Mon, 24 June 2024
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul share their thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct. Spoilers: it's a doozy. Also, we talk about our time playing Persona 3 Reload. And boy oh boy, what a game that is! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 1 January 2024
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul give their Top-5 Games of 2023, followed by the honorable mentions, games they didn't get to play, and MOAR. Join us, won't you? Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 13 November 2023
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul share their reactions to the announcement of Nintendo's upcoming Live-Action Zelda film. And of course, we talk about a number of great games we've been playing recently: from Spider-Man 2 to Baldur's Gate 3! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Tue, 25 July 2023
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul give their thoughts about the most recent Nintendo Direct, the Fall lineup for gaming, and of course, TEARS OF THE KINGDOM! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Wed, 3 May 2023
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul chat about lots of things, such as: what they've been playing recently, the Super Mario Bros. film, and Metroid Prime Remastered. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 3 April 2023
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul discuss the newly revealed gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, then reveal their final thoughts on Hogwarts Legacy. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 20 March 2023
Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul give some recommendations for the 3DS and Wii U eShops, for the end is near. Then, they discuss their thoughts, fears, and predictions for the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 20 February 2023
Welcome to another episode of Turtle Jump! This time, Allen and Paul finally talk about their favorite games from 2022. Thanks for tuning in! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 13 February 2023
This time, Allen and Paul discuss the awesome February Nintendo Direct, with their thoughts and predictions for the rest of the year. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Wed, 11 January 2023
Allen and Paul reminisce about their favorite Chrimbus gaming memories. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Wed, 5 October 2022
We discuss the latest Nintendo Direct and Playstation State of Play. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Tue, 19 July 2022
In this episode we adventure to The Lands Between in a bid to become the Elden Lord. We also talk about the year in gaming so far and discuss the possibilities for the second half of the year. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Sat, 29 January 2022
We look back on video games in 2021, list our top ten releases, discuss games we played, and briefly consider the future.
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Tue, 6 July 2021
In which we discuss the new Nintendo Switch OLED model, the games releasing in the second half of 2021, and games we've been playing, including Mario Golf Super Rush, Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Thu, 17 June 2021
The first E3 in two years has come and gone, but in its wake it left a bevy of game announcements to keep us hyped for months to come. Nintendo dropped a big ol' Direct. Microsoft did a conference. Sony was absent. But not completely. Mario, Zelda, Master Chief, and more were present. In this episode, we give analysis of it all, but mostly just top of the mind thoughts and excited screeching. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Tue, 9 March 2021
Paul returns to talk about the latest Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Day, the PlayStation State of Play, the rumored Switch Pro rumors, and more. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 22 February 2021
We discuss Control Ultimate Edition, as well as the Nintendo Direct and other recent gaming news. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 1 February 2021
In this episode we discuss such things as GameStop stock, Super Mario 3D World + Bower's Fury, New Pokemon Snap, Resident Evil 8 Village, Cyberpunk 2077, Cyber Shadow, and more, plus a deep dive into Resident Evil 7 Biohazard. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 18 January 2021
In this episode we discuss our favorite games from 2020, games we wish we'd had time to play, and what we're most looking forward to in 2021. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 28 December 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 has finally released, and it is buggy and near unplayable on older hardware. What can be done? What should the rest of the industry learn from this? Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 14 December 2020
Paul returns in this episode to discuss Spider-Man Miles Morales on the PS5! We also discuss Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, and more. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 30 November 2020
We discuss more next gen, including Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, Spider-Man Miles Morales, Demon's Souls, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more. From last gen, we take a brief look at Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity and Animals Crossing Turkey Time. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 16 November 2020
Next Gen is here! The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are here, and we talk about them both. Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Astro's Playroom, Spider-Man Miles Morales, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, and more! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 2 November 2020
An in-depth retrospective on Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Plus, a Nintendo Partner Direct, Animal Crossing Halloween, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo, Next Gen Eve, and more. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 19 October 2020
In which we discuss the Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access, Dungeons & Dragons in general, the imminent PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launch, and more. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 5 October 2020
