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Turtle Jump Podcast#189 | Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart WorldWelcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! Ladies and gents, the time has finally arrived--the Nintendo Switch 2 is REAL, and it is IN OUR HANDS! Tune in as Allen and Paul share their launch stories, hardware impressions, and thoughts on Mario Kart World--the first new Mario Kart in a decade! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com2025-06-1058 minTurtle Jump Podcast#188 | Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders!Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! Allen and Paul did it. They braved the wilds of the Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders at Midnight on April 24th. Now, we and we alone have returned alive to share our stories. NEW NINTENDO CONSOLE! GET HYPED! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com2025-04-2553 minTurtle Jump Podcast#187 | The "Nintendo Switch 2 Direct" Reactions Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! Allen and Paul have (finally) found the time to give you their thoughts and reactions from the big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Mario Kart World? Donkey Kong Bananza?! MIYAZAKI?? Are you KIDDIN' me? Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow Read More2025-04-151h 23
Turtle Jump Podcast#186 | The NINTENDO SWITCH 2?!? Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! Allen and Paul are coming to you with some HOTTT news right off the presses... The Nintendo Switch 2 is real! Tune in to hear our reactions, thoughts, a few predictions. and, of course, a healthy helping of nonsense. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow Read More 2025-01-2048 minTurtle Jump Podcast#185 | Our Favorite Games of 2024 Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul share their top five games of the 2024, as well as a number of honorable mentions and other tomfoolery. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow 2025-01-131h 38Turtle Jump Podcast#184 | Nintendo Direct (June) & Persona 3 ReloadWelcome 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! @TurtleJumpShow2024-06-241h 04Turtle Jump Podcast#183 | Year in Review 2023Welcome 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! @TurtleJumpShow2024-01-011h 25Turtle Jump Podcast#182 | Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and a Zelda Movie 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 Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File 2023-11-131h 18Turtle Jump Podcast#181 | Nintendo Direct and Tears of the Kingdom!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! @TurtleJumpShow2023-07-251h 09Turtle Jump Podcast#180 | Dredge, Super Mario Bros, and Metroid Prime RemasteredWelcome 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! @TurtleJumpShow2023-05-0358 minTurtle Jump Podcast#179 | Hogwarts Legacy & Tears of the Kingdom GameplayWelcome 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! @TurtleJumpShow2023-04-0344 minTurtle Jump Podcast#178 | What's Next for Nintendo?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! @TurtleJumpShow2023-03-201h 02Turtle Jump Podcast#177 | Year in Review 2022Welcome 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! @TurtleJumpShow2023-02-201h 18Turtle Jump Podcast#176 | February Nintendo DirectThis 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! @TurtleJumpShow2023-02-131h 08Turtle Jump Podcast#175 | Gaming at ChristmasAllen and Paul reminisce about their favorite Chrimbus gaming memories. Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow2023-01-1145 minTurtle Jump PodcastNintendo Direct and Other NewsPaul 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! @TurtleJumpShow2021-03-101h 23Turtle Jump PodcastSpider-Man Miles MoralesPaul 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! @TurtleJumpShow2020-12-141h 02Turtle Jump PodcastSuper Mario Bros 35th Anniversary DirectPaul returns in this very special episode of Turtle Jump, in which we discuss the recent Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary Direct!2020-09-071h 35Turtle Jump PodcastGaming in the Second Half of 2020In 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: @TurtleJumpShow2020-08-2429 minTurtle Jump PodcastLEGO NintendoWe discuss LEGO Mario, the LEGO NES set, general LEGO nostalgia, pandemic weirdness, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow2020-08-1032 minTurtle Jump Podcast#154 | Animal Crossing New HorizonsIn which we discuss Animal Crossing New Horizons, Dragon Quest XI, Doom Eternal, Half-Life Alyx, COVID delays, and Mario rumors. Follow us on Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow2020-05-011h 01Turtle Jump Podcast#153 | Jedi Fallen Order and Nintendo DirectWe 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: @TurtleJumpShow2020-03-301h 12Turtle Jump Podcast#151 | Luigi's Mansion 3In 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-11-261h 11Turtle Jump Podcast#150 | Link's Awakening RemakeThe 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-10-221h 01Turtle Jump Podcast#149 | Fire Emblem: Three HousesFire 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-09-171h 27Turtle Jump Podcast#148 | Super Mario Maker 2 and Switch LiteWe discuss Super Mario Maker 2, the newly announced Switch Lite, and many more things, including Katana Zero, Dragon Quest, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen052019-07-291h 06Turtle Jump Podcast#147 | E3 2019In 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-06-171h 29Turtle Jump Podcast#145 | Detective PikachuWe 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-05-281h 21Turtle Jump Podcast#144 | Open World MusingsAllen goes solo for an episode to talk about open world games. Email Us! letters@TurtleJumpShow.