The Man Who Made Me A Gamer: A 1K Celebration

[@marlabyroads27]

He actually brought his brand new computer to grandmas for the first time. I actually remember him hooking it up in the dinning room to let us play on it. Grandma and Grandpa was so amazed at it cause they had never seen anything like it. 😝 ❤ I love this Phil he would be very proud of you. I miss him. Those last few years taking care of him were hard on all of us. But I’m glad we got to take care of him at home. I love that our momma was able to do that for him.

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@marlabyroads27 I remember that. The computer was so big and bulky it took up the whole dining room. But man it was so cool to get to play that computer. The games on it at the time looked so amazing even though by today's standards they would look awful. Thank you sissy for saying that I love you. He would be proud of you too and all you've accomplished in nursing. I wish she was still here so he can meet Everly. But we'll see him Grandma and Grandpa Teresa and Rhonda again in Heaven. ♥️

[@WillowsWorldd]

Luv you phil! Uncle ronnie would be so happy for you🩷

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

Awwww 😢 thanks Maddie love you too!

[@ArchLightning001]

merry Christmas Phil! i kinda grew up gaming because my mom would tend to play tetris on the gameboy i had, moving up to color she even got me a sp, in exchange for my color and bought Yoshis cookie!

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

That's beautiful she played Tetris with you. The only game I remember my mom playing with me was Tiny Toon Adventures on the NES. She doesn't play video games anymore too many buttons and too difficult for. But it was a beautiful moment we shared when I was real young. So thank you for bringing that memory back to me. And God bless you and your mother she sounds wonderful.

[@kevinw979]

I also grew up in a single parent situation. Was always just my older brother and mom only. We were poor but my mom still got us a NES with some games then the SNES when it came out. This was a tear jerker man. I miss my mom a lot. Thanks for sharing this story. Your uncle was awesome!

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

It's awesome that your mom was able to get you that NES and SNES! I can only imagine how much it meant to you and your brother. My mother tried to get me the SNES with Super Mario All Stars packed in for either my birthday or Christmas. But it was sold out everywhere i was sad but understood. Thank you for sharing your story. I know you'll see your mom again one day. God bless you.

[@Peacefrog91]

😢I be crying❤...your mother is beautiful and thanks for sharing your uncle with us. Godbless you and your family

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes it's good to remember the people who shaped our lives. Thank you so much for the kind words and the complements. My mom is beautiful. I miss my uncle so much but i know he's in peace with his mom and dad in heaven. We'll see him again one day. God bless you.

[@Peacefrog91]

@@Phil1Up_Collects do you have discord?

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@Peacefrog91 yeah I'm on their for work my profile should be phil1upcollects

[@Quick1blue]

Uncle was the man ! 😎

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

Uncle was a legend and w true gentleman thank you.

[@willem_dafoul8525]

Finally finished up this video. My most cherished memory was getting Metal Gear Solid 3d on the 3ds. Aw man it was amazing. I got my 3ds for Christmas one year and the only game I wanted for it was Metal gear. I didn’t get it, but the next year my step dad took me and my brother to GameStop and I found my game and begged him to get me it. I got it… and man I love that game. It hold a special place in my heart. I know it’s not the most heart warming, but one of my earliest gaming memories was metal Gear solid 2 and 4. I would run into the guards in the second game, have them chase me into the lockers and wait for them to find me lol. And man… 4 is just crazy… that octocamo is insane.

[@madkaiser4887]

Phil…..that was beautiful, mate 🥹 Congrats on reaching 1K subs

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

Thank you so much Kaiser. I was a mess trying to record it edit. Definitely an emotional experience. I'm glad you liked the video. It took me so long to get to 1K subscribers years and years but I finally did it. And there's no better way to celebrate reaching that accomplishment and by making a video about my uncle.

[@ColdNightsGaming]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories of your incredible Uncle and these incredible gaming experiences you had with him! Congrats and great video Phil! 🎉❤

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@ColdNightsGaming Thank you so much brother. I wish she was still here. So I can introduce him to all my friends. Share so many amazing experiences with him. Watch all the cool new movies and shows I know that he would like. I know he's been gone for so many years now but it's been lonely and hard without him. I can always look forward to my uncle coming down and spending time with me. When I didn't have friends or no one to play with he was always there. 😭 But I know he's in the most beautiful place at peace. And one day I'll see him again. ❤️

[@zevzero]

Really touching video. Might be your best one yet! My most cherished memory is when I was a kid I really wanted an Everlast bag for school. The holidays were really far away so it was going to be a long wait. One day my mom picked me up from school and she got me the bag but to my surprise inside the bag was Double Dragon for NES. I never got games especially outside of the holidays and I couldn’t believe it. I remember going home and my mom watching me play it. Still one of my best days ever.

