THE 50 YEAR OLD GAMER - Happy Console Gamer

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Johnny talks about becoming a 50 year old gamer!
    Last two weeks for the limited edition shirts!
    asianshock.com/hcg/
    Like the show? Support the show! Patreon us! / happyconsolegamer
    SUBSCRIBE! and add me on Twitter! / hcgshow
    Facebook us!
    / 354792211336650
    / happyconsolegamer
    Join Johnny Millenium The Happy Console Gamer as he discusses new video games and reviews forgotten games that not many people know about but should!
  • Hry

Komentáře • 3K

  • @beeokay7306
    @beeokay7306 Před 4 měsíci +856

    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 Před 4 měsíci +54

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

    • @ecmg8368
      @ecmg8368 Před 4 měsíci

      I 2nd this@@Anotherperson81

    • @Trace153
      @Trace153 Před 4 měsíci +17

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

    • @Oskanderstine
      @Oskanderstine Před 4 měsíci +16

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

    • @Daniel-it1dp
      @Daniel-it1dp Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +114

    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 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

    • @neoturfmasterMVS
      @neoturfmasterMVS Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @Polyvinci
    @Polyvinci Před 4 měsíci +172

    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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

    • @nakdad
      @nakdad Před 4 měsíci +6

      Same 54 first video game was colrco Pong

    • @HexBore13
      @HexBore13 Před 4 měsíci +3

      54 also - yikes!

    • @baldpipesmoker1
      @baldpipesmoker1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      That's awesome! 👏

  • @oldtoadman6048
    @oldtoadman6048 Před 4 měsíci +37

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

  • @infinityeight8705
    @infinityeight8705 Před 4 měsíci +217

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

    • @robmalcolm8042
      @robmalcolm8042 Před 4 měsíci +9

      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 Před 4 měsíci +10

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

    • @CragScrambler
      @CragScrambler Před 4 měsíci +5

      just turned 46 ;)

    • @mylovemachine
      @mylovemachine Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @greenneon7314
      @greenneon7314 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Same here

  • @SinclairMacleod
    @SinclairMacleod Před 4 měsíci +332

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

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 Před 4 měsíci

      Consolevania please subscribe.

    • @barryklinedinst6233
      @barryklinedinst6233 Před 4 měsíci +19

      I'm 61 and game daily

    • @davidhdz1989
      @davidhdz1989 Před 4 měsíci

      @@barryklinedinst6233 what’s in your current rotation?

    • @theconsolekiller7113
      @theconsolekiller7113 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 😃

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 Před 4 měsíci +65

    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.

  • @AnthonyVolpe
    @AnthonyVolpe Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +135

    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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Heck yeah!!

    • @stormysoup1083
      @stormysoup1083 Před 4 měsíci +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

  • @gazzy_burns
    @gazzy_burns Před 4 měsíci +216

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

    • @George-di9bo
      @George-di9bo Před 4 měsíci +48

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

    • @richardroyce4128
      @richardroyce4128 Před 4 měsíci +1

      You know he dyes his hair, right?

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 Před 4 měsíci

      @@richardroyce4128lots of people do

    • @strider775
      @strider775 Před 4 měsíci +8

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

    • @seanriordan6726
      @seanriordan6726 Před 4 měsíci +11

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

  • @MerryLozza
    @MerryLozza Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @MerryLozza
      @MerryLozza Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@bizarro_raven 🙌🏻

  • @kruegerbait8426
    @kruegerbait8426 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci

      Same!

    • @roydp9136
      @roydp9136 Před 4 měsíci

      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 Před 4 měsíci

      R Tape Loading Error, 0 : 1

  • @MyDeadAlbatross
    @MyDeadAlbatross Před 4 měsíci +715

    We're onto you, vampire Johnny.

    • @wwabbd1987
      @wwabbd1987 Před 4 měsíci +14

      Real.

    • @TheFimbullord
      @TheFimbullord Před 4 měsíci +17

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

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 Před 4 měsíci

      Please watch and subscribe to consolevania!

    • @myerg2977
      @myerg2977 Před 4 měsíci +6

      ​@@TheFimbullordhes on the adrenochrome 😂

    • @DerekBee
      @DerekBee Před 4 měsíci +3

      Dracu Johnny

  • @tweetie532able
    @tweetie532able Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

    • @goldenstryker6707
      @goldenstryker6707 Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @Jarboe420
      @Jarboe420 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @YoreHistory
    @YoreHistory Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I had the Commodore 64 with the modem!

