News, George and some surprise guests. So strap into your light cycle and enter The Grid...0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert TRON MAZE-A-TRON and go!0:00:26 ...
Jun 28, 2015•6 hr 32 min
Retroaction Entertainment, Intellivision Productions and Realtime Associates present to you... Intellivision classics Astrosmash, Shark! Shark! and Night Stalker re-imagined and modernized for gamers of all ages on PC & MAC. For more information visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756513245/intellivision-gen2-video-games-for-pc-and-mac?ref=card
Jun 11, 2015•12 min
In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. basketball games NBA Basketball and Slam Dunk Super Pro Basketball respectively. We interview designers / programmers Steve Ettinger, Dave Warhol, and Ken Smith. We also have listener audio contributions from Robert 'Intellivision Dude' Worden and Official Show Sports Correspondent Greg Miller. We talk to 'SoCal' Mike Kennedy about the Intellivision Gen2 Kickstarter, as well as his other projects. Brett Weiss comes on the show to discuss his v...
Apr 18, 2015•6 hr 6 min
In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. 'educational' games Math Fun, Word Fun, Learning Fun I and Learning Fun II. We interview designers / programmers Kimo Yap and Dave Warhol about the games. We also have a listener interview with Intellivision enthusiast Karen Overstreet. The Intelli-Virgins are back discussing Lock 'N' Chase, and of course there's Feedback, News, the Odyssey 2 and lot's of George. So sit back and have Fun and Learn!0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert [educatio...
Feb 28, 2015•4 hr 54 min
Happy New Year! In this episode, we review the Mattel / INTV Corp. release of Thunder Castle. We interview the designers and programmers of the game, Connie Goldman and David Warhol. We also have a listener interview with Australian Intellivision enthusiast Harmik Khoronian. And there's plenty of Feedback, News, George and the Odyssey 2 in this one too.0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert Thunder Castle and go!0:00:21 - The Intellivisionaries Theme by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen0:01:43 - Welcome / Th...
Jan 29, 2015•4 hr 45 min
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Intellivisionaries! We talk about our Christmas memories, and hear from listeners, as well as show regulars like Keith Robinson, "George", Alex (on Intellivision), Luke, The Odyssey 2, and more. No game review this time around, but plenty here for holiday cheer! Sit back with a glass of spiked eggnog and enjoy!
Dec 24, 2014•2 hr 32 min
We review Coleco Donkey Kong plus DK Arcade and D2K Arcade. We interview the head of Elektronite / Classic Game Publishers William Moeller. And we interview Carl Mueller Jr. - programmer of the DK/D2K Arcade games. We also have a listener interview with "Intelli-Virgin" Greg Polander, and get his thoughts on the Intellivision Flashback. Of course Feedback, News and George are here too. 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert Donkey Kong.. no.. DK Arcade and go!0:00:50 - The Intellivisionaries Theme...
Nov 29, 2014•5 hr 5 min
Halloween tricks and treats abound in this spin-chilling episode. Imagic's Dracula gets a deep dive review. Listener interview with Jeff Long. Homebrew Highlight (Sydney Hunter and the Shrines of Peril), Intelli-Virgins (BurgerTime). Feedback, News, Mentions Of Significance, George, chainsaws and more (wait... chainsaws?)0:00:00 - Turn on that tube TV to ch.3 and play Dracula!0:00:25 - The Intellivisionaries Theme (Halloween Remix) by Paul ‘Nurmix’ Nurminen0:02:28 - Welcome and discussion0:15:17...
Oct 27, 2014•4 hr 7 min
The Intellivisonaries - Episode 13. Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack review. Interview with programmer/designer David Rolfe. Classic Gaming Expo 2014 coverage ("IQ" competition, listener 'roundtable' discussions, and episode recording sessions - all done in Las Vegas). Plus Feedback, News, Mentions and more. 0:00:00 - Turn on that tube TV to ch.3 and play Blackjack! 0:00:50 - The Intellivisionaries Theme by Paul ‘Nurmix’ Nurminen 0:02:11 - Welcome and discussion 0:18:03 - Ken Smith promo 0:18:19 ...
Sep 27, 2014•4 hr 17 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 12. Thin Ice "deep dive" game review. Interview with Keith Robinson and Julie Hoshizaki (designers/programmers), as well as George 'The Fat Man' Sanger (composer). Listener interview with "Alex" from Brazil. MAME Cab segment with Rick. News, Feedback and fun. Now with 32% more "Will" than ever before!? 0:00:00 - Turn on tube TV to ch.3, insert Thin Ice, power, reset, hit the disc, go!0:00:20 - The Intellivisionaries Theme by Paul ‘Nurmix’ Nurminen0:01:41 - Welcom...
Aug 26, 2014•5 hr 9 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 11. A "deep dive" game review of Q*Bert, the arcade conversion . We also have another "Questions For Keith" session, with Keith Robinson of Intellivision Productions, discussing the upcoming Intellivision Flashback console from AT Games. Rick interviews listener & game reveiwer 'TrekMD' from Retro Video Gamer (UK forums). And we have several guest podcasters offering their opinions of Q*Bert, including Chris Bidwell from Now You're Playing With Podcast, Ferg ...
Jul 28, 2014•5 hr 35 min
In this special edition of The Intellivisionaries Podcast, we interview the four guys behind "Project-L". If you don't know what Project-L is, download the podcast and find out - with guests William Moeller, Joe Zbiciak, Steve Orth, and 'Voltron'.
Jul 20, 2014•47 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 10. Join us as we go "deep" into the dungeons of Treasure Of Tarmin / Minotaur. We interview designer / programmer Tom Loughry. We also interview Scott Nudds who is currently programming Boulder Dash for the Intellivision (coming soon from Elektronite / First Star Software), and William Moeller joins in for part of the interview too. Rick gives us another programming segment, and we include our usual feedback, news and fun ("George" is back too). See you on level...
Jun 29, 2014•4 hr 56 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 9. Another "deep dive" game review, this time it's Beauty & The Beast from Imagic. We also have an interview with the programmer / designer Wendell Brown. We chat with Scott Schreiber and Mike James from Retrogaming Roundup about Classic Gaming Expo 2014. And we introduce a new segment "Questions For Keith", where we ask Keith Robinson of Intellivision Productions listener-submitted questions. Of course we have our usual news, listener feeback and mentions, a...
May 28, 2014•5 hr 40 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 8. We take a "deep dive" into Sea Battle, have an interview with Blue Sky Ranger Dave Akers about his past and current Intellivision games, and also interview Ken Smith, programmer of Sea Battle (and other early Intellivision games). Plus we have our usual news, listener feeback and mentions. Chris Bidwell from Now You're Playing With Podcast guest hosts, and Rick begins a new modern day Intellivision programming segment.
Apr 27, 2014•3 hr 1 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 7. We review all three baseball games: Major League Baseball, World Championship Baseball, and World Series Major League Baseball. We also interview Intellivision baseball programmers David Rolfe and Eddie Dombrower, as well as listener Steve Herold. And we have our usual news, feedback, mentions and music.
Mar 29, 2014•6 hr 4 min
The Intellivisionaries - Episode 6. We do our traditional "deep dive" game review; this time it's The Dreadnaught Factor from Activision. We interview the programmer / designer of the game, Tom Loughry. We also interview Kieren Hawken (aka "The Laird") from Retro Video Gamer in the UK. And this month we have a special guest host, Kevin Savetz - author of "Terrible Nerd", one of the hosts of Antic: The Atari 8-bit Podcast, and an Intellivision collector. And all the feedback, news and fun you've ...
Feb 24, 2014•4 hr 10 min