Comments on: Gimme More – The Urge To Collect More Games

By: duckofindeed

duckofindeed — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:40:48 +0000

I know, exactly! I looked into that game, and it’s ridiculous! With the next generation of consoles, I’m seriously considering buying games I want as soon as they come out, even if I don’t yet have the console, just so I can get them when they’re in stores. I can always buy the console later when the price drops.

By: soaringwings

soaringwings — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 03:37:40 +0000

Tell me about it. I’m still kicking myself for not being able to get Xenoblade back when it first released. Although it honestly could not be helped due to circumstances, but now it’s so hard to find and so inflated in price. :(

By: simpleek

simpleek — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:59:54 +0000

The deals/sales will get you big time and will make your backlog grow! Games I’m more overwhelmed with than manga. Manga I can sit and read hours straight. Games take some time to complete and it usually depends on if you don’t get stuck on something either. Very hard to have the hobbies we have when we want everything. :P

By: duckofindeed

duckofindeed — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:07:58 +0000

Collecting is indeed a lot of fun. I just like to watch any collection of mine grow, whether it be video games or comic books. Just seeing that new item sitting there in my collection makes me quite happy.

And I, too, will buy games because I’m afraid I won’t be able to find it later, which is a fate that has befallen me on many occasions. Sometimes I can then just get a used copy that’s in good condition, but often times I’m not so lucky.

By: soaringwings

soaringwings — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:39:48 +0000

It's silly when you think about it, but yeah, collecting is addicting. ^^;; I've got a terrible game backlog, but I still keep buying. Deals/sales are part of the reason for me as well. I really cannot resist buying something when it's a good deal, but I also buy things because either I'm worried if I'll be able to find it later or I want to support the publisher. I've done the latter with all the Aksys otome releases, for example. There is also the rare case where I buy a game immediately because I want to play it immediately. This is usually the case for Pokemon and Fire Emblem. My manga collection is also pretty bad (currently own 200+ volumes). My backlog isn't as bad though, because it doesn't take as long to get through a volume of manga. I think for me it's also partly fuelled by having a very addictive collecting personality. uwu

By: cary

cary — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 02:21:44 +0000

Animalcrossingfan03, thanks much for your comment, whether it was for me or simpleek (an amazing writer in her own right.) We’re really glad you enjoy our posts. If you’re looking to improve your blog or writing, the best advice I can give is to just keep at it! Find your voice by writing what is true to you, not what you think other people want to read. And never think that no one is paying attention…the blogosphere is an amazing place to find and be found!

By: simpleek

simpleek — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:33:54 +0000

I do agree that Cary is an awesome blogger, but your comment is directed at the wrong person. Cary didn’t write this post, I did. Either way, she does deserve all the praise for her writing.

By: animalcrossingfan03

animalcrossingfan03 — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:21:22 +0000

Cary you are just an amazing blogger. I love all your posts they are all just so amazing! Can you give me some pointers on how to make my blog as awesome as yours?

By: simpleek

simpleek — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:37:15 +0000

Thank you! I agree that friends can also factor into what games you’ll end up spending your money on. Usually if my own friends tell me this game is great, then I tend to consider getting it.

You make a good point. It’s hard to play a highly acclaimed game much later than everyone else because by then a lot of gamers has moved onto the next big thing and rarely talk about a title that’s a few months old. I’m lucky that when I get into a game my friends have already played and I tell them about it, they still act with enthusiasm when we talk about it. Their excitement increases mine tenfold.

By: gimmgp

gimmgp — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:48:13 +0000

Nice post. I have found that what my friends are planning on buying has a huge influence on whether or not a game will be added to my collection. With multiplayer games, it makes sense that I would want to enjoy an optimal experience by playing with all of my friends when they buy the game. But with single-player games, I often just want to be part of the conversation as our group is playing a game, as opposed to the guy who plays later, and misses out on heated discussion/debate.

It may sound silly, but I have had more than one situation where my enthusiasm for a title is met with, “Hmm? Oh yeah, that game was pretty good, I guess. Sorry, it’s been a while since I played it.”