Or what I'm not playing? What I'm done playing? A couple years ago I started playing the 2K series. I liked the MyTeam mode where I could build a team with players I watched when I was kid. The card collecting aspect was also fun. The problem is the game mode is littered with gameification. You can see where calculations have been made to maximize your engagement and in-game spend. There is always sme challenge with a reward attached that is attainable if you play a couple more games.

Of course the gameification piece is not new. The difference is I'm no longer willing to invest money or time to play the game. My time is limited and more valuable that I can't spend it grinding through the levels. There also isn't another objective in the game outside of achieving higher levels or completing the never ending challenges. Sure, I could play for fun an ignore all of the gameification, but I know it's there and despite my best efforts I'll eventually succomb. The best course of action is to let it be.

Also the latest version is very buggy. I know the Switch isn't the target system for 2k, but at times it's unplayable. I mean literally it's a 50/50 chance the game opens without crashing.

There's an opportunity cost as well. With limited time available to play video games choosing to play one means not playing another. After dealing with 2k crashing again I went back to TOTK and it was immediately clear the game was more enjoyable and rewarding than 2k.

So for now it's a goodbye to 2k and I'm not sure I'll be coming back.