Daily Journal Goal - Games
So, I read recently that increased video game playing and increased use of social networking sites is an indication of depression. I don't know about that, because the fantasy of a video game will help stop that vicious cycle of constantly thinking of what's bothering you, and gives you a set of goals to work towards. And, you keep getting chances if you fail, not like in real life.
So, the last couple of years I just kind of dabbled in games. I had my Super Nintendo from soooo many years ago that I played to death, and spent so many nights in the arcade. But, the last many years I didn't do much game playing at all.
But, recently, I've really gotten into getting lost in a game. Steam tracks my game usage... seems I'm racking up at least 20 hours a week, probably more. And, I've just gotten more games than I can play right now. XD A lot of them are old, but "new" to me.
Portal and Portal 2... I've never played them all the way through. Finally did it all, and then replayed a couple of times to get achievements.
COD: MW and MW2... I replayed MW, then MW2 a couple of times to try to get achievements. I also recently got MW3, but haven't played much. And, I don't really care for multiplayer on any game.
Mirror's Edge: I've played through a couple of times on the PS3, but recently got it on Steam sale very cheap, so I played it through a couple more. This game sold me on PC gaming rather than console, since I'd played both extensively. I originally had MW on the PS3, but it really took me a while to master wasd, and now that I have I like it.
Mass Effect: Finally played this through, and now have Mass Effect 2 that I'm working on.
Left 4 Dead 2: I got this game on super cheap Steam sale because someone promised to play with me, but then never did. So, I got it for the buds for their birthdays and we all play together. It's a lot of fun playing with the boys.
Crysis: I got all 4 on Steam super saver.. I've played almost all the way through. I REALLY like this game. It's taking me a long time to play it, but it's challenging. And, of course I still have the others to play.
Battlefield 3: Well, I went against instinct and got this game because same one who didn't play L4D2 with me, probably won't play this one either... We'll see... played a few minutes on campaign and it seems like fun.
I should have bought Skyrim instead of BF3, but, oh well. It's on steam special right now, too... but I've blown all my discretionary income on the others lately. xD
So, the last couple of years I just kind of dabbled in games. I had my Super Nintendo from soooo many years ago that I played to death, and spent so many nights in the arcade. But, the last many years I didn't do much game playing at all.
But, recently, I've really gotten into getting lost in a game. Steam tracks my game usage... seems I'm racking up at least 20 hours a week, probably more. And, I've just gotten more games than I can play right now. XD A lot of them are old, but "new" to me.
Portal and Portal 2... I've never played them all the way through. Finally did it all, and then replayed a couple of times to get achievements.
COD: MW and MW2... I replayed MW, then MW2 a couple of times to try to get achievements. I also recently got MW3, but haven't played much. And, I don't really care for multiplayer on any game.
Mirror's Edge: I've played through a couple of times on the PS3, but recently got it on Steam sale very cheap, so I played it through a couple more. This game sold me on PC gaming rather than console, since I'd played both extensively. I originally had MW on the PS3, but it really took me a while to master wasd, and now that I have I like it.
Mass Effect: Finally played this through, and now have Mass Effect 2 that I'm working on.
Left 4 Dead 2: I got this game on super cheap Steam sale because someone promised to play with me, but then never did. So, I got it for the buds for their birthdays and we all play together. It's a lot of fun playing with the boys.
Crysis: I got all 4 on Steam super saver.. I've played almost all the way through. I REALLY like this game. It's taking me a long time to play it, but it's challenging. And, of course I still have the others to play.
Battlefield 3: Well, I went against instinct and got this game because same one who didn't play L4D2 with me, probably won't play this one either... We'll see... played a few minutes on campaign and it seems like fun.
I should have bought Skyrim instead of BF3, but, oh well. It's on steam special right now, too... but I've blown all my discretionary income on the others lately. xD