That ringing in sick for you at school wasn’t just being a cool dad, that was true love of a father for his son where he was just looking at you playing and wanted to spend time with you.
I work shift work, trying to get out of it looking to start a family since shift work is hard and takes a toll even without kids. So your dad staying home with you to play with you despite knowing he would have been knackered, shows he truly loved you and cherished his time with you.
The N64 is a homely console that holds much nostalgia. Those fuzzy, warm textures are still inviting today. Thanks for sharing your memories and very sorry for your loss.
Hasta este momento no había encontrado una palabra que describiera lo que me transmiten las texturas de N64. "Warm" es la palabra exacta. Fuzzy, warm textures. Qué manera perfecta de describirlo. Gracias.
It sounds like your Dad loved you very much. Hearing your stories it's easy to tell that you were the single most important part of your Dad's life and I'm sure if he were here he would have just as many great memories to share. This was the first video of yours that I watched and am really glad I did. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos. From one stranger to another, I hope you are getting along well 🙂 Thank you for sharing this.
I lost my dad when i was 10 or 11. gaming was like The thing that connected us. This really made me cry. Thank you so much for sharing. I loved to listen to your memories.
My dad never played with me. He had me late in life I was the accident. Year the ps2 came out him and my brother (who is 16yrs older than me.) both got together and got me one for Xmas with a whole stack of games. Kingdom hearts, metal gear solid 2, silent hill, maximo, ssx, crash wrath of cortex, jam and darter. It was such a great Xmas morning playing all the games with my older brother. My older brother ended up going over seas for a few years for the military so the Xmas I was 16 with a license the xbox360 had been out a bit now. My dad knew I wanted one the new game consoles. So a few weeks before Xmas he stops me as walk into the kitchen after basketball practice “hey son, sooo uhhhh your brother usually helped us with Xmas for ya, but he ain’t here. This’ll ruin the surprise, but I want you get what you like. Here’s some money. Go to the game store and pick out some games for the xbox360.” So I was like ummm yea sure. So I picked up GTA4, fable2, guitar hero world tour band set, and I forget the last game. Come home and he had me put em in there room since it wasn’t Xmas yet....well Xmas came. We opened our stuff. Ate lunch and I set the 360 up and popped in GTA4 since I loved the previous ones on ps2. Dad walked in and looked at tv as the opening tutorial for driving the car started and he was like “you got this fancy machine and decided to watch a movie instead of playing one those new games???” I had to clarify it was the game and show him how the controls worked. He got so interested he alctually sat his 62yr old ass on my floor for the first ever and showed interest remarking on how real it looked and was just like a movie, couldn’t believe it and told me last time he played a game was Mario on NES with my older brother when he younger and hated it cause it was just go right and jump. Was astonished by the advancement he never noticed in games. Then with guitar hero I went for the drums and he loved how even though it was a “game” it seemed more like a great tool to get someone interested in instruments and rudimentary teach you. Following Xmas he got me red dead redemption on his own accord cause he loved spaghetti westerns and liked watching me play gta so thought it be a cool game to gift and couch watch with me, and got me a real drum set since I got so into guitar hero.... my dad didn’t really give a crap bout gaming and hated it really when I was a child growing up and just wanted me to have what I wanted and indulged me. But when I was teenager and he hit the final few years in his life he alctually found ways to bond with me over it in a way. He wasn’t always there as kid, but I appreciate him always making sure I got what I wanted and in his last decade alctually enjoying the hobby with me in some way.
thats such a cool memory, my dad was a huge gamer which is why we had most consoles (even junk like the 3d0 when it was launched) but as he got older they became too modern for him and so he couldn't really get into playing them so id say this was probably the last era when he was a gamer.
I had a similar experience with my Dad. He wasn’t a gamer but He saw me playing gta4 and I let him have a go. He drove around and had fun, he burst out laughing when he flipped the car. Good memories.
My mum died in 2002. I remember playing N64 a lot with her and my stepdad on Mario Kart and Bomberman 64. One year we even took it on holiday with us and played it in the caravan we hired.
Really sorry for your loss man. This video is beautiful. I really, really appreciate what you said at the beginning about reaching out for help. So, so true!
Glenn, I’m sorry for your loss. I grew up not knowing my dad, so it always makes me happy to hear about somebody’s memories of gaming with theirs. It must have been amazing. Great to see you back, regardless of the circumstances.
Hi Glenn, I am a new father (2.5yr old son and another on the way) and this video really touched me. I love my son to pieces, as I am sure your dad loved you. I may steal his delaying Christmas present opening windup as it sounds hilarious; if that's ok with you. Take care of yourself
Part of what makes this channel relatable are all the childhood/family recollections. Im beyond sorry for what you’ve endured, but I’m also glad you’re back.
@@SevenCompleted yeah man totally, that's really rough, I hope you pulled through it okay. I recently lost my dad unexpectedly during a routine surgery so I can understand the shock and the loss.
I'm so sorry for your losses man. I hope you're doing okay and can find the help that you need. If you ever need someone to talk to, find me on social media and send me a message
Welcome back friend, love your content. My grandma just passed and N64 was a comfort. Your videos invoke such a good feeling of nostalgia about the N64. Thank you man hope you continue.
I'm so sorry man. I lost my dad ten years ago, and I lost my mom when I was pretty young, so I know how much it hurts. I remember my dad lifting me up to reach the joystick to play arcade games when I was a toddler. I've missed your videos. I'm glad to see you back, even considering the circumstances. I hope you start producing content again. I'd love to see more videos like this. Take care, man.
Awesome to see you back! A memory that I fondly remember is getting the N64. My parents were far from rich and I already had a PS1 but wanted an N64. I kept getting a "no" from my parents and guess what showed up at Christmas that year. I was blown away!
I'm sorry for your loss. I've been watching your videos for years and while I enjoyed them all I can honestly say this is the best one you ever made. The N64 console is also one of my favorites because I played with my dad all the time especially fighting games like Deadly Arts.
My sincerest condolences Glenn. My favourite memory of own father is playing Mario 64. We aren't very close. But for a few months we played that whole game to the end together. Now I realize he was more interested in the game than spending time with me! But I can't wait to play all my N64 games with my daughter!
I bought an n64 again and started collecting for it when my dad passed away in 2015. It was the console he gave to me when i was a kid and i grew up playing with him, having so many fond memories of our time together. I feel for your loss. Your video made me also feel warm in my heart. My condolences from Brazil
I'm so sorry for you loss. It was very gracious of you and your Dad to think of his co-worker and his child that Christmas and give away your Playstation with all of your games. I'm a big fan of your channel. I'm glad your back.
I really enjoyed hearing about some of your memories. One of my best memories is playing rush'n attack or green beret on commodore 64 with my step brother. He was tasked with spammin the space bar for the special weapon and I used the joystick. We got so intense that he fell off his chair but kept hitting that space bar as though our lives depended on it. We both had tears in our eyes from so much laughter.
