How Capcom Saved My Life 

This is why video games are much more than just mindless entertainment. Thanks for sharing this story.

Great video, bro. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.

Oh man, I don't watch TV or streams but love binging video game essays here on RU-vid instead, and have to say that you make absolutely top-notch videos. I feel honored that you included my Resi save room covers in the background of your story. You've really been through a lot. Keep up the good work, and wishing all the best and healing to you and your family!

This has to be the most relateable video I have ever seen in my life. Thank you for sharing!

I Love Capcom Too But What Really Pulled Me out of dark times at least In my case was The FX Network see growing up I was a massive Fox Network guy but years after I've gotten Basic Cable FX became one of my go to's for entertainment I loved films like Fight Club Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) Solo The Corruptor Beowulf and My Super Ex-Girlfriend as for shows there was Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) Spin City The Practice Rescue Me Nip/Tuck Archer and Unsupervised which I watched on Adult Swim but still made by FX though with reruns of King Of The Hill Malcolm In The Middle That '70s Show and The Bernie Mac Show this channel really came through during my time of need

I ended watching this video a few days ago while I was at work. Every thing you said about how resident evil and games in general relates to me as i play games to have fun and use as therapy. This video was so impactful to me that i am currently showing my wife who is not a gamer and is finding so much value in your video and really feels your story. I pray you and your family continue to do well and thank you for such an amazing video

Thank you for this. As someone that deals with addiction and has family in the same boat I’ve found my solace in distracting myself with games especially the old ps2 and gamecube games I grew up with. You are genuinely my favorite channel on RU-vid and I hope you continue to get the recognition you deserve. God bless.

Thank you for sharing that story with all of us. I know being vulnerable on the internet is a hard thing to do, but I really do appreciate you for being so open and honest. You've been through so much, but you're a good person at the end of the day, and that counts for a lot. I remember when I was 15, I was bullied every single day in school because of the way I looked, and I, too, had issues at home. During this time, I turned to Metal Gear Solid 2, and, honestly, without that game, I wouldn't be here today. Not only did it provide me with a world to lose myself in, but I was also aware of the fan backlash towards Raiden, and that made me resonate with him even more. Everybody hated him, and everybody hated me, so I felt like we were kindered spirits. I don't care what anyone says about Raiden. That lad did me a solid (no pun intended) many years ago. It was an incredibly dark time that kicked started my depression at a time when I didn't have a grasp on what depression is. MGS2 gave me so much solace during that time. That game saved my life, and I've always wanted to meet Kojima san, so I can thank him for that. But yeah, this video spoke to me on a deep and personal level. I respect you for being so candid, and I appreciate everything you do. Much love, my friend.

Vincent is it just me or these ps2 games look freaking beatiful. What did you do they all look super clean and crisp

Can i just say i appreciate your transparency about these moments in your life. I also want to say you and I have definitely had a similar upbringing. Especially growing up in the Midwest (Raytown, MO). For all of us who have survived all of this stuff to make it where we are now. I am proud of us! Keep up the good fight!

Hearing that your dad is clean and getting better sent chills through my entire body. Thanks for sharing brother. This all really spoke to me.

Capcom will forever be one of my favorite franchises of all time. I'm currently in a dark place, and their games are helping me a lot in these dark times.

I really relate to this video heavily. As a kid-my teen years I played video games a lot to cope with things. My dad was very in and out, I seen violence early as a kid, and I had to watch my single mother struggle to raise me and my brothers while battling her mental issues. I felt useless at times yk cause there wasn’t much I can do, but video games was like a warm blanket for me. I got to escape in other worlds and stories, act out as my fav wwe wrestlers, build worlds in minecraft, etc etc. it was also how I bonded with my older brothers we would play Naruto clash of ninjas 2, Mario party 4, scooby doo, ssx tricky, etc etc. sadly tho I was separated from my brothers for years my mom couldn’t handle raising all of us so she sent them to live with their dad it wasn’t easy for me I was 5 at the time but the 2nd oldest gave me his game boy so I was always connected to them in some way. But yea video games were my comfort thru rough times sometimes I still kick back and play my 360 and ps2 when things start to get overwhelming and after good hour I’m just in a better mood

Your dad sounds amazing mate beating addiction is so hard. I wish you and yours many long happy years and hope you get to enjoy all these Resident Evil remakes Capcom are bringing out :)

This is the kind of video you don't see everyday,very deep and powerful.

Capcom is great. Lost Planet 2 is a game that got me to socialize with people outside my very small friend group at the time.

