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.
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.❤❤
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.
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. 🙏
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.
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
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.
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.
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🤍
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.
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.
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.
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'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!
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 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.
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 ❤️
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!
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.
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
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.
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!!! 😢
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.
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!
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
My dad introduced me to gaming when I was 5 - Alex the Kidd in Miracle World. He used to play it with the Master System joypad UPSIDE DOWN. He passed in 2022 at the age of 63 from a heart attack and I miss him every day. He was and is my hero. I love you Dad.
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.
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
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.
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! ❤
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
Cancer really sucks. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer in 2006 when I was only 16. I absolutely lost interest in video games for a while and while I still played occasionally it was well into college around 2010 before I really felt like playing an entire game again. I also went to film school, I got married at 18 (I'm still with my wife today), played in rock bands, just tried to focus on what was in front of me for quite a few years after my dad passed. A lot of this video really hits home. I still have the N64 and Gamecube that my dad bought me.
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.
It seems like your Dad knew how much all of this meant to you. Born in ‘86 in American Suburbia - watching your videos is like watching the history of my life, starring you and your family. I wake up early before the rest of my household and have enjoyed a lot of quiet tears along with my coffee reliving these moments with you… thinking about my Mom. Thanks.
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 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. ❤
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.
Thank you for your videos I really enjoy watching them brings back a lot of memories I mean I'm older than you I just turned 56 in September. My mother just passed away at 83 years old August 16th 2024 so things have been a little rough my father passed away in 1999 he's been gone a long time I know I'm 56 but it's hard getting used to not having any parents anymore your videos really help me lease that puts a smile on my face God bless you and your family
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 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 😃
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
You had such a rich relationship and bond with your Dad--A lot of us are envious of that. I love that you're recording timeless memories and planting these seeds of love in your daughters life as well. You have so much wonderful history with your Dad time-stamped, and accessible at your disposal throughout the years. What an absolute blessing that is. Your daughter has the same joy in her eyes looking at you and smiling, that you had looking at your loving father as a kid. I know your Dad is looking down on you in heaven. Your Dad isn't gone. It's just time apart and delayed gratification until you're reunited in heaven...what an awesome embrace that will be when you meet again 🙏😊
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.
What those who haven't lost a parent can't relate to is the conversations and future memories you want to share with them but can't. This is beautiful Tyler.
Tyler I couldn't stop my tears when I saw your little daughter opening her game!! Your story is amazing and I'm sure that your dad is really proud about you!! Greetings from México I'm argentinian bur Inlive here since 2012!!
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’m watching this today on my dad’s second birthday after his passing. Thank you for sharing, i needed this. It reminds me that he’s still here with me.
Beautiful video (couldn’t stop crying 😢) but your dad is not dead he is alive and he always will be alive in your heart and memories and yes he is always watching over you cause he loves you and your family stay strong brother.
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.💜💜💜💜
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.
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!
Lost my dad in 2020. He didn’t play games but always supported what ever I did and loved watching me play them. Very lucky to have parents who were always there and wanted the best for me.
I know your dad is proud of you, Tyler. I just know you taking his home movies and keeping it going through the hard work you’ve put into your channel has overjoyed him. I can just imagine the excitement in his voice reacting to every new video you make. Thank you for sharing your childhood!
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.
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!
It is very nice of your dad to record all those moments in camera, some people just don´t realize that and what you end up having is just memories and memories after some years start to wipe. What you experience also happens with other things like for example a house, a street, or a place.
❤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.😊
Ok that ending got me. Made a grown man gently weep. Just seeing you video your daughter the same way your father did to you. You’re dang right your father was there. God bless you and your family.
Nephew I lost my mom around the beginning of COVID and it devastated me so much I stopped making gaming videos on TH-cam so I feel you. Uncle JD here and know you got a brother from another mother here and sending love from my channel JDzWORLD
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 ♥
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.
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!
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.
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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!
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 ♥
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
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🙏❤️
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!
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.
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.
@@bobqoggShut 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
@@bobqoggThat's such a disrespectful thing to say about someone who lost their lives by suicide. Not cool, man. 😑😑😑
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 😢
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
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
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
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.
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........
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'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!
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 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.
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.
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 ❤️
I started going back to gaming to cope with life during the pandemic and still gaming now .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!! 😢
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
skill issue + L + ratio + I did your mom + I aint reading allat
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.