We missed you Glen...🥰 I still remember to this day when we were sitting with my brother and my mother of all people....😅 Playing Mario Kart 64 and she was actually quite good at it... 😅 And this is just one of the memories that stay in my heart for ever!!!!
One of my memories was the annoyance of the N64 analogue controller's "grindy" feel when too much of the dust that broke off the plastic got into the gears, so I had the genius idea of spraying in WD-40 for smooth it, completely broke the controller. So I was a naughty boy, I bought another from Electronics Boutique of the same colour, then swapped them over saying it didn't work. And despite it stinking of WD-40, they never even checked!!!
Hahaha it’s amazing how many people used wd40 - myself included! I’d only use it on third party ones though and yeah probably went through a load of then myself
Aww Glenn, that was emotional. That memories, life is a funny and yet amazing thing. You'll carry those memories forever and how great to have a console like N64 to bring them all back. We lived in a special time.
Eventhough I'm happy to watch a video of yours again, I'm sorry for your loss. One of my favourite gaming-related memories is when I got home from school one day and on the living room table was the elegant Ocarina of Time box sitting there for me. My dad went to buy it for me in the morning, so I could play it right after I got home. I still visually remember how the room looked, the lighting and even that my dad was laying on the couch, watching TV. :D
I am sorry for your loss. I remember my dad bought me my first N64 at Xmas of 1996. He would unbox and play Mario 64 while I was doing after school programs. He would try every day to try and beat king bob-omb so he could show me up when I opened it and played Mario 64 for the first time at home (always played it at department stores or babbage's on their demo systems though). And he was so blown away to watch me beat the king on the top of the mountain in no time flat! I remember that Xmas it was impossible to get an N64, but my aunt worked at babbage's and held a system on lay away for him. It was the best Xmas ever, as I never expected to actually get an N64... But I hoped for one so bad. He's in his 60s now, and we still talk about Xmas 1996. And we joke about how he tried every day to beat the "fat bomb with the crown" for months while I wasn't there. That's probably why I love the N64 so much.
thats such an awesome memory, I remember the Wii was out of stock everywhere and I randomly overheard store staff say they had one left right after id picked up a new DS console and so I needed up walking out of the store with the Wii and a DS in the same trip, spent a ton of time playing Wii golf with my old man as the motion controls were so easy to just understand for anyone even my mum would play it
@@n64glennplant I love the fact that Nintendo brought us all together as a family. My dad used to play Madden 64 and Woop me, but when NFL blitz came out, I mastered it and still play my friends with a 50 point handicap to this day. We had so much fun playing the American football games. I bought him new systems every year so we had something bond over. Once the 360 came out, it was too many variables and we didn't play much at all after that. The last memory I have of my uncle before he was served divorce papers and used a noose in response, was playing Diddy Kong racing as a family. It was the best memory to remember him by. The N64 was the system my whole family enjoyed together. It's great how the 4 player controller set up brought family and friends together for the first time. My family and I still play Mario golf in memory of family lost and to relive the fun we all had bonded over. NFL Blitz 2001 as well, but I have been playing that with friend for 20 years and have to let them score enough to have fun! It's crazy that a video game system can bring a family together and form memories better than any phone call
I don't know how I missed this one. Thanks for sharing this Glenn. After my Dad passed from cancer years ago, I have a hard time reminiscing about these kinds of memories without feeling really depressed. Nice to know I'm not the only one who has memories that are good but can be hard to look back on without feeling sad. ❤
I just recently found your channel and I've been watching all of your videos, it's brought back so many good memories of playing the Nintendo 64. I'm so sorry for your loss; although I can't imagine what you must be going through, I'm glad that you have these happy memories of playing the n64 with your dad. There was something about the n64 that could just bring people together, for those of us that played it back then it truly is an unforgettable experience
The man the myth the legend is back! Sorry for your loss :( I hope we see more of you when your spirits are up. Still anxious to see your Castlevania Legacy of Darkness review!
Your dad sounds awesome! Stuff like this is always bittersweet for me, because I would spend all my time gaming alone as a kid. It's great to hear these stories from other people about their parents who were much more engaged in videogames. I am happy to hear all of these fond memories you've had with your dad.
My dad passed away unexpectedly this past February. He wasn't totally into video games but he knew I've always loved them. I'll never forget the Christmas of '98 when he bought me the N64 with Turok just so he could play it too. He definitely tried, and I think at times he just enjoyed watching me play because we were spending time together. I miss him more everday, and I have an idea of what that loss feels like, but the memories live on forever. I've really enjoyed all of your content and my heart goes out to you. Thanks for all of the memories.
and thanks for sticking around and watching Andrew. as games got more advanced my dad kinda lost interest in playing but still enjoyed watching seeing how far they had developed
It's 2:40 AM here in Stockholm, blackbirds singing outside as dawn is just about to break, and here I sit, deeply moved by this long-awaited and bittersweet return of yours. Such a heartfelt, deeply moving tribute. He'd be so proud of you. Much love from me to you and yours.
This video brought back so many memories of my father and I with the N64 as well. I'm sure this video was tough for you, but thank you for sharing. It made me remember some of the best memories I have of my father as well. We loved playing GoldenEye, Turok, anything violent, lol. I was living with my grandparents and they did not allow me to get any Mortal Kombat game. When MK Trilogy came out I told my dad that was the only game I wanted, so he bought it for me at Babages in the Mall. I had to keep that game hidden from my grandparents, lol.
I was born in 84, UK born and raised also and I’m pretty sure we’re about the same age but I resonate so much with your nostalgia trips. Lost my mum in 2010 at only 46 but still remember times she’d pick up Mario 64 and just run around.
Stories like this don't make me envious of your cool dad. They challenge me to create the same memories for my own children. Thank you for sharing this video.
Sorry for your loss Glenn. I own almost all issues of N64 magazine. You're channel is special and it's great to have you back. I look forward to your new content. N64 days were special to me.
Thanks for sharing this. I think it's really cool that your dad connected with you over your love of games and created these N64-related memories with you!
Glad to see you again, and glad to hear your memories of the system. N64 was one of the first consoles my family had, so there's plenty of memories I have. I remember not being able to unlock Ness in Super Smash Bros, so I'd go over to a friend's house and have his older brother do it.
Dear Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss. Beautiful video. It is impressive how certain things connect us with moments lived and shared with loved ones. I can't find a better definition of nostalgia than that. That is why we "love" some things so much; it is not the thing itself, but the memory it evokes.
Wow so sorry for your loss. Really glad your back. I’ve always genuinely loved your channel and content and it inspired and helped me start my own RUclips channel several months back. Your dad sounds like he was a really cool by telling you to skip school and play diddy Kong. Diddy Kong racing was the first game I got for my N64 when I got it for Christmas as well and I loved collecting those balloons. It was way better than Mario kart in my opinion as it had collecting and almost adventure elements to it. Thanks for putting out a video like this, it’s good, and honestly I was fairly excited when my bell notification went off for your channel. Thanks my friend hope all is well
I was thinking about you and your channel the other day! I missed hearing your voice narrate over the gameplay of the games I grew up with. Thank you for all that you do.
