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  • @beeokay7306
    @beeokay7306 5 місяців тому +859

    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 5 місяців тому +54

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

    • @ecmg8368
      @ecmg8368 5 місяців тому

      I 2nd this@@Anotherperson81

    • @Trace153
      @Trace153 5 місяців тому +17

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

    • @Oskanderstine
      @Oskanderstine 5 місяців тому +16

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

    • @Daniel-it1dp
      @Daniel-it1dp 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @Polyvinci
    @Polyvinci 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +2

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

    • @nakdad
      @nakdad 5 місяців тому +6

      Same 54 first video game was colrco Pong

    • @HexBore13
      @HexBore13 5 місяців тому +3

      54 also - yikes!

    • @baldpipesmoker1
      @baldpipesmoker1 5 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome! 👏

  • @williamsaloka9043
    @williamsaloka9043 5 місяців тому +116

    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 5 місяців тому +5

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

    • @neoturfmasterMVS
      @neoturfmasterMVS 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @GarryGri
      @GarryGri 23 дні тому

      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.

  • @oldtoadman6048
    @oldtoadman6048 5 місяців тому +37

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

  • @infinityeight8705
    @infinityeight8705 5 місяців тому +218

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

    • @robmalcolm8042
      @robmalcolm8042 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +10

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

    • @CragScrambler
      @CragScrambler 5 місяців тому +5

      just turned 46 ;)

    • @mylovemachine
      @mylovemachine 5 місяців тому

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

    • @greenneon7314
      @greenneon7314 5 місяців тому +3

      Same here

  • @MyDeadAlbatross
    @MyDeadAlbatross 5 місяців тому +717

    We're onto you, vampire Johnny.

    • @wwabbd1987
      @wwabbd1987 5 місяців тому +14

      Real.

    • @TheFimbullord
      @TheFimbullord 5 місяців тому +17

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

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 5 місяців тому

      Please watch and subscribe to consolevania!

    • @myerg2977
      @myerg2977 5 місяців тому +6

      ​@@TheFimbullordhes on the adrenochrome 😂

    • @DerekBee
      @DerekBee 5 місяців тому +3

      Dracu Johnny

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @SinclairMacleod
    @SinclairMacleod 5 місяців тому +334

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

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 5 місяців тому

      Consolevania please subscribe.

    • @barryklinedinst6233
      @barryklinedinst6233 5 місяців тому +19

      I'm 61 and game daily

    • @davidhdz1989
      @davidhdz1989 5 місяців тому

      @@barryklinedinst6233 what’s in your current rotation?

    • @theconsolekiller7113
      @theconsolekiller7113 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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 😃

  • @DoomsdayMayBeOkay
    @DoomsdayMayBeOkay 5 місяців тому +136

    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 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +3

      Heck yeah!!

    • @stormysoup1083
      @stormysoup1083 5 місяців тому +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

  • @MerryLozza
    @MerryLozza 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +4

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

    • @MerryLozza
      @MerryLozza 5 місяців тому +1

      @@bizarro_raven 🙌🏻

  • @kruegerbait8426
    @kruegerbait8426 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому

      Same!

    • @roydp9136
      @roydp9136 5 місяців тому

      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 5 місяців тому

      R Tape Loading Error, 0 : 1

  • @tweetie532able
    @tweetie532able 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +3

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

    • @goldenstryker6707
      @goldenstryker6707 5 місяців тому +4

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

    • @Jarboe420
      @Jarboe420 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @gazzy_burns
    @gazzy_burns 5 місяців тому +217

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

    • @George-di9bo
      @George-di9bo 5 місяців тому +48

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

    • @richardroyce4128
      @richardroyce4128 5 місяців тому +1

      You know he dyes his hair, right?

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 5 місяців тому

      @@richardroyce4128lots of people do

    • @strider775
      @strider775 5 місяців тому +9

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

    • @seanriordan6726
      @seanriordan6726 5 місяців тому +11

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

  • @callmebender
    @callmebender 5 місяців тому +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!!

  • @Old-ShoolGamer-23
    @Old-ShoolGamer-23 5 місяців тому +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 .

