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Summary

In this video, the creator opens up about their feelings towards the gacha gaming industry, particularly with games like 'Honkai Star Rail' and 'Genshin Impact.' They discuss how the fast-paced patch cycles and the focus on character guides have led to burnout and a loss of passion for gaming. Although they acknowledge the enjoyment these games brought in the past, the creator now wants to reconnect with gaming for fun, explore other types of content, and focus on games they truly enjoy. This marks a shift in their YouTube content, moving away from gacha guides and into broader game reviews and discussions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The creator feels disconnected from the current gaming content cycle and wants to rediscover their passion for gaming.
• 😀 They are temporarily stepping back from creating guide videos for *Honkai Star Rail* due to burnout and fatigue with the gacha patch schedule.
• 😀 Despite enjoying the *Honkai Star Rail* game, the creator finds that the focus on gacha mechanics and constant new characters has led to burnout.
• 😀 The creator has been enjoying game reviews and wants to shift focus to discussing and playing more games that excite them.
• 😀 They plan to cover new games and explore different content formats going forward, rather than sticking to the traditional guide-making format.
• 😀 There’s a misconception that the creator is on a long-term contract with Hoyverse, but they clarify that they’ve only received commissions for videos, not an ongoing contract.
• 😀 The creator emphasizes that their opinions on *Honkai Star Rail* have always been independent, and they’ve never been paid to say anything specific about the game.
• 😀 They mention that they’ve enjoyed working with Curo Games on guides for *Weathering Waves* and plan to continue until the contract concludes.
• 😀 The creator acknowledges the struggles of creating gacha game guides due to repetitive content cycles and a lack of motivation.
• 😀 While they’re taking a break from *Honkai Star Rail* guides, the creator still enjoys gacha games and plans to explore titles like *Ark Knights Enfield* and *Blue Protocol Star Resonance*.
• 😀 The creator invites viewers to suggest lesser-known, niche games for potential future videos, showing interest in exploring unique gaming experiences.

Q & A

Why is the content creator taking a break from making Hawkeye Star Rail guides?

The creator is taking a break because they feel disconnected from the game and its patch cycle, which has caused burnout. They want to reclaim their passion for gaming and explore other games without the pressure of following the constant release schedule of new characters.

What is the creator's main issue with gacha games and their storylines?

The creator feels that gacha game stories are often centered around self-insert characters and selling new units, which diminishes the narrative depth. They prefer stories with well-developed main characters, like Geralt from The Witcher 3, rather than a focus on side characters or character sales.

How does the creator feel about the monetization of gacha games?

The creator acknowledges that gacha games are built around a monetization model, but if a game is genuinely interesting and worth hundreds of hours, they’re willing to enjoy it. They emphasize that monetization shouldn't interfere with the gameplay experience if the game is good.

What does the creator think about the current state of Hawkeye Star Rail (HSR)?

The creator believes that while HSR is still an enjoyable game for a couple hundred hours, it has become stale due to issues like power creep, lack of events, and the long wait for game updates. They also feel that the game’s endgame content needs improvement.

What has been the creator's experience with their contracts and sponsorships related to HSR?

The creator clarifies that they have never been on a long-term contract with Hoyverse (the developer of HSR). They occasionally receive commissions for specific videos, but they are free to express their opinions without restrictions. They emphasize that they’ve never been paid to say that new characters are overpowered.

What does the creator plan to focus on moving forward on their channel?

The creator plans to shift focus towards game reviews, exploring upcoming games, and creating content about games they truly enjoy. They want to find a game they are passionate about and provide content that resonates more with their current interests.

Why is the creator stepping away from making HSR guides, despite enjoying the game initially?

Although the creator initially enjoyed HSR, they feel that the guide-making process has become a grind, with content preparation consuming too much time. They want to rediscover their passion for gaming and content creation by focusing on more enjoyable and fulfilling projects.

What are the creator’s thoughts on the work with Curo Games and Weathering Waves?

The creator expresses that they enjoy working with Curo Games on Weathering Waves, especially since the game's 2.0 update. They’re more engaged with Weathering Waves now but don’t want to limit themselves to just guide videos and are seeking a broader variety of content.

How does the creator feel about the financial aspect of creating HSR-related content?

The creator mentions that HSR doesn't provide significant financial compensation compared to other sponsorships. They make a minimal amount from Hoyverse, which is not enough to sustain their livelihood, and they only made HSR videos for the enjoyment and extra income.

Does the creator plan to quit gacha games permanently?

No, the creator doesn’t plan to quit gacha games forever. They are still looking forward to titles like Ark Knight’s Enfield and Blue Protocol Star Resonance. They simply want to take a step back from the current gacha game cycle to explore other types of content.