One day, you will be reunited with your father; he truly seemed like a great person. It takes immense courage to share something so personal, and I’m sure he would be very proud of you. Thank you for opening up-I understand the intense mix of emotions, the profound pain of time passing, and the bittersweet memories. It can be gut-wrenching and overwhelming, but it's important to release those feelings.
My old man just passed away last year in August. He HATED the fact that I loved video games. He considered it a waste of time. However, he ALWAYS bought me every game I wanted. RIP Pops.
My dad is the same way. My dad always told me as a teenager _”if you didn’t play those video games, imagine the life you could have had”_ and he would always guilt trip me for enjoying a good game. Even to this day, my favorite childhood memory was when he took me to Toys R’ Us and got me Pokemon Gold/Silver on the GB. I went home, built a blanket fort, and played Pokemon Gold/Silver in my fort the whole day until bedtime.
When we lost Dad in October 2007 to cancer, Super Mario Galaxy on Nintendo Wii played a pivotal role in the grieving process me. It was the first video game I bought after Dad died. Hoping this video, although a sad topic, helps you reflect. Thanks guys 🥲
Dude, you got me with this one. I watched it with tears in my eyes. The word "nostalgia" means a sentimental yearning for the past that evokes feelings of pleasure with occasional notes of sadness. This is what your channel is all about. I’m glad to see that your daughter could help bring your feelings on this full circle and that there are now happier memories tied to it.
Bro, praying for you! So sorry you're going through this. It's amazing what they can do with stem cells these days. Please keep us posted and God bless. 🙏
Lost my dad last year to cancer. Typing this through tears. Thank you for sharing your story. This has been an incrediblely cathartic experience for me. Keep on being a positive force in this world my friend!
@@MyRetroLife Hi, MRL, I wanted to say I also am sorry for your loss. Your dad seems from your videos like he was one hell of a guy, the kind of father most kids dream of having. He also seems like he was a fun dude to hang out with, parent or not. I've enjoyed your videos for a while. I had a question for you, do you know what kind of video camera your dad used? I ask because the videos are pretty high quality for consumer level hardware in the mid 1990s.
You could hear the pain in your voice, even though it's been so long since you lost your father, I still wish you lots of strength and health. for you and for your family. Thank you again for putting in so much effort, even if it wasn't that easy for you.❤❤
I lost my dad in 1990. I was 9 years old. I'm 43 yrs old now and I still miss him to this day. One of my favorite memories of him was beating him in Duck Hunt on the NES. This was Christmas of probably 88 or 89. He made a bet with me that he could beat me on two ducks. So I said ok but if I win you have to get me egg nog. He said ok. I don't remember what happened if he won. So he went first and he was aiming with the sights on the NES zapper and he was doing good. I think he got passed maybe 5 rounds. Then it was my turn and I'm just pointing the zapper at the screen and just destroying him lol I think I got to round 8 or 9 when I finally stopped. I remember looking at him he had this smile and his face and then laughed and said well I guess I need my keys if I'm going to go get you that egg nog. Thank you for all the memories that you share with us Tyler whether they are good or bad. I'm glad you get to share games with your daughter. I hope one day I can do the same with my child if I ever have one.
This game also makes me think of my Dad who passed away in July of last year. I was 12, I remember wanting a Wii so bad but they were so hard to find. Christmas of 07 my mom got me 8 games for the Wii I’d eventually have when we found one. One of which was Galaxy. I still remember the day, February 8, 2008, my dad came to pick me up for the weekend and before I got in the car he said to bring my Wii games. I asked why? Then I saw in the floorboard of the passenger seat a Wii box in a GameStop bag. I was so excited! Turns out, he camped outside a GameStop before opening and got 1 of 2 consoles they got in that day. I still remember the smell of opening the Wii and setting it up and popping in Galaxy before anything. Such a great time in my life. And my Dad was to thank for so many great memories like that. Miss him everyday. Great video Tyler.
Dude thank you for this comment. You just unlocked memories of sometimes when my dad would pick me up he’d have a toy for me. I appreciate the small details you put in the comment because it allowed me to fully immerse in some memories of my own. Thanks again.
Was barely able to watch the whole thing through the flow of tears in my eyes. Your personal history and my nostalgia of when the game came out. Thank you for this.
I'm not very emotional, but this video got me in the feels. I'm very grateful to be almost 40 and still have both of my parents. Plus, like you experiencing games with my children has brought me so much joy!
I dont even know you personally, and obviously never your father, but I love the man. He was such a treasure, just seeng from these videos. And clearly loved you so much. Its nice to take these trips to the past with you and get to know both of you through these videos. Im sure he was right there watching you play, just like he always did.
My dad passed away in 2007 too. It was a tough and confusing time. My dad wasn't the biggest fan of video games, but regardless he always came through for me whether it was my birthday or Christmas. My dad even waited in line to get me a Wii for Christmas 2006. The line was outrageous (with limited Wiis in stock) so he went around asking people if they would be willing to take money for their spot (I'm guessing at least $200-$300) and someone accepted. Thinking about that makes me tear up, because that just showed how much he cared and wanted to not let me down. He always found a way to get the job done. Rest easy dad.
Wii U came out shortly after the sudden unexpected passing of my fiancée. It launched with Black Ops 2, and we had both LOVED playing the Wii CoDs online, we were addicted to how great those pointer controls worked, and for the first time I was going to a Nintendo console launch alone, so nearly didn't get it, but knew she would want me to, and BlOps2 is the only CoD I fully prestiged, and loved it, and she was there with me while I did it. Playing these games keeps them close. Thank you for sharing your own experiences.
Lost my Dad just over a year ago. It’s been the hardest thing I’ve dealt with. He bought me almost every video game I ever owned growing up, but he didn’t play them. Listening to you and watching your videos has been helpful getting through this. Thank you.
I lost my dad to suicide last year around this time. When the mini consoles came out, my dad and I would buy and play them together. Our favorite game to play was the Donkey Kong Country series. I never beaten it before. So we worked together on the game and we beat the game taking turns. We were both so proud. We decided to work on the rest of the series. We started DKC 2, but he passed we never finished. It’s my goal now to complete the DKC series in honor of my dad. Thank you for sharing many great memories with your dad and family. It reminds me of the great times, I had gaming with my dad.
And when you complete it, just remember how happy & proud your dad would’ve been. I lost my sister last November as well. We loved GTA, tekken, & mortal kombat. The first GTA we played was GtA3 as little kids. She would just watch me play, as if I knew what I was doing lol. Even as we got older, we could laugh about the good old games on ps2 & talked about new releases. GTA6 being one we were both happy about. She loved vice city & we couldn’t wait to see it on the newer systems after we seen GTA 4 & 5. I never pre ordered a game before but I will for GTA6 & I will play it that day with tears in my eyes because it’s bitter sweet. Because I know my sister would be right by my side watching & laughing. Video games have always helped me grieve but losing my sister was the heaviest. We are only in our 20’s & she was younger than me so I was that protective big brother, as much as I could at least
When my mom was dying from cancer in 2004. It was Harvest Moon : friends of mineral town that got me through that time period . I completely understand how important Castlevania for DS and Mario Galaxy must be to you. I repurchased Harvest Moon but I can’t bring myself to play it. After watching your video I think I’m going to give it a try.
I lost my 93 year old grandad this year, and he always used to buy me video games growing up (from lego star wars to games like crysis and fallout 3 lol) Super mario galaxy really struck something in him and he would keep asking me to put it on whenever he would come over and watch me play the wii as a kid.
The insight your dad had to record the unboxing, playing and collecting of games was pretty amazing! He was clearly a video game nut when most guys his age were not technologically savvy at all.