I lost my dad 10 years ago. He introduced me to video games, and I have so many great memories, including the N64. Your video made me smile today too. Your father sounded like an amazing man.
I love you personalized honest reviews Glenn. Your Dad raised a good son and I love listening to your reviews and your stories of your brother and Dad. I hope you are feeling better!
I am so sorry for your loss, Glenn. From the start your recollections of your family and your dad in particular has always made your videos different and very special. It's probably no consolation in the face of your loss, but just know that you've probably helped countless people through hard times with your insightful, heartfelt and genuine videos.
Thanks for sharing those memories with us. Dads are wonderful people. My dad wasn't a games guy as he was born way long ago, but I do remember that I would sit down almost every day and beat Star Fox 64 in one sitting, and every time he would watch me play through it, and do all the Peppy quotes. I remember him saying "Do a barrel roll!" before that ever became an early internet meme.
My dad was never a fan of videogames. So I had to go after the consoles and cartridges and buy them myself, by saving some money. That went on until I got a job. As much as I love him, he never participated in this part of my life, this hobby of mine. It's so cool that your dad not only gave you all that, but also played and had good times with you. It was really nice to listen to your memories with him, and it filled my heart with love. Thanks for sharing.
Your parents sound like they did an amazing job when you were growing up. One of them may not be around any more, but those memories will be cherished for a lifetime.
My gaming experience began with playing Donkey Kong Country games on my uncle’s SNES and Sonic games with my cousin on his Genesis, but I think the most important memory for me was when my friend’s family first bought their trailer at the lake, and with it, an N64 that the previous owner gave them. The first game we played was Mario Kart 64. Little did we know it’d become a lifelong tradition playing balloon battles on Skyscraper late into the night during the heat of the summer, with nothing but the sound of the frogs, crickets, the water lapping against the dock, and the wind through the pines, and us huddled around the glow of that tiny CRT, making memories that have lasted a lifetime. Still something we do to this day. Same place, same time of year, same TV and console. N64 just has that lifelong quality and endless fun, totally unmatched in my opinion. Glad you’re back man, you’ve been missed 🙏🏼❤️ definitely great to hear touching memories like this.
man that sounds like a great memory to have....what I would do for a log cabin in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature and an n64 to keep busy haha
I lost my dad as well Glenn in 2015, and he was the one who introduced me to the N64. He was never much of a big gamer, but I remember he loved Mario Kart, and playing as Wario. We use to all play Wario stadium where there's that big ramp, and saving the item lightning, to hit each other at the pinnacle moment, to knock back one another in the race. I remember my dad imitating the Wario voice perfectly. I loved this video man, it brought me tears, especially near the end. Thanks for sharing your memories, and rejuvenating what few I had with mine.
Welcome back. Funnily enough I shared this memory with a friend this weekend in an arcade bar in Manchester. Xmas Day and I got Goldeneye the first Xmas it was out. My Dad says let’s play 2 player. 1 game on caves, he’s gets ridiculously frustrated and sacks it off. I don’t remember him ever touching the N64 again!! Lol. X Wing Vs Tie-fighter on PC was more his thing.
So sorry for your loss. I loved hearing these stories. I lost my dad when I was a teenager and some of my best memories with him were the times we spent playing games together. He always made time to play with me, almost every night. Fighting games were his favorite. We played tons of Tekken 3, Bloody Roar 2, and SoulCalibur. Of course, these are not N64 games, but worth mentioning. We pretty much played everything from NES to the original Xbox. Wish he was still here, but I will always have the memories.
my old man was always really into light gun games, probably from his times in the marines so always enjoyed shooting stuff. he was also an go fps fan with rise of the triad, doom, quake, duke etc. good times
Thanks for sharing Glenn. These are all great memories. I'm definitely going to use the idea of keeping my kids out of school one day out of the blue for gaming. Fantastic. My fondest n64 memories with family all revolve around my grandparents. They bought the system to always have gaming available for me or my cousins when we visited. I remember my oldest cousin geeking out over Ocarina of Time a lot. I never completed it myself, which eventually led me to purchasing the system again many years later to finally 100% that masterpiece!
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. You have always made me smile being a fellow Brit playing N64 at roughly the same time. That time was lightning in a bottle. Nothing has come close to it since. Thank you for all your great work.
In a RUclips gaming scene now dominated by shilling, endless pick-ups and news regurgitation, this video reminded me of what it used to be all about; memories and sharing the passion. You’re a class act Glenn and I’ve probably watched 95% of everything you’ve put out and loved ever second of it. Sorry to hear things have been tough for you lately. Good to see you back.
thank you, I remember when RUclips wasn't so much focussed on shilling and it had more of a community vibe too which is why I've remained pretty much old school in that regards
I just want to start by saying I'm sorry to hear about your loss. The story about your dad encouraging you to stay home to play DKR with him brought tears of joy to my eyes. Growing up the only video game I've ever seen my dad play is Duck Hunt because he used to hunt in his younger days when living in New Jersey before moving to Florida in 85 just before I was born. My brother and I are relatively close in age as well so a couple Christmas' there was a joint gift. In 91 it was an NES and 93 a Genesis. From 85 to 96 I lived in a house with my parents and grandparents so Christmas' were kinda big and filled with a lot of stuff.I clamored and begged relentlessly the year of my 12th birthday for an N64 and come Nov 1st of 97 I had one. No adults in my family had any interest in video games. My father is probably the least technology savvy people I know. When my son was 5 I started introducing him to video games with the n64. I eventually after a long time of deliberation and consideration I decided to trade in my n64 and all my games for a Wii U in 2017 just before he turned 6 and I got him a 2DS for Christmas that year. My son doesn't live with me but when he comes to visit I have my Wii U for us to play. We sort of have this vendetta against Baby Mario in Mario Kart 8 lol Or he brings his Switch although last weekend when he stayed at my place he brought the console but forgot his games 😂. I'll never forget the time my brother and I wanted to rent Goldeneye 64 but no Blockbusters had it so my grandfather took us to a game store and bought it for us. My grandmother did the same with Kirbys Adventure. He passed in 2013 and she just passed in July this year. I'm really glad you have these memories to reflect on and that you're sharing them with us. I always enjoy watching your vids. He sounds like a really great guy. Thank you for your insight and stories 😃❤
Jesus Mate, I’m so sorry for your loss. Youre Channel has meant a lot to me - i’ve battled with depression for a year now And seeing your videos really get me through the lonely nights I remember playing Super Mario Bros 3 and Street Fighter 2 with my father and going to Football matches and fishing trips with him. He is my hero Im a father now and love playing Switch and Pokemon Go with my boy. I hope he’ll grow up remembering me as fondly is I remember my Old man Again, it’s good to have you back Glenn. You inspired me to try and and collect my own complete N64 collection and im only 26 away from the full PAL set, collecting really helped me through the hard times Thank you Glenn, you are a great person
Depression sucks and takes time and sometimes meds to get through but you just gotta take each day as it comes and work through it whilst speaking to someone if possible
Always a highlight to see my favorite RUclips channel return, but also I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing those memories- you and I are probably around the same age, so the N64 is very special for those who saw it's release. I have a wonderful memory of my grandmother attempting to play N64. She never played videogames, but one day I convinced her to try and race me in Waverace 64 in split screen. Needless to say, we both were laughing as soon as the race started as she was rotating the jet ski in circles and crashing into the buoys. I did my best to help her steer, but it was hysterically hopeless.
