Super Mario Galaxy DESTROYED Me After Dad Died - My Retro Life
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Lol that's funny you got this sponsor for the Mario Galaxy video
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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🙏❤️
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.
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!
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🙏❤️
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 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.
❤❤❤
Good luck. I hope you beat it!
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
I love how you're continuing the tradition of filming your loved ones opening a gift from you
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.
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.
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 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
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'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!
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.
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
Your dad is a legend, I've already said this before but thank you for sharing these videos this has to be one of the most wholesome content on here. This channel helped me after losing my mom last year.
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.
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 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.
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!!! 😢
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.
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!!
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 ❤️
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 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. TH-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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
Rip. Your dad is a legend man. ✨🙏🏾
Thanks ♥
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.
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!
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.
I recently lost my father and when I did I felt the urge to go back and play mario galaxy 2. It was one of the first games I remember him purchasing for me when I was regularly playing the Wii. I'm glad this video exists, it echoes a strange sentiment and feeling I've had in my head for the past week. This video brought me to tears. Thank you ♥
I cried while watching this video. I know exactly how this feels. It was with a different game, and it was when my mom passed 2 years ago from suicide. I couldn't play the game without feeling completely emotionally destroyed. I am watching my dad get worse right now and its breaking my heart. I'm closer to my dad than I even was with my mom. All I want to say to you is I genuinely hope you can heal and continue to push forward and find more love and happiness from other people and from God. God loves you man. I pray that He pours out His love and blessings on you. You really got to my heart this morning. I sincerely wish you the best and hope you have many happy days ahead. God bless you bro. Dang it im crying again. God bless you.
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.
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.
Thanx for sharing man!.. I'm a Dad and I buy every game for my son, he loves playing with me.. and sometimes I'm so busy that I forget the memories I could build for him.
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!
This video hit me super hard and clearly I'm not alone. I lost my mom just over two years ago after a 12 year battle with cancer. My video game equivalent was with Outer Wilds, but I played it before she passed. In a way I was already grieving, as by the time I began playing it, she had already transitioned to hospice care. It wasn't a matter of if, but when. To me, Outer Wilds is a game about trying to take ownership of your time in this universe in spite of the natural forces that work against us. I felt as though the game understood my family's struggle, and with the blessing of my mom I was able to share how it helped me. It's been a little while since I was back in touch with those feelings and this video brought me back. I'm sad but incredibly happy to be reminded through your father's legacy. To be occasionally reminded is actually exactly what I need to continue moving forward in what I want to do.
I'm a relatively new fan, but I think what you're doing here with this channel is really beautiful. Thinking about how my struggle was analogous to yours brought tears to my eyes, but what really messed me up was seeing you cut through the pain to share the joy of your father's legacy with your daughter. I really hope I'm able to do the same. Thank you for this video, and thank you so much for sharing the life and legacy of your beautiful family with us.
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 👍
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.
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.
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
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!! 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!!
Man, with how we followed your channel, and watched all your documented events, it's like we are with your family. Condolences
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!
Your dad was a blessing. I'm glad you grew up having such a wonderful father, and a wonderful man in your life. No matter what comes your way in life, he will alwaus be watching over you and your family, and he'll always be you and your daughter's guardian angel. Bless your heart, Tyler, and may life bring you joy and peace with plenty memories to come.💜💜💜💜
Wasn't expecting to be crying on a gaming channel but here we are. Really great filmmaking and storytelling man. So sorry for your loss.
Four years ago I started Breath of the Wild for the first time. When I started my game in June, my mom was fine. In August we unexpectedly lost her. It was so difficult for me to go back and complete that game because everything had changed. Eventually I finished it but it is a game I can never return to. Thank you for sharing your story.
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.
It’s really hard to tell to someone that didn’t play video games how much it can effect you. The feeling of saving the world with Zelda, the feeling of adventure with Mario, etc is so crazy! Rip to your dad, and thabks for sharing your feeling/emotions/thoughts… i really appreciate it ❤
❤this video my dad passed away in 98 I was 6 I’ll never forget the Christmas he got me a 64 love those memories keep up the good work, man. I’m your neighbor. I’m from College Station Texas so every time you post feels like I’m rooting for the home team.😊
City neighbor that is
I can only imagine how this game reincarnates and symbolizes the magic and spirit of all your past experiences with your dad. I have games in my life that were entrenched in the experiences involved in my growing up. Mario 64, OOT and Metroid prime had similar affects on me. But man yours hits really hard. God bless you and your family.
