Allows video streaming as well as local recording.Cannot capture external video form webcams etc.Can capture external audio (microphones).Also functions as one of the most popular graphics overclocking tools.Remember, all of these programs are free. There is a lot of variety in this category, so I'll explain the pros and cons of each application. So with the reasons out of the way, I'll try to help you get set up with the right program for your needs. Say you're lucky enough to snipe the pilot out of a helicopter in a game of conquest? Or you got an amazingly high score playing Super Hexagon that you wish you could show your friends? Or maybe you did an awesome takedown in Watch_Dogs? Some people even like to record to see how they play and try to improve on themselves next time.
I bet there's been one moment in a game that you wish you'd recorded.
Other people don't exclusively makes gaming videos but like to have an archive of footage from various games, which brings me to the next point. This will be obvious to a lot of people - some need to record their gameplay as they have a games channel on YouTube that they need to submit content to in order to provide videos for their subscribers. Some are easier than others, and some have greater benefits than others. This guide will cover most of the FREE programs available to use that can capture your gameplay. I thought it would be nice to have a guide detailing all the possible ways to record your gameplay as a nice reference in case anybody was looking for the best way for them to record.