ROB MAN'S BROTHER IS HERE - Happy Console Gamer

[@bananonymouslastname5693]

Wow, you can really hear how young Rob picked up so much of his speech patterns and laughter from admiring his older brother. This felt like an old-school Happy Console Gamer episode, and I enjoyed the heck out of it.

[@folksurvival]

They have the same smile.

[@EnterMyNameHere]

This is why we all feel like being friends with Johnny. You let us in right there on your living room with your family and friends. Thanks. Keep up the amazing work.

[@ClaySkaj]

Well said.

[@meatball5336]

It's so strange, I always picture this as a basement but I've seen the pic of it being his living room so I know you're right. I still can't help but picture a basement though.

[@altercell_]

I’m on my mid thirties now…been watching your show for over a decade and it still brings me joy. Thanks!

[@axel8728]

Shit. Has it been a decade. Feels like I started watching yesterday. I'm the same age.

[@dcvmu]

Been a decade for me too, so I was like 15 or 16 at the time. I've been growing up with this show it seems.

[@McdonaldeS1986]

Same dude

[@galuademg6958]

I feel ya. I was 19 when I started watching this show, now I'm 30 and still here. Both Johnny and Rob introduced me to many game series I would've ignored completely otherwise. I didn't even know what a PC Engine was before. This channel literally became a tiny part of my life, like a TV show that goes on and on lol

[@mgloco88]

Johnny always feels like a close friend.

[@Dojima_95]

This is awesome… finally we’re able to put a face to the name. Another cool retrospective and what a great reunion. You should have Gord and Rob man on the show together at some point; that would be epic!

[@IFinishedAVideoGame]

Man this is such a niche YT video but I love it. It's like you need to be a HCG fanatic to understand how meaningful this episode is. It's everything I love about this channel

[@CitroenC407]

I know this is an old episode now but I find myself frequently revisiting this. That story of the 4 guys going off across the border to the US to buy a game that wasn't available in Canada yet is absolutely fascinating! It's just wonderful. One of the best parts of this channel are the stories that you guys get together and share with us. As someone who isn't from the US or Canada (I'm in Ireland), hearing things like this is unbelievably great.

[@vismayhem8413]

I've been watching the show since I was in middle school back in 2009; to finally see and hear from Gord Man is the coolest thing ever. At the end you mentioned how it was a long episode, I literally had now clue, time flew by so fast. Hearing memories of kids from an era where I wasn't even born is one of the coolest things and the main reason I watch this channel. Hope to see Gord Man in more video some day!

[@Herr.Mitternacht]

This is epic! Finally Millennium's youth-puzzle is complete 🌃

[@altercell_]

The origin story!

[@drhenrykillinger9639]

When do we meet Yami Johnny?

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Robmans Brother!!! Deep cut! He’s a complete dude! Listening to him talk is so relatable. What a great story. I would have loved to have hooked up my Master System to camper van back in the day. Talk about mobile gaming. You guys should all arrange a get together and stream a dungeons and dragons game. Great video guys.

[@criedred286]

A warm welcome to Gordon! Thanks for being yet another soul, passionate about gaming!

[@PerrinAybara752]

Man, Johnny has an amazing memory.

[@ronnienoneyabusiness2844]

I know right? I am similar i can remember decades ago But 5 minutes ago what did i do?

[@josephlbradford]

This is probably one of the best episodes I have seen! This story is classic! I bet you will never hear another story as good as this one about Phantasy Star. Thanks for picking us all up, throwing us in a time machine, and taking us on the adventure with you. I will be rewatching this episode for years to come!!!!

[@RyiSnow]

The more I watch this video, the more I feel this is a story that every retro game fans should hear and watch. This is the video game Stand by Me. Adolescence, adventure, friendship, everything is packed. I just love it.

[@haroldhall1517]

Johnny, if you ever decide to make another movie, use this trip to another country for an early release game as the plot

[@steveafanador6441]

I could listen to you guys for hours . This is so relatable

[@floatingshoppinglist5193]

You can see the absolute passion in this one. This is the HappyConsoleGamer we all know and love.

[@RyiSnow]

To be honest I didn't have high expectation before clicking this video. But this turned out to be my favorite HCG video in 2021. It's another HCG masterpiece which beautifully captured the video game magic. Thank you for uploading this. I'd love to hear more stories from Gordon. Please do this again!

[@Rouz102]

I’ve wanted a video like this for years!

[@Kaiser499TV]

The most wholesome video, I love hearing all these stories. You should write a book about them someday Johnny.

[@nodarkthings]

Yeah! I'd buy it...

[@jarretbell5400]

I've been watching Johnny for so long now I feel like I was there with all these guys in the summer of 1988 playing phantasy star.

