gaming habits | My Game Backlog Progress

How To Set Short-Term Game Goals

January 7, 2020August 29, 2020Allison10

I mentioned in Game Backlog Tip #3: Determine Your Own Goals that it is important to make short-term goals. Let’s examine why you should make short-term goals, what makes good short-term goals, several types of game backlog goals, examples of game backlog goals, and tools so you can make your own.

5 Game Buying Habits to Control Your Backlog

November 5, 2018October 30, 2019Allison0

Here are a few tips to remember when considering a game purchase. Use a new game as an incentive to finish an old one Only buy a game if you’re going to play it right away Don’t buy bad games; Research before you buy Don’t buy bundles; Buy only what you will play Avoid buying time-consuming […]

Game Backlog Tip #6: Change Your Game Buying Habits

October 16, 2018April 13, 2020Allison1

Now that we’ve begun whittling away at our backlog, it’s important to keep it from growing out of control again. Here is a list of habits to change to prevent your backlog from growing.

Top 5 Game Backlog Tips

October 5, 2018October 30, 2019Allison0

Know what’s in your game collection and on your backlog Organize your backlog by platform/provider, genre, length, and completeness Know what you want from a game in terms of completion; Make short-term goals Schedule your game time and plan your game sessions Change your buying habits

5 Tips To Shrink Your Game Backlog

September 5, 2018October 30, 2019Allison0

Don’t buy new games unless you finish one or play it right away Purge games you know you won’t finish Make time to play the ones you have Make the most of your game time Don’t be a completionist, play until you’re satisfied

5 Tips To Maximize Your Game Time

July 8, 2018October 30, 2019Allison0

When you’re finally ready to play a game you’re going to want to spend as much of that time playing as possible. And you’re going to want to make it count. Don’t waste your game time. Focus on the main story. Embrace assistance. Play on Easy difficulty. Don’t get distracted or try to multitask Take notes.

Game Backlog Tip #5: Manage Your Game Time

April 10, 2018October 30, 2019Allison2

We’ve made our lists, chosen our game, and now its time to start playing. But when? Do you wait until you’re “in the mood”? I say “no”. If you’re committed to beating your game backlog, you’re going to need a schedule.