![]() ![]() It’s time to eliminate that pile of shame.Ī bit of background: a few years back, I had similar ideas. That shelf of games needs to be cleared: that Steam library needs to be culled. Yes, “you” is actually “me” in this scenario. It just doesn’t stop… you just don’t stop. ![]() You begin the cycle anew.ĭon’t even get me started on E3, emails from video game companies, Gamescom, tweets, PSX, podcasts, news articles, and the best worst of all, GOTY discussions. But then the next week or two rolls around, and a new game grabs the world’s attention. ![]() You might even install it, maybe even (gasp!) start it. A bunch of press/internet people fall in love with a game, you see it everywhere, you have to have it. You get caught up in the hype cycle around current releases. Analysis paralysis is a real thing people. They can be fun, relaxing, stressful (in a good way… mostly.) I just can’t seem to do it. My name is Chris, and I have a problem: I keep buying games, but never play them.ĭon’t get me wrong - I want to. I think I’ve finally hit a point where I need to admit it. If some of the games on this list are also on you own pile, let’s play them together! I check in fortnightly with where I’m at, with links to each comment at the bottom of this post. The initial 120 add up to about 4000 hours of game time (via How Long To Beat) - it’s gonna take me a while. I’ve since bent the rule a bit, allowing $300 a year for new purchases. ![]() Originally the plan was to not buy any new games until I’m done with the ones I own, which turned out to be a list of 120 games - that didn’t quite happen, of course. For newcomers, the cliff notes version of this thread: I’m trying to hit Pile of Shame: 0. ![]()
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