[@vincesteam]

Oh man, those were the days my friend. Gord, with the exception of the beard you haven't changed at all. All the memories of those days are coming back as you are telling the stories... and OH SHIT! Those white pants - could you not have gotten a better picture! (lol)

[@weaponsigma]

This has, hands down, become one of my favourite episodes. The nostalgia is off the charts. Such a great Phantasy Star story! Love it.

[@vain_x]

This made me miss my first crew of gamers I used to hang out with in the 80's. Will probably have to look for them now and reminisce.

[@entertainmentfanaticreviews]

Any update?

[@branthartle809]

Can listen to the stories for hours.Brings back the similar memories with my buddy’s whom most I’m still in touch with as well, what a great episode!!!!

[@VatoLoco91]

Wait... If Johnny's like 47 and this dude is 2 or 3 years older than him that makes Gord about 50. What the fuck, homie don't look 50 lmao. John doesn't look like he's in the second half of his 40s either. Vancouver must be a good place to age slow lol.

[@TRKTKO]

So true lol

[@exzisd]

They both look early 40 to late 30s.

[@TheKiman2]

Vancouver is amazing... I would love to move from the US to live there. It's also gotten super expensive as well unfortunately... homes are very expensive.

[@NintenPizza]

I wonder if the Gord man still games, or did he move on from the hobby? :P

[@tk7977]

This is crazy! All the stories about Robs brother and here he is. Just throwing this out there, I would religiously watch a HCG podcast.

[@FinalBaton]

One of the best thing about KZbin channels(or medias in general), is to follow the LORE of an artist. And for us fans of HCG, this is a cornerstone of the channel's lore that just unfolded. Thanks that was so dope!

[@nodarkthings]

This is so good. You really catch the nostalgia of those days. The excitement we felt for new ideas and possibilities in gaming. The idea that there could be a game with a whole world to explore and lose yourself in. And the quest to get the game is a crazy adventure in itself! Man, I can't believe those kids drove so far in that van!! I think you were surprised too, Johnny, when you said you thought the parents went. And Gord's face when you call him GORD MAN! Haha!

[@RetroRoadshow]

"I hope everyone is still around" Are you kidding me? This is like pre-prequel level channel lore right here. I'm glued to my screen

[@kadosho02]

The story behind Phantasy Star's legacy.. from Rob's brother. Awesome. Definitely an adventure, to remember, always

[@glory3333]

I watched the whole episode!! That's the most epic Phantasy Star history story I've ever heard.

[@coretaku]

The footage of the gamer's basement never ceases to haunt me. Having my teen years in the mid 2000s was surely much different than the 80s. Thanks for sharing the stories you modern day adults, you.

[@Krobelux]

This was a great episode! I'm 30, also live in Vancouver, and the story where Gord-man and friends would take turns playing this single-player JRPG reminded me of when my friends and I were around that age. I would hang out with my friend who had 3 younger brothers close in age, and he had just got Disgaea for the PS2 around 2004/2005. We would do the same thing as Gord and each take turns, having our own save file making our own progress and making our own characters. We would change off when it was the other person's turn after a chapter was complete and we did that for maybe two days. Those were some fun times, and I enjoy these stories so keep them coming.

[@HollowRick]

This ^^^ those were the days

[@WuHuakiMan]

Would love to know if you still keep in touch with the brothers. That would be an awesome episode!

[@jasonpalmer1552]

I love this episode so much! It reminds me of growing up and all the great experiences I had with my friends playing games.

[@InCaseiDontSeeU]

This was the best video I was born in 79 and me and my best friend since 3rd grade talk like this about the past and specific times and it’s just awesome looking back with no internet and having to figure things out like the mall story brings me way back. This is one of my favorite episodes to date love it!

[@Spenerico]

He has such similar reactions to Rob! Glad to finally see the illusive Gord.

[@kkpeelybone]

ikr at 0:30 after Johnny says "we've aged a little bit" Gord does exactly what Rob man would do with his fingers lol

[@VideoGameStupidLC]

6:37 Is definitely something Rob Man would do as well. All in the family.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

@@VideoGameStupidLC OMG! so true!

[@malecus7664]

Spectacular 😁 and truly a unique experience to spend time with friends made in our "Formative Years". Good show old chap!

[@8thLife]

Having some added details to one of your legendary stories was just great. Love nostalgia trips like this :)

[@Wakkabutler]

Man, this warms my heart.

[@Eldacar]

This is a great example of what friendship is at best. 22 years between seeing each other is nothing. What a ride on a memory lane and reverting back to teens. Great stuff.

[@SplinterAce]

My favorite episode of 2021

[@efdee]

This is the type of content I love the most in your channel, you bringing in childhood friends and tell stories from your childhood. Also I loved Gord's reaction when you showed him your copy of Phantasy Star, you can tell it instantly took him back to that time.