Sorry for your loss, Glenn. Your dad sounds like a great person. As for me, the best memories I had were with my friends. We stayed up late playing SSB, DKR and MK64 mostly. We squeezed a lot of fun out of those games. Good times.
Bro I immediately clicked! Been wondering where you were and was hoping you were doing ok. Glad to have you back, and thank you for all of your reviews. One of my favorite channels of all time. You rock dude 🤟
Thanks for sharing this Glenn! It brought me back to my own childhood experiences got a bit choked up honestly. Made me feel grateful for my parents and all they did to give me all these great childhood memories. I dont think any other medium brings you back quite like videogames.
Sorry for your loss Glenn. All of this reminds me of my own familly, how we would race on Super Mario 64 princess slide and stuff...Lots of feels there! Which is good.
Your videos give me the incredible sence of nostalgia and a lost childhood you talk about in your Zelda review, I listen to them while out walking with my dog .
Gorgeous memories, I am sure you will cherish them. I am roughly the same age as you and we know we are very lucky to have grown up in that era. God bless your father.
Didn't think a Glenn Plant video would move me almost to tears, but here we are. Sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing this video with us. All the best
Sorry for the lost of your Dad. I'm glad you are back. I remember when Mario Kart 64 came out, all my family from parents, uncle and aunties, my cousins and even my Nan playing this game. My Nan never played a video game. That was a great memory of my Nan. Brought the family together.
So sorry for your loss and pain Glenn. My best gaming memories with my dad are when he bought me a chocolate Roses tin for Xmas (1989) but inside was a PC Engine which we played together a lot. By the time the N64 came around I was in college and friends would come over for 4 player Goldeneye. My Dad enjoyed playing Turok on it occasionally as it was a more straightforward action shooter!
First and foremost sorry for your loss mate. Your dad sounds like a top bloke! Me and my brother still to this day talk about the Xmas we got our N64. My mum and dad were going through a rough time in their marriage. And had separated. Which sucked. But my Dad moved back in for Xmas 97. And that Xmas morning me and my bro nearly passed out when we saw the N64 set up in the living room. We literally had no idea we were getting one. We hammered Mario kart. Diddy Kong racing and Goldeneye all day. That was the last Xmas we spent all together as my mum and dad got divorced shortly afterwards. I still remember it fondly though. Glad your back making content !
My dad only sat down one time in my entire life to try and play a game with me and that was Smash Bros. on the N64. He had never played any game before that and would never play any game after that and I still remember being 9 years old and thinking "we will never play this game together again. He doesn't have the slightest idea of what he is doing and he is not enjoying himself." Still, I am super thankful that he sat down and tried it this one time! And I still remember it fondly! :) Your video was so heartwarming, it made me smile all the way through! Thanks for sharing this! It's my favorite video on your channel! :)
I have so many memories of my gaming, but not with my father playing with us. Just with him getting my stuff for it. And I always remember them. I moved in with him, he got me Zelda and there were like a bunch of games he had bought off his other son. He got me Majora's mask but then threw down an extra 55$ for the expansion which I had to go buy to play it. I even remember when me and him where at the house alone he would let play late on school nights. When I think back, I have alot of memories of that era. Playing with my sisters, friends. We played well into 2004, mostly starcraft 64. We used go to our friendship center and play halo 2, even had a marathan once. We'd have like 2-4 consoles hooked up for system link. Thanks for sharing your memories, Glenn. And sorry to hear about your loss. Know how you feel, my mom just died recently aswell.
sorry to hear that middle dark, everyones different but for me sometimes escaping into the world that is RUclips can be a great way to change your mindset if you find yourself ruminating on negative thoughts and getting down about things
"Do you want to stay home from school and play Diddy Kong Racing with me all day?"
Best Dad ever.
Sorry for your loss, mate. It's good to see that you're back.
How wholesome it is to give your PlayStation away for someone who is in need for his kid.
That ringing in sick for you at school wasn’t just being a cool dad, that was true love of a father for his son where he was just looking at you playing and wanted to spend time with you.
Yea that was incredibly heart warming!!! :)
I work shift work, trying to get out of it looking to start a family since shift work is hard and takes a toll even without kids. So your dad staying home with you to play with you despite knowing he would have been knackered, shows he truly loved you and cherished his time with you.
The N64 is a homely console that holds much nostalgia. Those fuzzy, warm textures are still inviting today. Thanks for sharing your memories and very sorry for your loss.
thanks for watching, the warm fuzz of the textures helps :)
Hasta este momento no había encontrado una palabra que describiera lo que me transmiten las texturas de N64. "Warm" es la palabra exacta. Fuzzy, warm textures. Qué manera perfecta de describirlo. Gracias.
@@n64glennplant "the warm fuzz of the textures helps" ❤️🔥
I can virtually guarantee that your father enjoyed EVERY moment of it, more so than you'll know.
It sounds like your Dad loved you very much. Hearing your stories it's easy to tell that you were the single most important part of your Dad's life and I'm sure if he were here he would have just as many great memories to share. This was the first video of yours that I watched and am really glad I did. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos. From one stranger to another, I hope you are getting along well 🙂 Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you so much!
I lost my dad when i was 10 or 11. gaming was like The thing that connected us. This really made me cry. Thank you so much for sharing. I loved to listen to your memories.
thanks Dave and sorry to hear of your loss too, would hurt even more if I was younger no doubt
My dad never played with me. He had me late in life I was the accident. Year the ps2 came out him and my brother (who is 16yrs older than me.) both got together and got me one for Xmas with a whole stack of games. Kingdom hearts, metal gear solid 2, silent hill, maximo, ssx, crash wrath of cortex, jam and darter. It was such a great Xmas morning playing all the games with my older brother. My older brother ended up going over seas for a few years for the military so the Xmas I was 16 with a license the xbox360 had been out a bit now. My dad knew I wanted one the new game consoles. So a few weeks before Xmas he stops me as walk into the kitchen after basketball practice “hey son, sooo uhhhh your brother usually helped us with Xmas for ya, but he ain’t here. This’ll ruin the surprise, but I want you get what you like. Here’s some money. Go to the game store and pick out some games for the xbox360.” So I was like ummm yea sure. So I picked up GTA4, fable2, guitar hero world tour band set, and I forget the last game. Come home and he had me put em in there room since it wasn’t Xmas yet....well Xmas came. We opened our stuff. Ate lunch and I set the 360 up and popped in GTA4 since I loved the previous ones on ps2. Dad walked in and looked at tv as the opening tutorial for driving the car started and he was like “you got this fancy machine and decided to watch a movie instead of playing one those new games???” I had to clarify it was the game and show him how the controls worked. He got so interested he alctually sat his 62yr old ass on my floor for the first ever and showed interest remarking on how real it looked and was just like a movie, couldn’t believe it and told me last time he played a game was Mario on NES with my older brother when he younger and hated it cause it was just go right and jump. Was astonished by the advancement he never noticed in games. Then with guitar hero I went for the drums and he loved how even though it was a “game” it seemed more like a great tool to get someone interested in instruments and rudimentary teach you. Following Xmas he got me red dead redemption on his own accord cause he loved spaghetti westerns and liked watching me play gta so thought it be a cool game to gift and couch watch with me, and got me a real drum set since I got so into guitar hero.... my dad didn’t really give a crap bout gaming and hated it really when I was a child growing up and just wanted me to have what I wanted and indulged me. But when I was teenager and he hit the final few years in his life he alctually found ways to bond with me over it in a way. He wasn’t always there as kid, but I appreciate him always making sure I got what I wanted and in his last decade alctually enjoying the hobby with me in some way.