  • @krlayne
    @krlayne 5 місяців тому +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. 😊

  • @xepfeon
    @xepfeon 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +1

      Happy early birthday!

    • @NeonPizzas
      @NeonPizzas 5 місяців тому

      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, UA-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.

    • @bigvin11585
      @bigvin11585 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +1

      Good for you man. Never stop

    • @ProcyonAlpha
      @ProcyonAlpha 5 місяців тому

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

  • @YoreHistory
    @YoreHistory 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +1

      I had the Commodore 64 with the modem!

  • @BurnOmatic
    @BurnOmatic 5 місяців тому +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 !

  • @brutalworldvidzproductions2647
    @brutalworldvidzproductions2647 5 місяців тому +56

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

  • @moonshinejack
    @moonshinejack 5 місяців тому +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!

  • @andreas4307
    @andreas4307 5 місяців тому +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 UA-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 5 місяців тому

      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 5 місяців тому

      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 5 місяців тому +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 23 дні тому

      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 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @kevinjohj
    @kevinjohj 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +5

      agreed he should get to 1M at least

    • @neoturfmasterMVS
      @neoturfmasterMVS 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +2

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

    • @Domspun
      @Domspun 5 місяців тому

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

  • @slickcubano
    @slickcubano 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @route19er
    @route19er 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @Serenity_Dude_X
    @Serenity_Dude_X 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @kalythgaming
    @kalythgaming 5 місяців тому +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! 🎉

  • @ruben_santos
    @ruben_santos 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @moonsofjupiter
    @moonsofjupiter 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @bubaboolaru
    @bubaboolaru 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @t.fernbach602
    @t.fernbach602 5 місяців тому +69

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

  • @robaxl3088
    @robaxl3088 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @IMONFIREPLEASEPUTMEOUT
    @IMONFIREPLEASEPUTMEOUT 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @MrMattyG
    @MrMattyG 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @MrMattyG
      @MrMattyG 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @CardinalsLetsGo
    @CardinalsLetsGo 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @derkernspalter
    @derkernspalter 5 місяців тому +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.😀

  • @TheLostBoy1974
    @TheLostBoy1974 5 місяців тому +5

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

  • @richm4100
    @richm4100 5 місяців тому +10

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

  • @mattjones1207
    @mattjones1207 5 місяців тому +28

    You ‘older’ guys are the pioneers of UA-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!

  • @Valentine82
    @Valentine82 3 місяці тому +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! 👍🏻

  • @Kujokouklos
    @Kujokouklos 5 місяців тому +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!!!!

  • @MachFiveFalcon
    @MachFiveFalcon 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @AnalogX64
    @AnalogX64 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @stephenconnell3469
    @stephenconnell3469 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @evgaming9390
    @evgaming9390 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @hektorlinko
    @hektorlinko 5 місяців тому +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+++++

  • @grey_wulf
    @grey_wulf 5 місяців тому +19

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

    • @JMS103
      @JMS103 5 місяців тому +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

  • @mikeferreira327
    @mikeferreira327 5 місяців тому

    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!!!

  • @HindiGameMan
    @HindiGameMan 5 місяців тому +5

    This is so inspiring man! Thank you.

  • @Ravenprose
    @Ravenprose 5 місяців тому +10

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

  • @markh5572
    @markh5572 5 місяців тому +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

  • @rokkin3918
    @rokkin3918 5 місяців тому

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

  • @GFS695
    @GFS695 5 місяців тому

    I'm almost there, 45 and still doing it, I love gaming still, I haven't lost that passion, I do what makes me happy these days.

  • @RachaelStephanie
    @RachaelStephanie 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @MerlinYggdrasill
    @MerlinYggdrasill 5 місяців тому +31

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

  • @kylesmith8383
    @kylesmith8383 5 місяців тому

    Really appreciate everything you do Johnny! Thank you very much

  • @robdogg9156
    @robdogg9156 5 місяців тому +1

    I needed this video Johnny thank you

  • @Karakuioshi
    @Karakuioshi 5 місяців тому +23

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

    • @bizarro_raven
      @bizarro_raven 5 місяців тому

      Love this comment 😆👏👏👏

  • @BantzFerdinand
    @BantzFerdinand 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +2

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

    • @lopez3486
      @lopez3486 5 місяців тому

      Same 27 now been watching since middle school lol

    • @BantzFerdinand
      @BantzFerdinand 4 місяці тому

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

  • @frankthompson678
    @frankthompson678 5 місяців тому +1

    Im 36 an i love playing video games tot his day and i will never stop till i die , respect all gamers

    • @alexiscardoso778
      @alexiscardoso778 5 місяців тому +1

      Il be 36 this year and the way i see it, you got people who love movies and you got people who love video games like us!

