THE 50 YEAR OLD GAMER - Happy Console Gamer

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  • @beeokay7306
    @beeokay7306 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +866

    My grandfather got me into gaming back in the 80s (I’m 42). He played games literally until he died ( played Mario Galaxy the day before his death at 89 years old). Never let anyone tell you that you’re too old for your hobbies.

    • @Anotherperson81
      @Anotherperson81 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

      That’s awesome. Needed to see this today 👍🏻

    • @ecmg8368
      @ecmg8368 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I 2nd this@@Anotherperson81

    • @Trace153
      @Trace153 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Agreed thanks for sharing, hitting the 4 0 in a couple of months.

    • @Oskanderstine
      @Oskanderstine 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Thanks for your story. Your grandfather sounds like he was an awesome man.

    • @Daniel-it1dp
      @Daniel-it1dp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I’m envious of stories like these. My dad was always so anti-gaming and believed they would lead to laziness and bad grades.

  • @williamsaloka9043
    @williamsaloka9043 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +120

    63 here..... and gaming gets better and better!! The amazing things that this technology lets me experience is mind-blowing! Going from Pong to what we have now....just WOW!!!!

    • @williamsaloka9043
      @williamsaloka9043 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @JaredGenesis777 Intense Gaming was always a big part of my "Retirement plan!"

    • @neoturfmasterMVS
      @neoturfmasterMVS 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Some Atari and Ovaltine. Gaming in the 1970s on a friday night.

    • @GarryGri
      @GarryGri หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same, we are the generation that grew up as games grew up. And play or have played it all.
      I have an ATARI 2600 and an Xbox Series S under the living-room TV right now as well as pretty much everything in-between setup and ready to go in the loft.

    • @USbachelor
      @USbachelor 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      64 here and have been gaming since the 80s. Where do we go to play each other and hangout like twitch? I only see youngsters

  • @oldtoadman6048
    @oldtoadman6048 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    I'm 56 married, homeowner, and still play almost every day!! Don't ever stop (unless you want to).

  • @Polyvinci
    @Polyvinci 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +175

    54 year old gamer, here. I started in the late 70s and never stopped. I was there in the arcades of the early 80s, for all of the home consoles and computers of the 80s, 90s, and beyond, made my own games in the 80s, hung out in arcades and video game shops during the 90s (in my 20s), and just kept on.
    Now, I am into emulation, making my own video game consoles, and making my own games (retro evolved; 80s arcade games with modern technology).
    I even mixed gaming and social life, including running Ridge Racer tournaments with two linked PlayStations at events which had lines out the door.
    I have no regrets.

    • @sephiroth4543
      @sephiroth4543 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes brother, you enjoyed the best gaming years. I am almost 42 and I started from Atari as which was before my time but the first games I ever played were pong and River Raid.
      Awesome times. Never stop.

    • @lonewolfgames7779
      @lonewolfgames7779 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@sephiroth4543Same here started on Atari and Collecovision. I literally got to watch the gaming landscape evolve. It was awesome 👍

    • @nakdad
      @nakdad 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Same 54 first video game was colrco Pong

    • @HexBore13
      @HexBore13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      54 also - yikes!

    • @baldpipesmoker1
      @baldpipesmoker1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's awesome! 👏

  • @SinclairMacleod
    @SinclairMacleod 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +335

    Johnny, my 60th is just over a year away but still love gaming. Keep being a positive voice on YT. Happy birthday 🎉

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Consolevania please subscribe.

    • @barryklinedinst6233
      @barryklinedinst6233 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      I'm 61 and game daily

    • @davidhdz1989
      @davidhdz1989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barryklinedinst6233 what’s in your current rotation?

    • @theconsolekiller7113
      @theconsolekiller7113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Great to see brother. 43, but time flies now. What type of games do you enjoy? Did you ever notice a deterioration in reflexes? I cant really say I have, yet, but I think we get better at anticipating things in advance to even it out.

    • @fistfulofgamepad
      @fistfulofgamepad 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I recently turned 41 and am still into gaming just as much as I was when my age was in single digits and Iv no intention of changing 😃

  • @infinityeight8705
    @infinityeight8705 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +218

    45 years old and counting - been gaming since the mid 80's!!
    The older games are the best!!

    • @robmalcolm8042
      @robmalcolm8042 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Man I’m 30 and there’s games that came out before 1993 and just around after that are way better than many newer games. I’d say upto 2010 ish are good after that they got way to open world and boring to an extent. Of course there are exceptions id say many Nintendo games that are even recent years stood consistent in quality while PlayStation and Xbox games were both better before.

