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Join average guy Nate (@KonceptioN_2, twitch.tv/konception2) on a journey to experience the highs and lows of handheld video games. Games from various devices will be explored, including Nintendo systems, Playstation systems, and even some more abstract or less popular ones. There will be features on instant classics, hidden gems, and absolute dumpster fires. Grab a drink and your system of choice, plug your headphones in, and let’s hop into these adventures together.

Nate Porteous

  • Oct 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 9 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Handheld Zero

Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 3DS)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 18:25


On the season 1 finale, Nate gets into the meat and potatoes of the first ever on-the-go entry for a Super Smash Bros. game. Does it hold a candle to Smash Ultimate? Does it stand the test of time? Twitch: KonceptioN2Twitter: @KonceptioN_2YouTube: Nate Porteous

Donkey Kong '94 (GB)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 19:29


Nate dives into the GameBoy classic Donkey Kong '94. Clearly it's a wonderful puzzle platformer but what did Nate think of it? How does it hold up to the classic arcade game? Twitter - @KonceptioN_2Twitch - KonceptioN2YouTube - Nate Porteous

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 16:37


In this episode, Nate gets his law degree in the procedural visual novel game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Will he be found guilty of playing another stinker of a game, or does this DS gem still shine today? Twitter: @KonceptioN_2Twitch: KonceptioN2Youtube: Nate Porteous

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 19:54


In this episode, Nate pulls a 180 and talks about a very different kind of game than previous episodes. How does GTA look on a handheld device? Does Vice City Stories hold up against its juggernaut successors?Twitter: @KonceptioN_2Twitch: KonceptioN2YouTube: Nate Porteous

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Game Gear)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 18:50


In this episode, Nate gives his impressions about this legendary Disney/Sega platformer. What was playing a Game Gear game for the first time like? Does this game hold up? Could Nate even FINISH IT? Twitter: @KonceptioN_2Twitch: KonceptioN2YouTube: Nate Porteous

Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 29:58


In this episode, Nate gets engrossed in the brand new game Paper Mario: The Origami King for the Nintendo Switch. How does the game compare to the previous entries in the series? Does the game stand up on its own? Follow Nate on the platforms below:Twitch: KonceptioN2YouTube: Nate PorteousTwitter: @KonceptioN_2

Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (GBC)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 20:56


In this episode, Nate travels down a warp pipe into the land of Super Mario. Bros Deluxe for the GameBoy Color. How was it? How does it stand up to both the original, as well as time itself?  (NOTE: There is faint background audio from my stream throughout, just bear with me while we iron out the kinks in podcast production. Thanks!) Twitter: @KonceptioN_2YouTube: Nate PorteousTwitch: twitch.tv/konception2

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GBA)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 35:38


In this first official episode, Nate breaks down the format of the show while discussing the ins and outs of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for the GameBoy Advance. Is this game any good? Why start with the 3rd in a series? You'll have to find out!Follow/Subscribe to Nate on these platforms for all updates:Twitter: @KonceptioN_2Twitch: twitch.tv/konception2Youtube: Nate Porteous

Welcome to Handheld Zero!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 13:21


This is the audio from my official show announcement that premiered live on Twitch (twitch.tv/konception2) on 7/6/20. It is an excellent starting point, outlining the structure, goals, and inspirations for the pod. First official episode out very soon! 

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