The summary of ‘The Games That Got Me Through 2022’

The YouTube video discusses the speaker's experience with various video games throughout the year, emphasizing the impact of parenthood on their gaming habits and preferences. They reflect on the challenges and rewards of balancing gaming with the responsibilities of being a new parent. The speaker finds solace, distraction, and joy in gaming during significant life changes, drawing parallels between in-game relationships and their own parenthood journey. The importance of adapting to evolving parental roles and embracing personal growth is a recurring theme. The video also highlights the role of video games as a source of comfort and escape during times of change and uncertainty. Additionally, the speaker expresses gratitude to patrons, acknowledging their support in making the channel possible, and ends the video with well wishes for the audience.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker reflects on how 2022 felt like a fast-moving year due to significant life changes, including becoming a parent. They discuss turning to video games for stress relief and start by highlighting a game called Webbed, known for its satisfying swinging mechanics. Despite initially seeking out relaxing games, the speaker shifted towards challenging titles like Sekiro, citing it as their favorite game of the year. They note overcoming initial reservations about the game’s difficulty and draw parallels to their experience with other FromSoft games.

00:03:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with Sekiro, Sifu, and Elden Ring. They highlight how Sekiro challenged them with new gameplay mechanics, reinvigorating their love for difficult games. Despite enjoying Elden Ring and achieving all the achievements, they feel they rushed through the game due to time constraints and pressure to keep up with new releases as a content creator. The speaker regrets not taking the time to fully engage and appreciate Elden Ring’s vast world and detailed design, realizing they may have missed out on a once-in-a-generation gaming experience.

00:06:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how playing the game Elden Ring provided a distraction during the final weeks of their pregnancy. After their daughter was born, they went without playing any games for three weeks, which was a significant change for them as gaming was a big part of their life. They describe the challenges of parenthood and adjusting to their new role. The speaker then talks about playing the game Tunic, which helped bring a sense of normalcy back into their life and allowed them to engage with their hobbies, providing relief and helping them navigate their new responsibilities.

00:09:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker shares how his daughter’s improved sleep schedule allowed him more time to play games. He discusses playing Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart, Neon White, Card Shark, A Link To The Past, and The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe. Despite slowing down his game variety, he spent most of his time on The Witcher 3, appreciating it more on a higher difficulty level. By turning off the mini-map, he enhanced his gaming experience and found more appreciation for the game. Additionally, he mentions playing Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions, which he deems superior to the base game.

00:12:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker reflects on their experience revisiting The Witcher 3 and God of War 2018. They appreciate the details of The Witcher 3 and connect with the father-daughter relationship in the game now that they are a parent. Similarly, they find themselves empathizing with Kratos in God of War 2018 as a father. These experiences have changed their perspective on games and how they relate to fatherhood. The segment ends with the speaker transitioning to playing other shorter games and reflecting on their personal growth as they witness their daughter growing up.

00:15:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the theme of fatherhood in the context of the video game, emphasizing the complexity of parental roles as children grow. He relates to Kratos’ struggle in the game about adapting to his son’s changing needs, drawing parallels to his own experiences as a new father. The speaker reflects on how his daughter’s growth and development impact his perspective on the games he played in the past year. The importance of adapting to evolving parental responsibilities and letting children explore new challenges is highlighted.

00:18:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker reflects on how he associates different stages of his daughter’s growth with specific video games he played throughout the past year. He acknowledges the importance of games in grounding him during times of change and uncertainty, expressing gratitude for the relief they provided. The speaker emphasizes the value of having a personal escape and turns to games as a constant source of comfort. Additionally, he mentions the sponsor of the video, CuriosityStream, highlighting it as a platform for engaging documentaries and offering a discount for new subscribers.

00:21:00

In this segment of the video, the YouTuber thanks their patrons, specifically mentioning WilliamGlenn8 and Adamo for their support. They express gratitude for making the channel possible and wish viewers the best for the new year. The YouTuber closes by encouraging viewers to have a great day or night and mentions that they will see them in the next video.