    • @Lenny_Hondo
      @Lenny_Hondo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      45 year old die hard gamer here as well. Take care of yourselves!

    • @CragScrambler
      @CragScrambler 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      just turned 46 ;)

    • @mylovemachine
      @mylovemachine 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm 45 in a few days, and I just bought a MiYoo Mini Plus !!@@robmalcolm8042

    • @greenneon7314
      @greenneon7314 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same here

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    16 year old gamer here, will never stop even when I’m 50 in 2057! Never let anyone tell you that you are too old for what you like to do.

    • @davidburke2453
      @davidburke2453 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wise words from a young man.

    • @justafanofnerdculture7602
      @justafanofnerdculture7602 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@davidburke2453I agree!

    • @KuroNoTenno
      @KuroNoTenno 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hell yeah! Rock On!

    • @m1tch506
      @m1tch506 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm 18 and I love video-games (both old and new) and I don't plan to stop until I die because video games are always there when I need to keep my brain active and I feel some games teach me things, tactics games teach me how to plan and puzzle games allow me to improve my observation (which I'm terrible at).

  • @AnthonyVolpe
    @AnthonyVolpe 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    53, still playing games, plan on making my own again soon, don’t care what people think. I like what I like. You do you. Don’t stop doing what you like. EVER.

  • @DoomsdayMayBeOkay
    @DoomsdayMayBeOkay 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +137

    Our generation has the huge benefit of having experienced first hand the evolution of video games, its a beautiful thing, no regrets, i'll never stop playing.

    • @alfiesgameroom2009
      @alfiesgameroom2009 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      videogames, movies, technology, from msdos to alexa from atari to oculus, from analog signal to 4k and so much more, even toys are so details this days that the trend is call them collectibles

    • @dsmithds1994
      @dsmithds1994 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Heck yeah!!

    • @stormysoup1083
      @stormysoup1083 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Probably the generation with the most cohesive first hand understanding of games, I'm 22 so unless I really dedicate myself to retro games and playing them in the most authentic way possible, my understanding of the medium's history and culture can only go so far, it's a lucky position to be in for sure

  • @MyDeadAlbatross
    @MyDeadAlbatross 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +719

    We're onto you, vampire Johnny.

    • @wwabbd1987
      @wwabbd1987 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Real.

    • @TheFimbullord
      @TheFimbullord 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      He has one of those minicoolers full of type O under the desk to sip on like CapriSuns😂

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please watch and subscribe to consolevania!

    • @myerg2977
      @myerg2977 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@TheFimbullordhes on the adrenochrome 😂

    • @DerekBee
      @DerekBee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Dracu Johnny

  • @MerryLozza
    @MerryLozza 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I’m going to be 40 this year and I’m never going to stop playing video games. Respect to you Johnny 🤟🏻

    • @bizarro_raven
      @bizarro_raven 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Same here! Turning 40 this year and don't plan on stopping any time soon 😁

    • @MerryLozza
      @MerryLozza 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bizarro_raven 🙌🏻

  • @kruegerbait8426
    @kruegerbait8426 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    When I was 14 years old I got a ZX Spectrum 48K for my birthday, best present ever, 55 years old now and still gaming. Whenever I feel a bit down on gaming I watch HCG and his pure enthusiasm relights that fire.

    • @chonobaggie
      @chonobaggie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same!

    • @roydp9136
      @roydp9136 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got that back in 83, i think. I remember the microdrive and cassette recorder.. you can also make game codes for the platform.

    • @MrVidification
      @MrVidification 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      R Tape Loading Error, 0 : 1

  • @tweetie532able
    @tweetie532able 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    Well, don't be so surprised you are still gaming. I am 61 yrs old (and female) and still a gamer. Started out with Nintendo in the 80s, played all Phantasy Star, Y's, Final Fantasy. Now into all the latest, of course. It doesn't have to end, lol. I don't plan to quit despite teasing from my non-gamer husband. Be proud of your interests and passion! Game on!

    • @Pepperoni421
      @Pepperoni421 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      34 years old here. I hope i will have ur mindset later on. Nice (and true) words!

    • @goldenstryker6707
      @goldenstryker6707 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Gaming is actually a very effective way to keep the mind sharpened too. Improving reflexes, creativity and problem solving skills.

    • @Jarboe420
      @Jarboe420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right there with you (61) and just love gaming luck so does my wife.

  • @gazzy_burns
    @gazzy_burns 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +217

    You look about 38! Congrats! Love your energy for gaming at 50!

    • @George-di9bo
      @George-di9bo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

      A lifetime of avoiding the Sun and playing video games has its benefits.

