I don’t mean this in an insulting way at all but do people who complain about “where are my new AAA GAMES!?!??” Really not have ANY backlog?

[nogoodnamesleft]

So like, if nothing ever released again and I mean NOTHING, I would need about 3 lifetimes to finish the games I want to finish but never have/can. Do people actually finish everything they start or do they play an hour then move on and beg for more one hour sessions of the next big blockbuster game? What's your situation?

 

[Thera]

I would need between 5 and 10 years to finish my backlog.
I don't understand either.

 

[Osu 16 Bit]

Yeah, I finish every game I start. Gaming is my primary passion in life and I have a good amount of free time without a lot of responsibility outside work. It's not hard for me to have no backlog.

From my perspective I've always been somewhat baffled by the "oh god…my backlog!!!" stuff.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

"Backlog" is a state of mind.

Most everyone either has games they own or (more broadly) have some interest in that they haven't yet played. But not everyone cares enough about those games or feels obligated enough to actually play them.

I remember times in my life where there was literally one new game a year I was interested in that I ended up getting it and playing it. Some people are in that spot more often, and that "one game" getting delayed hits harder.

 

[Greywaren]

I have so many games I want to play right now that I often struggle to choose one, so I'll never understand people who complain about lack of games.

 

[nsilvias]

They want a bigger backlog. its like there games. the numbers go up!

 

[Helix]

while a delay for an anticipated does make me sad, I usually get over it pretty quickly knowing the amount of shit I have left to finish lol

 

[Mukrab]

Not interested in 'finishable' games

 

[defaltoption]

Or play anything other then games made by first party studios

 

[Zor]

I don't get it either OP.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

I tend to play each game I'm interested in to completion before moving on to another game. I don't really buy games I don't intend to play immediately unless the discount is too good to ignore. I have maybe 10 games in my backlog accumulated from the PS4+PS5. I don't have a Switch backlog.

There are certainly games I am interested in that I would go back and buy if I had nothing to play. I've wanted to play the Metro series for a while. But for me it's not like people with 200+ unplayed Steam games they could play until they die and never finish.

 

[Lobster Roll]

Many of them might be too afraid to expand their palate.

 

[Mopr3me]

Some people, like me, have a limited time to play games and whos enjoyment of gaming is fading over time, and therefore have a very specific type of game to invest their time in. And believe it or not, I am looking forward to those AAA games of which there have been very few for current gen.

 

[MercuryLS]

They have short attention spans and love to get endlessly locked into the hype cycles for big AAA games regardless if they play or like them.

I'm currently re discovering GTA V and playing some indie games and having a great time.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Or play anything other then games made by first party studios

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Yeah this too. God damn guys there's SO MUCH to try and play right now don't limit yourself to this AAA stuff

 

[julia crawford]

Not one of these people but I don't have a backlog no

 

[defaltoption]

I've wanted to play the Metro series for a while.

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Please do, such a great freaking series of games!

 

[PlanetSmasher]

I don't buy games unless I intend to play them right away. If a game slips into my backlog, it's because it wasn't good enough to stick with.

So no, I don't have a backlog of stuff I need to get around to. Just abandoned games I got bored with.

 

[TheMoon]

to those people I always want to say: try new things, go outside of your comfort bubble

there are more incredible games out there at any point in time than anyone could reasonably finish.

"droughts" don't exist. no matter the platform.

 

[iceblade]

I'm in the same situation as you.

Even if I played 6 hours a day and didn't work, there are enough games coming out each year (and that I already want to play) that I wouldn't be able to catch up. Part of the issue is that I really like RPGs, so (for example) I want to play P3 and P4, as well as P5R. Hundreds of hours right there.

I don't mind it though - just means there is always something to play, and always something fun on the horizon.

 

[rickyson33]

I can't imagine someone that is ONLY interested in the type of game you mention would be particularly interested in playing stuff that isn't brand new....the hype of it being a new release is a big part of the appeal no?

 

[Kolx]

I used to be like this, but then I realized how fucking tiresome it gets when you have a backlog. Now I just play any game whenever I feel like and stop playing whenever I feel like too. I still have the final boss in ER not beaten and I haven't opened the game in over a month and it feels liberating.

 

[get2sammyb]

Kinda feel the same way. Would definitely take me years to get through everything I'd want to play.

 

[UntemperedLink]

I guess some people might have narrower tastes and only play 1 or 2 games a year? Maybe if that was the case you might be wanting only the biggest titles with really high budgets and not care about the rest.
Can't quite understand it myself, especially with services like Gamepass and PS Plus you'd think people would have more than enough choice, but this is the only justification I can think of.

 

[Jiraiya]

Nope. I usually get and beat what i want. And I'm tired of the limitations of the last gen. So i have no problem letting go and moving forward.

 

[Bansai]

I'm not really complaining about lack of AAA games, but as for backlog, nope, I have none.

I always focus on a single game (and since GaaS became a thing, I play one gaas game on the side) and move immediately to the next. Right now I'm at a point where I'm simply replaying some games (currently going through DMC5, and moving to Ace Combat 7 soon). Been doing that for over ~15 years now and not planning on changing it up.

Dry periods like these are also the reason why I love BC. Been replaying Ninja Gaiden 2 (OG) each year for almost 6 (?) years now, it was nice to finally retire my 360. BC rules, this is why I'm never complaining about 'few' AAA games on slower years.

Backlog?