It takes a lot of strength to share something so personal with the world. I really respect how you told this story, and can relate in a lot of ways to what you've been through. And on top of that, great vid! i got to reflect on my life through your words and enjoy some game footage of stuff i am always nostalgic for

I love content like this, hearing not just about the games themselves, but hearing about people's personal connections with the games. Glad to have discovered this channel!

Great video, I was just thinking the other day about how good Capcom is and the impact it has had on me. It started with Monster Hunter and Mega man, and now I can say Resident Evil is my favorite franchise of theirs. Leon Kennedy is one of my all time favorite video game characters and thank you Capcom for that. Great video by the way, this is why I subscribed to your channel for great videos like this.

This is why I love video games so much! Thank you for sharing your story! Happy to know your dad is doing much better. 😊

Very heartfelt narrative throughout the whole video. I'm glad video games were there for you to offer support through these difficult times and that everything worked out well in the end. Your father and you are both champs.

Damn man, I don't know how to properly express this, but ill try. Was not expecting this video to be such an indepth journey into your past and the past of your loved ones. Takes a lot of courage to be as open as you were, so big ups to you for that. Im incredibly happy that your father is finally on the path he deserves. I hope yourself and the rest of your family is doing wondefully as well. Ill end this by saying I would love to share a cold one with you. Seem like a great dude. Keep up the EXCELLENT videos too man, God bless ya.

I LOVE videos like this. Because we're around the same age. So you talk about Rival Schools, Resident Evil, Devil May Cry. I know about these games. I like em. So, most youtubers just talking about it is like "yeah, that's nice." but games that affected you personally, now that is interesting to hear about. People and their stories.

Bro. Your videos are some of my favorites. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good content

This was an incredible video. Your story is yet another testament to how powerful games can be in our lives. Appreciate you sharing so many hard details. Best of luck in everything man

Excellent video lad,thank you for sharing. Great to hear your dad is doing much better now. Video made me think back to watching my dad play the first Fable on the og xbox when we moved into our new place.

Thanks for sharing your story. Resonated with my own quite a lot. I hope you’re doing better now.

Thanks for so honestly sharing your story I wish you all the best!

Thanks for sharing. I am glad you and your family are better, I am glad capcom holds a special place in your heart.

Capcom recently became one of my favorites video games companies, they have great IPs, my favorite gotta be Resident Evil for sure, Street Fighter and Mega Man are close second. Love the video man, you are going to get 10k subscribers in no time ❤

Thanks for sharing Vynsent!

Capcom used to be really good. When Yoshiki Okamoto was still running things. That was a long time ago.

Maybe videogames didn't save my life at any point but they are still helping me keep my sanity in these times of loneliness.

Capcom is my favorite gaming company. They're the only ones making games that speak to me.

Resident Evil series in my top 3 no doubt. Zelda and Metroid too

💥💥The original Xbox was that for me. Whenever i was having a bad day. There was my original Xbox right there saying take your mind off of it come play me. Before me getting the original Xbox in 2001, my favorite console of all time was the Sega Genesis. I've had original Nintendo, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1 but my favorite was the Sega Genesis. The original Xbox took over that title for me as my favorite console of all time.

Good video

Capcom went from being tied as the best developer up there with the likes of Square & Konami to a shadow of its former self, and that's even before it went woke, because even Street Fighter 5 was just poorly designed and kinda lazy. Their PS3 era had some issues but was still good, and everything prior was pure gold. RIP.

Your voice reminds me of Anthony Padilla’s back in the early SMOSH days

I love this story

I've been playing Resident Evil all my life but what they did with the current three remakes is starting piss me off. RE2 has inconsistent story and both scenarios plays out the same, RE3 was dog shit, RE4 has a boss and levels from the original that they slapped on a $10 DLC, and charging people for original music. I would not pre-order another RE game. I was hyped for all these remakes, but it's one God damn disappointment after another. RE4 was the least but still a disappointment.

Great work man, I love this video. I *highly* recommend another dad-adjacent “love letter”, Jason Graves’ review of Dragon Quest 5 (which i incidentally just played thru for the first time, largely bc of his video, despite spoilers). It’s a long one but reeeeally worth sitting thru, I’ve watched it multiple times at this point. Anyway I was so glad this one ended with your dad (and you!) getting clean, and as a recovering addict with similar “daddy issues” I really appreciate you sharing ur story like this, because this level of sincerity & vulnerability isn’t always easy.. even emotionally grueling at times. Keep it up bro 🦾🧟🔥

I respect the candidness, thanks for sharing 🫂