My dad got this game for me on my 11th birthday, it released on the 16th November 2007 in the UK. My birthday was a few days before but he asked me what I wanted and I told him I wanted this game. I remember coming back from school excited to play it, he pulled the classic “they didn’t have it in the shop” trick but then handed me a bag with it in. I was so happy, and played it straight away whilst my dad watched. I would play it with my dad and sisters, my mum wasn’t interested but she would watch. This game essentially became our family game. I love Super Mario Galaxy with all my heart, it’s my favourite game. Growing up, my dad and I would play the 2D Mario games together, our favourite being Super Mario World. We’d play Metroid and other games but Mario was our favourite. He passed away unexpectedly in hospital on the 20th October 2023, the same day that Super Mario Bros Wonder released. My dad was intubated but could hear us, I told him that a new Mario game released and he moved. Later on that day when he died, I took that as a sign to play the game, I wasn’t going to but I did a few days later. I don’t think he would’ve wanted me to miss out. I played the game and completed every level in honour of my dad. I played it for him. Much like the game, my dad was wonderful. Hearing your story made me reflect since I noticed a few similarities, which is crazy. The end of this video made me cry. You bought 3D All Stars for your daughter and it just made me think of my dad buying me Super Mario Galaxy all those years ago. One day, I hope to have the opportunity to do the same for my children whenever they are born. Thank you for sharing your story🤍
Tyler another great video although emotional thank you for opening up about your faith and how you struggled with it after your dad’s passing. Continuing loving that little fam of yours ! Much love bro
i had a BAD breakup early '22 and delved into Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3, and it helped to force myself to persist in life and the game. then my dad passed october of that year, and idk how much worse i would have been had i not been focusing on pushing forward no matter what in BB/DS3.
Hey Tyler, glad i get to watch this early before some trolls or haters get to comment, i really do appreciate you sharing all your memories with us! Probably gonna tear up watching it again! Just remember your core audience cares about you and appreciates you! Hope you have a nice day!
Never really comment on any videos on YT, however this time, I just want to say thank you for sharing your story. It truly brought a tear to my eye. I’m sure your dad is also watching with tear-filled eyes somewhere in the galaxy ❤️
My dad died of cancer too. At 50 my step mom told the doctor he didn't want surgery, when he was suffocating for 5 hrs so no help from hospital meant I had to lie to him for 5 hours. Shit was ruff
Thanks for sharing, man. I lost my dad a little less than 3 weeks ago and your story was touching and much appreciated. I still remember the day my dad and mom got me a Super Nintendo for my 5th birthday, and I can still hear him laughing as he, my mom and I played Super Mario Kart for the very first time. I remember how big it felt was that first year to make it all the way to Bowser and shaking with nerves and excitement as they cheered me on in the background as if I were quarterbacking the Super Bowl: gasps with every leap over every mechakoopa, cheers every time I launched one into Bowser's stupid face, and awes every time I died. I remember sitting at the foot of their silky turquoise bed spread with pink flowers, just 2 feet from the TV on the dresser at the foot of the bed, sun shining outside and beaming through the slats in the window on a perfect day. What a gift to be given that opportunity, but for someone to truly share the experience of all the joys and wonder that video games like Super Mario can bring. I am so grateful for that, and I am so happy you were able to pass on that same magic to your own daughter. Seeing your footage from other videos, its clear to see that being the kind of man and father to you that he was, would be very proud of you for that. :) Keep up the great work, and thanks again for sharing!
That game was an emotional masterpiece for me too when I played it back in 2009. Was blubbering non-stop for 5 minutes at the Luma sacrifice Black hole scene near the end. (After Lord Bowser is defeated, I actually thought Lord Bowser was actually killed in the game)
It's great that people are finally catching up to the true significance of videogames in our lives. Vídeos like this help us a ton in this direction. Videogames can be a very involving sentimental experience and can mean a lot to a lot of people. I can barely express what they meant to me growing up. They were a very constant, integral part of my life. I could barely sleep imagining a new console or a new game. When Street Fighter 2 was first announced on Mega Drive, for instance, I was static. Every photo of the game in that magazine was treated as royalty. I couldn't have enough of it. It was beautiful. Don't even get me started on Donkey Kong Country. I simply couldn't believe that such a perfect game existed. I miss that naivety, that true sense of wonder A LOT!!! 😢
Your video literally just gut punched me. Most of my video game memories bring me back to a simpler time in my life, and it is a joy replaying them. However, I did have a similar experience with a song and album. My grandfather and I were extremely close,and he passed away when I was 15 . He died suddenly in his sleep. My brother and I had been listening to use your illusion by Guns & Roses in the months previous. On that album was the song November Rain. He died November 16th 2002, and the very first song that came on the radio was November Rain. It came on as we were driving to over to console my distraught grandma. To this day the words of that song hit my like a gut punch, and I can never hear it the same again. Thank you for making this video, and sharing your realness with all of us.
I lost my dad when I was 17. He was certainly no gamer, but I remember sitting in his living room playing Sonic on his old CRT TV while he listened to his records. In 2021, I lost my step dad to dementia. He also was not a gamer, but I fondly remember him taking me to Electronics Boutique to buy Game Gear games. Good, simple times I will always remember. Great video, dude! You always get me in the feels, lol.
Honestly, Rosalina's Story elevates Mario Galaxy from a masterpiece, to one of the greatest games ever made, and one of my favorite works of art ever made.
Lost my dad in 2019 to stomach cancer… totally relate, it’s a flashpoint in life and nothing after is the same as what came before. One of the aspects of your channel I enjoy the most is the reverential way in which you memorialize your dad… don’t know him, but get the feeling he’d be very proud of you today. Thanks for sharing.
You’re channel really made an impact on me. I was born in 82 and had all the systems you had as well. My parents also divorced in 95, which was close to yours. Now I’m married and have two sons which I’m really close to. My oldest and I collect a ton of retro consoles since I ended up trading the current system in for whatever was new at the time. The love you have for your dad is awesome and I have a very similar relationship to my sons. We do everything together from playing video games to looking for action figures in all the stores around us. I can tell you one thing for sure, if something happened to me, I’d want my sons to move on and be happy. I’d want them to look back and be happy about the good times and also use our relationship as a guide for them and their kids. You’re doing great and I’m sure it was hard to lose a parent that was so influential in your life. Keep up the good work, your channel is one of my favorites.
I really can't consider Mario Galaxy "retro" personally even though I was a toddler who didn't know what a video game was when it came out. The game just looks and feels too modern to be retro in my eyes.
I lost my dad to cancer and will be a year in June. Up until he passed I would still go and visit him and we would sit playing video games together! I miss him every single day
I have not had the unfortunate circumstance that you had to endure but I do appreciate you telling us your story, I hope that playing these games bring back some good memories of your dad and keep on gaming
Your videos always hit right in the feels. I never had a gaming relationship with my dad but we get along lovingly. He just learned that his cancer is back and stronger.. he’s starting chemo in the coming weeks. Love your dads people. They won’t be there forever. Now I’m crying
This video was such an emotional one to watch. Made me cry. Having lost a parent, especially one who supported and enabled my video game love from the early years of video games until she passed in 2021, I can see the parallels. Your dad reminds me of how special my mom was and how much she loved me. You can tell from every video, how much your dad LOVED you, as well as how much he enjoyed sharing his passion for video games with you. As special as it was to open up those wonderful gifts your family gave you, you can tell how excited he was to give you those games. Just a wonderful, but tearful video to watch. He was such a special man, and he raised a special son.
Damn Tyler, that one got me the WHOLE way thru. I bet there's not a dry eye in the house after seeing that one! Thx for putting yourself out there on this one, I can't imagine how difficult that was! But, your dad's legacy certainly lives on thru your channel and all of your great memories!!
