"I try to be a game monogamist but I have problems with it sometimes. I actually like the feeling of accomplishment that comes with the monogamist territory (and my best childhood gaming memories are of sticking with a game for months just to complete it entirely) which is actually a reason I try and hold back on purchases. My major issue with gaming monogamy is one that is somewhat hard to counter: the catch-up. I only just got a Wii. That's four years of games that I've missed. Four years is a long time and a lot of games have stopped being printed. So when I see a game that I haven't been able to find, I'll compulsively pick it up in case I never see it again. The main issue is that yes, I might only play a single game for weeks but that game I'd been waiting to play for three years is now the only one left in the store (or any other store in the state) but it'll be my third rare-game purchase that day. It's unfortunate, really.
Reading the article, it was funny to note how I agreed with you on every point you delivered. With casual games becoming a gaming staple, I can't help but feel that gaming monogamy is going to become more and more difficult. Sure, you could only play one game but with digital platforms releasing reasonably cheap and extremely accessible content, that "just one purchase" will quickly turn in to "yeah but this one is only $1.99, so I can still buy three other games!".&nbs"
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Reading the article, it was funny to note how I agreed with you on every point you delivered. With casual games becoming a gaming staple, I can't help but feel that gaming monogamy is going to become more and more difficult. Sure, you could only play one game but with digital platforms releasing reasonably cheap and extremely accessible content, that "just one purchase" will quickly turn in to "yeah but this one is only $1.99, so I can still buy three other games!".&nbs"