Exactly 20 years ago, I was in line to get my PlayStation 2

It was October 25, 2000 at exactly this time (11:30 PM Central as I write this). I was 12 years old, waiting in line at the Software Etc. at the Manhattan, Kansas mall (Manhattan Town Center) with my mom to get my PlayStation 2. It was a Wednesday, and I luckily had the next two days of school off, giving me a four-day weekend to play my new console. Before the employees knew this, they joked that I should put a penny under my tongue to fool a thermometer into thinking I had a fever so I could miss school that way. A couple of games were available to buy before the PS2 actually released, meaning I had days to constantly read the manuals for my copies of SSX and Smuggler's Run. I would pick up a copy of X-Squad on launch night, which I would return within a few days in exchange for Summoner (the right decision!).

I went on eBay recently and got the launch titles I originally had, along with a copy of Silent Scope, a launch title I never bothered with because the arcade game was far superior due to the physical sniper rifle you get to maneuver.

You can read more about mine and other people's experiences getting the PlayStation 2 at my ResetEra thread here.

The First Hour of Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son

I was provided a free Steam code for Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son yesterday, a virtual reality sequel to the 1993 film, Groundhog Day (which happens to be one of my most favorite movies). I spent an hour in VR as Phil Connors Jr., with the goal of showing the game's interactivity, style of humor, and the gameplay loop players can expect. Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son was released today, September 17, for PlayStation VR, Oculus, and Steam VR for $30. I am playing the game on a wireless HTC Vive with the original wand controllers. Part 2 of my playthrough coming soon!

Life is Strange | Complete Playthrough (Pure Gameplay)

No commentary. No watermarks. Just the game.

This is an entire playthrough of Life is Strange on the PC. It includes all five episodes, along with both endings.

Life is Strange Playlist

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You are free to use this footage however you want. Please credit me as "Charles Alan Ratliff - Pure Gameplay" whenever possible. Thanks!

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 29

Charles and Jarvis head to the Pucara region to gather intel on DJ Perico. This is part 29 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. Played in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 28

Charles and Jarvis wrap up business in the Tabacal region. This is part 28 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. I am playing in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 27

With Madre Coca dead, Charles and Jarvis start wrapping up things in the Tabacal region. This is part 27 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. I am playing in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.
 

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 26

Charles and Jarvis hunt down and eliminate Madre Coca's secret agents and then go after the boss herself in part 26 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. I am playing in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 25

Charles and Jarvis destroy coca leaves and capture a cartel lieutenant named Salazar in part 25 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. I am playing in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 24

Charles and Jarvis gather major intel and resources in their quest to take down Madre Coca in part 24 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. I am playing in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.

Charles and Jarvis Play Ghost Recon Wildlands | Part 23

Charles and Jarvis take down Madre Coca's enforcers and protect union leaders in part 23 of their Ghost Recon Wildlands co-op playthrough on the Xbox One. I am playing in Spanish (Latin American) with English subtitles.