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November 6, 2024

Steam’s new recording features allow deep integration with games

Steam has rolled out its game recording capabilities for PC and Steam Deck users, moving from beta to full availability. The features include automatic recording, manual clipping with customizable keyboard hotkeys, and easy access to replays through the Steam overlay. Users can export clips using QR codes for sharing. The recording functions are designed to minimize game performance impact by using the GPU for encoding. Steam allows per-game customization of auto-recording durations and capture quality, and provides an SDK and API for developers to trigger recordings based on in-game events. The recording features work with any game, including non-Steam titles added to the Steam library.

AppWizard

November 6, 2024

Steam Game Recording Is Now Live For All PC And Steam Deck Users

Valve has introduced Steam Game Recording for PC and Steam Deck players, allowing users to capture gameplay highlights, record extended sessions, and share achievements through the Steam overlay. The feature includes a customizable background-recording mode, a quick-replay function, and the ability to save recorded gameplay in MPEG-4 format. Users can drop markers during gameplay, and developers can create "timeline-enhanced" games that notify the Steam platform of significant events. The recording process is designed to minimize resource impact by utilizing Nvidia or AMD graphics cards. To enable Steam Game Recording, users must update Steam, access settings, and adjust preferences. The feature is compatible with any game that supports the Steam Overlay, though some older titles may not be supported.

AppWizard

August 11, 2024

Quick and Easy Ways to Check PC Games FPS

Frames per second (FPS) is crucial for PC gamers, affecting gameplay smoothness. Higher FPS results in smoother gameplay, while lower FPS can cause stuttering and lag. Monitoring FPS is essential for an enjoyable gaming experience. Steam has a built-in FPS counter that can be activated through Settings > In-Game. NVIDIA GeForce Experience offers an FPS counter for users with NVIDIA graphics cards, accessible through the settings menu. AMD Software provides an FPS counter for AMD graphics card users, found in the Performance tab under Metrics. Many modern games include built-in FPS counters, which can be activated through game settings or specific commands. MSI Afterburner is a third-party tool for monitoring FPS, requiring installation of Rivatuner Statistics Server and enabling the Framerate option in the Monitoring tab.

AppWizard

June 29, 2024

Steam gets built-in game recording, instant replay, and clip editing — available in beta on Steam Deck or Steam Overlay | Tom’s Hardware

- To enable game recording on Steam, opt into the Steam Client Beta through the Settings window. - To enable game recording on Steam Deck, opt into the Beta through the Settings Menu and System Menu. - Be mindful of Deck storage when configuring the replay buffer for game recording.

AppWizard

June 27, 2024

Out of nowhere, Valve reveals some of the best game-recording tools out there for PC gamers

Valve has released a Game Recording beta for PC and Steam Deck, allowing users to capture gameplay without additional tools using the Steam Overlay. The feature includes the ability to record all gameplay, use the Replay feature, and access timeline-enhanced games. Users can also edit and share clips using built-in tools. Developers can enhance their games with automatic timeline markers using the Game Recording SDK and API.