Beautiful video. I'm getting up in that age where I have to think about my parents dying. I have a son as well so the circle of life is really powerful for me. Seeing this story go full circle with your daughter made it sting a little less.
I felt the same when I was playing my cousin's N64, I was playing Spiderman when I got the news of my gramma passing away. And that same year, my first dog passed away as well. For a while it was kind of hard playing the N64 again and not remember those sad days. Your father would have seriously loved playing Super Mario Galaxy.
Watching these videos has really made me fall in love with both you and your father. I didn’t pay attention to Rosalinas story when I had first played Mario Galaxy, but I started sobbing when you recounted it. I think it’s so beautiful that you’ve been keeping your father's spirit alive and sharing his memory with the world. Thank you ❤
Man, Tyler, this was a tough one to watch. There's a lot of feels to take in here, and hearing how Super Mario Galaxy was part of your grieving process is both joyful and sad. The story Rosalina reads is one I completely forgot, and really can't imagine how much that resonated at that moment in your life. I lost my brother in a sudden freak car accident almost 2 years ago, and still have been grieving depending on either certain games that bring back memories, or things nowadays I would've called him to tell him about.
Back to this though, as much of an emotional roller coaster that had been for you, the fact that it came full circle with seeing the joy of your daughter playing it...your father was definitely there with you both in that moment. Much like your Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow episode, you sharing these stories are invaluable, and cement a legacy.
I couldn’t help but cry when watching this. Years ago, the backstory of Rosalina was revealed unto me, I was a bratty middle-schooler who knew not of the term “empathy”.
Now, I am an adult, and that story, and how you described it hit me in the feels.
Thank you for sharing this Tyler! Your Dad I believe is in a better place, and happy knowing you are forming memories with your own family!
This video hit close to home. Despite not losing my Dad, he had a heart attack at the beginning of 2020.
I remember that feeling of not knowing whether he was even alive or not and, to cope with it, I figured the only way I'd cope is taking my mind off of it completely, there was nothing I could do.
I played New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It was like a comfort thing for me, I don't know what it is - but you're right, every time I play or even watch videos of that game, the feelings never leave you.
Thanks for making this video - great as always!
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.
Thanks for sharing, excellent video. This hit very close to home for me too. Mom left us on 12/27/2006 and this was also the first game I played through after her passing. Complete gut punch at the end just as you experienced, but probably the best therapy at the time.
I've been really busy these past couple days so FINALLY got around to watching this incredible video. Thank you for sharing this Tyler I knew it was gonna be an emotional video but as Rosalina said "My cheeks were damp with tears". Luckily my dads still with me but to hear your emotional ties to such an incredible game from my childhood really makes me look at it in a whole new light. Incredible video man and I know for a fact your dad is proud of everything you've acomplished.
Hey, Tyler, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this. This was very touching to hear. It's an unbelievable and tragic coincidence that the game's story lined up with the passing of your Dad. However, I'm glad that the game helped you in grieving the loss of your Dad.
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 knew this video was coming, and I still wasn't ready 😭
Oh man, I had no idea! I've watched so many of your videos and have seen enough footage of your Dad that this hit me. I could tell he was a special person.
Super Mario Galaxy was the first game I bought after my wife and I moved into our first house, just before starting a family. It will always hold a special place in my heart. The music and sound effects in particular make me feel strong emotions. But like you, it doesn't just remind me what a great game it was, but what a pivotal time in my life this was.
Tyler I lost my Dad in 2008. It was very unexpected and I feel everything you said in this video. Your Dad was there with you then as he still is today. Thanks for making this video
Beautiful bro, beautiful, I lost my old man when I was 22. The only thing that has come close to helping fill that gap was the Love and experiences I now share with my children, especially in video games. ❤
I'm crying with you because I truly feel like I know you and your dad by following your channel. Thank you for the videos and I'm still truly sorry for your loss brother.
