The prettiest screenshots of 2015

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fallout 4
Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |
Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

Fallout 4
Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |
Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

Fallout 4
Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |
Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

Fallout 4
Screenshot by Mary K | Game by Bethesda |
Filters applied with ReShade. See all of Mary's 5K Fallout 4 screenshots here.

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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