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Guides, tips, and comparisons to help you record better gameplay and improve at your favorite games.
How Ascent Score Works
A behind-the-scenes look at how Ascent Score estimates player impact using win probability, role-based baselines, and minute-by-minute game states.
Does Ascent Use Overwolf? No — Here's Why
Ascent is not built on Overwolf. It's a standalone native app with its own recording engine. Here's what that means for performance, privacy, and your experience.
How to Clip in Ascent — 2 Easy Methods (2026)
Can't find the clip button? Here's exactly how to make clips in Ascent — both from recorded games and on-demand with a hotkey, just like ShadowPlay.
Is Ascent Open Source?
Ascent's recorder is fully open source — a fork of OBS Studio. Here's what that means, why we did it, and what parts of Ascent are (and aren't) open source.
Best Free Game Recorders in 2026
We compared the top free game recording software for PC. Here's which ones are actually worth using — and which ones have hidden catches.
How to Record League of Legends Gameplay on PC
A step-by-step guide to recording your League of Legends games in high quality without FPS drops. Covers the best methods and tools for LoL recording in 2026.
Ascent vs Medal vs OBS: Best Game Recorder Compared (2026)
An honest comparison of the three most popular game recorders. We break down performance, features, ease of use, and pricing so you can pick the right one.
Best Game Recorders That Don't Affect FPS (2026)
Tired of game recorders tanking your frame rate? Here are the best options that actually record without FPS drops, ranked by real-world performance testing.
How to Record Valorant Clips on PC (2026 Guide)
The complete guide to recording Valorant gameplay and highlights. Learn the best tools, settings, and methods to capture your aces and clutches without losing FPS.