Microsoft acquires Bethesda. Steve in Smash. Super Mario 3D All Stars, Super Mario Bros. 35, Star Wars Squadrons, and Mario Picross. We discuss all these things, and more. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 21 September 2020
We discuss the recent PlayStation 5 event, preorders, Xbox Series X, the Nintendo Partner Mini Direct, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, and more! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 7 September 2020
Paul returns in this very special episode of Turtle Jump, in which we discuss the recent Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary Direct! |
Mon, 24 August 2020
In this episode we talk about what the outlook on gaming is for the rest of 2020, as well as the new Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad games recently announced. We are on Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 10 August 2020
We discuss LEGO Mario, the LEGO NES set, general LEGO nostalgia, pandemic weirdness, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow |
Thu, 30 April 2020
In which we discuss Animal Crossing New Horizons, Dragon Quest XI, Doom Eternal, Half-Life Alyx, COVID delays, and Mario rumors. Follow us on Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow |
Mon, 30 March 2020
We discuss Jedi Fallen Order at length, as well as the Nintendo Mini Direct, the latest PS5 and Xbox Series X news, Ori and the Blind Forest, Animal Crossing, Doom Eternal, VR, Half-Life Alyx, Murder by Numbers, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow |
Tue, 28 January 2020
In this episode we look back on what we most enjoyed playing in 2019 and what we're looking forward to most in 2020. We also finally talk about Pokemon Sword and Shield. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow |
Tue, 26 November 2019
In this episode we go in depth with Luigi's Mansion 3. We also talk about the Google Stadia launch, Half-Life: Alyx, and why we didn't go for Death Stranding. Plus more! Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Tue, 22 October 2019
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is out on Switch. We played it. In this episode, we say words about it. Also: Ni No Kuni, Untitled Goose Game, and more. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Tue, 17 September 2019
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is great. We talk about it at length. Also: Nintendo Direct, Indies Showcase, Ring Fit Adventure, and more. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Mon, 29 July 2019
We discuss Super Mario Maker 2, the newly announced Switch Lite, and many more things, including Katana Zero, Dragon Quest, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3.
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Mon, 17 June 2019
In which we discuss the E3 2019 show, including the conferences, demos, announcements, surprises, and disappointments. Most mostly the excitement! Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Tue, 28 May 2019
We discuss a failed rafting adventure, Sekiro, Steamworld Quest, Picross, and Detective Pikachu. There are spoilers for the movie, but we give adequate warning beforehand. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Tue, 30 April 2019
Allen goes solo for an episode to talk about open world games. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Wed, 27 March 2019
In this episode we discuss the Pokemon Sword and Shield reveal, the Nindies Direct, the weird Playstation Direct thing (State of Play), Google Stadia, and more! Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone
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Mon, 18 February 2019
We finally got a Nintendo Direct! And it was a big one. We talk all the big news—like Super Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remastered—and others, like Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition, Astral Chain, and Disney Tsum Tsum Festival. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone |
Mon, 11 February 2019
In this episode we discuss a lot of things, but none of them are a Nintendo Direct, except to say that it's absent so far. We talk about War Groove, Pikuniku, Anthem, Cross Code, and many more games. Just nothing that was announced in a new Nintendo Direct. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone
Direct download: 141___Not_a_Nintendo_Direct_Episode.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 7:00am EDT |
Mon, 7 January 2019
In this episode we discuss the games we enjoyed, the games we wish we could have played, and finally our top five games of the year. And what a year it was. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 24 December 2018
We give our favorite video game related Christmas memories and talk about Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Wed, 28 November 2018
We discuss games we've been playing, including Red Dead Redemption 2, Diablo 3, and more, plus the Detective Pikachu trailer, and finally Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
Direct download: 138___Pokemon_Lets_Go_Pikachu_and_Eevee.m4a
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Wed, 31 October 2018
In which we discuss our favorite scares in gaming, Undertale, Super Mario Party, Spider-Man (spoilers at the end), and more! Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Tue, 18 September 2018
In this episode we talk Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 and all the news from the latest Nintendo Direct, including Luigi's Mansion 3, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing, Nintendo Switch Online Service, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and more! Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
Direct download: 136___Spider-Man_and_Nintendo_Direct.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 8:00am EDT |
Mon, 20 August 2018
We have returned, with a new monthly commitment! We talk E3 2018, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Hollow Knight, Celeste, God of War, Pokemon Let's Go, and much more! Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 4 June 2018
We talk about our expectations for E3 2018! Nintendo, Smash Bros., Pokemon, Splatoon, Mario, and more. Pikmin? Animal Crossing? Fire Emblem? Who knows! We don't. But we will. Soon. Also, this was recorded before Nintendo revealed Pokemon Let's Go Eevee/Pikachu, so we talk about it as if it's still just a rumor. But before the episode aired, Nintendo confirmed all that, and more. So yeah. We kinda goofed. But not completely. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 5 February 2018
