Hello, 2026!

I'm not really one for resolutions, but I do like challenging myself in my creative endeavors. So my ADHD-riddled brain has decided on a few more projects to try out this year...

• My Dreaded Backlog. Even as a lifelong gamer, I'm constantly discovering new (to me) games! My backlog has grown so much over the last few years, particularly after I shifted to streaming retro games. My collection has also grown pretty quickly and I haven't had the time to play everything I've picked up. So I've decided to host a monthly event on stream called Backlog Blitz where I'll pick a console and play a few untouched games from my collection. In 2025, I learned that it's okay to not finish games. But it is important to me that I at least give them a chance!

• YouTube Videos. This will likely be my most challenging endeavor. I almost never watch YouTube videos myself, so creating more curated content specifically for the platform seems a bit daunting to me. But if there's one thing I love, it's sharing my love of video games. And as my collection continues to grow, I thought it would be fun to start with some videos of my collection. So I'll be sharing my shopping hauls, console highlights, and top five lists here.

• Writing Introspectively. In 2025, I created a Bluesky thread to share each game I had completed. It was really fun, but social media doesn't have the space to really dig deep and discuss anything in detail. And thus, I am here blogging for the first time in 15-ish years. Games are one of my favorite storytelling mediums. I've found myself reflecting on these stories often and I thought it would be nice to share those thoughts with others.

I tend to bite off more than I can chew, but I think these would be very fun projects that all tie into my favorite (and most time consuming) hobby. If I can accomplish each of these on a monthly basis, I'll consider it a big win!