Podcast
Handheld Zero
Hosted by Nate Porteous · EN
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.
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Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 3DS)
Oct 19, 202000:18:25Tap to summarizeOn 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: KonceptioN2 Twitter: @KonceptioN_2 YouTube: Nate Porteous
Transcribe →Donkey Kong '94 (GB)
Oct 5, 202000:19:29Tap to summarizeNate 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_2 Twitch - KonceptioN2 YouTube - Nate Porteous
Transcribe →Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS)
Sep 21, 202000:16:37Tap to summarizeIn 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_2 Twitch: KonceptioN2 Youtube: Nate Porteous
Transcribe →Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP)
Sep 7, 202000:19:54Tap to summarizeIn 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_2 Twitch: KonceptioN2 YouTube: Nate Porteous
Transcribe →Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Game Gear)
Aug 24, 202000:18:50Tap to summarizeIn 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_2 Twitch: KonceptioN2 YouTube: Nate Porteous
Transcribe →Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch)
Aug 10, 202000:29:58Tap to summarizeIn 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: KonceptioN2 YouTube: Nate Porteous Twitter: @KonceptioN_2
Transcribe →Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (GBC)
Jul 27, 202000:20:56Tap to summarizeIn 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_2 YouTube: Nate Porteous Twitch: twitch.tv/konception2
Transcribe →Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GBA)
Jul 13, 202000:35:38Tap to summarizeIn 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_2 Twitch: twitch.tv/konception2 Youtube: Nate Porteous
Transcribe →Welcome to Handheld Zero!
Jul 9, 202000:13:21Tap to summarizeThis 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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