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@zevzero That's amazing bro! Double Dragon was a fantastic game I remember playing that too. Thank you for sharing.

[@DoYouNerd]

Sounds like your uncle took note of you not having a father figure and stepped in to ensure you had an incredible, positive male role model in your life. It's fantastic that you shared so many interests to lead to such epic memories together. This is a thoughtful tribute to him. Well done. As an aside, heh, summons in FF games were always so stellar and tons of fun to unleash, even on weaker monsters. lol I often wondered what it would've been like to experience CC fully removed from CT and any and all expectations that came with it. Dragoon is absolutely one that needs to return, as a remake, or better yet, a return to the world and full on franchise. Heh, funny enough, I bought Grandia on PS1 brand new...and to this day have never yet played it; a friend who borrowed it was the one who even opened it ages ago. ha ha Mark Hamill loves voice work--man, he's done a TON of games! I adore the R&C series--such good games! Congrats on that 1K milestone--let's keep going and building!! Very cool of you to do a giveaway too; can't wait to read through the comments as well.

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@DoYouNerd Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful reply. I really appreciate it. Yeah he was a truly wonderful man. And we had so many great gaming experiences together. But not just games movies too! I remember fondly him introducing me to Star Wars on VHS He told me about the lure and the characters the force and how everything worked We still have his VHS copies and my mom's room. I remember Lord of the rings being a big huge thing for us. We went every single movie premiere and watched them on the big screen. It was amazing! The wait between each film drop was so excruciating cuz you wanted to know how the story would end. I miss him dearly but I know he's in the best place he could ever be waiting for the day were reunited again. 🥰 Let's keep spreading joy and love in the community.

[@missmandia]

This is a really beautiful tribute Phil. Thanks for sharing these memories with us 😊 Your uncle sounds like he was an awesome guy! Congrats on 1k! And thanks for the shout out & for spreading the Grandia love! 🥲❤

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

Thank you! Absolute pleasure. I cant not mention the series and not name drop you. You're the Grandia Queen. 👑 💯 He was and still is the best! Grandia is still one of my favorites and always will be. Let's make Grandia 4 happen! 🤩

[@TotalLevelYT]

A beautiful tribute and congrats on hitting 1K! Thanks for sharing all these memories with us

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@TotalLevelYT Thank you so much man I appreciate that. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It looks like you're getting pretty close to that 1K milestone too! Keep up the great work on your channel bud. I'm sure you'll reach it very soon. 🥰

[@willem_dafoul8525]

I remember you talking about your uncle here and there from your videos. I believe it was from one of your custom ps1 long boxes. Been waiting to hear the story for a while. Congrats again for 1k!

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@willem_dafoul8525 I've been wanting to talk about him for a while too but I wanted to do it when I reached my goal. I hope you enjoyed the video. It was very emotional experience to make. Even if this video doesn't get tons of views. This is the most important video on my channel. I appreciate your support. Thank you Will.

[@2-facedsolo119]

Wow Phil! AWESOME tribute. He seemed like an awesome man and the perfect role model! I also grew up without a father. :/ It was me, my brother and mother. My mom didnt always have a lot of money. But i remember one Christmas receiving a PS2 !! My brother and i connected it and played it all day! We played NBA Live 2005! I know its a Sports game, but me and my brother were evenly matched and it was an awesome memory ill forever cherish!

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

He was and still is a truly amazing man. What a lovely memory to have with your brother. Those are what it's all about man those special moments with someone you hold dear. It makes the game 10 times better. I remember playing NBA jam with my brother on the Sega Genesis when I was younger.

[@sojannedos]

I'm so sorry for your loss man. I completely understand. My most precious video game memory is playing Zombies Ate My Neighbors with my dad. It was one of those games that has connected us both, and has kindled a lifetime of gaming. He's getting a lot older, and It pains me thinking about losing him someday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

@@sojannedos I feel the same way My mom is in her mid '70s now and she's getting more forgetful and weaker losing my uncle was incredibly hard but the thought of losing my mom is devastating. I know she'll join her mother father and brother someday but I ain't ready for it. That's why we got to cherish the memories we have with the people we love while we have them. We're not promised tomorrow but those special moments those will always be with us. Thank you so much.

[@CRASHZERO411-r9d]

I’m a gamer too

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

Welcome to my channel fellow gamer God bless. ❤