    • @richardroyce4128
      @richardroyce4128 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You know he dyes his hair, right?

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardroyce4128lots of people do

    • @strider775
      @strider775 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@richardroyce4128 How do you know he dyes his hair? Are you there watching him do it? 😂

    • @seanriordan6726
      @seanriordan6726 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I’m amazed he has hair. I’m 33 and bald 😅

  • @callmebender
    @callmebender 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Happy 50. Stay positive always.
    43 year old gamer here. Dad, husband, working man, we'll never quit that which we love. For me NES and beyond, can't wait to see what the future holds.
    Happy Gaming Johny!!

  • @YoreHistory
    @YoreHistory 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Dude fellow Gen Xer...51 myself and have been gaming since Atari 2600 days..first pc was a Commodore 64. We are the first gamer generation and will likely have consoles and gaming pcs in our retirement homes. I remember staying over at a friends house who had an Atari 2600 and playing Barnstormer and Adventure the whole night. My first RPGs like Phantasie/Wizards Crown/Bards's Tale/Might and Magic, Ultima Series...I got to see them evolve over time..2d graphics into 3d into multi gigabyte/terrabyte games from games that took just a few kb.
    I played the first arcade games including my first ever Battlezone which to this day I love. Gamer 4 life :)

    • @IMDLEGEND
      @IMDLEGEND 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right there with you. I’m 51 with almost the same exact experiences except I had an Apple IIe instead of Commodore 64. I Loved Battlezone in the arcade too!

    • @YoreHistory
      @YoreHistory 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@IMDLEGEND That is awesome...so cool that our generation can wear our hobbies on our sleeves unlike our baby boomer parents. I had an uncle who was into train sets...he would wait till everyone was asleep...put on his conductor hat and go into the basement and run his trains.

    • @macwyll
      @macwyll 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I had the Commodore 64 with the modem!

  • @krlayne
    @krlayne 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    Fellow 50s gamer here. Been playing since the 1970s. Wishing you all the best for your birthday. Continue to enjoy your gaming. I never allowed anyone to game shame me. Gaming never stopped me from achieving in life. Enjoy your hobby. We can be unique together. 😊

  • @moonshinejack
    @moonshinejack 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Turning 40 this year. Many interests and hobbies have come and gone over the years, but gaming? I’ll play video games until the day I die!

  • @Old-ShoolGamer-23
    @Old-ShoolGamer-23 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Jhonny, I remember that 40 year old gamer episode. I was working at an old job at night watching you to pass the time . Saying back, u was not old at 40. So let the good times roll . We never too old. I'm about to be 45 in a few weeks . I've been gameing since the 80s . It's like fine wine . We gets better with age. Game on, brother. God bless .

  • @BurnOmatic
    @BurnOmatic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    49 year old gamer about to turn 50, im right here with you brother, everything you said i have always felt from the bottom of my heart !

  • @xepfeon
    @xepfeon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    I'm turning 38 this tuesday an i'm still very much enjoying video games. When i was about 17, my father told me that playing video games, was something children did and very much tried to make me quit video games and it visibly frustrated him, that he couldn't kill my passion

    • @RPGtourguide
      @RPGtourguide 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy early birthday!

    • @NeonPizza80s
      @NeonPizza80s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gotta love the never ending shortage of people who continue to belittle and trash video games. Those same exact people also continue to spend hours in front of the TV watching sports, the news, movies, TH-cam podcasts(etc), while hammering away on their smart phones sifting through social media apps and whatever else. lol Sitting on their A**es staring at a screen and pressing buttons...Ya, sounds pretty familiar to me. ;)
      I mean seriously, why can't these goober heads acknowledge that movies, watching sports, TV, video games(etc) are all forms of entertainment that are meant to be enjoyed. Anybody who acts like what they're doing is better than the next guy, hobby wise, needs to get over themselves. people love what they love, putting down other peoples hobbies, imo, is just straight up lame and childish. It's like pissing on somebodies garden.

    • @VinnieDiRubba
      @VinnieDiRubba 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I feel 38 years olds are huge gamers because we we're just old enough to experience everything in terms of the gaming progression from '80s into now

    • @barryklinedinst6233
      @barryklinedinst6233 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good for you man. Never stop

    • @ProcyonAlpha
      @ProcyonAlpha 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You don't stop playing games because you get old , you get old because you stop playing games!

  • @kevinjohj
    @kevinjohj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    I hate saying this, but Johnny deserves WAY more subs. He is so genuine. More people need to be exposed to how positive he is.

