I’ve found myself in a bit of a dilemma. I keep purchasing new games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077, even though I have a bunch of other fantastic titles sitting on my shelf untouched, like Elden Ring, God of War Ragnarok, and GTA 5. It’s almost like I have to buy two games for every one I actually end up playing, and I can’t quite figure out why this keeps happening. Is anyone else dealing with this? How can I break this cycle?
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It’s all about those dopamine hits, right? Sometimes buying games feels better than actually playing them, especially if you have a collection mindset. It’s like a mini thrill with every purchase!
Sounds like classic gaming FOMO! I’m in the same boat, currently playing KCD 2 while getting hyped for that Oblivion remaster. It’s tough trying to divide time between games when life gets busy.
I just jumped back into my old Skyrim save to gear up for that Oblivion remaster too. I might end up buying it just for the nostalgia!
If you find yourself dipping into games just for the sake of it, maybe try taking your credit card off platforms like Steam to avoid impulse buys. It can really help!
Consider setting a personal rule for yourself—like finishing three games before you buy a new one. It might help balance your library and keep you focused on playing.
You might just be caught in the hype of what’s popular instead of what you’re truly interested in. Try focusing on playing the games you genuinely like and see if that helps reduce your purchasing frenzy!
I get that, but I’m actually interested in these games! I’ve played others in their series, and I feel like I would enjoy them. It’s the popular titles that don’t appeal to me that I can easily skip.
Totally! Buying games can give that same rush as scoring a cool collectible, even if I can’t find the time to play.