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Overkill: How To Successfully Manage Your Video Game Backlog

Believe it or not, the games team here at We Got This Covered play through quite a few video games. Over the years of playing through video games as both a job and as a joyful hobby to pass the time, we've come up with a few ways to get the most out of your massive stack of games that you haven't finished yet. You may not realize it, but by building up a backlog in the first place, you're slowly killing your own interest in the games you love.
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Believe it or not, the games team here at We Got This Covered play through quite a few video games. Over the years of playing through a whole handful of titles as both a job and as a joyful hobby to pass the time, we’ve come up with a few ways to get the most out of your massive stack of games that you haven’t finished yet. You may not realize it, but by building up a backlog in the first place, you’re slowly killing your own interest in the games you love.

Never fear, gamers! There is a way to go through your games without burning out. And all it requires is some simple organization, basic knowledge of genres and a few handy tools.

First, a note. These tips are meant to prevent feeling tired from playing games, not from eliminating your backlog or making it go quicker. That requires self-control that can’t really be taught.

Let’s get started, shall we?

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Mike Niemietz
A lifelong gamer, musician (AKA Viking Jesus) and writer who has a special appreciation for games that try to be artistic. Some favorites include Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Metroid Prime and Okami.