[@RetroRivals]

Epic camping trip, good stories of old memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@PK_Dispel]

Such an amazing episode! Thank you for sharing it with us! I'm sure hearing about their epic trip makes you appreciate the game even more!

[@Neon-x-Wolf]

This was really heart warming. Great to finally put a face to his name.

[@EthanLR]

Legendary stuff, what a tale! Enjoyed each minute of this episode!

[@CarlosXPhone]

I was listening and thinking this would've been great. I didn't have lifelong friends like that, and I still don't. My friends drifted away or "broke up" the friendship.

[@222Kamron]

What a cool episode man. Love it when a new piece of your and your friend’s history comes together like this. Your channel really reaffirms a developing creative philosophy I’ve had more and more about making your projects honest and real about your past and who you are. Fantastic work

[@statesminds]

Love seeing you be flooded with memories. Glad you got to reunite with an old friend who is passionate about gaming as well.

[@runningdecadeix4780]

Hey Johnny, I have a suggestion for a video that I think would be really great: make an episode all about video game manuals. It's something that we don't have with modern gaming, but was such a big deal back then! Reading the manual was part of my own little "ritual" when getting a new game, and it was usually packed with so much beautiful artwork, sometimes even easter eggs, fun information, it was the best. Also, for sprite-based games (such as old school RPGs) the manuals were extremely important in my opinion, since they gave us art, a way to see the world and characters in detail instead of just pixel sprites. I think it'd be awesome to have you tell us about some of your memories with gaming manuals and even share some of your favorite manuals. Anyway, love your content; I've been watching your show since 2009 (I was 16 back then haha) and you're my favorite gaming channel.

[@beasonfilm3446]

LOVED this video Johnny, thank you for sharing these memories!

[@xbluedreamx]

22 years!! He looks completely different from his brother!

[@TheKiman2]

Who knew that the story of Phatasy Star and the Katos that Johnny and Andrew told a few years ago had this kind of a backstory. I'm also surprised Johnny is finding out some of this stuff for the first time. Amazing.

[@amrendrasingh6915]

Hearing your stories seems like I'm living them myself. Thank you so much for making me smile.

[@the1AndOnlyIRONFIST]

You're so lucky to have had such like-minded friends when you were growing up and to still have them around now sharing memories.

[@chiperwin1109]

Johnny, I believe you and I are just about the same age…. I have just as fond memories of the video game glory days of my youth as the two of you are reminiscing here. Those really were the good ol days. Thank you guys for this. Sure reminds me of some awesome times.

[@meegs369]

The fact that I heard Gord man mention the palladium system, I adore. I played countless hours of that and dnd while growing up. This episode hit my nostalgia button, cause I have friends I met that were a tad younger than me by a sibling and what not. Great vid cant way to see another one. Thanks Johnny!

[@exzisd]

I'm 32 years old and I am jealous how well connected you have been with friends from your childhood. I have many good memories with friends over the years but my father's job moved us around so much and later in life my own job has moved me across the country several times and it's a rare occasion I reconnect with friends. Having all those photos, stories, and memories is priceless. Having that original box stands for so much more than the game on it. I sometimes wish we could go back to those simpler days.

[@TheKiman2]

These nostalgic stories are why I love this channel so much. Fav channel on KZbin.

[@subcon959]

I wish there was more of this sort of episode. It's great to watch the new gaming stuff but there's something magical about bringing the early years back to life like this.

[@Dennizzzz89]

Amazing episode. You should try to get the brothers in the show if you are still in touch with them! Want to know more haha

[@TheCrytone]

I think I've realized what I like about HCGs videos. He shows us a glimpse of his life and lets us get excited with him. Very surreal.

[@lanceenjoyscereal]

Never met you before Johnny, probably never will unfortunately, but yet through all your stories I can't help but feel like I've been there with you throughout the years. It's a strange feeling but honestly these stories are so fun to hear about and take me to a happy place, even if it's a place I've never been. That's some powerful shit. I guess it's because in my childhood I had many similar experiences. Thanks for making days a bit happier.

[@michaeloconnor1281]

A trip down memory lane, the memories are obviously different, but the feelings and excitement, the nostalgia of it all is so damn relatable. Great video guys. Always puts a smile on my face. And I needed that smile today.

[@Zazzaro703]

Really fun video, made me remember the times hanging out with the kids on my street in the 80s early 90s. Much different times back then. Thank you both for sharing.

[@itsalolmor]

Very special to see yet another member of the Man family!

