Blog posts April 2016
How George Plimptons Sports Books Presaged the First-Person Media Age
A framed menu from Toots Shor, the famed Midtown New York saloon and restaurant, once hung on the wall above the desk of George Plimpton, the patrician writer and Paris Review founder whose name became synonymous with “participatory journalism.”
For decades the restaurant had been a hangout for celebrities—Frank S…
Deadly Dogs box mock up
A box has been mocked up for the alternate version of Tron Deadly Discs. Deadly Dogs! Which features the baddies from Burgertime. Direct download here.
Order your copy of SUPER MINE-FIELD by Collectorvision NOW
Collectorvision is releasing Super Mine-Field for the Mattel Intellivision. Orders may be placed now HERE. This comes with box, game cartridge, manual, and 2 overlays. The object of the game is to get across the mine filed without being blown up by a mine. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Ultimate Pong box art
Ultimate Pong is coming this summer to your Intellivision. Featuring over 15 different modes of play, 1 to 4 players, total customization of color schemes, 3 levels of difficulty. Stay tuned for more details.
Intellivisionaries Podcast Episode 26 Now LIVE
Intellivisionaries Podcast Episode 26 is now available for your viewi......listening pleasure! Check out the show here.
The Intellivision Model Number Database
A database has been compiled for Intellivision model numbers. This will include model numbers for games, consoles, and accessories. View the database here.
Opcode Games to begin publishing Intellivision games in 2017
OPCODE GAMES has announced new Intellivision games for 2017. In conjunction with the Intellivision Super Game Module. The first SGM enhanced game will be a port of the hugely popular shooter Gradius. We will follow that with a number of titles from our Arcade series, as well as such MSX favorites like Goonies, Knightmare and Penguin Adventure. 2017 is shaping up to be a banner year for Intellivision enthusiasts.
Opcode Games to release SUPER GAME MODULE for Intellivision in 2017
OPCODE GAMES, a popular homebrew publisher of mainly Colecovision games is bringing a Super Game Module device to the Intellivision. This device, when connected to the Intellivision, will expand the system’s memory and processing power to new heights, allowing the creation of a new line of games with features many thought would be impossible for the Intellivision. In 2017 the Super Game Module will unleash the true power of the Intellivision. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE.
Intellivision Revolution STORE
The INTELLIVISION REVOLUTION STORE is now open. Check back often for new items added.
Prizes for the Official 2016 COPTER COMMANDOS High Score Competition
The Official 2016 COPTER COMMANDOS High Score Competition came to a close March 1st. Many thanks to the participants! The top scoring players have won the Copter Command Limited Edition box set, including a custom Copter!
Take a look at the official thread for details on the competition.
Mystic Castle ROM now available from Intelligentvision
Mystic Castle was a prototype game that was later released as Thunder Castle. The game play to Thunder Castle is slow and takes away from the fun of the game. This UPDATED release fixes the game play speed issue, adds 4 levels to start the game with making it more fun for beginners, and updates bonus images. You can now order the game in Digital ROM form for use on emulators. Order directly from INTELLIGENTVISION.
NOW AVAILABLE Colecovision Adam Keyboard PC Interface for the PC/MAC/Raspberry
Rekindle the love you had for your Adam keyboard without the need for the printer or console by using the Adam Keyboard PC Interface!
In 1983, I purchased a Coleco Adam Computer and fell in love with keyboard. After all these years, I missed my Adam keyboard and wanted a way to use it again without the printer and console. In 2015, the necessary components to have this interface made just came together allowing me to use an Adam keyboard again!
The Adam Keyboard Interface is simply…