I dont remember the first game I played after my brother passed in 2009, but the first game I beat was the Ghostbusters game. It was the first game I really got into and was able to finish without him watching, or helping me through it. I kinda knew then, nothing would ever be the same. Thats when I got heavily into youtube reviews, as it helps me feel I have someone there with me enjoying games. So ty Tyler, and everyone who enjoys this hobby.
My dad is up there in age and honestly its all I think about, a man once said "you spend time with your dad bc when he goes, it'll rock you" I am afraid of what's going to happen when he's gone, gonna be some rough yrs ahead.
Got me tearing up at work! These are hard memories, but good ones, since you and your dad clearly had a great relationship, and it's great to see you moving forward with your own family. Thanks for sharing. Much love to you and yours.
I never get choked up watching videos about Retro games before, but man, this is like the 5th or 6th video of yours that had me shedding tears. Now as a father of 2, and 1 due in July, these type of videos hit even harder. Your videos are always beautifully edited. I know pops would be proud of that, and the fact you’re using that footage to make these type of videos. That’s a unique calling in its self. You’re definitely in your own Lane good sir. I pray the family, and the new edition is doing good 🙏🏼 God Bless Brother
I just watched your X-Men 96 video and I just wanted to say how beautiful you put that together. As a new father I'm trying to capture every single moment I can of my family. The way they documented everything is so wonderful. As parent I can tell how much your parents love you it actually made me tear up Knowing how much your dad loves you and how he went the extra mile to make you happy. I just wanted to say you did a hell of job making that video you can tell how much love was poured into it
I can relate to losing my dad at a young age so I understand this video must of been hard to make, but like always Tyler your quality is unmatched! Always here support God bless man :)
of course man, I can relate to a lot of your stories with you and your dad/family, like I said before it reminds me a lot of me and my dad! So you’re channel is a great comfort and blessing to me! So thank you 😃
Had a very similar experience playing Valkyria Chronicles after my mom passed away. Sometimes a game can just sum up how you feel so much better than any other art form.
I lost a relative today. Watching this through teary eyes and hearing your beautiful and moving story has helped me begin to unpack the tidalwave of emotions. Thank you. ❤
You can tell this was hard for Tyler to do, to this day Super Mario Galaxy is my favorite Mario game of all time. Awesome vid Tyler! Keep up the good work!
Hey. I stumbled upon your channel last week and can't tell you how great your videos are. It brings me back to my childhood in the 80's and 90's. You do a great job narrating each clip. So sorry for the loss of your father! You can feel the love yall have for each other. God bless you and your family. And thanks again for all the great content.
Beautiful video as always. Love how you encapsule growing up with gaming, the part about the miracle of God and videogames together, just beautiful. You link games with memories for sure. The system for me is the PSP. Hugs from México.
I lost my dad a few years ago and I will say our stories are strikingly similar my friend. Gaming was the way my dad and I spent time together from the N64 all the way to the Wii. Idk why but when I play the Wii it hits me the hardest. Fantastic video! ❤
The night I learned of my father's suicide I was watching the Last Samurai with my family in the living room. A normal night, until it wasn't. I just remember going into shock, not being able to speak and going to the basement to be alone and process it all. I was 16 years old. My stepbrother asked me if I wanted to play Halo on his PC. He never let me touch it until that night, but I did and I still remember that gesture to this day. The only thing that brought me out of shock was lethargically playing that game... gradually remembering how to speak and interact with people. For that reason... anytime I see the Last Samurai or the original Halo I am brought back to that time, that place and those feelings.
your story about your dad made me remember that we shouldn't take life for granted. i told my dad a few minutes from the time of me posting that i love him. i'm gonna go give him a hug now
I watch every episode. It's kinda like your dad knew you would need all these videos to remember him. I lost my dad when I was 17 in 1997. One day he told us he had 6 months to live. Thanks for your channel and all your videos and sharing your memories. Your Pop seemed like a really great man!
Thanks for another great video and all the effort that goes into them. Lost my mum to cancer in 2011 and I also retreated into games a bit at that time. Also really appreciate you sharing your struggles with faith - as a fellow Christian I fully understand where you are coming from.
Thank you for sharing!! My condolences on your dads passing!! It's a privilege sharing your candid and raw feelings here. The experience with your daughter and Mario Galaxy coming full circle quite touching!!
This hit man. My dad split when I was a baby, and to this day (I’m 31) I never met him. But I have a little guy of my own now and I hope I can give him everything my father never gave me
Really genuine, heartfelt video. No overblown story or superficial tears. I could literally see the emotion all over your face when you were speaking. Thankyou for being so open and honest. Respect, man.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have my dad still but he's elderly now. In my mind though, I still picture him smiling at me in his younger self. My mom passed away due to cancer of the colon and I treasure this video because it makes me reminiscent of better times.
Just discovered your channel and I have to say….the way you speak about video gaming and the era of which you speak…..it all aligns a lot with my experience and that of my cousins. Love the channel. Thanks for being vulnerable with us. Much love! From one 90’s gamer to another. ❤
Sorry for your loss man. I understand where youre coming from and Super Mario Galaxy has always had a special place in my heart as well despite not losing a loved one at the time but even then the music in this game is so bittersweet and it constantly reminds me of my lost loved ones.
Man I love your channel! It has really been one of the best finds in my life. This video really cut deep. It’s the first video that I’ve noticed where you have a new game and there is no footage recorded of you playing it. It really shows the impact your dad had. He really did an amazing job capturing all those special moments. It’s because of you I try to make sure record even more these days of those special moments to look back on. Thank you again for sharing your amazing story.
Although I've got quite a few years on you, it seems we both lost our dads around the same time in our lives (I was 20). Thank you so much for continuing to share your story -- may all our gamer dads who've passed on rest in peace! Much love to you and yours, Tyler!
God bless you and this channel. Another amazing video. My wife loved Super Mario games. We often played Mario adventures together, Mario Kart 8, and even built levels together in Super Mario Maker. Her favorite game was Mario 3. When I played Mario Galaxy upon release in 2007, I did not know the magnitude of enormous loss. However, after my wife died of cancer in 2019, I also revisited Mario Galaxy the following year with the 3D All Stars Collection. What a gut punch it was. Rosalina’s story is so beautiful and cathartic. It comforted me in ways that perhaps even the people in my life couldn’t. Thank you for sharing this video. I’m such a huge fan of your channel.
Wow, thank you for sharing this video and your experiences. Your dad seems like a really cool guy, and I am glad you and he got to enjoy so many video games together as father and son. I hope that time brings you peace and you continue to hold the love he showed you in your heart. I will be here if you feel like sharing more with us in the future.
I delayed watching this for a week knowing the content. In the end I am glad to watch it and am glad the relationship you have with your dad. Go bless! Thank you
I never blubbered from a videogame you tube video before so congratulations 👏. I havent lost my dad yet but we have always been close and he getting of ill health now. It just reminds me to always cherish those we love and then celebrate their lives beyond. Thank you for the joys and helping remind us of whats important in life.
One can be jealous about the bond you shared with your father. Mine is still living but i never picked up memories comparable with yours with him. This is something you can be very happy about. Life is about creating good memories that give you strength! Keep going man! This video was very great.
I've always felt a connection to this channel due to the role your dad played in your love for video games. My mother purchased every game and console I ever had. They were always birthday and Christmas presents and that lasted until we lost her to cancer when I was 38. I have since gone full-tilt into video game collecting....but I keep all of the games and consoles she gave me as a separate collection that I will never get rid of. This video hit me harder than most as I remember the first game I purchased after she passed away, and it was very tough to play it and I haven't gone back to that game since then. You mentioned a "gift from God" and that is how I feel about most of the videos you post. It reminds me of my childhood in the 80's and 90's and brings back so many memories of my mother. The cherry on top of this is that I found out you have a daughter named Hallie in this video.....and that is the name of my daughter as well. Thank you for all the effort you put into this channel. It is entertaining and means a lot to those of us with similar stories.
