How do you decide what to play next?

[Ando85]

Anyone with a big backlog of games might have problems figuring out what they want to play next. This happens to me quite a bit. I sit around in indecision when I could be playing. So what method do you use to decide? Random drawing? Whatever sounds appealing at the time? or some other method?

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

"Eh. I'm bored of camping in this same room for most of the game. Let's see if this game is fast paced enough."

"This game is too predictable. Let's see if there's a game that will scare the socks off of me."

Basically, I just play a game that has some trait that's more appealing than the previous game I was playing.

 

[Sheaphard117]

ditto

 

[Alavar91]

Most of the time I just go for a game which is completely different so I keep my experiences varied.

 

[bluewolf]

I look at gameplay for a game that sounds cool.

 

[deathstrikesquirrel]

A small flow chart: What am I playing now: Dragon age 2- Have I beaten it yet? (no) keep playing (yes)start a new game. Have I seen my family in a while? (yes) good, keep playing (no) turn off Xbox. Have I beaten X rpg? (yes) Really, when (a while ago) play dragon age 2 (just recently) I don't remember it.. Have I beaten X rpg? (no) lets play it for a while.
Am I at home? (yes) why am I not playing Dragon Age 2? (dinner time) bummer (soul calibur 4 is in it and you can't find the DA case) might as well play the story mode then.
Am I at home? (no) do I have my DS with me? (yes) What's in it? (X game) might as well play that
Do I have my DS with me? (no) ;.;, well do I have my Ipod with me? (yes) but song summoner sucks (yes it does) ;.;, at least I can listen to music
;.;, Well do I have my Ipod with me? (no) what about my laptop? (yes) boot up fire emblem (no) -cries silently in middle of class-

 

[triggrhappy94]

I have a HUGE back log. Normally its either what's newest or what's closest to the 360.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Depends on what buzz I'm in. Do I want to play and RTS? RPG? FPS?

 

[Flailing Escapist]

I generally switch to fast paced games whenever I am bored with slower ones. And vice versa

 

[Fidelias]

Usually, I just play different games until one of them pulls me in.
Except when a sequel is about to come out. I can't tell you how many times I played Mass Effect the weeks leading up to Mass Effect 2.

So yeah, I usually try to stay away from games that have upcoming sequels within the next couple of months, cause I know I'll be playing them a TON.

 

[Azure Knight-Zeo]

I usually just start playing a game when I get the urge to play it.

 

[Gerard Sjollema]

Most of the time I just go for a game which is completely different so I keep my experiences varied.

this, after i played trough dirt 2 i went on to crysis 2, after that i played starcraft 2 (lots of 2's) now i'm getting my share of rpg's with the witcher 2 and fable 3. maybe next adventure and/or puzzle games or a good old fasioned sandbox game like... just cause 2

 

[00slash00]

either what i feel like playing at the time, what game is shorter, or what unplayed game ive owned the longest

 

[DustyDrB]

I finish a game and my train of thought is pretty much this:

"And now for something completely different"

 

[Resetti's_Replicas]

/v/'s recommended game list. If you know what genre you like it's a helpful guide

 

[Ryengu]

Whichever game sounds like fun at the time that I get bored of the current one.

 

[Toar]

Make a list. I have to on some days. I don't always keep with the list, breaking it to have a L4D spree or something of that manner, but a list can keep things going. This method is particularly effective if you are OCD and need some way to make order in this... chaotic... world.

 

[kortin]

eenie, meenie, miny, MO!

Seriously. I've got BlOps, Bad Co 2, and AC:B laid out on my couch and i do eenie meenie miny mo with them. When I get tired of playing whichever I chose, I go and play on the computer some.