Ever since I wrote The Case of Having Too Many Things to Play, not much has changed, except perhaps the frustrating realization that I now have too little time to actually play. Worse, when I do have some semblance of free time, I’m stuck in the same gaming loop—F1, FIFA, and Mobile Legends.
Games Added
Let’s cut to the chase—no new games have been added to my library since the last time I wrote about this. That’s not a bad thing, though. If anything, it’s given me a moment to reflect on the games I already have and the sad truth that I’m barely scratching the surface with them.
What Has Been Played
It’s the same cycle, day in and day out. I’ll pick up F1 for the comfort of its predictable rhythm or dive into FIFA just because it’s what I know. And then there’s Mobile Legends, which I keep telling myself I’ll stop playing, only to find myself stuck in the grind yet again. There’s nothing inherently wrong with these games; they’re enjoyable. But they’ve become a default—a fallback for when I don’t know what else to do or don’t have the mental energy to invest in something else.
Rationale
Here’s where things start to unravel. I want to play more meaningful games, ones that tell incredible stories or offer unique experiences. I keep thinking about my backlog of RPGs, strategy games, and narrative-driven masterpieces that are just waiting to be explored. Yet, when the time comes to sit down and play, I choose comfort over substance. Maybe it’s the fear of starting something new, or maybe I’m just too drained at the end of the day to make that choice. Whatever the reason, I end up in this paradox of wanting to play better games but settling for the same old routine.
Games Sought
Oddly enough, there isn’t a single game on the horizon that I’m looking forward to. You’d think this would be a chance to tackle my backlog or replay some classics, but even that doesn’t feel appealing right now. It’s like I’m stuck in gaming purgatory, where nothing excites me enough to break out of the loop.
How to Plan This Better
This is where I need to get strategic. Maybe it’s time to allocate specific days or even just an hour or two each week to tackle a meaningful game. A schedule that limits my fallback choices and forces me to engage with the games I’ve been neglecting. I should also set small goals, like completing a single chapter of a story-driven game or spending an hour exploring an open world. Bite-sized progress might be the way to reignite the passion that seems to have dulled over time.
Additionally, I need to question why I play in the first place. Is it for relaxation? Escapism? Accomplishment? Figuring that out might help me choose games that align with those needs rather than defaulting to what’s easiest.
Closing Thoughts
The problem isn’t having too little time—it’s making the wrong choices with the time I do have. Maybe writing this down is the first step in holding myself accountable. Let’s see if I can finally break free from the loop and find joy in gaming again.
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