thats such a cool memory, my dad was a huge gamer which is why we had most consoles (even junk like the 3d0 when it was launched) but as he got older they became too modern for him and so he couldn't really get into playing them so id say this was probably the last era when he was a gamer.
@@n64glennplant I'm 31 years old, grew up in the SNES/N64 era and todays games are too modern for me.
I had a similar experience with my Dad. He wasn’t a gamer but He saw me playing gta4 and I let him have a go. He drove around and had fun, he burst out laughing when he flipped the car. Good memories.
My mum died in 2002.
I remember playing N64 a lot with her and my stepdad on Mario Kart and Bomberman 64.
One year we even took it on holiday with us and played it in the caravan we hired.
Really sorry for your loss man. This video is beautiful. I really, really appreciate what you said at the beginning about reaching out for help. So, so true!
Thanks Danny, if only more blokes would do it we shouldn’t have the staggeringly high male suicide rates we have at the moment
Glenn, I’m sorry for your loss. I grew up not knowing my dad, so it always makes me happy to hear about somebody’s memories of gaming with theirs. It must have been amazing. Great to see you back, regardless of the circumstances.
thanks bro - you're videos have kept me entertained during lockdown :)
@@n64glennplant right on man! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed them!
Hi Glenn, I am a new father (2.5yr old son and another on the way) and this video really touched me. I love my son to pieces, as I am sure your dad loved you. I may steal his delaying Christmas present opening windup as it sounds hilarious; if that's ok with you.
Take care of yourself
Thanks madge, I have an 18 month old and another on the way so perhaps I’ll keep that tradition one year 😄
Someone stole my car today but, seeing a Glenn Plant video in my feed brightened my day right up. Thanks dude.
that sucks - hopefully your insurance covers the theft
Your channel is gold thank you for all your videos. You got a subscriber for life
Part of what makes this channel relatable are all the childhood/family recollections. Im beyond sorry for what you’ve endured, but I’m also glad you’re back.
Bro i lost both my parents recently for that same reason, this shits hard but we will make it.
Both suicide? Oh man dude I don't even know how that happens, that's super hard :(
@@franzpattison it happened at the same time. I'll just leave it at that ok
@@SevenCompleted yeah man totally, that's really rough, I hope you pulled through it okay. I recently lost my dad unexpectedly during a routine surgery so I can understand the shock and the loss.
My condolences, this has to be really hard. I really hope you have people or at least one person to talk too.
Best of luck
I'm so sorry for your losses man. I hope you're doing okay and can find the help that you need. If you ever need someone to talk to, find me on social media and send me a message
Welcome back friend, love your content. My grandma just passed and N64 was a comfort. Your videos invoke such a good feeling of nostalgia about the N64. Thank you man hope you continue.
I'm so sorry man. I lost my dad ten years ago, and I lost my mom when I was pretty young, so I know how much it hurts. I remember my dad lifting me up to reach the joystick to play arcade games when I was a toddler. I've missed your videos. I'm glad to see you back, even considering the circumstances. I hope you start producing content again. I'd love to see more videos like this. Take care, man.
I appreciate that
Awesome to see you back!
A memory that I fondly remember is getting the N64. My parents were far from rich and I already had a PS1 but wanted an N64.
I kept getting a "no" from my parents and guess what showed up at Christmas that year. I was blown away!
Man, you sure had a pretty rad dad back then, I wish my dad was like that also... Welcome back btw!
I'm sorry for your loss. I've been watching your videos for years and while I enjoyed them all I can honestly say this is the best one you ever made. The N64 console is also one of my favorites because I played with my dad all the time especially fighting games like Deadly Arts.
And thank you for sharing your memories that’s what I enjoy most about this channel
Your dad is super cool hooking up his co worker
My sincerest condolences Glenn. My favourite memory of own father is playing Mario 64. We aren't very close. But for a few months we played that whole game to the end together. Now I realize he was more interested in the game than spending time with me! But I can't wait to play all my N64 games with my daughter!
haha well im sure he wanted to spend time with you too but damn that game was engrossing so its easy to see it may have been more about the game
I bought an n64 again and started collecting for it when my dad passed away in 2015. It was the console he gave to me when i was a kid and i grew up playing with him, having so many fond memories of our time together. I feel for your loss. Your video made me also feel warm in my heart. My condolences from Brazil
I was smirking irl when you talked about how your parents dragged the moment before opening the presents.
I'm so sorry for you loss. It was very gracious of you and your Dad to think of his co-worker and his child that Christmas and give away your Playstation with all of your games. I'm a big fan of your channel. I'm glad your back.
I❤your stories playing Games with dad.. I'm almost 50, and these kinda memories are the best for me
Thanks, means a lot
I really enjoyed hearing about some of your memories. One of my best memories is playing rush'n attack or green beret on commodore 64 with my step brother. He was tasked with spammin the space bar for the special weapon and I used the joystick. We got so intense that he fell off his chair but kept hitting that space bar as though our lives depended on it. We both had tears in our eyes from so much laughter.
haha thats such a random and yet awesome memory
We missed you Glen...🥰
I still remember to this day when we were sitting with my brother and my mother of all people....😅
Playing Mario Kart 64 and she was actually quite good at it... 😅
And this is just one of the memories that stay in my heart for ever!!!!
One of my memories was the annoyance of the N64 analogue controller's "grindy" feel when too much of the dust that broke off the plastic got into the gears, so I had the genius idea of spraying in WD-40 for smooth it, completely broke the controller. So I was a naughty boy, I bought another from Electronics Boutique of the same colour, then swapped them over saying it didn't work. And despite it stinking of WD-40, they never even checked!!!
Hahaha it’s amazing how many people used wd40 - myself included! I’d only use it on third party ones though and yeah probably went through a load of then myself
I love that an account called “Stop Scammers” used a product returns scam for profit 😆
I heard this with a smile on my face. Stay strong man!
thanks DNG - appreciate the sentiments
happy to see you back
Sorry for your loss but the memories will always remain
amen to that brother
Hey Glenn, it's nice to hear from you again, sorry for your loss, and thanks for all the years of awesome content
I'm glad you shared those stories about your family! They brought a smile to my face. Your dad sounded like a real cool guy!
