To those who might consider themselves “well-rounded” with careers and families and sports etc. Does that magic and sense of free time to dig deep into something ever come back?
I definitely have to pick & choose which games I delve into more carefully. I basically only play 10/10 new games & classics now.
Also, if given a choice between a 5-7h game, and a 15-20h game I'll pick the shorter one.
Then I also set time aside in my weekly calendar to game. I try to have it be a mindful, rather than mindless activity.