  • @callmebender
    @callmebender Před 4 měsíci +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!!

  • @moonshinejack
    @moonshinejack Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @krlayne
    @krlayne Před 4 měsíci +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. 😊

  • @shageevideo
    @shageevideo Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @Old-ShoolGamer-23
    @Old-ShoolGamer-23 Před 4 měsíci +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 .

  • @xepfeon
    @xepfeon Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Happy early birthday!

    • @80sHolic7
      @80sHolic7 Před 4 měsíci

      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, CZcams 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.

    • @bigvin11585
      @bigvin11585 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Good for you man. Never stop

    • @ProcyonAlpha
      @ProcyonAlpha Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @kevinjohj
    @kevinjohj Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +5

      agreed he should get to 1M at least

    • @neoturfmasterMVS
      @neoturfmasterMVS Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

    • @Domspun
      @Domspun Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @BurnOmatic
    @BurnOmatic Před 4 měsíci +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 !

  • @robaxl3088
    @robaxl3088 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @brutalworldvidzproductions2647
    @brutalworldvidzproductions2647 Před 4 měsíci +56

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

  • @TheGaryNinja
    @TheGaryNinja Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @andreas4307
    @andreas4307 Před 4 měsíci +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 CZcams 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 Před 4 měsíci

      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 Před 4 měsíci

      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.

  • @slickcubano
    @slickcubano Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @richm4100
    @richm4100 Před 4 měsíci +10

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

  • @CardinalsLetsGo
    @CardinalsLetsGo Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @moonsofjupiter
    @moonsofjupiter Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @ruben_santos
    @ruben_santos Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @kalythgaming
    @kalythgaming Před 4 měsíci +33

    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! 🎉

  • @Serenity_Dude_X
    @Serenity_Dude_X Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @IMONFIREPLEASEPUTMEOUT
    @IMONFIREPLEASEPUTMEOUT Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @route19er
    @route19er Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @bubaboolaru
    @bubaboolaru Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @MrMattyG
    @MrMattyG Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @MrMattyG
      @MrMattyG Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @Valentine82
    @Valentine82 Před 2 měsíci +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! 👍🏻

  • @derkernspalter
    @derkernspalter Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am also 50 and i exactly feel the same. My first gaming experience was the Atari 2600 in the early 80s and then C64 to Amiga and then my first PC a 386DX40 to play Wing Commander 1. It will never end. Especially since they bring out all the retro consoles so i can replay the games of my youth and and also all the Nintendo and SEGA console stuff i never played before because they were "beneath" me as a PC gamer in the 90s.😀

  • @t.fernbach602
    @t.fernbach602 Před 4 měsíci +69

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

  • @BantzFerdinand
    @BantzFerdinand Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

    • @lopez3486
      @lopez3486 Před 4 měsíci

      Same 27 now been watching since middle school lol

    • @BantzFerdinand
      @BantzFerdinand Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @Kujokouklos
    @Kujokouklos Před 4 měsíci +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!!!!

  • @mikeferreira327
    @mikeferreira327 Před 4 měsíci

    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!!!

  • @VagrantVideos
    @VagrantVideos Před 4 měsíci +52

    I feel so lost as someone getting older and heck even doing CZcams. 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 Před 4 měsíci +11

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

    • @VagrantVideos
      @VagrantVideos Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 Před 4 měsíci

      Consolevania please subscribe.

    • @danb7601
      @danb7601 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @hektorlinko
    @hektorlinko Před 4 měsíci +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+++++

  • @TheLostBoy1974
    @TheLostBoy1974 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @HindiGameMan
    @HindiGameMan Před 4 měsíci +5

    This is so inspiring man! Thank you.

  • @mattjones1207
    @mattjones1207 Před 4 měsíci +28

    You ‘older’ guys are the pioneers of CZcams 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!

