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The prettiest screenshots of 2015

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By Tyler Wilde published 26 December 2015

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We take a lot of screenshots throughout the year, whether for reviews, our Pixel Boost column, or just for the hell of it. Last year we had a good time collecting our favorite bits of virtual photography, so here we are again, with our best screenshots of 2015. Alright, they might not be the best screens anyone took all year, but they're our contribution. If you're at all interested in the art of video game capture, I highly recommend checking out DeadEndThrills, as well as Other Places, a video series by our own Andy Kelly (who took the screenshot above).

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Mad Max

Mad Max

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Avalanche Studios | 5600x23150

Custom resolution achieved with WindowedBorderlessGaming, additional effects via SweetFX and Reshade. See all of Mary's Mad Max screenshots in our Mad Max 5K gallery.

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Mad Max

Mad Max

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Avalanche Studios | 5600x2625

Custom resolution achieved with WindowedBorderlessGaming, additional effects via SweetFX and Reshade. See all of Mary's Mad Max screenshots in our Mad Max 5K gallery.

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Mad Max

Mad Max

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Avalanche Studios | 5600x2625

Custom resolution achieved with WindowedBorderlessGaming, additional effects via SweetFX and Reshade. See all of Mary's Mad Max screenshots in our Mad Max 5K gallery.

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The Witcher 3

The Witcher 3

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by CD Projekt RED | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and hudless mode made possible by Debug Console Enabler.

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The Witcher 3

The Witcher 3

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by CD Projekt RED | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and hudless mode made possible by Debug Console Enabler.

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The Witcher 3

The Witcher 3

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by CD Projekt RED | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and hudless mode made possible by Debug Console Enabler.

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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by DICE | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and other modifications made possible by the Battlefront Cinematic Tools.

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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by DICE | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and other modifications made possible by the Battlefront Cinematic Tools.

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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by DICE | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and other modifications made possible by the Battlefront Cinematic Tools.

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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by DICE | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR. Free camera and other modifications made possible by the Battlefront Cinematic Tools.

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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by DICE | 3840x2160

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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront

Screenshot by Andy Kelly | Game by DICE | 1920x1080

For all its faults, dang this game is pretty, even at 1080p.

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Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by Rockstar | 5120x2880

Captured using GTA 5's built-in video editor. Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR.

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Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by Rockstar | 5120x2880

Captured using GTA 5's built-in video editor. Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR.

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Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by Rockstar | 5120x2880

Captured using GTA 5's built-in video editor. Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR.

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Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5

Screenshot by James Snook | Game by Rockstar | 6000x3375

SMAA injection with ReShade, custom resolution achieved with SRWE. See all of James' 6K GTA 5 screenshots in his gallery.

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Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5

Screenshot by James Snook | Game by Rockstar | 6000x3375

SMAA injection with ReShade, custom resolution achieved with SRWE. See all of James' 6K GTA 5 screenshots in his gallery.

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Metal Gear Solid 5

Metal Gear Solid 5

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by Kojima Productions | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR.

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Metal Gear Solid 5

Metal Gear Solid 5

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by Kojima Productions | 3840x2160

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR.

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Metal Gear Solid 5

Metal Gear Solid 5

Screenshot by Andy Kelly | Game by Kojima Productions | 1920x1080

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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

Screenshot by James Davenport | Game by Bethesda | 2560x1440

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR; free camera and other modifications via the Fallout 4 console commands. See all of James' Fallout 4 screenshots in his gallery.

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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

Screenshot by James Davenport | Game by Bethesda | 2560x1440

Custom resolution achieved with Nvidia DSR; free camera and other modifications via the Fallout 4 console commands. See all of James' Fallout 4 screenshots in his gallery.

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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |

Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |

Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |

Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |

Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

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War Thunder

War Thunder

Screenshot by James Snook | Game by Gaijin Entertainment |

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War Thunder

War Thunder

Screenshot by James Snook | Game by Gaijin Entertainment |

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Undertale

Undertale

Screenshot by Tyler Wilde | Game by tobyfox | 2873x2157

Custom resolution set in Nvidia Control Panel. PC specs: Intel Core i7-5960X, 64GB RAM, 4X Nvidia GTX Titan Black, liquid nitrogen cooling.

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Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call "boomer shooters" now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that's right: he had Bleem!). Tyler joined PC Gamer in 2011, and today he's focused on the site's news coverage. His hobbies include amateur boxing and adding to his 1,200-plus hours in Rocket League.

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