    • @LordLOC
      @LordLOC 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Johnny and Joe (Game Sack) deserve SO many more subs. It's insane they both hover around the 300-500K sub mark for so long. I don't get it honestly.

    • @Zefinfer
      @Zefinfer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      agreed he should get to 1M at least

    • @neoturfmasterMVS
      @neoturfmasterMVS 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He's too old now. Its not that he's too old, its that the audience is now older too and their time is consumed with other things. Its how getting old worlds out.
      Yes its cool Johnny is still into the same things as when he was young. More and more as time goes by the same generation can not hold onto younger things.
      There's no new subs coming, if anything in time the subs themselves currently will start dying off.

    • @AstraProc
      @AstraProc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      With a lot of people comes more toxicity so im not so sure

    • @Domspun
      @Domspun 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@neoturfmasterMVSsad, but that’s the reality. He should do podcasts too, he may reach a wider audience.

  • @andreas4307
    @andreas4307 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Loved this video. I turn 60 this year and came to gaming very late but, like Britta F4D, it really amazed me that I had missed these incredible things. While I don't see my self getting into TH-cam as a creator (at least not in front of the camera) I adore your channel, Britta's and all the great creators of my generation. And, despite some odd looks I get especially from younger friends weirdly enough, as you so passionately put, I don't have to give up games and I won't. We're not addicts, we're not living in the past, we're involved (even if it's as a consumer in my case) in an incredible field where dreams can be actively participated in. No one needs to be ashamed of that. Keep it up, great work (and it is real work, despite what some might think). Thanks and all the best in the new year.

    • @colinyates6274
      @colinyates6274 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll be turning 60 this year too and I agree to everything you've just said. Late 2022 I only just got myself a high spec PC after years of being a console gamer. Still got some of them because I have enjoyed it since the late 70s.

    • @Harerazer
      @Harerazer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Another 1964 baby here. So happy and proud to say I have seen everything from the start and don't have to ask anyone about games.

  • @shageevideo
    @shageevideo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Im turning 59 next week and I remember when game rooms where mostly pinball and mechanical games. It's been fun watching the introduction to video games and how they have advanced over the years. I have great memories of going to game rooms in the mall in high school playing Astroids, Donkey Kong, Star Castles, etc. Knowing what the world was like before and after video games has been very interesting and something I am grateful to have experienced.

    • @GarryGri
      @GarryGri หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel sorry that so many gamers now are too young to have experienced a video games arcade when they were at their hight. Truly a thing to behold 😉

  • @TheGaryNinja
    @TheGaryNinja 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Happy Birthday Johnny. I'm going to be 44 in a few weeks and I'm glad i caught this video because sometimes people look at people like us in a funny way when we tell them we're gaming at this age. It's good to know there are plenty of people like us.

  • @brutalworldvidzproductions2647
    @brutalworldvidzproductions2647 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Man, i remember 10 years ago when you aired 40 year old gamer, time really flies by

  • @slickcubano
    @slickcubano 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I am 61 and still gaming, and as long as my brain and body cooperate, I most likely always will be.
    Yes, Britta is an inspiration.

  • @moonsofjupiter
    @moonsofjupiter 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Been gaming since 1975. I’m 55 and probably game as much or more as when I was younger. The VR2 on PS5 has renewed my love for games. So many great games to get lost in. Keep going brother . We’ve seen it all and are lucky to have done so.

  • @kalythgaming
    @kalythgaming 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Happy BDay, Johnny!
    I’ll turn 43 this year and I can totally relate to this: we wouldn’t be the persons we are without our passions and hobbies.
    “You don’t stop playing because you get old. You become old because you stop playing.”
    Hope to be here in 10 years from now to celebrate your 60th! 🎉

  • @bubaboolaru
    @bubaboolaru 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I also turn 50 this year still playing video games and watching anime. I'm not going to stop now either. Love the show and your perspective on gaming ❤ wishing you a very happy 50th year.

    • @Jarboe420
      @Jarboe420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly!

  • @route19er
    @route19er 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just turned 51 and still gaming as well. Just got to be able to balance it with the rest of life. Keep on gaming crew.

  • @robaxl3088
    @robaxl3088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I just turned 50 too….1973…I get told all the time that I look way too young to be 50. I swear that one of the tricks to looking and feeling younger than your age is video games.

  • @Serenity_Dude_X
    @Serenity_Dude_X 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    When I first started following you 3 or 4 years ago, I honestly thought you were 35. Congrats on reaching 50 and being a vampire.

  • @richm4100
    @richm4100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I can totally relate, I'm 44 and still gaming harder than ever. You only live once, enjoy your hobbies to the fullest 😊

  • @ruben_santos
    @ruben_santos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I will be 40 this summer.. and still loving videogames!!

