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I wanted to expand my thoughts about my new choices beyond the borders of gacha games, to find a way to play games with the same sense of wonder I had when I was a kid.

Gaming once felt like discovering worlds to belong to—Pokémon, Ultima Online, Final Fantasy XIV—but somewhere along the way, my love for beauty became entangled with gacha loops, spending, and endless collection. The art and design I cherished were still there, but I had lost the freedom to enjoy them. Now, I’ve stepped back: I can experience these worlds on my own terms, savoring design, connection, and creativity—without the trap.

After years of focusing on Hoyoverse gacha games, I realized the constant pace and pressure were no longer for me. I’ve decided to end my experience and unlist the entire YouTube channel, choosing freedom and creativity over relentless optimization and spending.

What if being lost isn’t a flaw, but a starting point? What if beauty is something we can still choose to look for?

I've been changing everything, and it feels like my life is on the line. In the last few days, everything regarding The Videogame Journal...

I've been playing gacha games since Genshin Impact's launch, and there's always have been a question about them, that kept haunting me all the time, regardless of which gacha I was focused on at the time. Which game should I still be playing? The question seems to be hard to answer, intrinsically. I've been trying to answer it many times, with different outcomes. Why is it, that I find this difficult to choose? After all, it should be easy to understand if it's fun for me to

Tap to the beat, collect idols, and unlock songs! Play for fun or tier for glory—your journey, your pace. 🎵

Join me, Nero Atlas, as I embark on a new journey with 'The Video Game Journal' in 2025. This year, I’m focusing on sharing unedited, genuine moments and emotions from my gaming experiences, breaking away from rigid schedules and polished videos. These diary-like entries will include gameplay, cutscenes, character arts, and even notes, creating meaningful memories and discussions with you. Visit thevideogamejournal.com for more content and consider joining as an editor to sh

In this episode, I share my personal journey through the world of video games, starting with my first game, Kirby's Adventure, and spanning across various genres including Mario, Pokemon, and rhythm games like Deemo and BanG Dream. I talk about my profound experiences with games like Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy XIV, and Genshin Impact, and how these games shaped my love for storytelling, challenges, and community. Now, I embark on a new adventure to create a video game journal

In this video, I review my own gaming account and discuss the consequences of my spending habits in gacha games. I reflect on the decisions I made, such as spending money on character talents and light cones, and how it impacted my in-game experience and finances. I share my realization of falling into the slippery slope of spending, the temporary satisfaction it brought, and the regret that followed. I am committed to moving forward with a healthier approach by limiting my p

In this unscripted video, I share my candid thoughts and emotions about a monumental decision to leave gacha games behind. I discuss how managing multiple games like Honkai Star Rail, Genshin Impact, and Sword of Convallaria was consuming my life and resources. Realizing the negative impact on my mental health, I've decided to explore other gaming genres and focus on what truly makes me happy. Join me in this new chapter, and let's continue sharing our experiences and passion