Aww Glenn, that was emotional. That memories, life is a funny and yet amazing thing. You'll carry those memories forever and how great to have a console like N64 to bring them all back. We lived in a special time.
thanks Simon - it really was a special era wasn't it
Hey my dude, it's your old buddy from RetroLiberty. Good to hear you again and sorry about your loss ❤️
thanks dudes, long time no see and good to see you guys still rocking it :)
thank you for making this Glenn. It was greatly appreciated and touching. You've been missed and happy to see a new update from you.
thanks Gene - been a tough old time but ill get through it
This is the best surprise I have seen in a long, long time. Thank you Glenn.
Eventhough I'm happy to watch a video of yours again, I'm sorry for your loss.
One of my favourite gaming-related memories is when I got home from school one day and on the living room table was the elegant Ocarina of Time box sitting there for me. My dad went to buy it for me in the morning, so I could play it right after I got home. I still visually remember how the room looked, the lighting and even that my dad was laying on the couch, watching TV. :D
Hey, welcome back!
All the best ❤.
I am sorry for your loss. I remember my dad bought me my first N64 at Xmas of 1996. He would unbox and play Mario 64 while I was doing after school programs. He would try every day to try and beat king bob-omb so he could show me up when I opened it and played Mario 64 for the first time at home (always played it at department stores or babbage's on their demo systems though). And he was so blown away to watch me beat the king on the top of the mountain in no time flat! I remember that Xmas it was impossible to get an N64, but my aunt worked at babbage's and held a system on lay away for him. It was the best Xmas ever, as I never expected to actually get an N64... But I hoped for one so bad. He's in his 60s now, and we still talk about Xmas 1996. And we joke about how he tried every day to beat the "fat bomb with the crown" for months while I wasn't there. That's probably why I love the N64 so much.
thats such an awesome memory, I remember the Wii was out of stock everywhere and I randomly overheard store staff say they had one left right after id picked up a new DS console and so I needed up walking out of the store with the Wii and a DS in the same trip, spent a ton of time playing Wii golf with my old man as the motion controls were so easy to just understand for anyone even my mum would play it
@@n64glennplant I love the fact that Nintendo brought us all together as a family. My dad used to play Madden 64 and Woop me, but when NFL blitz came out, I mastered it and still play my friends with a 50 point handicap to this day. We had so much fun playing the American football games. I bought him new systems every year so we had something bond over. Once the 360 came out, it was too many variables and we didn't play much at all after that.
The last memory I have of my uncle before he was served divorce papers and used a noose in response, was playing Diddy Kong racing as a family. It was the best memory to remember him by.
The N64 was the system my whole family enjoyed together. It's great how the 4 player controller set up brought family and friends together for the first time. My family and I still play Mario golf in memory of family lost and to relive the fun we all had bonded over. NFL Blitz 2001 as well, but I have been playing that with friend for 20 years and have to let them score enough to have fun! It's crazy that a video game system can bring a family together and form memories better than any phone call
I don't know how I missed this one. Thanks for sharing this Glenn. After my Dad passed from cancer years ago, I have a hard time reminiscing about these kinds of memories without feeling really depressed. Nice to know I'm not the only one who has memories that are good but can be hard to look back on without feeling sad. ❤
I just recently found your channel and I've been watching all of your videos, it's brought back so many good memories of playing the Nintendo 64. I'm so sorry for your loss; although I can't imagine what you must be going through, I'm glad that you have these happy memories of playing the n64 with your dad. There was something about the n64 that could just bring people together, for those of us that played it back then it truly is an unforgettable experience
The man the myth the legend is back!
Sorry for your loss :(
I hope we see more of you when your spirits are up.
Still anxious to see your Castlevania Legacy of Darkness review!
Your dad sounds awesome! Stuff like this is always bittersweet for me, because I would spend all my time gaming alone as a kid. It's great to hear these stories from other people about their parents who were much more engaged in videogames. I am happy to hear all of these fond memories you've had with your dad.
You and me both!
My dad passed away unexpectedly this past February. He wasn't totally into video games but he knew I've always loved them. I'll never forget the Christmas of '98 when he bought me the N64 with Turok just so he could play it too. He definitely tried, and I think at times he just enjoyed watching me play because we were spending time together. I miss him more everday, and I have an idea of what that loss feels like, but the memories live on forever. I've really enjoyed all of your content and my heart goes out to you. Thanks for all of the memories.
and thanks for sticking around and watching Andrew. as games got more advanced my dad kinda lost interest in playing but still enjoyed watching seeing how far they had developed
My condolences Glenn
It's 2:40 AM here in Stockholm, blackbirds singing outside as dawn is just about to break, and here I sit, deeply moved by this long-awaited and bittersweet return of yours. Such a heartfelt, deeply moving tribute. He'd be so proud of you. Much love from me to you and yours.
thank you Daniel, hopefully moving onto some more upbeat and positive content moving forward now
This video brought back so many memories of my father and I with the N64 as well. I'm sure this video was tough for you, but thank you for sharing. It made me remember some of the best memories I have of my father as well. We loved playing GoldenEye, Turok, anything violent, lol. I was living with my grandparents and they did not allow me to get any Mortal Kombat game. When MK Trilogy came out I told my dad that was the only game I wanted, so he bought it for me at Babages in the Mall. I had to keep that game hidden from my grandparents, lol.
haha its funny how older people are so sensitive to violent games isn't it
You had an awesome dad, sorry for your lost. My favorite memory still remains when they got me the system back in that Christmas. Best Christmas ever.
I was born in 84, UK born and raised also and I’m pretty sure we’re about the same age but I resonate so much with your nostalgia trips.
Lost my mum in 2010 at only 46 but still remember times she’d pick up Mario 64 and just run around.
Stories like this don't make me envious of your cool dad. They challenge me to create the same memories for my own children. Thank you for sharing this video.
My dad did, and still occasionally does play games with me and also, in a way, supports my gaming hobby. I'm sorry for your loss, a great parent.
thanks viddy, savour those times yeah :)
Sorry for your loss Glenn. I own almost all issues of N64 magazine. You're channel is special and it's great to have you back. I look forward to your new content. N64 days were special to me.
Thanks for sharing this. I think it's really cool that your dad connected with you over your love of games and created these N64-related memories with you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Glad to see you again, and glad to hear your memories of the system. N64 was one of the first consoles my family had, so there's plenty of memories I have. I remember not being able to unlock Ness in Super Smash Bros, so I'd go over to a friend's house and have his older brother do it.
Dear Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss. Beautiful video. It is impressive how certain things connect us with moments lived and shared with loved ones. I can't find a better definition of nostalgia than that. That is why we "love" some things so much; it is not the thing itself, but the memory it evokes.
Thanks Mauro I appreciate that 👍
Welcome back! Don't let your channel go unattended... You are the best N64 channel
Thank you, I feel able to make videos again now
It had to be a bitter/sweet feeling to put this all together. Thanks for sharing. An amazing father to have.