  • @soijp1231
    @soijp1231 5 місяців тому

    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!❤

  • @xenos_n.
    @xenos_n. 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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 😊

  • @drc9374
    @drc9374 5 місяців тому +12

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

  • @supermegagrafx64
    @supermegagrafx64 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @paulpuglia4365
    @paulpuglia4365 5 місяців тому

    I’m 48 years old and I still play almost every day. My brother is 51 and plays. Gamer for life. Play till the last breath.

  • @Profar26
    @Profar26 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @JamesHH
    @JamesHH 5 місяців тому +20

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

  • @Tasuke
    @Tasuke 5 місяців тому +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!

  • @JonToyCars
    @JonToyCars 5 місяців тому

    Always a pleasure to listen to you man! Cheers.

  • @VagrantVideos
    @VagrantVideos 5 місяців тому +52

    I feel so lost as someone getting older and heck even doing UA-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 5 місяців тому +11

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

    • @VagrantVideos
      @VagrantVideos 5 місяців тому +4

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

    • @robertelliott2216
      @robertelliott2216 5 місяців тому

      Consolevania please subscribe.

    • @danb7601
      @danb7601 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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!

  • @Elixir9
    @Elixir9 5 місяців тому +9

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

  • @lalilulelothepatriots7228
    @lalilulelothepatriots7228 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Ek70R
    @Ek70R 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @KobatheASMRbiker
    @KobatheASMRbiker 5 місяців тому +8

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

  • @onetruegamer
    @onetruegamer 5 місяців тому +14

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

    • @Anthonylaynevoice
      @Anthonylaynevoice 5 місяців тому +1

      Same

    • @Pepperoni421
      @Pepperoni421 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @emansfvera
    @emansfvera 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @48Daytripper
    @48Daytripper 5 місяців тому

    happy birthday bro! sending good vibes from NYC!

  • @GeorgeGeo
    @GeorgeGeo 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @michaeloffgrid
    @michaeloffgrid 5 місяців тому +39

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

  • @DaniloS28
    @DaniloS28 5 місяців тому

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

  • @1Hollowgoku
    @1Hollowgoku 5 місяців тому

    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

  • @illuminus4420
    @illuminus4420 5 місяців тому +9

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

  • @blaz8383
    @blaz8383 5 місяців тому +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 😢

  • @MrJamo74
    @MrJamo74 5 місяців тому +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!

  • @5k4k1dhtp
    @5k4k1dhtp 5 місяців тому

    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 :)

  • @sawyerthereal
    @sawyerthereal 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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!

  • @MrSimsim07
    @MrSimsim07 5 місяців тому

    Happy Birthday! Keep doing what you love!

  • @vitterverse
    @vitterverse 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic, great attitude, the best is yet to come!

  • @AnxMa
    @AnxMa 5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +7

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

  • @rossdevin9799
    @rossdevin9799 5 місяців тому

    52 yesterday and I own a ps3 and ps4, and I played D&D back in the 80s. I'll never stop playing video games, I'll be getting a ps5 next. Rock on brother.

  • @cecilnewbold1221
    @cecilnewbold1221 5 місяців тому

    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

  • @KamPOV01
    @KamPOV01 5 місяців тому +7

    This has been my favourite channel for over ten years, unbelievable.

  • @aaliyahh4630
    @aaliyahh4630 5 місяців тому +4

    I remember the 40 year old gamer episode. Time does truly fly. We very much appreciate your hard work! Keep on rockin' Johnny

  • @oldbiker1150
    @oldbiker1150 5 місяців тому +1

    I am 60 year old gamer. You are never too old to game.

  • @masterkraft4746
    @masterkraft4746 5 місяців тому

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