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Diskutera – Vilka surdegar har du i din backlog?
This article discusses the concept of a gaming backlog, questioning whether games need to be universally acclaimed or perfectly timed to be worth playing. It explores the idea that games, whether large RPGs or smaller, unique titles, can hold value simply by waiting to be experienced.
Steam Summer Sale Shows Strategy Games Are Competing With Backlogs, Not Just New Releases
The Steam Summer Sale highlights that strategy game players face immense competition not just from new releases but also from their existing backlogs. New strategy titles must offer a clear, compelling problem for players to solve and demonstrate unique system relationships to stand out amidst a mature market with deep discounts. Games like Mandate Order need to articulate why their specific blend of city-building, war, and management systems is worth the significant time investment required.
Steam Week in Review: Steam just got its first 'dopamine site', so you can fatten a fake backlog without…
The article discusses the phenomenon of 'dopamine sites' that simulate the pleasure of online purchases without spending money, drawing parallels to the Steam backlog and the addictive nature of accumulating games. It highlights a website called Steam Sale Simulator that replicates the Steam storefront experience, allowing users to 'buy' games endlessly. The piece also touches on the rise of idle games and the psychological aspects of consumerism in gaming.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 624
This weekend's gaming discussion focuses on clearing backlogs before the release of Crimson Desert. Contributors share their progress on games like Resident Evil Requiem, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, with mentions of revisiting classics like Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues and Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge on Game Boy.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 535: Returning Residents
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 535 covers upcoming game releases like Resident Evil 4, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. Hosts Tim and Kristen discuss their personal gaming journeys, including God of War Sons of Sparta and Life is Strange: Reunion, and highlight the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March.
