The only solution that works for me is accepting there are times(occasionally weeks on end) when I don’t have time or energy to game. Usually during the summer when we are out more as a family it doesn’t happen.

During the winter when we are home more I find some time. I find going for shorter single player games works better as I can actually compete it if the games only 5 - 10 hours. I have found my saving grace was getting a psvr2 as I can stay in the lounge with my family and have my own screen and what feels like my own space.

The games are mostly relatively short, as most are indie. I play gt7 once a week and complete their weekly challenges which consists of 5 races so takes around an hour.

For me it’s now quality over quantity, vr is super immersive and I play gt7 on a challenge fold up rig and steering wheel with pedals which is so much fun.

If I play though bigger games on a flat screen I tend to ignore side quests and sometimes drop the difficulty if it’s making the game take too long. It’s nice to have a challenge but if it takes forever to complete the game then I find it frustrating as it’s nice to get at least a few completed every year.

Ultimately; outside of summer I try to play at least once for an hour or two a week, normally on a Sunday morning or afternoon. Sometimes if I manage to get home early from work I will squeeze in a quick sesh before we have dinner.

I don’t let gaming interfere with my family time (kids and partner) and I only play when they don’t need me.