In which we take a look at the big releases expected in 2018, speculate on what surprises the new year may hold for us, and talk about Nintendo a good bit. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 29 January 2018
Another year has come to a close, and what a year it was for video games. We give our top ten, some runners up, and the games we didn't get to play that may have otherwise been in the running. You can be sure that Nintendo has a good showing here. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 11 December 2017
Starting with the release of the Nintendo Switch, 2017 has been a great year for our favorite game company. Big releases in the Mario and Zelda series, plus new IPs like Arms, budding third party support, and a whole gaggle of indies have made this year the best Nintendo has had in quite some time. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Tue, 20 June 2017
We've been gone for too long, but if anything could bring us back, it's E3, the gaming industry's biggest annual trade show. We have Nintendos. We have Marios. We have Metroids. Sonys? You bet we've got 'em. Microsofts? Those too. Xbox One X. Beyond Good and Evil 2. Dylan, I mean Anthem. Uncharted. Spider-Man. Rabbids. All the things. Here in one podcast. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 27 March 2017
Our spoiler-light discussion on what may be the greatest game ever made, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We discuss a few story beats within the first couple hours of the game, but otherwise it's a spoiler free talk. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
Direct download: 128___The_Legend_of_Zelda_Breath_of_the_Wild_Part_One.m4a
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Tue, 14 March 2017
It's finally here! The Nintendo Switch, the latest console from the Big N, launched worldwide, and what a splash it has made. Zelda! But also Switch. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Tue, 28 February 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. One of the greatest games of all time. What better way to ring in the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild than by discussing Ocarina of Time. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
Direct download: 126___The_Legend_of_Zelda_Ocarina_of_Time.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 8:00am EDT |
Mon, 20 February 2017
Nintendo's second major outing in the mobile market is a strategic take on Fire Emblem. Free to play, fun to play, and such. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 13 February 2017
The most ultimate edition of Gears of War, the cover-based third person shooter from Epic Games, Microsoft, and The Coalition. Also, Castlevania animated series on Netflix, Paper Zelda (?), and more shenanigans.
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Direct download: 124___Gears_of_War_Ultimate_Edition.m4a
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Mon, 23 January 2017
Last month Nintendo entered the smartphone gaming market with Super Mario Run on the iOS. Next month they'll take another stab at it with Fire Emblem Heroes. What a time to be alive. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
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Mon, 16 January 2017
Nintendo has finally done it. They've released all manner of information regarding their newest console, the Nintendo Switch. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1 2 Switch, Super Mario Odyssey, and much more were showcased in this event. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 9 January 2017
Hi, and welcome to Turtle Jump: the Video Game Podcast of your hearts, and ours. This week, Allen and Paul talk about their vast hopefulness for the many gaming promises of 2017. Tune in as they drool over the upcoming Nintendo Switch, as well as many other games coming from Sony and Microsoft. What're you looking forward to in 2017? Let us know: Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook |
Wed, 4 January 2017
Hi, and welcome to Turtle Jump: the Video Game Podcast of your heart, and ours. We're taking a hard look back at the controversial year that was 2016. Listen in as Paul and Allen reveal their top five games of 2016, as well as any honorable mentions and disappointments that came in the world of gaming. There's sure to be plenty of talk from Pokemon, Mario, Fire Emblem, Dark Souls, and more. Share your favorites and least favorites from 2016: Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook |
Mon, 12 December 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon, the next generation of the Pokemon series, is here. Journey to the Hawaii themed Alola region to catch new Pokemon, thwart Team Skull, and complete the island challenges necessary to become a Pokemon master. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 5 December 2016
Paper Mario is back! Unfortunately, so are stickers. They're just called cards now. How does the latest entry in Mario's 2D encroaching on 3D RPG series measure up? Is its charm enough to pull it through, or do the cards drag it down to the ocean depths in despair? Listen to find out! At least our opinions. We don't claim to be any sort of authority. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 28 November 2016
The NES Classic Edition is upon us, and we're having flashbacks of amiibo. This thing is hard to find. Can't get ahold of one? Listen to our impressions to tide you over. One of the lucky few to grab one up? Rejoice with us as we rap our thoughts and jubilations. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Thu, 20 October 2016
After much delay, Nintendo has finally revealed their new console, formerly NX, now officially called the Nintendo Switch. It is a console/handheld hybrid with upcoming titles including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a new Mario game, Skyrim, and more. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Tue, 4 October 2016
In this episode we play catch up with the news: PS4 Pro, a Nintendo Direct, and the NX news (or lack thereof). Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 5 September 2016
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a game. It is a game that cannot be adequately described with words. But we try.
