why do people always post a video of themselves playing the game on itch.io? It’s confusing cause I’m pretty sure the developer knows what the game looks like, and I wouldn’t really watch your video either cause then there’s no point in me coming to this site to download games in the first place. It looks like everyone is just trying to cash in on views at the expense of the developers comment section….and it’s on EVERY game. Am I missing something? Is there another reason?
Yes, there is. Its the same reasons new and growing developers put games on Itchio and GameJolt. They can get feed back on what people think of the game, can get and see if there are bugs, and its FREE exposure for the game and the game developer.
If you don't wanna watch, then so be it. But many others do. When a game is being played and uploaded by alot of people, the more people see it that might have not seen it. Plus it helps people find creators they might like, who might show them even MORE games.
So look at it this way, it not just uploading a gameplay to itchio.. its then featuring that gameplay to others who follow you or watch your content from other games you have played. Hence the reason why you see it on every game. It content creators and devs working to promote and grow together. It doesn't just work one way.
