RE: LeoThread 2025-01-14 12:17

[ahmadmanga]

Embracing the Gaming Backlog

The speaker discusses their personal experience with having a large gaming backlog, highlighting the importance of reframing one's perspective on it.

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[ahmadmanga]

Understanding the Backlog

• 📚 The speaker has 66 incomplete games in their backlog, which they consider a "miserable little pile of secrets".
• 🎮 They mention having games like Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Hollow Knight, and Blasphemous in their backlog.
• 👀 The speaker reflects on their childhood experiences with games, such as playing Sonic the Hedgehog on their Sega console.

The Problem with Backlogs

• 🚨 The speaker notes that some people buy games impulsively, driven by retail therapy or dopamine, and never play them.
• 🤔 They acknowledge that having a large backlog can be overwhelming, but argue that it's not the problem itself, but rather one's motivation.

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Opportunity Cost

• 📊 The speaker discusses the concept of opportunity cost, arguing that it's not a significant issue for gamers, especially with sales, thrifting, and subscription services.
• 📚 They compare the cost of games to other hobbies, such as music or books, and suggest that having a large backlog shows curiosity and enthusiasm.

Dealing with the Backlog

• 🤔 The speaker advises viewers to reframe their backlog as a positive aspect, rather than a source of stress.
• 📝 They suggest creating themes or ecosystems of content to consume, such as playing spooky games during Halloween season.
• 🎮 The speaker shares their personal theme for the month, which involves exploring games that are "grotesque" or "eldrich", such as Sea Salt or Struggling.