Best Game Recordings and Guides

What a good game guide package includes

Check that the offer clearly states:

• Game and version.
• Content type: recording, video guide, written guide.
• Length and scope.
• Quality: resolution, frame rate, audio.
• Editing and captions.
• Usage rights.
• Delivery time.

Ask for a short sample recording with your settings. It confirms quality, interface visibility and commentary style.

Request timestamps or headings for long guides. Players often look for one specific part.

Look at the creator's existing guides and videos. Clear structure, accurate steps and good audio show that they understand how players search for help and how to present information quickly.

How to brief a game guide creator

1. Game and version.
2. Topics: walkthrough, boss, build, tips.
3. Audience level.
4. Format and length.
5. Commentary or silent.
6. Where it will be published.
7. Deadline.

Say who the guide is for: beginners, experienced players or completionists. Detail level and pacing depend on the audience.

Ask for clear visuals of key moments, such as map locations and menu choices. Screenshots and on-screen markers make guides easier to follow.

Plan updates for major patches. Outdated guides frustrate readers and harm trust.

Think about search and discovery. Titles and descriptions that match what players type, such as the boss name or level, help the right audience find your guide.

Consider combining video and written formats. Some players prefer to watch, others want to scan text and screenshots quickly. Offering both, built from the same recording session, reaches more people and makes your guides more useful as references.

What drives the price

• length and scope
• recording quality
• editing and captions
• written guide writing
• commentary
• rush delivery

A short silent recording costs much less than a fully edited video series with commentary, captions and written guides.

Red flags

• Poor quality samples.
• Outdated game versions.
• Ignores publisher rules.
• No timestamps or structure.
• Copied guides from other sites.

Track which guides get the most views and update those first after patches.

Tips for a smoother project

Consider accessibility: captions, readable text and clear audio help more viewers follow along, including people watching without sound.

Keep raw recordings for future edits.

Agree on the commentary style, such as calm and instructive, energetic or minimal. The tone should suit your audience and channel, and a short sample helps you decide before a full series is recorded.

Ask whether the creator can provide thumbnails and short clips for social media alongside the main guide. Promotional material helps the guide reach players who need it.

For editing, see our video editing guide. For players, read our game coaching guide and thumbnail design guide.

Quick pre-order checklist

• The game version is current.
• I saw a sample recording.
• The audience level is clear.
• Publisher rules are checked.
• Updates are planned for patches.