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Direct download: 111___The_Legend_of_Zelda_Links_Awakening.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 8:30am EDT |
Tue, 16 August 2016
Nintendo's next console, the NX. What even is it? No one knows. A recent series of rumors from Eurogamer may have answers, but even if true, they open many more questions. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Wed, 3 August 2016
The Dark Souls series has reduced many seasoned gamers to tears and frustration. It is known for its challenging gameplay, esoteric plot, and puzzling mechanics. Yet in the face of adversity there is a sense of discovery, determination, and ultimately triumph. From Software's latest title, Dark Souls 3, is no different. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 18 July 2016
Pokemon GO has been unleashed on the world, and the world was not prepared. Nintendo and Niantic's mobile alternate reality game featuring everyone's favorite collectible monsters has spawned memes, tricked people into exercising, and delighted the hearts of millions. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 11 July 2016
Pocket Card Jockey is a rare infusion of solitaire and horse racing from Game Freak, the developers best known for Pokemon. This quirky game captured our attention with its simple yet challenging gameplay and fairly insane story. Fun times are to be had. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 4 July 2016
Box Boy is a fun little puzzle platformer from Hal Laboratories and Nintendo for the 3DS. We played it, and now we're podcasting about it.
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Mon, 20 June 2016
E3 has come and gone. In our previous episode we gave our predictions, expectations, hopes, and dreams for the show. In this episode we discuss the reality of what occurred. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all had a big showing at E3 this year, and there were games a'plenty. Most prominently of all, of course, was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We talk about these games—especially Zelda—at length in this extra long episode. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We're on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Wed, 8 June 2016
E3 will soon be upon us. It's a very special time of year for gamers, and the Web is abuzz with rumors and speculation. Will Microsoft release two new Xbox consoles? Does PlayStation VR have what it takes to compete? What's even up with Nintendo, besides Zelda? Lots of questions are here to ponder, and all will be revealed very soon. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com Weâre on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Tue, 17 May 2016
Fire Emblem, Nintendo's turn-based tactical RPG series, received three new entries earlier this year in the form of Fire Emblem Fates. Birthright, Conquest, and Revelations show three sides of the same story, and each offers unique challenges and fun. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
Direct download: 102___Fire_Emblem_Fates_Birthright.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 1:59pm EDT |
Wed, 11 May 2016
Recently Nintendo dropped the exciting news that their new console, tentatively called the NX, will be launching in March 2017. At the same time they announced that Zelda would be delayed to launch alongside their new console, and E3 would be all about Zelda. And only Zelda. Paul and Allen don their sackcloth and ashes for this episode as they enter full mourning mode and lament the woes of a Nintendo fan in 2016.
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Direct download: 101___Nintendo_NX_Announcement_Zelda_Delay_General_Sadness.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 1:40pm EDT |
Tue, 3 May 2016
Turtle Jump turns 100 this week! Not years, but episodes. To celebrate we discuss a pair of games dear to our hearts, Pokemon Red and Blue. We share stories, indulge in nostalgia, and nerd out over our choice of starters, our final teams, and the disdain we share for HMs.
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Mon, 4 April 2016
Last month Ubisoft released their latest game, one with an odd association with math. In particular, they focused on one arithmetic operation: division. Yes, Tom Clancy's The Division is the focus of this episode. We discuss the latest open world MMO with RPG conceits realistic military-esque shooter game.
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Mon, 21 March 2016
Metal Gear? A Hind D?! BROOOOOOOOOOTHEEEEER?! In this episode we talk about Metal Gear Solid, the first entry in Kojima's epic saga of tactical espionage action. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 14 March 2016
Like a ninja, Nintendo dropped a Direct presentation out of nowhere, and it was swollen with news. A new Paper Mario. SNES games on the 3DS Virtual Console. Metroid Prime Federation Force is still a thing. New Kirby. Crazy Shin Megami Tensei Fire Emblem crossover thing. And more! We talk about it. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
Direct download: 95___Nintendo_Direct___Paper_Mario_Metroid_Kirby_and_More.m4a
Category:Video Games -- posted at: 8:30am EDT |
Tue, 1 March 2016
Last weekend Pokémon became 20 years old. Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct presentation with a big announcement, Drew Barrymore threw a swanky Pokémon-themed soirée, and Turtle Jump spent some time reminiscing about how Pokémon has impacted our lives in the last twenty years.
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Tue, 23 February 2016
Mario & Luigi have often embarked on team-based RPG adventures together, and Paper Mario has likewise struck out with a variety of companions in a flattened journey. However, in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, the three meet, together, hand-in-hand, and take on both Bowser and Paper Bowser as a trio of unstoppable jump machines. Nintendo's latest Mario RPG on the 3DS is sure charm, and it charmed us for sure.