[@JynxBlack13]

The man, the myth, the legend! So cool to put a name to face after all these years of you talking about this guy 😁😁

[@HotTakeHQ]

The last few years have been crazy with Johnny’s Kim’s and rob man health stuff. Not to mention the pandemic. Recent trials have made videos like these so memorable. Video games r so cool. Thanks for helping to make the gaming community come together happy console gamer. And super well wishes to all

[@nodarkthings]

Amen

[@HYDRODUST67]

Amazing episode! Well done! Pure 80s nostalgia!!

[@MacVerick]

This was a great episode!

[@Mikehero69_]

It's crazy how this video makes everything kinda come full circle with Johnny's original Phantasy Star review. Good stuff!

[@robbiestroud2858]

You should compile a book of all your legendary tales. They're worth hearing about. What a great way to spend 30 mins.

[@karmad.twelve6613]

What a great time with GordMan! Thanks for showing us more of your epic past in the form of reminiscing and conversating!

[@shadowsquid1351]

This was such a great watch! Love the nerd energy lol

[@mikew1507]

Loved the episode! I could listen to you guys speak nostalgically about the 80s/90s for hours!

[@Neffets]

What an absolutely amazing memory to have! I was smiling at the screen the entire story.

[@michaelajoseph]

Absolutely loved this episode! I wish I could have this experience reminiscing with my old buddy from the 80’s about the fun we had. I have to look him up now. Thanks Johnny!!

[@matthewsan78]

Great conversation! So much nostalgia from the late 80s. This really brought me back.

[@RetroRaider]

This is what the HCG show is all about. Thank you so much for sharing your memories. Happy Gaming guys ,)

[@interghost]

Loved that John. Very cool. To hear the origin story was very cool. And the look when Gord realised it was the actual copy of the game... fantastic. And, he is so like Rob in teh way he acts too. - Great to hear more of the memories. Thanks for sharing them with us too. - Will we ever get a Gord, Rob and John episode!??!?!

[@jeffking7518]

Just watched the 9 year episode glad you’re still doin the show !!

[@danhulson8703]

All these years of hearing you talk about Robs Brother and we finally meet him.Hope the Family is well John

[@PlusUltraAdrian]

Me: Who's that guy with Johnny? *See's title* Me: So that's what he looks like. Great episode. I hope he comes back soon, because I can tell you two have a lot more stories to share.

[@dsidebotham]

At 9:30 Johnny's blood pressure raising as the guy takes the manual out. Lol love hiw he takes it from him.

[@ClanBBQ4life]

This is one of my all time favorite episodes. For Gord to have such an epic story, that Johnny wasn't even expecting was incredible.

[@shimmervampire]

Hey I just wanted to say, as a long time viewer of your channel now, don't ever feel like any of your episodes are "too long" or anything. Me and I'm sure other fans love hearing everything you have to say and we enjoy your stories

[@SeafoamSmiles]

Really great to finally see Gord in an episode. And it's amazing how all of your guests seem so natural and at east in front of a camera.

[@lawless130]

I stayed till the end, always love hearing the nostalgic stories. Would he great to have a video with Rob and his brother together

[@johnfox7243]

Love it! I hope you get every old friend from that picture on the show. Just to see you guys reminisce! Great content as usual!!!!

[@RetroBreak]

Loved this so much! Can tell you were so excited to have him on the show! Great memories!

[@Fast_Travel_Gamer]

GordMan's coffee mug is awesome! What a great episode! Johnny, your channel just keeps getting better and better!

[@TheDansonT]

DUDE! That sounds like the most epic mini-road trip ever. It was like an actual quest to find some video game treasure.

[@polalvn]

Man what an awesome story!! Thank you for sharing what it was like back in the day!!

[@Stevan_275]

This is one of my favorite episodes. I swear they could make a feature-length movie going over this entire story of crossing the border to just play a video game back in the late 80s/early 90s. This really brought back memories for me visiting videogame and toy stores getting so excited to buy I videogame I only saw screenshots of in gaming magazines lol.

[@ClockedIt]

Johnny's memory for some things so long ago is simply crazy heh. Man, these are great gaming memories from the greatest eras. Watched all of this! Good stuff!

[@heavyarmsthe3rd730]

Johnny, I'm always here till the end of every episode. 😀

[@pcm2fchris]

Such a rad episode! John feels like a dude I know and could shoot the breeze with. Love watching his episodes as I live my life.

[@raymondfuller8177]

This is awesome. I have so many similar stories about my friends and I from when we were growing up and playing video games, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons. Thank you for the video.

[@dexocube]

This was so much fun! I swear PHD students could write a thesis on Johnny'schildhood at this point

[@MangaZones]

How they met was happening the year I was born. That's crazy. Great friendship right there where years can pass and yet it feels like it was yesterday you saw each other.

[@IrieIslandGaming]

Hope you two can do more episodes together! That was fun to watch!