Turtle Jump Podcast

Turtle Jump is a video game podcast with a mild emphasis on Nintendo. Each episode will include industry news, game reviews, riveting topical discussion, and lots of hilarious and insightful chit-chat. Join hosts Allen and Paul as they share their love of video games with the world.

#143 | Pokemon Sword and Shield Reveal 03/27/2019

#143 | Pokemon Sword and Shield Reveal 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/9153596

#142 | A Nintendo Direct Episode 02/18/2019

#142 | A Nintendo Direct Episode 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. /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/8683646

#141 | Not a Nintendo Direct Episode 02/11/2019

#141 | Not a Nintendo Direct Episode 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. /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/8594744

#140 | 2018 in Review 01/07/2019

#140 | 2018 in Review 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/8131553

#139 | Super Smash Bros Ultimate 12/24/2018

#139 | Super Smash Bros Ultimate 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/8012837

# 138 | Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee 11/28/2018

# 138 | Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee 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. /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/7712402

#137 | Horror, Undertale, and More 10/31/2018

#137 | Horror, Undertale, and More 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/7374560

#136 | Spider-Man and Nintendo Direct 09/18/2018

#136 | Spider-Man and Nintendo Direct 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/7057220

#135 | We're Back! 08/20/2018

#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/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/6940598

#134 | E3 2018 Predictions 06/04/2018

#134 | E3 2018 Predictions 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/6660608

#133 | Looking Ahead to 2018 02/05/2018

#133 | Looking Ahead to 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/6223163

#132 | Top Ten Games of 2017 01/29/2018

#132 | Top Ten Games of 2017 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/6195658

#131 | The Year of Nintendo 12/11/2017

#131 | The Year of Nintendo 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/6030616

#129 | E3 2017 06/20/2017

#129 | E3 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5462863

#128 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Part One 03/27/2017

#128 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Part One 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5205526

#127 | Nintendo Switch Launch 03/14/2017

#127 | Nintendo Switch Launch 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5167800

#126 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 02/28/2017

#126 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5122887

#125 | Fire Emblem Heroes 02/20/2017

#125 | Fire Emblem Heroes 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5097216

#124 | Gears of War Ultimate Edition 02/13/2017

#124 | Gears of War Ultimate Edition 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. Email Us! letters@TurtleJump.com We’re on Twitter! @TurtleJumpShow Allen: @kallenboone Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5076084

#122 | Super Mario Run 01/23/2017

#122 | Super Mario Run 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/5015150

#121 | Nintendo Switch Event 01/16/2017

#121 | Nintendo Switch Event 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4993276

#120 | Looking Forward to 2017 01/09/2017

#120 | Looking Forward to 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4960613

#119 | Looking Back on 2016 01/04/2017

#119 | Looking Back on 2016 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4960561

#117 | Pokemon Sun and Moon 12/12/2016

#117 | Pokemon Sun and Moon 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4901163

#116 | Paper Mario Color Splash 12/05/2016

#116 | Paper Mario Color Splash 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4857905

#115 | NES Classic Edition 11/28/2016

#115 | NES Classic Edition 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4857872

#114 | Nintendo Switch Reveal 10/20/2016

#114 | Nintendo Switch Reveal 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4760231

#113 | Various News Bits 10/04/2016

#113 | Various News Bits 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4716975

#111 | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 09/05/2016

#111 | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening The 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/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4642510

#110 | More NX Speculation 08/16/2016

#110 | More NX Speculation 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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump /episode/index/show/turtlejump/id/4594815

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