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[Kezins]

I started using Backloggery.com recently and have thoroughly enjoyed the site. I'm not even close to inputting all of the games I've played over the years, but I noticed the number of games I haven't completed is quite high. Right now, it's at 43.4% unfinished which makes me realize how much money I've wasted over the years on games. I've wasted more money this generation than any time before it and using the site has made me decide it's time for a change. My main goal in gaming now is to be more selective with the games I pick up and to at least beat the games I buy before trading them away. This is easier said than done, but it's definitely a new goal of mine to complete more games. I currently have 128 PS3 games that I never finished and that's a huge waste of money. I do get most of my games at good prices, but it's still money down the toilet if I'm not beating them.

[Jason Clement]

Yeah I completely agree.

I've actually had a backloggery for a few years now, but I didn't start taking it seriously until late last year, and now it's really helping me to focus on beating (and even 100%ing) games in my backlog. It's kind of fun, actually, especially when you can compare your stats to your friends on there.

[Number 905]

I started mine last week and haven't beaten about 60% of what I own. I've beaten 7 games since starting, though, so progress is definitely happening.

[TYLERxDURDEN]

I feel that I have been playing too many games lately especially games I know will be mediocre. I don't have a problem finishing them but finishing games I don't like is a waste of time.

[Kezins]

I agree with everyone. Comparing stats is nice and making progress is always a good thing. I know what you mean Tyler. I find myself buying or borrowing games that I know will suck for some reason. I really need to get more selective for sure. My intuition is right 95% of the time but I still ignore it. I'd rent more before buying, but I don't like my rental options. I tried GameFly a few times but they were just too slow and never sent me anything at the top of my Q. Redbox is a little expensive and their selection sucks. The local Blockbuster never has good or new games in stock it seems. The town I lived in before had a really cool music store that rented games cheap. I definitely miss that place.

[bink]

Never tried backloggery, but you guys have me intrigued! Is there a way to see others' accounts and what they're playing/working on beating? Does it take a long time to input your data?

[Marcus Estrada]

Never tried backloggery, but you guys have me intrigued! Is there a way to see others' accounts and what they're playing/working on beating? Does it take a long time to input your data?

Oh totally, Bink! If members don't make their accounts for friends only then it's really easy to see other people's Backloggery pages. For example, you see how Number 905, Jason, and Kezins have their GP signature showcasing some games they are playing? If you just click on that you'll be taken to their Backloggery page . Also on people's pages and the main page it shows players with recently updated pages so you can always see more users, and maybe talk to them too!

Also, it takes about as long to input the data as ... well, how much stuff you have to input and how fast/slow you type. Unlike some other sites that let you "track" collections, there's no built-in web database so you have to type in the game name, select console from a list, choose if you beat/completed/etc it all on your own. When I did it it took a few weeks but Number 905 got it all done pretty fast.

[Number 905]

Yeah, I powered through it. It was easy for current stuff where I could look through a binder or my game list on Steam, but for stuff I have in storage/Lord knows where, I went through release lists for all the various consoles.

That was actually pretty fun, cause you get to see how many Outlaw Golf games somehow got made.

[DarkCobra86]

Holy cow did you say 128 ps3 games you have? I thought about using this site but honestly as most have said, it does take a lot of time to do it. But I try to finish all my game but work and school have gotten in the way. I know it is a waste to buy games and not play them. Only time I buy games now is if it is really cheap or I get them for free ie giveaway or from a friend usually. I just buy the game now if I want to play them or I can get to them, that way I won't waste money. At least I try to.

[barrel]

All this backloggery talk is kind of making me want to make an account, I don't think my backlog is nearly big as many of yours though, probably because I'm generally good at focusing and finishing most games I have so I have no regrets regarding them down the road (even if it sometimes leads to me finishing games that frankly weren't worth my time...), but I have no intention of listing all the the games I have played/beaten/bought or even most of my games in in my current gaming collection (partially due to it changing shortly and because I'm slow at typing...accurately)

But yeah, I usually do a decent amount of research when I get games, I have to tell myself if I really want the games I buy a lot of times and while logic doesn't always apply for me (mainly the necessary time investment part; like I'll buy two new rpgs while I'm already playing one...) I think it works well enough. I've done enough impulse buys to teach me that it helps to look before you leap, and while there is plenty of games that aren't easy to tell if you'll enjoy them (most of my favorites are games I certainly was unsure about), you can certainly use your better judgement for some games that aren't so hot no matter how you look at them...

[Leah]

I dunno... I feel like since I made mine years ago that I've just been using it as a database for keeping track of my games rather than a tool to dwindle down my backlog lmao :x It's actually increased my game purchasing by quite a bit ack (I blame the wishlist feature).
It is an awesome tool, though, I agree :3 Maybe I WILL someday cut down my count of 479 unfinished games...

[Kezins]

Holy cow did you say 128 ps3 games you have? I thought about using this site but honestly as most have said, it does take a lot of time to do it. But I try to finish all my game but work and school have gotten in the way. I know it is a waste to buy games and not play them. Only time I buy games now is if it is really cheap or I get them for free ie giveaway or from a friend usually. I just buy the game now if I want to play them or I can get to them, that way I won't waste money. At least I try to.

Yeah, I've definitely not finished a ton of games. I used to get games for free all the time when I worked as a writer, so I didn't pay for all of them. I trade with people a lot too. Now that I don't get free games anymore, I need to cut back on how many games I play and concentrate on finishing them.

[DarkCobra86]

Yeah, I've definitely not finished a ton of games. I used to get games for free all the time when I worked as a writer, so I didn't pay for all of them. I trade with people a lot too. Now that I don't get free games anymore, I need to cut back on how many games I play and concentrate on finishing them.

Oh wow, I should really become a writer to get all these free games. Yea man, my ps3 collection is no where near that. I have like 6-7 games I think. But even then I yet to get through them all. I can't ever finish games fast enough.

[Kezins]

Oh wow, I should really become a writer to get all these free games. Yea man, my ps3 collection is no where near that. I have like 6-7 games I think. But even then I yet to get through them all. I can't ever finish games fast enough.

Writing about video games isn't a bad gig. I got a ton of codes for DLC and downloadable games too. All the free stuff is what I miss the most about it.

[DarkCobra86]

Writing about video games isn't a bad gig. I got a ton of codes for DLC and downloadable games too. All the free stuff is what I miss the most about it.

Yea I love getting free stuff, I'm sure everyone does. That sounds like a great gig, that is something you can definitely do on the side. Work your normal job weekdays and on weekend game like crazy and get free stuff. Great deal to me.

[Shin GenX]

I am really interested in checking this site out but I am too lazy to do so. Is this site easy and fun to use?