Turtle Jump Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump

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 Paul: @jollygreen05 Facebook too! facebook.com/TurtleJump