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Mon, 15 February 2016
Fallout 4 is Bethesda's latest entry in the post-apocalyptic RPG series. Travel the wasteland and shoot some bad peeps while doing lots of quests and stuff. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 8 February 2016
We find ourself in February, the middle of winter, a time of dearth in the gaming industry. The floodgates of game releases unleashed in the fall have slowed to a trickle following the holiday season, and most developers are keeping news under wraps as they gear up for E3 in the summer. During these cold days of winter, we take time to catch up on games we missed in the bustle of years past and replay old favorites from long ago. In this episode we talk about some of the games keeping us entertained at the moment, including Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, The Witcher III, Metal Gear Solid 4, Yo-Kai Watch, Fallout 4, and more. We also discuss some recent rumors regarding Nintendo's mysterious new system, the NX.
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Wed, 3 February 2016
In this edition of Turtle Jump we talk about Lifeline, a mobile game by Three Minute Games. Stranded on a distant moon, Taylor has only one lifeline to civilization—you. The unique delivery of the story through text messages puts an interesting human spin to the branching story game genre.
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Mon, 25 January 2016
Virtual Reality. Is it the next big thing in gaming, or just a passing fad? The Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Samsung Gear VR are all making splashes in the market. We give our thoughts. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 18 January 2016
Yoshi's Woolly World. Yoshi made out of Yarn. Nintendo. Wii U. Platformer. Keyword. Smooch Spiders. Montgomery Mole. Turtle Jump. Video game podcast. Your heart. Mine. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
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Mon, 11 January 2016
2016 is upon us. And the fellas at Turtle Jump are ready to talk about all of the exciting things awaiting us in the wide world of gaming. Join us as we break down each of the things that we are most excited for from Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, and PC gaming in the next year.
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Mon, 4 January 2016
This time on Turtle Jump, Paul and Allen take a long, hard look at 2015. This year has been a real doozy for gaming, and we don't hold back ANYTHING. Who brought us the best games this year? Nintendo? Xbox? Playstation? Tune in to find out our respective Top Ten games of the year.
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Tue, 22 December 2015
The Star Wars hype is real! In anticipation of the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens, gamers all over the world were given a new (reboot?) entry into the Star Wars: Battlefront series. Play as the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire in all out warfare! Drive your favorite ships, play as classic Star Wars heroes and villains, and decide the fate of the galaxy! Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Wed, 25 November 2015
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is the latest handheld Zelda game from Nintendo, and the first since Four Swords Adventures to prominently feature co-op play. Join two buddies and travel to Hytopia to save the kingdom from fashion disaster!
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Wed, 18 November 2015
Last week Nintendo broke silence with the first Nintendo Direct video since E3, and what a doozy it was. We learned about Twilight Princess HD, a surprising Final Fantasy VII inclusion in Smash Bros., and amiibo. So many amiibo. In this episode we let our thoughts be known on these announcements. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
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Tue, 10 November 2015
Halo 5 is the latest entry in the venerable Halo series, and it has some ambitions. Master Chief. Locke. Who's going to win? What became of Cortana? How many aliens died in the making of this game? In the playing of this game? We explore these questions, and more, in the latest episode of Turtle Jump. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump |
Mon, 2 November 2015
Halo is a venerable sci-fi shooter, and The Master Chief Collection includes the first four campaigns and a smorgasbord of multiplayer options (when the servers are actually working). In preparation for and in celebration of Halo 5's release, the Turtle Jumpers play through the campaigns and offer their insights into the series. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump
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Mon, 26 October 2015
Nintendo has been strangely quiet since E3, and their game release schedule, barring the new Zelda, only exists as far as spring next year. They've been silent on the NX. They've been silent on mobile. Yet, lately, some rumors have sprung up. What could they mean? What is the truth? We explore the possibilities and weigh in with our own speculation in this episode.
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Tue, 13 October 2015
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Tue, 6 October 2015
Crota is dead, and Oryx, his evil alien father, wants revenge. Join us as we bid farewell to Dinklebot and welcome our new Nolan North Ghost pal while discussing Destiny: The Taken King. |
Wed, 30 September 2015
In this episode, we talk about Super Mario Maker, the new Nintendo game that leverages to the Wii U Game Pad to allow players to create their own Mario levels. Players can then share their levels online and play the levels uploaded by others. Is this genius, or mad? Or both? We explore that question. |