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen052019-05-0143 minTurtle Jump Podcast#143 | Pokemon Sword and Shield RevealIn 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-03-271h 20Turtle Jump Podcast#142 | A Nintendo Direct EpisodeWe 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-02-181h 28Turtle Jump Podcast#141 | Not a Nintendo Direct EpisodeIn 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 Paul: @jollygreen052019-02-111h 16Turtle Jump Podcast#140 | 2018 in ReviewIn 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2019-01-071h 35Turtle Jump Podcast#139 | Super Smash Bros UltimateWe 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-12-241h 17Turtle Jump PodcastPokemon Let's Go Pikachu and EeveeWe 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-11-281h 11Turtle Jump Podcast#137 | Horror, Undertale, and MoreIn 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-10-311h 21Turtle Jump Podcast#136 | Spider-Man and Nintendo DirectIn 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-09-1856 minTurtle Jump Podcast#135 | We're Back!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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-08-2056 minTurtle Jump Podcast#134 | E3 2018 PredictionsWe 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/Turtl2018-06-041h 01Turtle Jump PodcastLooking Ahead to 2018In 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-02-0545 minTurtle Jump PodcastTop Ten Games of 2017Another 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2018-01-291h 11Turtle Jump Podcast#131 | The Year of NintendoStarting 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-12-111h 02Turtle Jump Podcast#129 | E3 2017We'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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-06-201h 17Turtle Jump Podcast#128 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Part OneOur 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-03-271h 01Turtle Jump Podcast#127 | Nintendo Switch LaunchIt'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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-03-1448 minTurtle Jump Podcast#126 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeThe 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-02-2846 minTurtle Jump Podcast#125 | Fire Emblem HeroesNintendo'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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-02-2040 minTurtle Jump Podcast#124 | Gears of War Ultimate EditionThe 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. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-02-1337 minTurtle Jump Podcast#122 | Super Mario RunLast 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump 2017-01-2340 minTurtle Jump Podcast#121 | Nintendo Switch EventNintendo 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2017-01-161h 00Turtle Jump Podcast#120 | Looking Forward to 2017Hi, 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook2017-01-0959 minTurtle Jump Podcast#119 | Looking Back on 2016Hi, 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 Paul: @jolly...2017-01-0458 minTurtle Jump Podcast#117 | Pokemon Sun and MoonPokemon 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-12-1242 minTurtle Jump Podcast#116 | Paper Mario Color SplashPaper 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-12-0530 minTurtle Jump Podcast#115 | NES Classic EditionThe 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-11-2832 minTurtle Jump Podcast#114 | Nintendo Switch RevealAfter 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-10-201h 01Turtle Jump Podcast#113 | Various News BitsIn 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-10-041h 02Turtle Jump Podcast#111 | The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a game. It is a game that cannot be adequately described with words. But we try. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-09-0533 minTurtle Jump Podcast#110 | More NX SpeculationNintendo'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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-08-1630 minTurtle Jump Podcast#109 | Dark Souls 3The 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-08-0343 minTurtle Jump Podcast#108 | Pokemon GOPokemon 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-07-1849 minTurtle Jump Podcast#107 | Pocket Card JockeyPocket 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-07-1130 minTurtle Jump Podcast#106 | Box BoyBox 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. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-07-0430 minTurtle Jump Podcast#105 | E3 2016 RecapE3 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook...2016-06-201h 49Turtle Jump Podcast#104 | E3 2016 PredictionsE3 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-06-0854 minTurtle Jump Podcast#102 | Fire Emblem Fates (Birthright)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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-05-1733 minTurtle Jump Podcast#101 | Nintendo NX Announcement, Zelda Delay, General SadnessRecently 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. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We're on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/Tu...2016-05-1147 minTurtle Jump Podcast#100 | Pokemon Red and BlueTurtle 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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2016-04-0442 minTurtle Jump Podcast#96 | Metal Gear SolidMetal 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.