I want to personally thank you for this video. I felt your story. I lost my father to cancer as well and he was my hero. This allow me to be able to release some tears and sadness that I felt and I totally want to thank you for that. I look forward to other videos. Blessings.
You share so much of your life and passion here and I am deep-diving into it the the last days. Your dad was such an awesome person and seeing you sharing this hobby and passion is just so incredibly wholesome. I myself have strong remorse about my gaming past. I didn't have it easy as a teenager, I was ostracized and bullied and psychologically I was really battered. Gaming always helped me to immerse myself in another world. My little brother was of course also very interested in video games and I already had a small part-time job and was able to buy consoles and games myself. I was often so stressed, in the middle of puberty, everything annoyed me...and so I often just kicked my brother out when he came into my room and asked if he could watch me play. I'm so sorry about that in hindsight, even though he claims he doesn't really remember it. I could have built up such a great bond with him there, a bit like you and your dad. It breaks my heart when I think of his cute little face looking in at my door and when I think of his almost frightened voice. Even though I had a hard time myself back then, I will probably never forgive myself.
My Dad passed away in 2022. In his later years he played a lot of pc games. I have memories of him playing Atari with his brother, and sometimes we would catch him playing a new nes game that we didn’t know he bought. I miss him. Great video.
What an extraordinary video..your dad makes part of all of us...he's the real OG UA-camr and the memories you have there are priceless. Always remember that the kisses and hugs you give your daughter he will received those up there... ❤
Tyler, you have helped a lot of us cope with our loses. Lost my mom to cancer in December 2004. I was roughly the same age as you were when you lost your dad. Watching your videos help me in so many ways. My mother said video games where a waste of time however it was my escape from a world that at the time thought hated me. Was a shy kid because of my stutter.
From what little I've seen from your channel so far, this stings hard. I'm extremely moved by your videos, and your dad would be proud you got to live in that beautiful moment with your daughter, and make this channel for all to see. Sounds like your old man was best dad anyone could ask for, I'm happy you had such a wonderful role model and best friend in you, and your family's life. Thank you for making these videos.
Boy, you know how to give this story wings. It kind of made me cry. Especially at the end where you show a snippet of a video of your dad lifting you up in front of a christmas-tree. That part in particular made me sob. Your dad loved you so much.
Tyler your dad is a legend. What an amazing human being. I’m sure you cherish every moment you had with him. I found your channel on accident and I love the nostalgic feeling I get thanks to you and your pops. 💪🏽💪🏽
Beautiful video. While I can't relate to the same experiences, this game is tied to a very pivotal moment in my own life, and looking back on it really does stir up a lot of emotions. Really, with how cinematic it is, I think this game strikes so many. But, at the end of the day, I think really this goes perfectly with the theme of your channel. These games are so tied to the specific memories and time with family that they allow us to have. For me, I got my Wii with Mario Kart Wii, and I can remember where I was on the day my dad came home with both (which, if anyone remembers, was quite hard to do for a bit there). I'm just so happy to see that so many are validating something so special to so many of us.
Hey buddy i love watching your videos and im so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I got Super Mario Galaxy for Christmas by my dad the same year and i enjoyed it.
Awesome video & keep up the good work & thanks for sharing & i know it is very hard to lose a family member because I been through a hard time after my grandma passed away last year on Sunday November 26 2023 & she was in the hospital with stage four of cancer & it is hard to see her like this & I get to see her on march break in 2020 on last time before things change & i was playing a different game on my Nintendo Switch & I see video game character are going through the same situation like me right now & I’m glad that I’m not the only one who losing a family member alone & i know deep in my heart that my grandma is now in heaven watching over me in my heart & in heaven no matter what
There are certain games in my collection that makes me think of my mother whom I lost unexpectedly in 2006 at the age of 54. I understand how certain games can cause you to feel a certain way. This channel is a beautiful tribute to your dad
How nostalgic and beautiful story you have gifted us, I wish my dad was like yours in the sense that he was there with you every time a game came home. My dad didn't care for playing but everytime I asked for a game or a console he would get it for me. I would never forget specially when he got me the first Nintendo Gameboy, he didn't even questioned me why I wanted it he knew I love Nintendo and just went with me to Toys R Us and got it with 2 games Tetris and Dr. Mario. My dad passed away in 2002.
Thanks for sharing this story Bro--such a heart tugging one. Really appreciate opening up about your journey, from losing your dad, your faith and now sharing that special game with your daughter. Put's life into perspective.
My youngest son just got through this one (on our retro journey). We started with the NES (like his pops haha). It's bittersweet watching them grow. I'm gonna have to wait to watch this one, it's likely gonna cause some tearing up 🥲 but I give you my thumbs up for later because your videos are always great 👍
Your channel is so incredible to me we are so similar in so many ways. Me and my father used to love to play games together. He died when i was 12 from cancer like your Dad. Games helped me through the greif so much. I to have children of my own a daughter and son who i love to play games with to and i hope they enjoy the time playing games together as much as we did with our Dads. Keep up the excellent work and please keep sharing your memories with all of us.
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yaaaaa we are not pying 80 bucks
Lol that's funny you got this sponsor for the Mario Galaxy video
I'll check it out!! I have a cheapy bare bones one that I like, so I may upgrade now that I see these things actually work.
Your father will always be with you! Forever and always ❤❤❤
One day, you will be reunited with your father; he truly seemed like a great person. It takes immense courage to share something so personal, and I’m sure he would be very proud of you. Thank you for opening up-I understand the intense mix of emotions, the profound pain of time passing, and the bittersweet memories. It can be gut-wrenching and overwhelming, but it's important to release those feelings.
My old man just passed away last year in August. He HATED the fact that I loved video games. He considered it a waste of time. However, he ALWAYS bought me every game I wanted. RIP Pops.
Converting some people is just impossible.
I'm sorry for your loss.
My dad is the same way. My dad always told me as a teenager _”if you didn’t play those video games, imagine the life you could have had”_ and he would always guilt trip me for enjoying a good game.
Even to this day, my favorite childhood memory was when he took me to Toys R’ Us and got me Pokemon Gold/Silver on the GB. I went home, built a blanket fort, and played Pokemon Gold/Silver in my fort the whole day until bedtime.
I'm sorry😞
My dad passed away in 2017, my uncle passed away last January this year😔
When we lost Dad in October 2007 to cancer, Super Mario Galaxy on Nintendo Wii played a pivotal role in the grieving process me. It was the first video game I bought after Dad died. Hoping this video, although a sad topic, helps you reflect. Thanks guys 🥲
I lost my mother to cancer in july 2022. We got a switch in 2020 she really liked playing tetris 99.
That's sad to hear, Galaxy was one of the first games I played
Mario Galaxy was the very first game I ever played, and it's what got me into video games.
So sorry for your loss🙏❤️
@@Halosword83so sorry for your loss🙏❤️
Dude, you got me with this one. I watched it with tears in my eyes. The word "nostalgia" means a sentimental yearning for the past that evokes feelings of pleasure with occasional notes of sadness. This is what your channel is all about. I’m glad to see that your daughter could help bring your feelings on this full circle and that there are now happier memories tied to it.
Nailed it!
I have leukemia right now I have a stem cell transplant coming up in about 45-60 days from now. This is hard to watch God Bless you for sharing.
