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I think this has been coming for a long time. But I have to admit something: I\u2019m going to stop focusing on my video game blog for now. The truth is, I don\u2019t get the same enjoyment out of the hobby anymore. In this article, I\u2019ll explain what\u2019s happening and what this means for the blog. I\u2019ve been feeling burned out on writing about games, and at the same time I\u2019ve fallen in love with other creative hobbies. This wasn\u2019t the easiest article to write, but I\u2019d rather set the record straight than leave things hanging. So\u2014thank you for reading, and let\u2019s dive into something a bit more personal for a change. As always, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative hobbies and their curse<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/strong>Ever since I first got internet access, I\u2019ve been creating content online. From old-school websites and goofy YouTube videos, to small amateur games and drag-and-drop music projects\u2014I loved making things. And I loved playing video games.<\/p>\n

Fifteen years ago, I decided to start a personal blog. At the time, my family was small, but we had a big circle of family friends, and I was tired of repeating the same stories over and over. Facebook was just starting to take off in my area, so I began posting my life experiences there. Eventually, my gaming articles started to get traction, and when I felt comfortable, I switched over to English. That was back in 2013.<\/p>\n

I loved writing the blog. I met a lot of people, discovered unique games, and even got to know developers while learning about the ins and outs of game creation, release, and translation. But around the summer of last year, something shifted in me. At first I thought it was just burnout\u2014but it went deeper than that.<\/p>\n

The thing about creative hobbies is that they\u2019re wonderful, but they carry a risk: what once felt like fun can start to feel like an obligation. That\u2019s exactly what happened to me. Instead of enjoying the games I played, I kept thinking, \u201cHow can I review this?\u201d<\/em> That mindset started to dominate everything.<\/p>\n

I even felt guilty replaying games I had already reviewed\u2014games I genuinely wanted to return to\u2014because I told myself I \u201cneeded a new article.\u201d I planned to write two articles a week this summer to get back into the groove, but since June I\u2019ve struggled to write anything or fully enjoy the games I play.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the plagiarism issue. Over the years, I\u2019ve had my content stolen and copy-pasted onto other blogs<\/a>\u2014sometimes just for ad revenue, other times with no credit at all. I\u2019ve filed over 150 complaints, and now I\u2019m even seeing sites translate my work and claim it as their own. Honestly, it wears on you. I bet this very article will be copy-pasted somewhere too.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not quitting<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the thing: I still love writing about games. And I do want to return to it. But right now, it feels too forced.<\/p>\n

So instead, I\u2019ve been slowly rediscovering gaming for myself again\u2014playing just to play. And you know what? I\u2019m enjoying it. I\u2019m finally breaking out of the mindset of \u201cI need to review this game\u201d<\/em> or \u201cI need to play this for my readers.\u201d<\/em> That mindset drained the fun out of everything. I was skipping tutorials, fast-forwarding past slower parts, and dropping games too early just because they didn\u2019t seem review-friendly.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, I\u2019ve been juggling a full-time job and other hobbies I really enjoy: translating open-source software into Dutch, streaming with my buddy Klamath, working on a theater group\u2019s website, and most recently\u2014creating AI roleplay chatbots.<\/p>\n

That last one, honestly, has been my biggest passion this year. Since February 2025, when I made my first serious bot on Moescape.AI, I\u2019ve been hooked. I\u2019ve always loved writing stories and exploring twists on existing ideas, and bots have given me a whole new outlet for that creativity. It\u2019s taught me a lot about pacing, dialogue, and storytelling from different angles. It\u2019s also made me appreciate the art of writing even more.<\/p>\n

But I\u2019ll stop myself here, otherwise I\u2019ll ramble about that forever.<\/p>\n

The future<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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So am I quitting writing gaming articles? Yes\u2026 and no.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m putting the blog on the back burner. That means there\u2019ll be long gaps between articles. I won\u2019t stick to a schedule or force myself to publish twice a month. If I play a game and feel like writing about it, I will. If not, that\u2019s okay too.<\/p>\n

My goal is to rediscover what drew me into this in the first place. Maybe I\u2019ll return to regular writing someday, or maybe I\u2019ll wrap this journey up with a bow. Right now, I\u2019m leaning toward the former\u2014but we\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, I want to give space to all the other things I enjoy\u2014streaming, AI art and chatbots, translation, and creative projects outside of gaming articles. Exploring more has helped me appreciate the process of creating again. And honestly, I feel more fulfilled that way.<\/p>\n

Writing this article feels bittersweet. I had big plans for celebrating 15 years of blogging, but the enjoyment wasn\u2019t there anymore. Instead, I\u2019ll focus on what excites me now. Maybe new gaming articles will pop up here and there\u2014but they won\u2019t be the main focus anymore.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to keep up with me, you can find me on Bluesky<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>, catch me on live streams with Klamath<\/a>, or check out my Moescape <\/a>page.<\/p>\n

Thank you all so much for the support over the years. This journey has been unforgettable, and I\u2019m grateful to everyone who\u2019s read, commented, and encouraged me along the way. I hope to find a better balance moving forward, and I\u2019ll keep you posted.<\/p>\n

And with that, I\u2019m going to wrap up this article and thank you for reading it. I hope you understand where I\u2019m coming from, and I hope you enjoyed reading it, too. I hope to be able to welcome you in another article, but until then, have a great rest of your day and take care.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tI’m a Belgian game blogger. I write a diary on the games I play and collect. So, I play retro and modern games. Console or PC, it doesn’t matter to me, as long as I’m having fun.
\nBesides that: IT Admin of 2 big Belgian art schools, hobbyist stage actor, WordPress polyglot.<\/p>\n

I write first impressions, reviews and I also give my opinion on various elements of the gaming industry or game design. I’m also very active behind the scenes to aid other gaming bloggers with various things.<\/p>\n

Outside of writing, I’m a hobbyist stage actor, graduate network manager and various other things. <\/p>\n

When you want to be up-to-date with the latest things in my life: http:\/\/twitter.com\/nekojonez<\/p>\n

Reviews, first impressions and more. Visit my blog: https:\/\/arpegi.wordpress.com\/<\/p>\n

Fulltime dayjob: IT Admin at an art secondary school in Ghent.\t\t\t\t
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