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Steam added a new feature where players can record their gameplay with a built-in recorder. https://store.steampowered.com/sale/gamerecording?l=english Previously Randall mentioned how he collects gameplay footage for feedback from playtesters by asking them to record the game. I've been thinking of doing this too but my biggest worry was that many players don't have recording software and don't know how to record footage. But now that there is a built-in recorder it'll be much easier to ask that of players and will make it more likely to get gameplay footage from players. There is also API available for developers to make it easier for players to record. https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/timeline

Showed my game at an event called Tokyo Sandbox 2024 which happens every year here in Akihabara, Tokyo. Got a ton of feedback by watching how people where playing and seeing where they were struggling. It reminded me how important is it to do these kind of playtesting more often and to make sure to watch people play it. Gonna try to do more live or recorded playtesting in the future with my discord community.

I'm curious to hear how everyone is approaching this issue of how to get money (to buy enough time) to work on your game? It seems to be the #1 issue for most people, so I wanna see all the paths people are taking to solve it.

To kick things off, comment below and share where you are in the world with a pic of your workspace!