Too many games

[vapechimp]

Almost every profile I click to see what games they playing I observe one and the same thing. Just too many games in their libraries - 50, 80, 100 and 95% of the games are either never played it or has less than 1 hour.

So what is going on here ? I can think of only one reason for this absurdity. It must be the holiday discount sales when people just can't resist to buy a whole bunch of games with deep discounts like 70%-80% and they load up the carts. Just can't resist the temptation. Then next holiday season they repeat the same and the library grows and grows to 100 games either never played or less than an hour.

[vapechimp]

Someone in the comments above mentioned something I might doubt somewhat. He said that as he ages he would eventually come back to an old purchase to play it. So the problem with this is that the more a person ages the less time you would have to play games. Basically if you hope that you will play all those 100s puirchases at later period when you get retired this is highly unlikely. Older you get more duties you have (kids, wife, work) and less time for games you have. I wouldn't place much hope to hoard games now with intention to play them when you get old.

[Marlfox]

Don't tell this to many people. But when you buy games it gives you this indescribable high for several minutes. It doesn't last long but it's worth the money spent. Since Steam introduced Steam badges, levels, profile showcases, these things can also give people a weaker high. However, literally nothing compares to buying a game at full price or early release. It's like inhaling a mix of nostalgia+heroin+opium+meth. Again keep this a secret between us. And please don't even reply. Just take this knowledge with you.

[Irene ❤]

I think games are like toys. It is fine to collect multiple of them without playing everyday.

Chances are people also have clothes they hardly wear or that shoe or cable they hardly use.

[Hobbit XIII]

Nothing wrong with buying games if they can afford it and not affecting their life.

I got some games on my profile I have barely touched because one day I will be playing them.
I have games on consoles hardly played but there is that odd afternoon I might think yep could have a go on that today.

The free Market.

[EpirusWarriorμολὼνλαβέ]

Messaggio originale di Irene ❤:

I think games are like toys. It's purpose just to entertain. It is fine to collect multiple of them without playing everyday.

Chances are people also have clothes they hardly wear or that shoe or cable they hardly use.

Clothes:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke


The reason why you should only buy games that you play, fit your style, example: strategy, than look at many other aspects.


Gaming purpose is to entertain yet wasting money on games that have no entertainment value is not entertaining. Even if is one Dollar/ Euro/ Yuan/Rubble is still money.

[Fumo Bnnuy n Frends]

you new to steam op?

this is like the most basic trait of steam users have

along with:

owning gmod
ownign half life
having at least 1-2k hours in tf2, dota2, or CSGO
having 100+ games

[Pom Pom]

most of game I got from giveaway or when it was free

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1691560/Mido_and_Di/

guess who gonna play it anyway....? ahh yes I got it when it was free

[Phirestar]

There are two types of people, in my eyes:

1. Those who like to play video games
2. Those who’re very passionate about spending money.

[invision2212]

Only losers play video games

[Bagel]

Messaggio originale di vapechimp:

they

Mind your own bisiness

Also hiding behind a private profile and roaming around on other people’s profiles to complain about their unplayed games is kinda weird.

Show us what you’ve got.

[BlackBloodGhost]

Yeah, I don't get why so many people buy so many games. Just get a few you like, and be happy with it.

[Tsubame ⭐]

Same like any other products. Many people buy clothes, etc. and they never or barely use it.

Nothing wrong with that. It is their money and not my problem.

Messaggio originale di Donut:

Messaggio originale di vapechimp:

they

Mind your own bisiness

Also hiding behind a private profile and roaming around on other people’s profiles to complain about their unplayed games is kinda weird.

Show us what you’ve got.

Exactly.

[PawgaliciouS QueeN]

Up to 100 isn't even a lot.

[Tiberius]

You buy games to play video games
I buy games to donate my money to gaben
We're different

[Rebecca]

I've had my profile for almost 15 years, I have close to 100 games and I've completed about 80% of them. The rest I'm getting around to completing, plus a few were free ones I didn't want that were added on. But I have seen people with 200 plus games, even 500 once maybe even 1000 (if I remember the latter one correctly). All of those are just excessive. Especially as how are you going to actually play all those?

Around 100 is plenty to accumulate over time. I'm almost in my mid 30's and I remember before Steam existed when you had to buy physical copies of games. Also there was less choice than there is now, though still enough. Physically having a game in your hands means you have to consider if you really do want it and will play it. Rather than just impulsively just clicking a button to pay, especially if you pay with money rather than a card in a shop. The reason for it is a combination of compulsive spending and casuals who just want to dip their toe in everything without actual commitment.

It really bothers me as well when I see really high percentages of people (via achievements) who have stopped playing after the first few levels or even after the first cut scene in some cases of a game, let alone actually completing it. No attention span at all. In the past you had to really commit and casuals didn't flood the gaming world like they do now. I don't care if I sound old, its a fair trade off for being a 90's kid.