07/28/2026
Remembering my dynamic duo gaming partner: My Dad. 🎮❤️
My dad was the one who got me into video games in the first place. When I was just 4 years old, he used to show me off to his friends as I crushed original NES games like it was nothing. We played so many classics together over the years, but one memory stands out above the rest: Final Fantasy II on the SNES.
We had been grinding through the game together, and he finally made it all the way to the final boss. Right before the battle started, he handed the controller to me and said:
"Son, it's your turn to beat this game. I won't really have time to play video games anymore, but I won't mind watching you finish this last boss and other games in the future. I'll just be too busy with work and sports."
It broke my heart that day. My main gaming buddy was stepping back, and I remember that handoff like it was yesterday.
That moment stuck with me forever. I don’t think I’ll ever stop playing games or being a total computer nerd. No matter how busy life gets, I’ll always find time to be a kid again, relax, and reminisce.
If you have parents, siblings, or homies that you game with, just remember: one day, one game will be their last, and none of us ever know when that moment is until it's already here.
Cherish the late-night sessions, the laughs, and the memories while you can, because tomorrow is never promised. To anyone I’ve ever shared a lobby, a controller, or a chat with—I remember every single one of those times, and I’ll always cherish them. 🎮✨