Wow so sorry for your loss. Really glad your back. I’ve always genuinely loved your channel and content and it inspired and helped me start my own RUclips channel several months back. Your dad sounds like he was a really cool by telling you to skip school and play diddy Kong. Diddy Kong racing was the first game I got for my N64 when I got it for Christmas as well and I loved collecting those balloons. It was way better than Mario kart in my opinion as it had collecting and almost adventure elements to it. Thanks for putting out a video like this, it’s good, and honestly I was fairly excited when my bell notification went off for your channel. Thanks my friend hope all is well
I was thinking about you and your channel the other day! I missed hearing your voice narrate over the gameplay of the games I grew up with. Thank you for all that you do.
thank you - hope to be uploading more regularly again now
I lost my dad 10 years ago. He introduced me to video games, and I have so many great memories, including the N64. Your video made me smile today too. Your father sounded like an amazing man.
I love you personalized honest reviews Glenn. Your Dad raised a good son and I love listening to your reviews and your stories of your brother and Dad. I hope you are feeling better!
Thank you, sick at the moment but hope to be back soon
I am so sorry for your loss, Glenn. From the start your recollections of your family and your dad in particular has always made your videos different and very special. It's probably no consolation in the face of your loss, but just know that you've probably helped countless people through hard times with your insightful, heartfelt and genuine videos.
Thanks Ian, that’s why I do this channel as I know i get a lot enjoyment out of it
Thanks for sharing those memories with us. Dads are wonderful people. My dad wasn't a games guy as he was born way long ago, but I do remember that I would sit down almost every day and beat Star Fox 64 in one sitting, and every time he would watch me play through it, and do all the Peppy quotes. I remember him saying "Do a barrel roll!" before that ever became an early internet meme.
haha maybe he was the one who started it ??!?
My dad was never a fan of videogames. So I had to go after the consoles and cartridges and buy them myself, by saving some money. That went on until I got a job. As much as I love him, he never participated in this part of my life, this hobby of mine. It's so cool that your dad not only gave you all that, but also played and had good times with you. It was really nice to listen to your memories with him, and it filled my heart with love. Thanks for sharing.
Your parents sound like they did an amazing job when you were growing up. One of them may not be around any more, but those memories will be cherished for a lifetime.
Cheers SJ ✌️
My gaming experience began with playing Donkey Kong Country games on my uncle’s SNES and Sonic games with my cousin on his Genesis, but I think the most important memory for me was when my friend’s family first bought their trailer at the lake, and with it, an N64 that the previous owner gave them. The first game we played was Mario Kart 64. Little did we know it’d become a lifelong tradition playing balloon battles on Skyscraper late into the night during the heat of the summer, with nothing but the sound of the frogs, crickets, the water lapping against the dock, and the wind through the pines, and us huddled around the glow of that tiny CRT, making memories that have lasted a lifetime. Still something we do to this day. Same place, same time of year, same TV and console. N64 just has that lifelong quality and endless fun, totally unmatched in my opinion. Glad you’re back man, you’ve been missed 🙏🏼❤️ definitely great to hear touching memories like this.
man that sounds like a great memory to have....what I would do for a log cabin in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature and an n64 to keep busy haha
I lost my dad as well Glenn in 2015, and he was the one who introduced me to the N64. He was never much of a big gamer, but I remember he loved Mario Kart, and playing as Wario. We use to all play Wario stadium where there's that big ramp, and saving the item lightning, to hit each other at the pinnacle moment, to knock back one another in the race. I remember my dad imitating the Wario voice perfectly. I loved this video man, it brought me tears, especially near the end. Thanks for sharing your memories, and rejuvenating what few I had with mine.
Sorry to hear of your loss also CRUz ✌️ hold the memories close hey
@@n64glennplant Thank you man, same to you.
Welcome back.
Funnily enough I shared this memory with a friend this weekend in an arcade bar in Manchester. Xmas Day and I got Goldeneye the first Xmas it was out. My Dad says let’s play 2 player. 1 game on caves, he’s gets ridiculously frustrated and sacks it off. I don’t remember him ever touching the N64 again!! Lol.
X Wing Vs Tie-fighter on PC was more his thing.
Nearly cried watching this. My sincere condolences for your loss. Your Dad was definitely an absolute legend.
Cheers Rob, appreciate it 🙏🏼
Just lost my dad Feb 15...
My sympathies to you.
Thanks for the coverage of n64, from a fellow fan also.
thanks Daniel - much appreciated
So sorry for your loss. I loved hearing these stories. I lost my dad when I was a teenager and some of my best memories with him were the times we spent playing games together. He always made time to play with me, almost every night. Fighting games were his favorite. We played tons of Tekken 3, Bloody Roar 2, and SoulCalibur. Of course, these are not N64 games, but worth mentioning. We pretty much played everything from NES to the original Xbox. Wish he was still here, but I will always have the memories.
my old man was always really into light gun games, probably from his times in the marines so always enjoyed shooting stuff. he was also an go fps fan with rise of the triad, doom, quake, duke etc. good times
Thanks for sharing those memories! And it was a nice surprise to see a new video on my feed from you.
Thanks for sharing Glenn. These are all great memories. I'm definitely going to use the idea of keeping my kids out of school one day out of the blue for gaming. Fantastic.
My fondest n64 memories with family all revolve around my grandparents. They bought the system to always have gaming available for me or my cousins when we visited. I remember my oldest cousin geeking out over Ocarina of Time a lot. I never completed it myself, which eventually led me to purchasing the system again many years later to finally 100% that masterpiece!
thats my all time fav game, such a masterpiece
This has always been my favorite video of yours. I love hearing about people’s memories plying video games with their families
Thanks Bobby 🙏🏼
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss.
You have always made me smile being a fellow Brit playing N64 at roughly the same time.
That time was lightning in a bottle. Nothing has come close to it since.
Thank you for all your great work.
Thanks alien 👽 appreciate the positivity and sharing nostalgic memories 😁
In a RUclips gaming scene now dominated by shilling, endless pick-ups and news regurgitation, this video reminded me of what it used to be all about; memories and sharing the passion.
You’re a class act Glenn and I’ve probably watched 95% of everything you’ve put out and loved ever second of it.