Bro, praying for you! So sorry you're going through this. It's amazing what they can do with stem cells these days. Please keep us posted and God bless. 🙏
Prayers your way @mikeestes1076
Good luck, praying for you.
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Good luck. I hope you beat it!
Lost my dad suddenly in 2013. Recently returned to the Atari which was the 1st console we had as kids. Dad loved seeing us happy!
So sorry for your loss
I'm sorry for your loss
I'm sorry for your loss, my dad passed away too😔
So sorry for your loss your loss🙏❤️
@@laduwade9977so sorry for your loss🙏❤️
Lost my dad last year to cancer. Typing this through tears. Thank you for sharing your story. This has been an incrediblely cathartic experience for me. Keep on being a positive force in this world my friend!
I'm very sorry for your loss, and not so long ago. Glad the video helped :-)
@@MyRetroLife Hi, MRL, I wanted to say I also am sorry for your loss. Your dad seems from your videos like he was one hell of a guy, the kind of father most kids dream of having. He also seems like he was a fun dude to hang out with, parent or not. I've enjoyed your videos for a while.
I had a question for you, do you know what kind of video camera your dad used? I ask because the videos are pretty high quality for consumer level hardware in the mid 1990s.
skill issue tbh
@@stoic_af_memestf?
You could hear the pain in your voice, even though it's been so long since you lost your father, I still wish you lots of strength and health.
for you and for your family.
Thank you again for putting in so much effort, even if it wasn't that easy for you.❤❤
Yes, thank you ♥
I lost my dad in 1990. I was 9 years old. I'm 43 yrs old now and I still miss him to this day. One of my favorite memories of him was beating him in Duck Hunt on the NES. This was Christmas of probably 88 or 89. He made a bet with me that he could beat me on two ducks. So I said ok but if I win you have to get me egg nog. He said ok. I don't remember what happened if he won. So he went first and he was aiming with the sights on the NES zapper and he was doing good. I think he got passed maybe 5 rounds. Then it was my turn and I'm just pointing the zapper at the screen and just destroying him lol I think I got to round 8 or 9 when I finally stopped. I remember looking at him he had this smile and his face and then laughed and said well I guess I need my keys if I'm going to go get you that egg nog. Thank you for all the memories that you share with us Tyler whether they are good or bad. I'm glad you get to share games with your daughter. I hope one day I can do the same with my child if I ever have one.
May your dad rest in peace friend ! Don’t know you but we share a common bond over gaming .
Man I sure could go for some egg nog. Missed out on it last year. I guess I have to wait until October here in Canada near thanksgiving.
This game also makes me think of my Dad who passed away in July of last year. I was 12, I remember wanting a Wii so bad but they were so hard to find. Christmas of 07 my mom got me 8 games for the Wii I’d eventually have when we found one. One of which was Galaxy. I still remember the day, February 8, 2008, my dad came to pick me up for the weekend and before I got in the car he said to bring my Wii games. I asked why? Then I saw in the floorboard of the passenger seat a Wii box in a GameStop bag. I was so excited! Turns out, he camped outside a GameStop before opening and got 1 of 2 consoles they got in that day. I still remember the smell of opening the Wii and setting it up and popping in Galaxy before anything. Such a great time in my life. And my Dad was to thank for so many great memories like that. Miss him everyday. Great video Tyler.
My old.man passed away in August. Sucks
@@octoman_games I understand. Sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Dude thank you for this comment. You just unlocked memories of sometimes when my dad would pick me up he’d have a toy for me. I appreciate the small details you put in the comment because it allowed me to fully immerse in some memories of my own. Thanks again.
Hey, thanks for sharing this. Comments like this are golden and wonderful to read.
Was barely able to watch the whole thing through the flow of tears in my eyes. Your personal history and my nostalgia of when the game came out. Thank you for this.
I second this I’m welling up now 😢
I'm not very emotional, but this video got me in the feels. I'm very grateful to be almost 40 and still have both of my parents. Plus, like you experiencing games with my children has brought me so much joy!
I dont even know you personally, and obviously never your father, but I love the man. He was such a treasure, just seeng from these videos. And clearly loved you so much. Its nice to take these trips to the past with you and get to know both of you through these videos. Im sure he was right there watching you play, just like he always did.
Yes
My dad passed away in 2007 too. It was a tough and confusing time. My dad wasn't the biggest fan of video games, but regardless he always came through for me whether it was my birthday or Christmas. My dad even waited in line to get me a Wii for Christmas 2006. The line was outrageous (with limited Wiis in stock) so he went around asking people if they would be willing to take money for their spot (I'm guessing at least $200-$300) and someone accepted. Thinking about that makes me tear up, because that just showed how much he cared and wanted to not let me down. He always found a way to get the job done. Rest easy dad.
skill issue tbh + L + ratio + I did your mom + I aint reading allat
Wii U came out shortly after the sudden unexpected passing of my fiancée. It launched with Black Ops 2, and we had both LOVED playing the Wii CoDs online, we were addicted to how great those pointer controls worked, and for the first time I was going to a Nintendo console launch alone, so nearly didn't get it, but knew she would want me to, and BlOps2 is the only CoD I fully prestiged, and loved it, and she was there with me while I did it. Playing these games keeps them close.
Thank you for sharing your own experiences.
Lost my Dad just over a year ago. It’s been the hardest thing I’ve dealt with. He bought me almost every video game I ever owned growing up, but he didn’t play them. Listening to you and watching your videos has been helpful getting through this.
Thank you.
skill issue tbh
I lost my dad to suicide last year around this time. When the mini consoles came out, my dad and I would buy and play them together.
Our favorite game to play was the Donkey Kong Country series. I never beaten it before. So we worked together on the game and we beat the game taking turns. We were both so proud.
We decided to work on the rest of the series. We started DKC 2, but he passed we never finished. It’s my goal now to complete the DKC series in honor of my dad.
Thank you for sharing many great memories with your dad and family. It reminds me of the great times, I had gaming with my dad.
sorry but hes such a coward
You got this bud. Your dad would love to join up again.
Next life.
@@stoic_af_memesShut up and have some respect please.
And when you complete it, just remember how happy & proud your dad would’ve been. I lost my sister last November as well. We loved GTA, tekken, & mortal kombat.
The first GTA we played was GtA3 as little kids. She would just watch me play, as if I knew what I was doing lol. Even as we got older, we could laugh about the good old games on ps2 & talked about new releases. GTA6 being one we were both happy about.
She loved vice city & we couldn’t wait to see it on the newer systems after we seen GTA 4 & 5. I never pre ordered a game before but I will for GTA6 & I will play it that day with tears in my eyes because it’s bitter sweet. Because I know my sister would be right by my side watching & laughing.
Video games have always helped me grieve but losing my sister was the heaviest. We are only in our 20’s & she was younger than me so I was that protective big brother, as much as I could at least
@@stoic_af_memesThat's such a disrespectful thing to say about someone who lost their lives by suicide. Not cool, man. 😑😑😑
When my mom was dying from cancer in 2004. It was Harvest Moon : friends of mineral town that got me through that time period . I completely understand how important Castlevania for DS and Mario Galaxy must be to you. I repurchased Harvest Moon but I can’t bring myself to play it. After watching your video I think I’m going to give it a try.
I lost my 93 year old grandad this year, and he always used to buy me video games growing up (from lego star wars to games like crysis and fallout 3 lol) Super mario galaxy really struck something in him and he would keep asking me to put it on whenever he would come over and watch me play the wii as a kid.
The insight your dad had to record the unboxing, playing and collecting of games was pretty amazing! He was clearly a video game nut when most guys his age were not technologically savvy at all.