  • @IMONFIREPLEASEPUTMEOUT
    @IMONFIREPLEASEPUTMEOUT 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looking forward to the 60 year old gamer episode. I started watching at 13 and I'm now 27. I remember trying to find videos on Mega man X and ended up watching RobMan on your channel and subscribing. I went back and watched every video on your channel and have been steady ever since. You will forever be my comfort food Johnny.

  • @CardinalsLetsGo
    @CardinalsLetsGo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    This hits close to home. I'm going to be 44 soon and remember when I was 13 my parents did the same. Tried to get me to "move on" from gaming. I'm glad I decided otherwise, as it's what me and my 9 year old have bonded over. I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @MrMattyG
    @MrMattyG 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Entering my mid 30s and even my generation has the view videogames are for a certain age demographic. Some of the best stories and worlds are in this medium that I love, and that’s why I will never stop playing!

    • @Redcloudsrocks
      @Redcloudsrocks 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      people forget that games have always been by the young adult til older generations

    • @MrMattyG
      @MrMattyG 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@RedcloudsrocksWhatever age, everybody should get to enjoy videogames. Agism will hopefully be abolished soon enough.

  • @TheLostBoy1974
    @TheLostBoy1974 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Right behind ya, man! 50 in April. Love what you love shamelessly and with passion.

  • @mikeferreira327
    @mikeferreira327 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much doing the show and sharing all the memories. Your positivity and excitement talking about video games is always such a pick me up, I look forward to every episode. Many, many thanks!!!

  • @t.fernbach602
    @t.fernbach602 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Time really flies, man. Best wishes, Johnny, keep on gaming 🎉

  • @mattjones1207
    @mattjones1207 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    You ‘older’ guys are the pioneers of TH-cam gaming channels. Just wanted to say I’ve been watching you for years and your content has always been great. Your stories are great viewing!

  • @HindiGameMan
    @HindiGameMan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is so inspiring man! Thank you.

  • @Tasuke
    @Tasuke 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Happy birthday, Johnny! Very glad you're still loving video games and anime and all the geeky culture stuff! I agree on living in the present and also love that trance you get into when getting deep into a game. It hasn't happened to me in a while, but it's always relaxing. Also agree that time has been going by VERY fast! I barely remember the last 7 years lol! It went by so fast and I'm barely into my 30's! Anyway, thanks for all the fun videos over the years!

  • @BantzFerdinand
    @BantzFerdinand 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Started watching your videos when I was 15 and now I'm nearly 30 and it's cool af that you're still doing this all these years later! Here's to another 15 years!

    • @dylancourville8708
      @dylancourville8708 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too. It think I was 17 and now I’m 32. I can’t believe it’s been this long. Is your TH-cam profile picture of you when you were around 15!?! If so that’s awesome!! If not that’s still awesome!

    • @lopez3486
      @lopez3486 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same 27 now been watching since middle school lol

    • @BantzFerdinand
      @BantzFerdinand 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dylancourville8708 Nope I still look like that! haha Emo til I die B)

  • @hektorlinko
    @hektorlinko 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Love you Johnny, I turn 50 in 2 days as well and I have a gameroom/toy room and I still collect retro video games and toys like Transformers, He-Man, Go Bots, etc. I have a long white beard 14 inches like Gandolf braided all white and a hairstyle just like yours and I'm very happy with my hobby. Still listen to my high school jams like Misfits, Slayer, etc. TO THIS DAY.... lol and I'm proud. My kids are now in their late 20's and they get me Zelda books, toys and related stuff and it's so cool. Back in the day I was told to grow up and I did and sold all my toys and video games but years later I realized I missed it and wanted my stuff back and that's when I discovered your channel, AVGN, Game Chasers, Pat the NES Punk, and realized I'm not alone with us being the same age still wanting to have some fun and enjoying it. So hell yeah!!! I'm so happy. I remember your 40 year old video and was like...damn we're both Capricorns and the same age only days apart. Love this video and much love and respect to you my brother. Thumbs Up and shared. A+++++

  • @soijp1231
    @soijp1231 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve just discovered your channel and you’ve inspired me! I’m 53 and still gaming in the UK. It’s still a passion. Keep on keeping on brother!❤

  • @Kujokouklos
    @Kujokouklos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    54 and playing games for 40 years since 1984 when I bought my first home micro, a ZX-Spectrum. Just found you and subbed. We will ne buried with a controller in our hands!!!!

