Backlog Management
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What games would you play in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber?
Many gamers struggle with large backlogs of unplayed titles, leading to a desire for more time to enjoy them. The article uses the Dragon Ball universe's Hyperbolic Time Chamber as a metaphor for a place where time moves slower, allowing for extensive gaming sessions. The author reflects on personal gaming habits and the challenge of keeping up with new releases while trying to finish existing games.
How I’m dealing with my video game backlog of 48 titles - Reader's Feature
A reader details their strategy for tackling a personal backlog of 48 video games, categorizing titles and discussing their purchasing habits. They highlight challenges with game length, difficulty, and digital ownership, while also reflecting on completed games and those they've abandoned.
December Backlog Cleanup: 5 Games to Close | TAG
This guide offers strategies for clearing video game backlogs during the week between Christmas and New Year's. It recommends focusing on finishing games already in progress, suggesting titles like Spider-Man 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring Nightreign, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The article also provides advice on managing time, re-engaging with paused games, and avoiding common pitfalls to start the new year with a sense of accomplishment.
6 Vacation Week Games to Finish Before Flying Home | TAG
This guide recommends six games that can be completed within a 5-10 hour playtime, ideal for finishing during a week-long vacation. It emphasizes narrative-driven and handheld-compatible titles like Inside, Stray, A Short Hike, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Firewatch, with Outer Wilds suggested for longer vacations. The article also provides advice on session structure, device choice, and avoiding common vacation gaming pitfalls.
8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAG
This guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
What to Play Before GTA 6: 12 Backlog Clearers | TAG
This guide suggests games to play before the eventual launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, estimated for late 2026 or early 2027. It recommends clearing backlog titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring, which require significant time commitments. Shorter games such as Hi-Fi Rush and Mafia: Definitive Edition are also suggested for completion within the pre-GTA 6 window.
How to be a dad and a gamer and still get a good night’s sleep - Reader's Feature
A father of two young children shares his struggle to balance gaming with family life, finding that long, time-consuming games are no longer feasible. He details his process of organizing his extensive game library by length to better manage his limited playtime and rediscover enjoyment in shorter, more self-contained experiences.
The Witcher 3 Is Getting Another Expansion. Should You Restart?
CD Projekt Red and Fools Theory announced "Songs of the Past," a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, targeting PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for a 2027 release. The article discusses the potential time commitment for players to reach the new content, considering the base game and existing expansions, and advises different player types on whether to restart the game.
How to Restart a Game You Haven't Played in Months | TAG
This guide provides a framework for adult gamers to re-engage with games they haven't played in months without restarting. It outlines a four-step process: auditing your save file, recapping the story in 15 minutes, playing a 30-minute test session, and then deciding whether to continue, restart, or abandon the game. Specific advice is offered for titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, Helldivers 2, and Cyberpunk 2077.
The Busy Gamer's Survival Guide: How to Game When Life Won't Let You | TAG
This guide offers strategies for adults with limited time to enjoy gaming, focusing on managing expectations and choosing appropriate games. It suggests matching games to energy levels, utilizing handheld devices, and adopting a flexible approach to backlogs and subscription services.
Managing My Backlog 2021
The author discusses the challenges of managing a large video game backlog, especially with the increase in digital and free-to-play titles. Strategies proposed include limiting new purchases until existing games are finished and prioritizing playing backlog titles. Several games are mentioned as examples of titles the author intends to play or complete.
Two Average Gamers - Non-Toxic Gaming for All
This opinion piece advocates for a non-toxic, 'average gamer' approach to gaming content, focusing on honest reviews and community building for adults with limited playtime. It highlights the SavePoint app for tracking games and curating playtime, emphasizing quality over hype and maintaining a free, ad-free model.
Two Average Gamers - Non-Toxic Gaming for All
This opinion piece advocates for a non-toxic gaming community for adults with limited playtime, emphasizing honest reviews and avoiding grind culture. It introduces the 'SavePoint' app for tracking games and managing a backlog, and highlights their free, community-driven approach to game discussion.
Two Average Gamers - Non-Toxic Gaming for All
This opinion piece advocates for a non-toxic, "average gamer" approach to gaming content, focusing on individuals with 3-7 hours per week to play. It emphasizes honest reviews, community building through Discord, and introduces an app called SavePoint for tracking playtime and curating game libraries.
Two Average Gamers - Non-Toxic Gaming for All
This article discusses the creation of a gaming community focused on non-toxic, adult gamers who play an average of 3-7 hours per week. It highlights the community's commitment to honest, unpaid reviews and introduces a companion app called SavePoint for tracking playtime and curating game libraries.
Two Average Gamers - Non-Toxic Gaming for All
This article discusses the concept of 'average' gamers who play 3-7 hours per week and value quality over clout. It promotes a non-toxic gaming community and introduces a free app called SavePoint for tracking games and managing a backlog, aiming to help players focus on titles worth their time.