Sorry to hear things have been tough for you lately. Good to see you back.
thank you, I remember when RUclips wasn't so much focussed on shilling and it had more of a community vibe too which is why I've remained pretty much old school in that regards
Welcome back mate...condolences...i d be proud of having a caring son like you...the N64 was a big part of many of the 80/90 kids' life like us
We grew up in a special era for sure
I just want to start by saying I'm sorry to hear about your loss. The story about your dad encouraging you to stay home to play DKR with him brought tears of joy to my eyes. Growing up the only video game I've ever seen my dad play is Duck Hunt because he used to hunt in his younger days when living in New Jersey before moving to Florida in 85 just before I was born. My brother and I are relatively close in age as well so a couple Christmas' there was a joint gift. In 91 it was an NES and 93 a Genesis. From 85 to 96 I lived in a house with my parents and grandparents so Christmas' were kinda big and filled with a lot of stuff.I clamored and begged relentlessly the year of my 12th birthday for an N64 and come Nov 1st of 97 I had one. No adults in my family had any interest in video games. My father is probably the least technology savvy people I know. When my son was 5 I started introducing him to video games with the n64. I eventually after a long time of deliberation and consideration I decided to trade in my n64 and all my games for a Wii U in 2017 just before he turned 6 and I got him a 2DS for Christmas that year. My son doesn't live with me but when he comes to visit I have my Wii U for us to play. We sort of have this vendetta against Baby Mario in Mario Kart 8 lol Or he brings his Switch although last weekend when he stayed at my place he brought the console but forgot his games 😂. I'll never forget the time my brother and I wanted to rent Goldeneye 64 but no Blockbusters had it so my grandfather took us to a game store and bought it for us. My grandmother did the same with Kirbys Adventure. He passed in 2013 and she just passed in July this year. I'm really glad you have these memories to reflect on and that you're sharing them with us. I always enjoy watching your vids. He sounds like a really great guy. Thank you for your insight and stories 😃❤
Sorry for your loss. I lost my bro two years ago and we had a similar connection with the PS1. Stay strong G.
always sucks when someone passes away hey
Sorry for your loss. Welcome back . We need people like you on youtube .
thanks Im uploading more again as we speak
Jesus Mate, I’m so sorry for your loss. Youre Channel has meant a lot to me - i’ve battled with depression for a year now And seeing your videos really get me through the lonely nights
I remember playing Super Mario Bros 3 and Street Fighter 2 with my father and going to Football matches and fishing trips with him. He is my hero
Im a father now and love playing Switch and Pokemon Go with my boy. I hope he’ll grow up remembering me as fondly is I remember my Old man
Again, it’s good to have you back Glenn. You inspired me to try and and collect my own complete N64 collection and im only 26 away from the full PAL set, collecting really helped me through the hard times
Thank you Glenn, you are a great person
Depression sucks and takes time and sometimes meds to get through but you just gotta take each day as it comes and work through it whilst speaking to someone if possible
Sorry for your loss Glenn and thanks for sharing these memories. Your dad sounds like an awesome guy.
Always a highlight to see my favorite RUclips channel return, but also I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing those memories- you and I are probably around the same age, so the N64 is very special for those who saw it's release. I have a wonderful memory of my grandmother attempting to play N64. She never played videogames, but one day I convinced her to try and race me in Waverace 64 in split screen. Needless to say, we both were laughing as soon as the race started as she was rotating the jet ski in circles and crashing into the buoys. I did my best to help her steer, but it was hysterically hopeless.
its funny how older people who've never played games find the n64 one of the hardest consoles to get used to, must be the controller haha
Sorry for your loss, Glenn. Your dad sounds like a great person. As for me, the best memories I had were with my friends. We stayed up late playing SSB, DKR and MK64 mostly. We squeezed a lot of fun out of those games. Good times.
Thanks fir sharing your memories buddy and also for your thoughts 👍
Bro I immediately clicked! Been wondering where you were and was hoping you were doing ok. Glad to have you back, and thank you for all of your reviews. One of my favorite channels of all time. You rock dude 🤟
Thanks for sharing this Glenn! It brought me back to my own childhood experiences got a bit choked up honestly. Made me feel grateful for my parents and all they did to give me all these great childhood memories. I dont think any other medium brings you back quite like videogames.
My pleasure!
Sorry for your loss Glenn. All of this reminds me of my own familly, how we would race on Super Mario 64 princess slide and stuff...Lots of feels there! Which is good.
Your videos give me the incredible sence of nostalgia and a lost childhood you talk about in your Zelda review, I listen to them while out walking with my dog .
Glad you like them! I like reminiscing on these topics too
Gorgeous memories, I am sure you will cherish them. I am roughly the same age as you and we know we are very lucky to have grown up in that era. God bless your father.
was a great era wasn't it
It's great to see you back Glenn. I'm sorry for your loss, but what beautiful memories to have of your father. Thanks so much for sharing them.
and thank you for watching and listening to them !
Didn't think a Glenn Plant video would move me almost to tears, but here we are.
Sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing this video with us.
All the best
thanks shadowman :)
Sorry for the lost of your Dad. I'm glad you are back. I remember when Mario Kart 64 came out, all my family from parents, uncle and aunties, my cousins and even my Nan playing this game. My Nan never played a video game. That was a great memory of my Nan. Brought the family together.
Thank you - it’s amazing what games can do to your mood etc
So sorry for your loss and pain Glenn. My best gaming memories with my dad are when he bought me a chocolate Roses tin for Xmas (1989) but inside was a PC Engine which we played together a lot. By the time the N64 came around I was in college and friends would come over for 4 player Goldeneye. My Dad enjoyed playing Turok on it occasionally as it was a more straightforward action shooter!
haha thats such a cool switcheroo to get the console that way
First and foremost sorry for your loss mate. Your dad sounds like a top bloke!
Me and my brother still to this day talk about the Xmas we got our N64. My mum and dad were going through a rough time in their marriage. And had separated. Which sucked. But my Dad moved back in for Xmas 97. And that Xmas morning me and my bro nearly passed out when we saw the N64 set up in the living room. We literally had no idea we were getting one. We hammered Mario kart. Diddy Kong racing and Goldeneye all day. That was the last Xmas we spent all together as my mum and dad got divorced shortly afterwards. I still remember it fondly though.
Glad your back making content !
Thanks chimp, it’s a nice distraction doing RUclips stuff and keeps my head straight
My dad only sat down one time in my entire life to try and play a game with me and that was Smash Bros. on the N64. He had never played any game before that and would never play any game after that and I still remember being 9 years old and thinking "we will never play this game together again. He doesn't have the slightest idea of what he is doing and he is not enjoying himself." Still, I am super thankful that he sat down and tried it this one time! And I still remember it fondly! :)
Your video was so heartwarming, it made me smile all the way through! Thanks for sharing this! It's my favorite video on your channel! :)
I have so many memories of my gaming, but not with my father playing with us. Just with him getting my stuff for it. And I always remember them. I moved in with him, he got me Zelda and there were like a bunch of games he had bought off his other son. He got me Majora's mask but then threw down an extra 55$ for the expansion which I had to go buy to play it. I even remember when me and him where at the house alone he would let play late on school nights. When I think back, I have alot of memories of that era. Playing with my sisters, friends. We played well into 2004, mostly starcraft 64. We used go to our friendship center and play halo 2, even had a marathan once. We'd have like 2-4 consoles hooked up for system link. Thanks for sharing your memories, Glenn. And sorry to hear about your loss. Know how you feel, my mom just died recently aswell.
sorry to hear that middle dark, everyones different but for me sometimes escaping into the world that is RUclips can be a great way to change your mindset if you find yourself ruminating on negative thoughts and getting down about things
Thanks for sharing Glenn. Brings back great memories of my Dad during them days.
Glad you enjoyed it