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This is an interesting topic for the time of year, and I struggled to come up with a satisfying list. My original list would have upped my gamerscore, but at what cost? So, here it is: my life-game balance friendly list of gaming resolutions.

1) Do more appointment gaming

I have been frustrated with gaming lately. Seems like I always end up playing something I’m not in the mood for. Slogging through Halo 3 has me in a rut. Of course, it’s my own fault. Why not pick a couple nights a week and arrange a game? Pick something different, like Shadowrun and have some fun with something else. I am sick of getting on and not seeing any friends online. I need to set games up with clanmates – appointment gaming.

2) Play fewer games that make baby Jesus cry
I played more bad games in 2007 than I have in a long time. Fusion Frenzy 2, The Simpsons Movie, and Carnival Games are all bad enough to bring tears to baby Jesus’ eyes. What a colossal waste of time! 2008 – the year of no bad games!

I’ve got to stop buying into the hype and cutting out the BS. Too many websites are making it tough on hard core gamers by over hyping mediocre games. I’ve had enough, and I’m not doing it anymore. No more crap games!

3) Gaming is for fun!

Somewhere in between achievements and clan matches gaming has gotten away from being fun and gotten to be a chore. No more! I am going to let easy achievements go and try to stop being super competitive. Remember, the games are for fun!

4) Play those analog games!

Bohnanza, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, whatever – they’re all tons of fun! No, you can’t play them with the ease of XBL, but that’s part of the experience. It’s time to get the Chex Mix going and break out the margarita machine. I need to call some friends and have more game nights.

So there you have it - my ideas for having more fun gaming while maintaining some balance with family. What changes would you like to make for 2008? Discuss in our forum!

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