Video games have been a part of our lives for 50 years, so it's no surprise that they become a nostalgic touchpoint when remembering loved ones who have passed away.
A powerful new short film written and directed by Aseem Yusuf, a game about not only reconnecting with lost loved ones (in the film's case, deceased parents), but also forging new connections with your own descendants. We are exploring the abilities of
Starring Lincoln Walley, Elijah Walley, Katherine Francis Newall, Aneth Hashem, Toby Martin Pon The film uses its lean runtime to focus on a son grieving as he cleans out his late father's belongings.
He stumbled across an old Atari VCS and fired it up to start playing games. Reconnecting to the console reminds him of the good times he had playing games with his father. When you load PONG, you immediately notice that “Player 2” no longer exists.
He then finds his role changed and ends up joining his own son in a game of Super Smash Bros. This will allow him to carry on the torch and share his love for the game, just as his late father once did.
If you have 6 minutes to spare, I recommend watching this movie. You may recall your own connections made through video games.