My dad got this game for me on my 11th birthday, it released on the 16th November 2007 in the UK. My birthday was a few days before but he asked me what I wanted and I told him I wanted this game. I remember coming back from school excited to play it, he pulled the classic “they didn’t have it in the shop” trick but then handed me a bag with it in. I was so happy, and played it straight away whilst my dad watched. I would play it with my dad and sisters, my mum wasn’t interested but she would watch. This game essentially became our family game.
I love Super Mario Galaxy with all my heart, it’s my favourite game.
Growing up, my dad and I would play the 2D Mario games together, our favourite being Super Mario World. We’d play Metroid and other games but Mario was our favourite.
He passed away unexpectedly in hospital on the 20th October 2023, the same day that Super Mario Bros Wonder released. My dad was intubated but could hear us, I told him that a new Mario game released and he moved. Later on that day when he died, I took that as a sign to play the game, I wasn’t going to but I did a few days later. I don’t think he would’ve wanted me to miss out. I played the game and completed every level in honour of my dad. I played it for him. Much like the game, my dad was wonderful.
Hearing your story made me reflect since I noticed a few similarities, which is crazy. The end of this video made me cry. You bought 3D All Stars for your daughter and it just made me think of my dad buying me Super Mario Galaxy all those years ago. One day, I hope to have the opportunity to do the same for my children whenever they are born.
Thank you for sharing your story🤍
Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing
Tyler another great video although emotional thank you for opening up about your faith and how you struggled with it after your dad’s passing. Continuing loving that little fam of yours ! Much love bro
110%
Thanks man
i had a BAD breakup early '22 and delved into Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3, and it helped to force myself to persist in life and the game. then my dad passed october of that year, and idk how much worse i would have been had i not been focusing on pushing forward no matter what in BB/DS3.
Hey Tyler, glad i get to watch this early before some trolls or haters get to comment, i really do appreciate you sharing all your memories with us! Probably gonna tear up watching it again! Just remember your core audience cares about you and appreciates you! Hope you have a nice day!
I really appreciate that man. Thank you for being here
God bless and may Dad rest in heaven smiling down on you!
Darn right we do. Tyler is a treasure. Same with Michael and Manny.
Never really comment on any videos on YT, however this time, I just want to say thank you for sharing your story.
It truly brought a tear to my eye.
I’m sure your dad is also watching with tear-filled eyes somewhere in the galaxy ❤️
My dad died of cancer too. At 50 my step mom told the doctor he didn't want surgery, when he was suffocating for 5 hrs so no help from hospital meant I had to lie to him for 5 hours. Shit was ruff
I’m sorry. 😭
Had to lie about what? Doesnt make sense.
Dude 😢
@@Deviljho5 Cool, my comment got deleted and i still get notified of new comments.
Thanks for sharing, man. I lost my dad a little less than 3 weeks ago and your story was touching and much appreciated. I still remember the day my dad and mom got me a Super Nintendo for my 5th birthday, and I can still hear him laughing as he, my mom and I played Super Mario Kart for the very first time. I remember how big it felt was that first year to make it all the way to Bowser and shaking with nerves and excitement as they cheered me on in the background as if I were quarterbacking the Super Bowl: gasps with every leap over every mechakoopa, cheers every time I launched one into Bowser's stupid face, and awes every time I died. I remember sitting at the foot of their silky turquoise bed spread with pink flowers, just 2 feet from the TV on the dresser at the foot of the bed, sun shining outside and beaming through the slats in the window on a perfect day. What a gift to be given that opportunity, but for someone to truly share the experience of all the joys and wonder that video games like Super Mario can bring. I am so grateful for that, and I am so happy you were able to pass on that same magic to your own daughter. Seeing your footage from other videos, its clear to see that being the kind of man and father to you that he was, would be very proud of you for that. :) Keep up the great work, and thanks again for sharing!
may your father rest in peace
That game was an emotional masterpiece for me too when I played it back in 2009.
Was blubbering non-stop for 5 minutes at the Luma sacrifice Black hole scene near the end. (After Lord Bowser is defeated, I actually thought Lord Bowser was actually killed in the game)
He technically did die
It's great that people are finally catching up to the true significance of videogames in our lives. Vídeos like this help us a ton in this direction. Videogames can be a very involving sentimental experience and can mean a lot to a lot of people. I can barely express what they meant to me growing up. They were a very constant, integral part of my life. I could barely sleep imagining a new console or a new game. When Street Fighter 2 was first announced on Mega Drive, for instance, I was static. Every photo of the game in that magazine was treated as royalty. I couldn't have enough of it. It was beautiful. Don't even get me started on Donkey Kong Country. I simply couldn't believe that such a perfect game existed. I miss that naivety, that true sense of wonder A LOT!!! 😢
Your video literally just gut punched me. Most of my video game memories bring me back to a simpler time in my life, and it is a joy replaying them. However, I did have a similar experience with a song and album. My grandfather and I were extremely close,and he passed away when I was 15 . He died suddenly in his sleep. My brother and I had been listening to use your illusion by Guns & Roses in the months previous. On that album was the song November Rain. He died November 16th 2002, and the very first song that came on the radio was November Rain. It came on as we were driving to over to console my distraught grandma. To this day the words of that song hit my like a gut punch, and I can never hear it the same again. Thank you for making this video, and sharing your realness with all of us.
I lost my dad when I was 17. He was certainly no gamer, but I remember sitting in his living room playing Sonic on his old CRT TV while he listened to his records. In 2021, I lost my step dad to dementia. He also was not a gamer, but I fondly remember him taking me to Electronics Boutique to buy Game Gear games. Good, simple times I will always remember. Great video, dude! You always get me in the feels, lol.
Honestly, Rosalina's Story elevates Mario Galaxy from a masterpiece, to one of the greatest games ever made, and one of my favorite works of art ever made.
Lost my dad in 2019 to stomach cancer… totally relate, it’s a flashpoint in life and nothing after is the same as what came before. One of the aspects of your channel I enjoy the most is the reverential way in which you memorialize your dad… don’t know him, but get the feeling he’d be very proud of you today. Thanks for sharing.
Daaaamn Tyler, that line-up you had @0:20 was looking, bushwhacked... waow 😄
You’re channel really made an impact on me. I was born in 82 and had all the systems you had as well. My parents also divorced in 95, which was close to yours. Now I’m married and have two sons which I’m really close to. My oldest and I collect a ton of retro consoles since I ended up trading the current system in for whatever was new at the time. The love you have for your dad is awesome and I have a very similar relationship to my sons. We do everything together from playing video games to looking for action figures in all the stores around us. I can tell you one thing for sure, if something happened to me, I’d want my sons to move on and be happy. I’d want them to look back and be happy about the good times and also use our relationship as a guide for them and their kids. You’re doing great and I’m sure it was hard to lose a parent that was so influential in your life. Keep up the good work, your channel is one of my favorites.
Boy you know you're old when a game that came out in 2007 is considered retro now.. can time stop pls.
Eh...it was only two Nintendo generations ago. Yeah, 17 years is a long time though.
I'm 17 and I don't necessarily call it retro I call it a timey classic it's not old per say it's merely a ever lasting piece of history to hold on to
My top game of 2023 was Atari 50! Glad to be on both ends of this history.
I really can't consider Mario Galaxy "retro" personally even though I was a toddler who didn't know what a video game was when it came out. The game just looks and feels too modern to be retro in my eyes.
No one is saying mario galaxy is retro........