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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-03-0149 minTurtle Jump Podcast#93 | Mario & Luigi: Paper JamMario & 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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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-02-2344 minTurtle Jump Podcast#92 | Fallout 4Fallout 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.
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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-02-1554 minTurtle Jump Podcast#91 | Watcha Playin' in February?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...2016-02-0836 minTurtle Jump Podcast#90 | LifelineIn 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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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.
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2016-01-1830 minTurtle Jump Podcast#87 | Looking Forward to 20162016 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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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-01-1153 minTurtle Jump Podcast#86 | Looking Back on 2015This 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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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2016-01-041h 16Turtle Jump Podcast#85 | Star Wars: BattlefrontThe 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!
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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2015-11-2530 minTurtle Jump Podcast#83 | TPHD, Cloud in Smash, amiibo, and MoreLast 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.
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2015-11-1844 minTurtle Jump Podcast#82 | Halo 5: GuardiansHalo 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.
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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2015-11-1039 minTurtle Jump Podcast#81 | Halo: The Master Chief CollectionHalo 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.
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2015-11-0258 minTurtle Jump Podcast#80 | Nintendo NX SpeculationNintendo 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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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2015-10-2639 minTurtle Jump Podcast#79 | "Pre-Order Culture"Pre-Order (pree-or-der)v. (tr.) 1. To reserve an item before its release date in order to guarantee access it before it sells out. 2. Gaming Media To blindly dance to the tune of the corrupt AAA game publishers and greedy retailers by paying for a product before we tell you whether its worth your time. Wake up, sheeple!
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Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump2015-10-1330 minTurtle Jump Podcast#76 | D&D Character Creation (5th Edition)This week, Paul and Allen step away from the world of video games into the mysterious world of tabletop roleplaying games, specifically D&D. In preparation of an upcoming mini-campaign that we will be releasing for the show, we create Allen's player character: a Human Ranger. Join us as we discuss the different strategies and options for character creation.
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Twitter: @TurtleJumpShow, @jollygreen05, @kallenboone2015-09-221h 09Turtle Jump Podcast#74 | Astal BreakersAstral Breakers is Intropy Games's block busting puzzle game with a cute astrology aesthetic. Modes include a campaign, co-op, competition, and creativity with making your own constellations. So is it dope, or SUPER dope? Paul and Allen lay it all out. 2015-09-0130 minTurtle Jump Podcast#69 | Xbox OneHi! And welcome to the Turtle Jump Show: the video game podcast of your hearts, and ours! Recently Allen and Paul bought an Xbox One. This is that story.
Send letters to: letters@turtlejump.comTwitter: @turtlejumpshow2015-07-0630 minTurtle Jump Podcast#68 | Mario Maker, Triforce Heroes, and Nindies at HomeHi! And welcome to the Turtle Jump Show: the video game podcast of your hearts, and ours! During E3 Nintendo made Super Mario Maker and Zelda: Triforce Heroes available to play at select Best Buy locations, and our very own Paul Shirley made a pilgrimage to such a place to try these games. Also, we play some Nindies at Home, indie game demos on the Wii U available for download the week of E3.