 

[Mocha Joe]

I only buy games I have time for and I don't buy every single game under the sun. Time is finite. Plus, why would I spend money, especially on a game day one, that I wouldn't play for months or years when I could get it when I am ready to play it? Bound to be 75% off or even more.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Yeah this too. God damn guys there's SO MUCH to try and play right now don't limit yourself to this AAA stuff

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Not everyone likes/views/plays games the same way though. It is valid to only have significant interest in one game at a time, and to voice displeasure at the circumstance of that one game

 

[Deleted member 91227]

I have no backlog in terms of owned games as I sold off old consoles and games at the start of last gen and set a policy of only buying a game to play immediately and not buying another until that one is beaten or dropped for good.

That said, there are plenty of games I haven't gotten around to so I'm never hurting for stuff to play—especially in the era of Gamepass, PS+ Premium etc. I don't have the broadest tastes so I'm not always playing something I'm as excited for as the cream of the crop AAA narrative driven stuff that's my main jam as there aren't enough of those to fill my gaming time. But plenty of things that are fun enough and if nothing else just trying a bunch of games on those services until I find something that clicks with me when waiting for the next game I'm truly hyped for to come out.

 

[LiK]

They prob only play one big game a year and don't check out anything else is why they want another big AAA game so badly.

 

[Kongroo]

I think it's weird to only want to play new releases when there's a 40+ year goldmine of games. Hell even the past 10 years has THOUSANDS of worthwhile games.

I like to mix it up with a current title here and there but most of what I play is just catching up on stuff that came out a year ago or more.

 

[Wireframe]

I'm never finishing my backlog, I've made peace with that.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

How can people not fathom different tastes and habits among people who play video games?

 

[Rackam]

Some people only go to cinemas to watch blockbusters.

Now think about them playing VG.

 

[entremet]

Yeah, I don't get it. Tons of stuff to play. Just case your retread favorite franchise didn't get a special announcement this "e3" season" doesn't mean there's nothing to play.

I guess Reggie was right. "Gamers are insatiable" lol.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

It's not even that.

There are hundreds of games released every week. Have these people really bought and played every single game that's out there that looks interesting to them?

 

[404LinkNotFound]

Yeah this too. God damn guys there's SO MUCH to try and play right now don't limit yourself to this AAA stuff

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I agree
I see Nintendo fans declare any year without zelda or mario as a "drought" and it comfuses me even as a fan of those franchises

I guess Reggie was right. "Gamers are insatiable" lol.

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I always agreed with him, people clowned him for that statement but he was absolutely right

 

[JuniperAndSage]

The idea of 'backlogs' and retro gaming are extremely odd to most gamers.

 

[Zukkoyaki]

Yes. Not everyone feels compelled to play everything. Others might only like specific genres or franchises. Or just see a game they think looks cool, play it and move on.

This is the good majority of people who play games tbh.

 

[Brood]

Some people just don't play 'old' games. A friend of mine would only play single player AAA games on or close to release date. He can't fathom why anyone would play 'old' games.

 

[Lego]

I start a game, play 30 minutes, don't touch it for 3 months and then start it again because I forgot what was going on, play 30 minutes and repeat.

 

[jroc74]

My backlog has a backlog.

I have games I bought in 2021 I havent even played yet..yes they were released in 2021....And numerous from 2020 that I played an hour or 2 and just left it and played something else.

 

[Deleted member 23094]

I've never had a backlog. The concept of it just doesn't even enter my mind. Either I'm playing a game or I'm not. If I'm not playing a game it doesn't exist in what so many others seems to think of as this thing called a "backlog".

 

[Izanagi89]

May and June were kinda dry months me and as a result I managed to complete 6 platinums including FF8 and Dark Souls lol There is always something to play..

THAT said...sometimes you do just wanna play the greatest and latest release. It's just how it is.

 

[GARU]

I feel like people just feed off the hype for new releases and that matters more to them than actually enjoying a game.

There are SO many godlike games out there, even if you do nothing but game all day there's probably something amazing out there they haven't even tried yet.

I spent the last few months beating Persona 5 after never playing one before and I loved it so much it automatically added 3 and 4 to my backlog.

So much to play ...

 

[Zem]

There are sooo many games on all platforms that I want to play that I'll never have the time for that delays to make games better is very much welcomed.

If all you play is AAAA then you need to broaden your horizons.

I feel like people just feed off the hype for new releases and that matters more to them than actually enjoying a game.

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Yeah this is definitely a thing, there are people that are more interested in being hyped than actually playing games.

 

[klauskpm]

I mean, I subscribe to Game Pass a month (or two) ago and that immediately gave me 60+ games to my backlog. I already had a backlog on my PS4, which I sold, and some backlog games (maybe 4 or 5) on my Switch. So yeah. I'm also with you OP. I like hearing about games and all, but I just don't have time to play them all. I can play from 30 minutes (most of the days) to 3 hours (rarely) daily and it is not enough for me to tackle my backlog. So I don't honestly feel any rush in getting new announced games. Even tho I love seeing them.

 

[entremet]

The idea of 'backlogs' and retro gaming are extremely odd to most gamers.

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Even removing backlogs as a concept. Tons of games came out every month.

 

[dusan]

If there is a new game out there that has caught my attention, I'll buy it and finish it right away. I never had a backlog problem.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

yeah i don't get it

I admit this year has been very quiet for my tastes but i don't really care cos of the backlog and sales etc