I lost my dad to cancer and will be a year in June. Up until he passed I would still go and visit him and we would sit playing video games together! I miss him every single day
I have not had the unfortunate circumstance that you had to endure but I do appreciate you telling us your story, I hope that playing these games bring back some good memories of your dad and keep on gaming
Your videos always hit right in the feels. I never had a gaming relationship with my dad but we get along lovingly. He just learned that his cancer is back and stronger.. he’s starting chemo in the coming weeks. Love your dads people. They won’t be there forever. Now I’m crying
I love how you're continuing the tradition of filming your loved ones opening a gift from you
This video was such an emotional one to watch. Made me cry. Having lost a parent, especially one who supported and enabled my video game love from the early years of video games until she passed in 2021, I can see the parallels.
Your dad reminds me of how special my mom was and how much she loved me. You can tell from every video, how much your dad LOVED you, as well as how much he enjoyed sharing his passion for video games with you. As special as it was to open up those wonderful gifts your family gave you, you can tell how excited he was to give you those games.
Just a wonderful, but tearful video to watch. He was such a special man, and he raised a special son.
Damn Tyler, that one got me the WHOLE way thru. I bet there's not a dry eye in the house after seeing that one! Thx for putting yourself out there on this one, I can't imagine how difficult that was! But, your dad's legacy certainly lives on thru your channel and all of your great memories!!
I dont remember the first game I played after my brother passed in 2009, but the first game I beat was the Ghostbusters game. It was the first game I really got into and was able to finish without him watching, or helping me through it. I kinda knew then, nothing would ever be the same. Thats when I got heavily into youtube reviews, as it helps me feel I have someone there with me enjoying games. So ty Tyler, and everyone who enjoys this hobby.
My dad is up there in age and honestly its all I think about, a man once said "you spend time with your dad bc when he goes, it'll rock you" I am afraid of what's going to happen when he's gone, gonna be some rough yrs ahead.
Got me tearing up at work! These are hard memories, but good ones, since you and your dad clearly had a great relationship, and it's great to see you moving forward with your own family. Thanks for sharing. Much love to you and yours.
I never get choked up watching videos about Retro games before, but man, this is like the 5th or 6th video of yours that had me shedding tears.
Now as a father of 2, and 1 due in July, these type of videos hit even harder.
Your videos are always beautifully edited. I know pops would be proud of that, and the fact you’re using that footage to make these type of videos.
That’s a unique calling in its self.
You’re definitely in your own Lane good sir. I pray the family, and the new edition is doing good 🙏🏼
God Bless Brother
Love this. Thank you for such a thoughtful comment!
I just watched your X-Men 96 video and I just wanted to say how beautiful you put that together. As a new father I'm trying to capture every single moment I can of my family. The way they documented everything is so wonderful. As parent I can tell how much your parents love you it actually made me tear up Knowing how much your dad loves you and how he went the extra mile to make you happy. I just wanted to say you did a hell of job making that video you can tell how much love was poured into it
I love this comment. Thank you for coming to this video to leave it. UA-cam disabled the comments on that video unfortunately. :-(
@@MyRetroLife that was my first time watching your videos and starting this video im so sorry for you loss. your dad was so cool.
I can relate to losing my dad at a young age so I understand this video must of been hard to make, but like always Tyler your quality is unmatched! Always here support God bless man :)
Really appreciate it man 🙂
of course man, I can relate to a lot of your stories with you and your dad/family, like I said before it reminds me a lot of me and my dad! So you’re channel is a great comfort and blessing to me! So thank you 😃
Had a very similar experience playing Valkyria Chronicles after my mom passed away. Sometimes a game can just sum up how you feel so much better than any other art form.
I have an emotional connection to this game as well. Great video. Great production and editing. Got a lump in my throat a couple times.
I lost a relative today. Watching this through teary eyes and hearing your beautiful and moving story has helped me begin to unpack the tidalwave of emotions. Thank you. ❤
Sorry to hear. Hope you're ok
You can tell this was hard for Tyler to do, to this day Super Mario Galaxy is my favorite Mario game of all time. Awesome vid Tyler! Keep up the good work!
Hey. I stumbled upon your channel last week and can't tell you how great your videos are. It brings me back to my childhood in the 80's and 90's. You do a great job narrating each clip. So sorry for the loss of your father! You can feel the love yall have for each other. God bless you and your family. And thanks again for all the great content.
Beautiful video as always. Love how you encapsule growing up with gaming, the part about the miracle of God and videogames together, just beautiful. You link games with memories for sure. The system for me is the PSP. Hugs from México.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
I lost my dad a few years ago and I will say our stories are strikingly similar my friend. Gaming was the way my dad and I spent time together from the N64 all the way to the Wii. Idk why but when I play the Wii it hits me the hardest. Fantastic video! ❤
The night I learned of my father's suicide I was watching the Last Samurai with my family in the living room. A normal night, until it wasn't. I just remember going into shock, not being able to speak and going to the basement to be alone and process it all. I was 16 years old. My stepbrother asked me if I wanted to play Halo on his PC. He never let me touch it until that night, but I did and I still remember that gesture to this day. The only thing that brought me out of shock was lethargically playing that game... gradually remembering how to speak and interact with people. For that reason... anytime I see the Last Samurai or the original Halo I am brought back to that time, that place and those feelings.
your story about your dad made me remember that we shouldn't take life for granted. i told my dad a few minutes from the time of me posting that i love him. i'm gonna go give him a hug now
12:38 can you get a better definition of happyness than this shot?
I watch every episode. It's kinda like your dad knew you would need all these videos to remember him. I lost my dad when I was 17 in 1997. One day he told us he had 6 months to live. Thanks for your channel and all your videos and sharing your memories. Your Pop seemed like a really great man!
Rip. Your dad is a legend man. ✨🙏🏾
Thanks ♥
Still is in my 📕
Even tho u was the word is! Because IS is exactly correct lol
I knew this video was coming, and I still wasn't ready 😭
Thanks for another great video and all the effort that goes into them. Lost my mum to cancer in 2011 and I also retreated into games a bit at that time. Also really appreciate you sharing your struggles with faith - as a fellow Christian I fully understand where you are coming from.
Final Fantasy 10 is the game I got into when I lost my dad.
Thank you for sharing!! My condolences on your dads passing!! It's a privilege sharing your candid and raw feelings here. The experience with your daughter and Mario Galaxy coming full circle quite touching!!
This video was hard to watch but I appreciate you going through to making it for everyone
So beautiful that you can share these memories with your daughter as your dad did with you. This is what video games are all about.
This hit man. My dad split when I was a baby, and to this day (I’m 31) I never met him. But I have a little guy of my own now and I hope I can give him everything my father never gave me
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Really genuine, heartfelt video. No overblown story or superficial tears. I could literally see the emotion all over your face when you were speaking. Thankyou for being so open and honest. Respect, man.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have my dad still but he's elderly now. In my mind though, I still picture him smiling at me in his younger self. My mom passed away due to cancer of the colon and I treasure this video because it makes me reminiscent of better times.
Rest In Power Dad...
Just discovered your channel and I have to say….the way you speak about video gaming and the era of which you speak…..it all aligns a lot with my experience and that of my cousins. Love the channel. Thanks for being vulnerable with us. Much love! From one 90’s gamer to another. ❤
Sorry for your loss man. I understand where youre coming from and Super Mario Galaxy has always had a special place in my heart as well despite not losing a loved one at the time but even then the music in this game is so bittersweet and it constantly reminds me of my lost loved ones.
Man I love your channel! It has really been one of the best finds in my life. This video really cut deep. It’s the first video that I’ve noticed where you have a new game and there is no footage recorded of you playing it. It really shows the impact your dad had. He really did an amazing job capturing all those special moments. It’s because of you I try to make sure record even more these days of those special moments to look back on. Thank you again for sharing your amazing story.
Although I've got quite a few years on you, it seems we both lost our dads around the same time in our lives (I was 20).
Thank you so much for continuing to share your story -- may all our gamer dads who've passed on rest in peace!