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 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
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
My dad introduced me to gaming when I was 5 - Alex the Kidd in Miracle World. He used to play it with the Master System joypad UPSIDE DOWN. He passed in 2022 at the age of 63 from a heart attack and I miss him every day. He was and is my hero. I love you Dad.
I love how you're continuing the tradition of filming your loved ones opening a gift from you
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.
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
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.
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! ❤
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
Cancer really sucks. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer in 2006 when I was only 16. I absolutely lost interest in video games for a while and while I still played occasionally it was well into college around 2010 before I really felt like playing an entire game again. I also went to film school, I got married at 18 (I'm still with my wife today), played in rock bands, just tried to focus on what was in front of me for quite a few years after my dad passed. A lot of this video really hits home. I still have the N64 and Gamecube that my dad bought me.
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.
It seems like your Dad knew how much all of this meant to you. Born in ‘86 in American Suburbia - watching your videos is like watching the history of my life, starring you and your family. I wake up early before the rest of my household and have enjoyed a lot of quiet tears along with my coffee reliving these moments with you… thinking about my Mom. Thanks.
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 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
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.
Thank you for your videos I really enjoy watching them brings back a lot of memories I mean I'm older than you I just turned 56 in September. My mother just passed away at 83 years old August 16th 2024 so things have been a little rough my father passed away in 1999 he's been gone a long time I know I'm 56 but it's hard getting used to not having any parents anymore your videos really help me lease that puts a smile on my face God bless you and your family
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!
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.
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 😃
My parents didn't like gaming but bought me the systems and they never threw them away.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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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
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
God bless you!!! I know your dad is proud of u!! I know my dad lives in me and I know he lives in you!!!!!
I knew this video was coming, and I still wasn't ready 😭
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.
Final Fantasy 10 is the game I got into when I lost my dad.
You had such a rich relationship and bond with your Dad--A lot of us are envious of that.
I love that you're recording timeless memories and planting these seeds of love in your daughters life as well.
You have so much wonderful history with your Dad time-stamped, and accessible at your disposal throughout the years. What an absolute blessing that is.
Your daughter has the same joy in her eyes looking at you and smiling, that you had looking at your loving father as a kid.
I know your Dad is looking down on you in heaven. Your Dad isn't gone. It's just time apart and delayed gratification until you're reunited in heaven...what an awesome embrace that will be when you meet again 🙏😊
This video was hard to watch but I appreciate you going through to making it for everyone
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.
Rest In Power Dad...
Man, with how we followed your channel, and watched all your documented events, it's like we are with your family. Condolences
What those who haven't lost a parent can't relate to is the conversations and future memories you want to share with them but can't. This is beautiful Tyler.
Tyler I couldn't stop my tears when I saw your little daughter opening her game!! Your story is amazing and I'm sure that your dad is really proud about you!! Greetings from México I'm argentinian bur Inlive here since 2012!!
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’m watching this today on my dad’s second birthday after his passing. Thank you for sharing, i needed this. It reminds me that he’s still here with me.
Beautiful video (couldn’t stop crying 😢) but your dad is not dead he is alive and he always will be alive in your heart and memories and yes he is always watching over you cause he loves you and your family stay strong brother.
Hey man im sorry for your loss but we're here for you god bless you man🙏🙏🙏
Talking about the loss of a friend or family member always helps to heal the emotional scar but never fully, just enough.
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.💜💜💜💜
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.
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.
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!
Lost my dad in 2020. He didn’t play games but always supported what ever I did and loved watching me play them. Very lucky to have parents who were always there and wanted the best for me.
I know your dad is proud of you, Tyler. I just know you taking his home movies and keeping it going through the hard work you’ve put into your channel has overjoyed him. I can just imagine the excitement in his voice reacting to every new video you make. Thank you for sharing your childhood!
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.
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!
It is very nice of your dad to record all those moments in camera, some people just don´t realize that and what you end up having is just memories and memories after some years start to wipe. What you experience also happens with other things like for example a house, a street, or a place.
❤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
Ok that ending got me. Made a grown man gently weep. Just seeing you video your daughter the same way your father did to you. You’re dang right your father was there. God bless you and your family.
Lost my dad too. This made me cry .
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.
Nephew I lost my mom around the beginning of COVID and it devastated me so much I stopped making gaming videos on TH-cam so I feel you. Uncle JD here and know you got a brother from another mother here and sending love from my channel JDzWORLD
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 ♥
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.
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!
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.