Gamers used to rely on their own ability to recall and recount their gaming exploits in order to convey their in-game experiences to friends, but with PlayClaw software this no longer needs to be the case. The software allows gamers to record multiple gigabytes worth of filmed gaming adventures onto their hard drive for easily upload to video sharing sites such as YouTube or Google Video.

The program installs easily with relatively few options during set up to slow down the process and get players using it right away. The primary issue players will want to watch out for is making sure that the key selected to begin the recording process is not a key that is commonly used during game play since that could lead to trouble later and interrupt the gaming experience. The ability to press pause in mid-recording and then resume when the moment is right adds extra flexibility to those who want to make larger films of their online adventures.

The growing popularity of machinima insures that PlayClaw should be able to gather significant customers and with a free trial that allows you to record up to 30 seconds of watermarked footage, the price is right for gamers who want to test the waters.

PlayClaw retails for $30 and can be found at most major online retailers.