When will your backlog actually be completed?

[dhaabi]

For the majority of us here, we have gaming backlogs that seem like they never shorten but instead only increase in size. So, how long is your backlog, and how much time do you project it will realistically take you to complete it should no new titles were to be added to it?

[bikingjahuty]

Never. And I'm 100% okay with that.


I constantly add games to the backlog and replay games I've already beat. Even if I live for another 40 years and am able to beat 60 games on average a year (40 x 60 = 2400 games beat), I'll still have games I've yet to play. However, I don't see this as some sort of failure or act of futility, but rather an opportunity to play as many games as I can in my relatively short time on this planet. Even if there are games I never get to, I'd rather think of all the ones I did play, good or bad. Obviously, I prioritize games that I think I'll like more or ones that are widely considered good games. I've also become more okay with dropping a game if I don't like it, especially if it's a longer game (10+ hours). If I do live to be 80, I hope i get to look back and smile at all the amazing gaming experiences I had throughout my life.

[kamikazekeeg]

While I have a bazillion games in libraries thanks to freebies, I actually don't have tons of actual, genuine, backlog lol I'd be surprised if I have more than like 20 games at most that I'd want to actually play that I haven't gotten to yet.

[retromangia]

I just look at my back log like my retirement reward. When we get to a certain age, we won't want to leave the house as much, and god damn those video games will be delightful 

[kashell]

I think it will. Historically speaking, the untouched games eventually get played or they get traded in because I lose interest and/or my taste changes.

[bikingjahuty]

I just look at my back log like my retirement reward. When we get to a certain age, we won't want to leave the house as much, and god damn those video games will be delightful 

With all do respect, why not start playing them now? Obviously everyone's situation is going to be different (work, kids, and other responsibilities obviously play a factor), but there there is no guarantee of tomorrow or that you'll ever reach retirement, either due to death or other unforeseen life circumstances. Why not just jump into the backlog now? At least that's how I look at it. I definitely don't want to wait until I'm old and possible unable to play games for one reason or another to really tackle my backlog. I want to do it now while I'm still able to.