Episodes
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we're 150! We're old now! You guys wrote in a bunch of questions, and so we made this entire episode all about you. Listen now!
Published 06/07/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about maps in video games. What games do maps the right way? What games have maps that suck? What about minimaps and compasses? We also talk about The Legend of Zelda (Second Quest), a Pokemon Crystal nuzlocke run, Bloodborne, and Battletoads & Double Dragon is the retro game of the week for some reason.
Published 05/18/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about remasters, remakes, and rereleases. What do we like the best? What do we like about each? What are some good examples of each? Listen to find out! We also talk about Resident Evil 0 HD, Paintball in Halo: MCC, and Super Mario All Stars, of all things.
Published 05/11/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake. We've been waiting for this game for years. How is it? We also talk about Grifball, Dark Souls randomizers, our favorite unlockables in video games, and our retro game of the week, Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest.
Published 05/03/20
Published 05/03/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about endurance challenges. Sustained perfection can be REALLY difficult sometimes in games. How do we feel about that? What about Roguelikes? We also talk about the original Simpsons arcade game, Resident Evil 3: Remake, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Moonlighter. Enjoy!
Published 04/27/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about our favorite (and not so favorite) video game commercials. Listen now!
Published 04/14/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about the consoles that we've owned but played the least. Any big purchase regrets? We also talk about Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy being remastered for Switch, as well our retro game of the week, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
Published 04/05/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk a ton about the coronavirus and the impact that has been having on us. We mostly focus on the gaming impact, but to all of those out there suffering and not focused on gaming, our thoughts are with you. We hope you are staying safe.  
Published 03/31/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about humanist vs. cynical storytelling. Which do we prefer? What do they mean? We also talk about our favorite stories in games, Siralim 3, Super Mario World speedruns, and our retro game of the week, Batman: Return of the Joker. Listen now!
Published 03/01/20
In this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about skill-based matchmaking. What kind of matchmaking do we prefer? Fun multiplayer matchmaking stories? We also talk about F.E.A.R, Monster Hunter, more Pokemon streaming, and our retro game of the week, POKEMON STADIUM! Listen now!
Published 02/24/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about how our top games of all time lists have changed in the last few years, especially after we began the podcast. What's new? Have we changed how we judge things? We also talk about Blasphemous, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Bonk's Adventure, and more. Listen now!
Published 02/09/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about our most anticipated games of 2020. What are we looking forward to the most? Listen now to find out. Other topics include: Blasphemous Kakarot Quickie World 2 Retro Game of the Week: Dragon Warrior Monsters
Published 02/03/20
In this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about Game of the Decade from 2010-2019. Just listen now!!
Published 01/22/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about Game of the Year 2019. Listen now!
Published 01/12/20
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about always-online consoles and games. How do we feel about them? What are the advantages and disadvantages? How does this factor into mobile games? Other topics of note include: Streaming Pokemon Sword and Shield Fairy Fencer F: Dark Advent Force Retro Game of the Week: Heretic
Published 12/20/19
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about Souls-likes. What does the term mean to each of us? What makes a good Souls-like? Are there things that Souls-like games haven't properly learned from the Souls games themselves? We also talk about Jedi: Fallen Order, the new stream that's happening over at twitch.tv/turbocats, and so much more! Other topics of note include: Fitness Boxing on Switch Good vs. bad games, "soulful" vs. "soulless" games  Retro Game of the Week: King's Field
Published 12/16/19
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about thie big fall releases that we've been anticipating. The biggest ones are Death Stranding and Pokemon Sword & Shield, so that's a lot of the discussion you'll hear in this one. Listen now! Other topics of note include: Video game subscription services and the impact they have had on the industry Speedrunning Ori and the Blind Forest The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Xbox Game Pass Apple Arcade PlayStation Now Retro Game of...
Published 11/24/19
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about video game moments that we wish everyone could experience. Sometimes, "you just had to be there." Serendipitous things happen, you have a very personal experience, or you are just having a blast wiht your friends. Not everyone can experience those things, but everyone has their own moments. What are yours? Write in to [email protected] to let us know. Other topics of note include: Assemble with Care Ori and the Blind Forest on...
Published 10/21/19
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about video game saves. What is our favorite method of saving? Have we ever lost saves in devistating fashion? It seems like a silly topic given all of the autosaving hapening in 2019, but we have some pretty fun stories to tell.  Other topics of note include: What The Golf? The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Dark Souls & Pokemon (because why not) Pokemon Yellow specifically
Published 10/14/19
On this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. The remake is selling like hotcakes. How does it hold up? We get into that, using "cheese" strategies in games, Borderlands 3, and much more. Other topics include: Yoku's Island Express Cheese, just generally speaking (the food) Preying on your friends with cheese strategies Retro Game of the Week: Mischief Makers Listen now!
Published 09/26/19
In this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about big games we have missed. Would they have made it into our top 10 lists? What are some of the standout titles? We also talk about big games we were late to but finally made the time to play, and the Retro Game of the Week is Donkey Kong '94. Listen now!
Published 09/13/19
In this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about our top ten games of all time (individually). What has changed since last year? You'll definitely want to listen to find out. Games discussed include: Pokemon Dark Souls Final Fantasy VII Super Mario World Super Metroid Bloodborne Fallout: New Vegas Pokemon GO The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past Hollow Knight We Love Katamari Crisis Core Pac-Man Championship Edition DX Zelda: Link’s Awakening Monster Hunter (Legacy Series)...
Published 09/06/19
In this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we each individually talk about the worst game in our favorite series. Pokemon, Zelda, Smash, and more are covered, and we have some interesting picks, so listen now! Other topics include: 2048 Continued shiny hunting of course Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Archero (mobile game) Changing game mechanics from the worst game in a favorite series and how it would impact the game Retro Game of the Week: Pokemon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color
Published 08/29/19
In this episode of The Turbogamer Podcast, we talk about censorship in video games. When should a game be censored? What content should not be available in a video game? This episode isn't family friendly, as we get into some heavier topics and themes, so listener discretion is advised. We also talk about: Forager & idle games Cat Game on iOS (from the makers of Mino Monsters) Dark Souls 3 co-op Retro Game of the Week: Jackal  
Published 08/23/19