Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I’ve had plenty of nights where I sit down excited to play something, and an hour later I’m wondering why I even booted it up. Sometimes it’s a great game that just isn’t clicking right now, sometimes it’s habit, sometimes it’s me chasing old feelings from a multiplayer era that doesn’t exist anymore. This is Episode 1 of my Intentional Gaming series, where I’m sharing what I’ve learned about getting more out of the hobby when life gets busy. In this one we’re talking about the Feelings Test, how to spot games that give back more than they take, breaking the autopilot loop, and why it’s okay to quit mid-session if you’re not having fun. It’s not about optimization—it’s about tipping the balance toward more sessions that leave you feeling better than when you started. #gaming #gamingvideos
Intentional Gaming Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRbxjtNC1lOimg4wMZiPCxm2gIJRTwsY2&si=loWZbZGi3Sg9ajqm
My Backloggd Profile: backloggd.com/u/lavitzgg
0:00 – When a Game Stops Being Fun
1:26 – The Feelings Test
3:23 – Multiplayer vs. Singleplayer
6:16 – Building Your Higher Standard List
8:38 – Refreshing Your Enjoyment of Gaming
Check out my MTB channel: @bbkmtb
Patreon: patreon.com/bbkdragoon
I’ve had plenty of nights where I sit down excited to play something, and an hour later I’m wondering why I even booted it up. Sometimes it’s a great game that just isn’t clicking right now, sometimes it’s habit, sometimes it’s me chasing old feelings from a multiplayer era that doesn’t exist anymore. This is Episode 1 of my Intentional Gaming series, where I’m sharing what I’ve learned about getting more out of the hobby when life gets busy. In this one we’re talking about the Feelings Test, how to spot games that give back more than they take, breaking the autopilot loop, and why it’s okay to quit mid-session if you’re not having fun. It’s not about optimization—it’s about tipping the balance toward more sessions that leave you feeling better than when you started. #gaming #gamingvideos
Intentional Gaming Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRbxjtNC1lOimg4wMZiPCxm2gIJRTwsY2&si=loWZbZGi3Sg9ajqm
My Backloggd Profile: backloggd.com/u/lavitzgg
0:00 – When a Game Stops Being Fun
1:26 – The Feelings Test
3:23 – Multiplayer vs. Singleplayer
6:16 – Building Your Higher Standard List
8:38 – Refreshing Your Enjoyment of Gaming
Check out my MTB channel: @bbkmtb
Patreon: patreon.com/bbkdragoon
