[VHRanger]

It depends how you define that magic & sense.

I definitely have to pick & choose which games I delve into more carefully. I basically only play 10/10 new games & classics now.

Also, if given a choice between a 5-7h game, and a 15-20h game I'll pick the shorter one.

Then I also set time aside in my weekly calendar to game. I try to have it be a mindful, rather than mindless activity.

[scruple]

Yes, I rarely touch current games outside of very specific titles. I'm mostly spending my time playing games that have proven to be worth it on a community level for at least 6-12 months, and spending a lot of time on classic games that I missed because I was too busy.

On game length, I also default to shorter experiences. How Long to Beat [0] is perfect for that.

[0]: https://howlongtobeat.com/

[nottorp]

Let's not forget that if you have limited time for gaming there's no point in paying launch price for them :)

Aside from whatever Soulsborne shows up, I've only bought games on sale for years. Still have more than I can play. A lot on 75-90% off.

[scruple]

Yes! I love building a big wish list and only making purchases when the sales are deep, typically I'll only pull the trigger when the sale is > 50%. Is There Any Deal? [0] is great for tracking sales and price history.

[0]: https://isthereanydeal.com/

[VHRanger]

r/patientgamers sounds like the community for you

[scruple]

Beautiful, thank you!