  • @AnalogX64
    @AnalogX64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Happy Bilated Birthday Dude :) I turn 54 this year and I'm still gaming, on PC, VR, SWITCH. I honestly believe gaming keeps you young. There are many benefits of gaming.

  • @MachFiveFalcon
    @MachFiveFalcon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Going into your 50s, you're a pioneer by continuing to make videos about your passion for video games. Thank you for showing that you're never too old to enjoy a hobby that you love. In the coming years, I bet what you're doing right now will become normalized because of the foundation you're laying.

  • @supermegagrafx64
    @supermegagrafx64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy late birthday. Loved watching your stuff for years. Hope to watch for many more. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

  • @rokkin3918
    @rokkin3918 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HCG!!!!! Thank you so much for all the incredible videos over the years!

  • @RachaelStephanie
    @RachaelStephanie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    So much love for this. Hobbies and passions are for everyone. Regardless of age 🤗
    It’s also really nice to get perspectives on things from people at all stages of their lives. I hope you’ll carry on for as long as you enjoy it 🎉

    • @alannaramone3821
      @alannaramone3821 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I to live in Vancouver British Columbia mate! I'm about to turn 40 and have been watching you for 10 yrs. Never let that love go! I know I won't.

  • @Ravenprose
    @Ravenprose 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Happy Birthday, Johnny! I turned 50 August 2023 and I'll play games the rest of my life for sure.

  • @emansfvera
    @emansfvera 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude I love ur channel, been watching you since the beggining. In a way I feel like I watched you grow through this channel, keep it up man, you're one of my favorites.

  • @evgaming9390
    @evgaming9390 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is why family is important. Having kids has been a treasure because as you get older life gets lonely.

  • @markh5572
    @markh5572 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This video actually made me emotional. I love this channel so much because Johhny is not only such a positive energy, but he speaks for my generation who love video games, but were age shamed to grow out of them. This is without question my favourite youtube channel, and long may it continue as we age and love videogames forever

  • @grey_wulf
    @grey_wulf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Got 2 years on you Johnny. Still gaming too. 👍👍

    • @JMS103
      @JMS103 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You need to grow up and stop gaming. It’s for little kids. Joking. I’m 46 and love gaming and will continue to game until my thumbs become stiff

  • @Ek70R
    @Ek70R 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love love your passion about videogames. I specially loved the bit in which you mentioned how dumbfounded you were hearing people saying they need a break from videogames!
    Take care man you have amazing vibes I will see the rest of your videos and thank you for spreading your positive message on aging, passion and aunthenticity.

  • @MrJamo74
    @MrJamo74 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate you’re an inspiration, I’m 50 this year and gaming is an integral part of my life, new and old games.
    Keep the videos going!

  • @Karakuioshi
    @Karakuioshi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Johnny is like Kiryu Kazuma. He just stopped aging after 20-30

    • @bizarro_raven
      @bizarro_raven 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love this comment 😆👏👏👏

  • @xenos_n.
    @xenos_n. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I almost teared up watching this because i love your attitude and i feel the exact same way as you. It's amazing to hear someone 10 years older than me say what you've said, literally everything is exactly how I feel. It's weird how video games have been my one passion that's actually gotten stronger over the years and I definitely don't plan to ever stop. They really do keep getting more amazing and i love having been there since the 8bit days. Remember, no time is wasted if you're enjoying yourself.

    • @TheAtkinson118
      @TheAtkinson118 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I believe John Lennon said that !..If you enjoy doing something it's never time wasted 👍
      I turned 48 last week January 8th.. always been a gamer..
      The one thing it's done is let me introduce my son too gaming which he now loves..and even though he's getting older we have that common interest and often have gaming sessions together which is great fun 😊

  • @cecilnewbold1221
    @cecilnewbold1221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎉🎈🎊 keep doing you keep making good content man I remember when you did 40yr old gamer and I was there 10yrs later and still you’ll here keep gaming keep playing and always remain a gamer! No matter how old you and there’s no such thing as “too old” for anything

  • @1Hollowgoku
    @1Hollowgoku 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched this channel a couple time but never really commented but I just wanna say THANK U for this video man I just turned 36 on Christmas Eve and like you said I feel like my 30’s are jus zooming past but your optimism is truly inspiring

  • @JamesHH
    @JamesHH 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I’m relatively new here and I thought you were like 36. You look great.
    Happy belated Birthday! 🕹️

  • @VagrantVideos
    @VagrantVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    I feel so lost as someone getting older and heck even doing TH-cam. It truly feels like I missed the boat on so many things I want or want to play and say. Gotta get through that feeling somehow which is why I watch this channel.
    Johnny and his buds are the friends I always wanted to have in high school.

