The Quiet Grief (and Joy!) of Parenthood in Video Games

Part 1 of my series on parenting and gaming! Also when I don't get enough sleep, I sound a lot like Joe Pera. And this video is evidence that I have not gotten any good sleep! These five games have been changed forever due to parenthood. And that's ok - in fact it's more than ok! I love new life being given to old games. Check it out below. Videos used: The Beauty of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [HDR] by @Atmosthetic-xb1pc Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 The Beauty Continues [HDR] by @Atmosthetic-xb1pc Gustave: Clair Obscur's Most Tragic Character by @fatbrett [Longplay] SNES - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island [100%] (HD, 60FPS) by @xRavenXP [Longplay] SNES - Super Mario World [All Exits] (HD, 60FPS) by @xRavenXP Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition (PS5) 4K 60FPS HDR Gameplay - (Full Game) by @fagamez1 Soma Full Game Longplay - no commentary - 4k 60fps by @PixelClawsGamingArchive Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2) - Full Game Walkthrough (4K 60FPS) by @BeardBear Music used: DMC4 Out of Darkness - Cello Cover by @Celloboymj City Pop 🎷 Yoshi's Island Soundtrack 🌻 by @heavymachinegun-h6b What Black Sabbath Would Sound Like in Silent Hill | Planet Caravan | silenthaven_ by @silenthaven_music The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Tarrey Town Cover by Sebastian Freij & Roger Skogholm by @Freijman #TherapistGamer #VideoGameEssays #GamingAndMentalHealth #GamingParent #GamesAndIdentity #GenerationalHealing #GamingMemories #EmotionalSafety #EssayTube #GamesAsArt #GrowingUpGaming #parenting #clairobscurexpedition33 #zelda #soma