  • @MachFiveFalcon
    @MachFiveFalcon Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @stephenconnell3469
    @stephenconnell3469 Před 4 měsíci +2

    65yrs old, just retired and been playing since I was 17 still enjoy it and now I have more time for it

  • @GarudaPhoenix
    @GarudaPhoenix Před 4 měsíci +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

  • @AnalogX64
    @AnalogX64 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @Karakuioshi
    @Karakuioshi Před 4 měsíci +23

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

  • @soijp1231
    @soijp1231 Před 4 měsíci

    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!❤

  • @Tasuke
    @Tasuke Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @RachaelStephanie
    @RachaelStephanie Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @MikeJ73
    @MikeJ73 Před 4 měsíci +10

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

  • @rokkin3918
    @rokkin3918 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @Ek70R
    @Ek70R Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @markh5572
    @markh5572 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +19

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

    • @JMS103
      @JMS103 Před 4 měsíci +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

  • @48Daytripper
    @48Daytripper Před 4 měsíci

    happy birthday bro! sending good vibes from NYC!

  • @supermegagrafx64
    @supermegagrafx64 Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @MerlinYggdrasill
    @MerlinYggdrasill Před 4 měsíci +31

    Wow! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You know, you were one of the first CZcamsrs I've ever watched before (I'm relatively young, only 24, I started watching CZcams 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 CZcamsrs 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.

  • @xenos_n.
    @xenos_n. Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci

    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

  • @emansfvera
    @emansfvera Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @JamesHH
    @JamesHH Před 4 měsíci +20

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

  • @drc9374
    @drc9374 Před 4 měsíci +12

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

  • @1Hollowgoku
    @1Hollowgoku Před 4 měsíci

    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

  • @masterkraft4746
    @masterkraft4746 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @michaeloffgrid
    @michaeloffgrid Před 4 měsíci +39

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

  • @Profar26
    @Profar26 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @kylesmith8383
    @kylesmith8383 Před 4 měsíci

    Really appreciate everything you do Johnny! Thank you very much

  • @MrJamo74
    @MrJamo74 Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @GeorgeGeo
    @GeorgeGeo Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @KobatheASMRbiker
    @KobatheASMRbiker Před 4 měsíci +8

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

  • @JoeSaiyan
    @JoeSaiyan Před 12 dny

    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!

  • @5k4k1dhtp
    @5k4k1dhtp Před 4 měsíci

    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 Před 4 měsíci +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 😢

  • @illuminus4420
    @illuminus4420 Před 4 měsíci +9

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

  • @systerkeno
    @systerkeno Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @isaiahchilian
    @isaiahchilian Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @onetruegamer
    @onetruegamer Před 4 měsíci +14

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

  • @Elixir9
    @Elixir9 Před 4 měsíci +9

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

  • @lindar.3595
    @lindar.3595 Před 4 měsíci

    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 CZcams has been great in not only game previews but also gameplay. It has helped a newbie like me.

  • @DaniloS28
    @DaniloS28 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @sawyerthereal
    @sawyerthereal Před 4 měsíci +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!!

  • @Spr0cter
    @Spr0cter Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @ecmjr
    @ecmjr Před 4 měsíci

    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 👍👍

  • @lalilulelothepatriots7228
    @lalilulelothepatriots7228 Před 4 měsíci

    Have a happy 50 yrs old Johnny and many years to come. I'm 46 yrs old and I still play video games. I still remember if it was yesterday when I use to play Atari Games and Arcade Games in the 1980's, I still miss the good old days but I happy to see technology advancing in Video Games on PC, Consoles and VR Headsets.

  • @AnxMa
    @AnxMa Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +7

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

  • @robdogg9156
    @robdogg9156 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I needed this video Johnny thank you

  • @davedehart
    @davedehart Před 4 měsíci

    Happy belated birthday!! 🎂
    I'm 3 years behind you, so i grew up in kinda like the same era of gaming. Me and my older brother's _(who by the way also a frequent viewer of your videos)_ first game "console" was a videopac G7000. In hindsight of course a horrible computer, but back then it was the coolest thing ever! So yeah, i was also always a gamer and probably always will be, even when i'll be 80 years old.
    All the best from the Netherlands! ✌🏼

  • @vinniecorleone62
    @vinniecorleone62 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Happy Birthday Johnny!
    I turned 61 December 29th & yes time is scary but I love gaming more than ever & uploading on YT!

  • @NefariousDreary
    @NefariousDreary Před 4 měsíci +7

    Happy Birthday, Johnny! I was 25 when i saw that 40 year old gamer video and I've been a fan since. This is still one of my all time favorite channels and I'll always be a fan.

  • @sethschafer1036
    @sethschafer1036 Před 4 měsíci

    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!

  • @JonToyCars
    @JonToyCars Před 4 měsíci

    Always a pleasure to listen to you man! Cheers.