    • @everydayidiotpro
      @everydayidiotpro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I been subbed to your channel for about half a year and I really enjoy your content. Keep it up dude.

    • @VagrantVideos
      @VagrantVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@everydayidiotpro wow really? That made my day truly. 😃

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Consolevania please subscribe.

    • @danb7601
      @danb7601 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Even if you got on all the boats you missed, you will have missed a shit load of other boats, just dont miss the boat your on now, ride it, cause in another five years, this moment right NOW is the boat you will have missed

    • @DJMicroNaught
      @DJMicroNaught 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @VagrantVideos I just watched a couple of your videos, and they're really well done! You have a new sub now. Keep up the good work!

  • @Valentine82
    @Valentine82 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Johnny, I have been a fan of your channel from the beginning. I am 41 from the UK. Thanks for all the quality and entertaining videos over the years. Happy 50th mate! 👍🏻

  • @48Daytripper
    @48Daytripper 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    happy birthday bro! sending good vibes from NYC!

  • @MerlinYggdrasill
    @MerlinYggdrasill 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Wow! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You know, you were one of the first TH-camrs I've ever watched before (I'm relatively young, only 24, I started watching TH-cam in like 2013) and I remember when you made your 40 Year Old Gamer video. I can't believe I've been watching you this long and here's to another 10 years! I don't comment that often, but you really are one of my favorite TH-camrs and have greatly inspired me in my love for games and making my own videos on here too. I found your channel in mid to late 2013, it's so crazy to fathom it's been a little over 10 years since then. Absolutely love your work, Johnny, your enthusiasm for games is not unlike mine you've always been an inspiration to me with your humor and positive attitude.

  • @drc9374
    @drc9374 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I was 18 or 19 when I discovered the channel and I'm gonna be 31 this year. Time is a crazy thing.

  • @systerkeno
    @systerkeno 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such an amazing video! 🙌
    I'm turning 40 this year, and I still love video games. I also love modern games. I started with the NES around 89, and while I feel the nostalgia of old games, the new games are soo amazing. Way better than me and my friends could ever imagine back then...and yes, time really do fly. The older we get, the faster time accelerates. Videogames are an amazing part of our culture.

  • @JonToyCars
    @JonToyCars 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always a pleasure to listen to you man! Cheers.

  • @Profar26
    @Profar26 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Believe it or not! I think you look a lot younger at 50, then when I watched you back then in your 30's and 40's. There is absolutely no shame, to enjoy life the way you want it to be. Keep up the good work.

  • @michaeloffgrid
    @michaeloffgrid 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    Getting older is better than the alternative! Congrats, and here's to many more years of gaming!

  • @ecmjr
    @ecmjr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LOL!!! Grandpa Simpson cutaway was hilarious! Turning 50 this year and I’m still enjoying video games. My problem is the lack of dedicated time to try the many games I’ve acquired. Nice video and can’t wait for the 60th gamer video 👍👍

  • @JoeSaiyan
    @JoeSaiyan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im 33 and have been struggling a bit with my age a little. but watching this pepped me up a bit and got me out of the mindset. Thank you dude! Have loved watching your videos for the last 7+ years!

  • @KobatheASMRbiker
    @KobatheASMRbiker 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    50 years old and you still looking guuud Johnny! Always keep doing what makes you happy! We love ya man.

  • @GeorgeGeo
    @GeorgeGeo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Congrats and Happy Birthday! I turned 50 in July and it wrecked me for a bit.. in my life turning 50 was the biggest change thus far!

    • @GeorgeGeo
      @GeorgeGeo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      and yes.. of all the people my age I know.. I am the only gamer still.

  • @kylesmith8383
    @kylesmith8383 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really appreciate everything you do Johnny! Thank you very much

  • @5k4k1dhtp
    @5k4k1dhtp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy birthday Johnny! Been watching you for about 15 years or so, all the way back to the smoking days. You are looking absolutely great! Glad to see you still having a great time playing games and living life :)

  • @blaz8383
    @blaz8383 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Happy Birthday! I'm 40 and own the Xbox, PS5 and a Switch the love is still there for me too a shame the time isn't 😢

  • @onetruegamer
    @onetruegamer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    im about 10 years younger but this episode spoke to me so much

    • @Anthonylaynevoice
      @Anthonylaynevoice 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same

    • @Pepperoni421
      @Pepperoni421 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      About 15 years younger, but yeah i will remember this video.