Much love to you and yours, Tyler!
God bless you and this channel. Another amazing video.
My wife loved Super Mario games. We often played Mario adventures together, Mario Kart 8, and even built levels together in Super Mario Maker. Her favorite game was Mario 3.
When I played Mario Galaxy upon release in 2007, I did not know the magnitude of enormous loss. However, after my wife died of cancer in 2019, I also revisited Mario Galaxy the following year with the 3D All Stars Collection. What a gut punch it was. Rosalina’s story is so beautiful and cathartic. It comforted me in ways that perhaps even the people in my life couldn’t. Thank you for sharing this video. I’m such a huge fan of your channel.
Wow, thank you for sharing this video and your experiences. Your dad seems like a really cool guy, and I am glad you and he got to enjoy so many video games together as father and son. I hope that time brings you peace and you continue to hold the love he showed you in your heart. I will be here if you feel like sharing more with us in the future.
I delayed watching this for a week knowing the content. In the end I am glad to watch it and am glad the relationship you have with your dad. Go bless! Thank you
Thanks for watching Mike
I never blubbered from a videogame you tube video before so congratulations 👏. I havent lost my dad yet but we have always been close and he getting of ill health now. It just reminds me to always cherish those we love and then celebrate their lives beyond. Thank you for the joys and helping remind us of whats important in life.
One can be jealous about the bond you shared with your father. Mine is still living but i never picked up memories comparable with yours with him. This is something you can be very happy about. Life is about creating good memories that give you strength! Keep going man! This video was very great.
I've always felt a connection to this channel due to the role your dad played in your love for video games. My mother purchased every game and console I ever had. They were always birthday and Christmas presents and that lasted until we lost her to cancer when I was 38. I have since gone full-tilt into video game collecting....but I keep all of the games and consoles she gave me as a separate collection that I will never get rid of. This video hit me harder than most as I remember the first game I purchased after she passed away, and it was very tough to play it and I haven't gone back to that game since then. You mentioned a "gift from God" and that is how I feel about most of the videos you post. It reminds me of my childhood in the 80's and 90's and brings back so many memories of my mother. The cherry on top of this is that I found out you have a daughter named Hallie in this video.....and that is the name of my daughter as well. Thank you for all the effort you put into this channel. It is entertaining and means a lot to those of us with similar stories.
I want to personally thank you for this video. I felt your story. I lost my father to cancer as well and he was my hero. This allow me to be able to release some tears and sadness that I felt and I totally want to thank you for that. I look forward to other videos. Blessings.
Thank you so much for sharing this. My mother passed away recently, and it helps to hear others talk about how they dealt with losing a parent.
I started going back to gaming to cope with life during the pandemic and still gaming now .
You share so much of your life and passion here and I am deep-diving into it the the last days. Your dad was such an awesome person and seeing you sharing this hobby and passion is just so incredibly wholesome.
I myself have strong remorse about my gaming past. I didn't have it easy as a teenager, I was ostracized and bullied and psychologically I was really battered. Gaming always helped me to immerse myself in another world. My little brother was of course also very interested in video games and I already had a small part-time job and was able to buy consoles and games myself.
I was often so stressed, in the middle of puberty, everything annoyed me...and so I often just kicked my brother out when he came into my room and asked if he could watch me play.
I'm so sorry about that in hindsight, even though he claims he doesn't really remember it. I could have built up such a great bond with him there, a bit like you and your dad.
It breaks my heart when I think of his cute little face looking in at my door and when I think of his almost frightened voice. Even though I had a hard time myself back then, I will probably never forgive myself.
My Dad passed away in 2022. In his later years he played a lot of pc games. I have memories of him playing Atari with his brother, and sometimes we would catch him playing a new nes game that we didn’t know he bought. I miss him. Great video.
What an extraordinary video..your dad makes part of all of us...he's the real OG UA-camr and the memories you have there are priceless. Always remember that the kisses and hugs you give your daughter he will received those up there... ❤
Tyler, you have helped a lot of us cope with our loses. Lost my mom to cancer in December 2004.
I was roughly the same age as you were when you lost your dad. Watching your videos help me in so many ways. My mother said video games where a waste of time however it was my escape from a world that at the time thought hated me. Was a shy kid because of my stutter.
Honestly made me tear up. I still have my dad today, and im grateful. You had the coolest dad, thank you for sharing these nostalgic memories.
From what little I've seen from your channel so far, this stings hard. I'm extremely moved by your videos, and your dad would be proud you got to live in that beautiful moment with your daughter, and make this channel for all to see. Sounds like your old man was best dad anyone could ask for, I'm happy you had such a wonderful role model and best friend in you, and your family's life. Thank you for making these videos.
Boy, you know how to give this story wings. It kind of made me cry. Especially at the end where you show a snippet of a video of your dad lifting you up in front of a christmas-tree. That part in particular made me sob. Your dad loved you so much.
Tyler your dad is a legend. What an amazing human being. I’m sure you cherish every moment you had with him. I found your channel on accident and I love the nostalgic feeling I get thanks to you and your pops. 💪🏽💪🏽
Beautiful video. While I can't relate to the same experiences, this game is tied to a very pivotal moment in my own life, and looking back on it really does stir up a lot of emotions. Really, with how cinematic it is, I think this game strikes so many. But, at the end of the day, I think really this goes perfectly with the theme of your channel.
These games are so tied to the specific memories and time with family that they allow us to have. For me, I got my Wii with Mario Kart Wii, and I can remember where I was on the day my dad came home with both (which, if anyone remembers, was quite hard to do for a bit there). I'm just so happy to see that so many are validating something so special to so many of us.
Hey buddy i love watching your videos and im so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I got Super Mario Galaxy for Christmas by my dad the same year and i enjoyed it.
Awesome video & keep up the good work & thanks for sharing & i know it is very hard to lose a family member because I been through a hard time after my grandma passed away last year on Sunday November 26 2023 & she was in the hospital with stage four of cancer & it is hard to see her like this & I get to see her on march break in 2020 on last time before things change & i was playing a different game on my Nintendo Switch & I see video game character are going through the same situation like me right now & I’m glad that I’m not the only one who losing a family member alone & i know deep in my heart that my grandma is now in heaven watching over me in my heart & in heaven no matter what
There are certain games in my collection that makes me think of my mother whom I lost unexpectedly in 2006 at the age of 54. I understand how certain games can cause you to feel a certain way. This channel is a beautiful tribute to your dad
Man, with how we followed your channel, and watched all your documented events, it's like we are with your family. Condolences
How nostalgic and beautiful story you have gifted us, I wish my dad was like yours in the sense that he was there with you every time a game came home. My dad didn't care for playing but everytime I asked for a game or a console he would get it for me. I would never forget specially when he got me the first Nintendo Gameboy, he didn't even questioned me why I wanted it he knew I love Nintendo and just went with me to Toys R Us and got it with 2 games Tetris and Dr. Mario. My dad passed away in 2002.
Thanks for sharing this story Bro--such a heart tugging one. Really appreciate opening up about your journey, from losing your dad, your faith and now sharing that special game with your daughter. Put's life into perspective.
My youngest son just got through this one (on our retro journey). We started with the NES (like his pops haha).
It's bittersweet watching them grow. I'm gonna have to wait to watch this one, it's likely gonna cause some tearing up 🥲
but I give you my thumbs up for later because your videos are always great 👍
Your channel is so incredible to me we are so similar in so many ways. Me and my father used to love to play games together. He died when i was 12 from cancer like your Dad. Games helped me through the greif so much. I to have children of my own a daughter and son who i love to play games with to and i hope they enjoy the time playing games together as much as we did with our Dads. Keep up the excellent work and please keep sharing your memories with all of us.