I lost my dad in 2016 to Cancer I remember he used to watch me play vidoe games for hours, sometimes he would try to play and he wasnt very good when his game over screen came up I would give him a hug and I he would smile and laugh.... I miss him everyday
My mother provided me with gaming bliss. If not for her I wouldn’t have all the memories that I cherish. It’s similar story I have to yours. I miss her everyday. I truly feel your dad sent you a blessing. It’s how these things work brother. God bless him and your family.
Hi Tyler, thanks for sharing this story. Your dad was an amazing person. I’ve always loved your channel, but this video hits a bit different. My mum died of cancer in October 2022, and my dad succumbed to his MS on 7th March this year. Both of them played a big part in my love for games, buying them for me, and in my dad’s case, playing with me. I also have a daughter, who I introduced to Nintendo and Mario at a young age. I’m an only child and my parents were like my best friends. I completely understand your feeling of loneliness, but I also believe your dad was present whilst you were playing Mario galaxy with your daughter. What a game and what a soundtrack. Reminds me of playing in central Russia in 2008. Thanks again, Tony
It seemed odd to me when I saw your Sega CD & Saturn video that your dad wasn’t there in person to look back on those old recordings, but I didn’t really look into it. It seems too soon for that to happen to him & I am sorry for your loss. I lost my grandfather a couple years ago & it deeply affected my whole family. I remember for a while I actually lost my brother’s disc of super Mario galaxy & then after we moved I actually found it again around the time he passed away. I feel like super Mario galaxy was one of those comfort games that helped me a little during that time. Nowadays I feel happier whenever I think of that game & I feel like it’s a game that aged very well. Thanks for sharing your experience with that game & I’m glad that you were able to enjoy it years later
This is my favorite video game. Every time I play it I get the most nostalgic feelings. I’m gonna try to get Charles martinet to sign my copy at comic con
Thank you for making me not feel alone with this game. I am so sorry you felt so alone. Im so sorry you had to experience Rosalina's message all by yourself. I can only imagine how daunting that must have felt. I can also imagine how defeating it was... Yet, here you are, you pulled through. And later on, you got to really experience this game in the best light with your daughter.
I'm sorry for the vent, but hopefully this helps you not feel so alone! Gaming with my dad growing up, was always our thing. We bought all the guides to each game on the home nintendo system, so that we could 100% complete them together. With the Wii's launch, my mother and father were both on individual journeys that led them to toxic behaviours towards me, and to each other. Next thing I knew, my dad wasn't around anymore as a friend and I remember getting Mario Galaxy with the Wii in 2007 during my grade 7's "bullying" year. I tried turning on the game, and couldn't focus on it. I couldn't enjoy it, because I was so filled with anger and confusion on why my dad did not want to spend time with me and Mario anymore like when we completed Sunshine, or Luigi's Mansion together. It took me til Mario 3D All stars as well on the Switch, to have finally been able to experience this magical experience alone.. and enjoy it, and the journey that I was able to go through that made me stronger.
Thank you for everything you do.
It's really hard to separate yourself from the memories of what was going on when you played a game. Especially such strong memories such as those, thank you for sharing
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.
It’s my first time here watching one of your videos and this was a good one. What a beautiful tribute to your father. He is there with you every time you think of him.
Almost everyone of your videos I find myself balling, and this is no exception. You had a wonderful father and it is so great you have all of that wonderful footage. You honor his legacy by carrying forth with your family. Bless you brother. Be well
The fact that this got recommended to me literally less than 48 hours before it’s been 7 years since my father’s passing is insane, I’m sorry for your loss man because man a lot of your feelings really resonated with me (especially when it came to faith and questioning god something which i admittedly still haven’t recovered from and it helped to hear it wasn’t just me this happened to), but this was truly a beautiful video and I gotta say thanks for making it, my father didn’t interact with games at all besides buying me them but just hearing your story was nice and it felt comforting in a way, your experience with Mario Galaxy was similar to my experience with God Of War 2018, and even Ragnarok to an extent, even tho the former was nearly a year after his passing and the latter was 5 years later, the journey of Kratos and his son and him being a father trying to protect Atreus really hit me, especially since 2018 came out at a time where those emotions were still very fresh and I guess Kratos having pain he was still trying to move past at the same time as I was really resonated with me too even tho he was a father while I was a son who lost mine and that’s part of why it’s one of my favorite games ever, it just hit really deep, I only hope that one day like you, I can show it to my child if I have one, thanks again for this fantastic video man, god bless