  • @GarudaPhoenix
    @GarudaPhoenix 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I totally agree mate. I am a 65 yo video gamer since my teens in the 1970's and have a large gaming collection playing all consoles and PC as does my wife and my sons. I have been blessed to truly see the full evolution of gaming since its humble beginnings and my wife and kids supporting this passion. Everything you have said I can relate to. Gaming in 2024 just keeps getting better. Don't ever give up your passion. My favourite game of all time is the Bioshock franchise. But I have so many favourites. Cheers from Australia

  • @masterkraft4746
    @masterkraft4746 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    keep on going my man. Your experience is unparalleled and much needed to shape the future of gaming

  • @illuminus4420
    @illuminus4420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The first video I ever saw of yours was the one about being a 40 year old Gamer. Been with you ever since. ✊💯

  • @Elixir9
    @Elixir9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Happy birthday Johnny hopefully we will live the day to celebrate the 100 year old gamer.

  • @lindar.3595
    @lindar.3595 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy birthday! Time does go by fast! I am in my late 60s and just started gaming last year. I'm retired now and wanted to take up something new. I briefly played some Nintendo games in the 90s, but that was it. Gaming has come a long way over the years, which is really exciting. Starting from scratch now has been more challenging than I thought. Just learning to memorize controller functions is something I thought would be easy. But I feel all is good because it helps with cognition and reflexes. So, keep it going because everything helps as we age. I have found that TH-cam has been great in not only game previews but also gameplay. It has helped a newbie like me.

  • @isaiahchilian
    @isaiahchilian 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy Birthday Johnny!! Cheers to many more years of gaming for the both of us :)

  • @Spr0cter
    @Spr0cter 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Happy Birthday John! The first video I watched of yours was the 40 video. I'm turning 40 this year and have kept the dream alive with you to look up to. And I still do. Thank you John, cheers!

  • @sawyerthereal
    @sawyerthereal 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I'm in the same boat as you. And couldn't agree more! I'll be 48 this coming July and still love video games as much if not more than I did back in my childhood. It made me so happy hear you say how much love and enthusiasm you still have, because that's me too! Happy 50th Johnny!! Here's to many more great games, great times and great memories! Cheers!!

  • @Ryu-kl1tg
    @Ryu-kl1tg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you HappyConsoleGamer! This video was something I needed! I was always shamed for my passion for video games, Im 51 and still love them! Im not giving up gaming ever!

  • @Aerialslayer
    @Aerialslayer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy Birthday man! You're one of a kind. I see so many other content creators say, "Retro games were the only good games. I only play retro." I just shake my head, video games get better and better every generation. I'm 34 and been loving it since I was 2.

  • @AnxMa
    @AnxMa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Happy Birthday! 💯 Loved the Best Games of 2023. I got a voice acting background and have to say that Yuri Lowenthal's voice has been such an inspiration for me since the Prince of Persia Trilogy. His performance in Spidey 2 is amazing. The vocal training was really tough, sometimes without noticeable results for months but actors like him and the late Kevin Conroy are a great impulse to not give up. You almost saw me as Leon in those new RE games :)

  • @Svendjo_DK
    @Svendjo_DK 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Damn man! I’m turning 40 this year! Playing more games than ever ❤😂🎉
    Congrats Johnny!!

  • @DaniloS28
    @DaniloS28 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an absolute legend, man.
    Thanks for sharing this.

  • @TomsThriftyLife
    @TomsThriftyLife 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video man, first time seeing your channel. You hit the age things on the head; i feel the same way. As soon as I hit 30 its like your brain starts paying attention to how fast time flies.

  • @menhirmike
    @menhirmike 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Dude, as a 40 year old, I gotta say that you look amazing and easily 10 years younger. And your channel name is apt because you genuinely seem to be happy, happy to play games, happy to make videos talking about them, happy with life in general, and that's a great thing. Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional, and as I'm going through my 40's I swear I'll hold on to what I was in my teens and 20s at all costs. Cheers to life!

  • @Jease_
    @Jease_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Happy Birthday! You are not alone, I turned 50 last year, and I am still a hard core gamer. From Donkey Kong to Elden Rings, can't wait to see what the next 50 years will bring. I hope to still be here to see it 😂

  • @powerglover2021
    @powerglover2021 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope to be here for your upload of
    " The 100 year old gamer ". I'm ten years younger but this is very relatable. Grew up in Midwest and didn't have a lot of kids around that played games except me. We've had the fortunate experience of growing up with all the technology and see how far it has come. Love the old and love the new!

  • @sethschafer1036
    @sethschafer1036 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow i loved your video! I'm 35 and once a gamer always a gamer few people like You really gets to know the real pasion behind gaming! Thanks!