Send letters to: letters@turtlejump.comTwitter: @turtlejumpshow2015-07-0135 minTurtle Jump Podcast#66 | E3 2015 PredictionsHi! And welcome to the Turtle Jump Show: the video game podcast of your hearts, and ours! E3 is upon us. The biggest video game trade show of the year is happening this week, and so many secrets long kept under wraps will be unveiled. Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and others have extravagent conferences and events planned to showcase their new games and drop big announcements. The showfloor will be packed with press and fans clamoring to get their hands on demos showing off what we can expect from games in the next year. What exactly will go down at...2015-06-1550 min
Turtle Jump Podcast#49 | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeHi! Welcome to Turtle Jump: the video game podcast of your hearts, and ours! In this weeks episode, Paul and Allen discuss their foray into the wild world of DK in Donkey Kong Country: Fruit Drink!... I mean, Tropical Freeze. But don't let that goofy name fool you, this one is worth a try. Tune in for more.
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Got any game suggestions? Thoughts about DKC:TF? Send us a letter to letters@turtlejump.com, and we'll read it...2015-01-0730 minTurtle Jump Podcast#38 | Horror in GamesWelcome to Turtle Jump, the video game podcast of your heart and ours! We talk games, industry news, and in depth discussions of hot topics in gaming. In this episode, we talk about horror in video games. Whether it's the zombies of Resident Evil, the paranormal scares of Silent Hill, or scares manifest in other ways, the video game industry is no stranger to horror. Paul and Allen are notorious scaredy cats. We don't love horror, but perhaps we appreciate it? Find out here!
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Turtle Jump Podcast#19 | The Hammer of Moradin: Part 1Turtle Jump is a now WEEKLY video game podcast! Join us as we discuss news, reviews, and in depth discussions of our favorite games. In this episode, we venture into the unknown, bringing you the first of many SPECIAL episodes featuring our own forays into the world of tabletop gaming. That's right folks, this week you get to witness the TJ boys playing Dungeons and Dragons in a campaign of Paul's making: The Hammer of Moradin.
Let us know what you think of this weeks episode on twitter, facebook, or through an email or iTunes review. Thanks f...2014-03-2549 minTurtle Jump Podcast#12 | Game Guides, PS4, and Nintendo's TroublesTurtle Jump is a now WEEKLY video game podcast! Join us as we discuss news, reviews, and in depth discussions of our favorite games. In this episode, we discuss game guides per Jonesy's letter, Allen's new PS4, and Nintendo's fate in the midst of their current troubles.
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1:40 - Jonesy's Letter: Game Guides
12:20 - Allen's Shiny new PS4
21:20- Nintendo's fate in the midst of trouble2014-02-0330 minTurtle Jump Podcast#6 | Pokemon X and YTurtle Jump is a video game podcast that releases monthly with news, reviews, and an in depth discussion of a featured game every episode. This month we bring you Pokemon X and Y! We also talk about the impending launch of the PS4 and Xbox One and the grand adventure Paul and I had at The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses in Cincinnati.
3:00 - The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
8:55 - Letter on 3DS XL and Zelda
11:35 - News: Nintendo Video additions
18:30 - News: PS4 a...2013-11-121h 01Turtle Jump Podcast#3 | The Legend of Zelda: Oracles of Ages/SeasonsIn this episode Paul and Allen discuss The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, two games from their favorite game series. You will feel the love tonight.
1:00 - Letter: Religion in games.
8:24 - Letter: Tactical RPGs
14:05 - Letter: Zelda
15:35 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons
42:05 - Next episode announcement: Pikmin 3 2013-08-1244 minTurtle Jump Podcast#2 | Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul SilverIn this episode, Paul and Allen discuss Dungeons and Dragons, E3 News, The Last of Us, Animal Crossing New Leaf, and Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver. 2013-07-1248 minTurtle Jump Podcast#1 | Luigi's Mansion: Dark MoonThe primary topic of this episode is Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, an quirky ghost-busting adventure on the Nintendo 3DS. We also discussed the big reveal of Microsoft's new Xbox One console.
(01:26) Paul and Allen's game preferences.(03:56) Xbox One reveal.(08:20) Xbox "always on" talk. (15:50) E3 hopes and dreams.(25:50) Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon discussion.(38:30) Pokemon teasing.
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