Quantcast
Destructoid - Calebyte's Community Blog




About Me
Hi everyone! My name is Caleb. I'm living in Muncie, IN and currently studying graphic design at Ball State University. I am a lifelong Nintendo fan.

What I value most in a video game is a well developed atmosphere. I really enjoy being fully engrossed in another world. Some of my favorite all time series are The Legend of Zelda, Metal Gear Solid<, and Metroid. I also love games with big fun factors. I'm a huge fan of the Super Mario Bros series.

Currently Playing:

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (BRAWL CODE: 2320-7930-6170)

Favorite Games:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening
Donkey Kong '94 (aka Game Boy Donkey Kong aka Donkey Kong aka NOT Donkey Kong Land or Country)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Chrono Trigger
Super Mario World
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Prime
Chrono Trigger
Super Smash Bros. 64-Brawl
Star Fox 64

Systems:

NES
SNES
GB
GBA
N64
GCN
Wii
PS3



Gamer Profile
3DS friend code:
Steam:
Battle:
PSN: Calebyte
Mii: 5726221573758850
Gamertag:
Following (3)
Jim Sterling
Stephanie K
Whipt
No Time for Video Games
Calebyte | 12:14 PM on 09.28.2009 15 comments




See that photograph? Those are 6 games that I haven't even touched yet. They sit on my bookshelf and gather dust, because I simply can't give these games the time they deserve.

To me, video games can be a huge commitment. I enjoy losing myself in another world for a few hours at a time. I hate to begin a game, and then stop playing it for an extended period of time. It takes away from the experience, somewhat.

With my time being eaten up by school, class, and some semblance of a social life, there are some games that I just haven't been able to pick up, for fear that I won't have time for them later. So right now, my gaming is limited to quick pick-up-and-play titles like Smash Bros, Mario Party, etc.

Of the six titles pictured, the ones that I really think deserve an extended commitment are Okami and RE4. But until things lighten up, it looks like they'll be sitting on my shelf for some time to come.

What do you guys think? Do you find yourself putting off playing a game that you feel deserves quality time? Or do you just play any game whenever it's convenient?



Is this post awesome? Vote it up!

0



Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

12 comments | showing # 1 to 12
prev next

Andrew Kauz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 12:43
Andrew Kauz
Haha, this is made worse by the fact that Metroid Prime Trilogy is actually 3 games, so it's like you have 8 games that you haven't touched.

I feel your pain though. No doubt about that.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 12:59
Chris Carter
RE4: loved it. Okami: loved it (lawl IGN watermark). Red Faction: loved it. Viewtiful Joe: loved it. Metroid Prime: it was pretty neat. Battlefront II: needs online to be fun for more than 2 days.

All in all, I'm excited to see some Clover love here! Grab God Hand :D
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 13:00
Bulkmailer
Yeah shit sucks. I barely had time to check this out.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 13:02
Chris Carter
Oh, and my backlog is around 30 games: and I'm married, have 2 jobs, and I am playing an MMO on the side, so don't feel bad :D

Since I always have 20+ games in my backlog at a time, here's my suggestion.

Play the shorter games first, then work your way down the pile.

So for this list, it would be Viewtiful Joe/Battlefront II/Red Faction, then Resident Evil 4, then Metroid Prime 1, 2, and 3, then Okami.
LegendPenguin's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 13:02
LegendPenguin
Nice post. I know it's a pain to have so little time to play what you want, especially when it's those top-quality games. Nice collection, I'm digging the Okami.

I've always attempted to make room in my schedule for games (college student). Whether it's downtime at work, or those brief (seriously) 2 hours in-between my first and second classes this semester, I try to make space if there isn't a lick of work to take care of first (usually, it's the opposite case). It helps to have a girlfriend that enjoys gaming as well, though.

But even my DS, which I consider to be my partner in crime...I've hardly taken that with me to school this semester (versus past ones), simply because with the homework they give I've got no time for it. That kinda speaks volumes for my other consoles (360, PS2, Wii).

But organize! Put a weekend together to tackle VJ when school gets out. We're gamers dammit...there's always a way around that annoying "ice frog" called life (DMC 4 reference, sorry).

Good Luck
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 14:01
DaedHead8
My backlog is too long, I can't even keep track of it with sites like backloggery (although I'm trying to track it all). My best advice is just relax and enjoy the gaming that you do. It's easy to get stressed (at least for me) when thinking about the huge pile of games you already own and need to beat and then combining that with the games that are coming out that you'll need to beat.
thefil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 14:13
thefil
...my Backlog is 89 games :(
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 14:30
pedrovay2003
Oh man, you have Metroid Prime Trilogy, and you HAVEN'T PLAYED IT?!? Drop everything else, my friend. Quit school. :P
Deathofthedead's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 16:33
Deathofthedead
I hear you, my friend. I'd say over half my collection hasn't been played to completion, and maybe half of those haven't been played at all. Ah, that's the curse of being a game collector and an adult.
Dynamic Sheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 16:53
Dynamic Sheep
My recommendation: Get a Gamefly subscription! You can play the games you want to play until you're tired of them, then get a new one, and if you want to go back and finish something that you started before, just put it back in the queue. The only problem with the service is relatively low availability on newer games, but since you're backed up anyway, stop wasting your money buying games.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/28/2009 22:00
Monodi
I think I should dedicate more time to school itself. I am in college which is not hard at all but I get so distracted easily.
MiOdd's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/29/2009 10:37
MiOdd
I think we all have this problem at times. I just recently a bought a PS2 (thats how behind I am) and have like 20 stellar PS2 titles waiting to be played but I can't put down Metroid Prime Trilogy so PS2 is going to have to wait another couple of weeks for sure.

Also, I think I you should trade up RE4 and get the Wii version. It's much more enjoyable, imo.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!