The PC version of GTA V might be just around the horizon, but PC gamers are still happily modding GTA IV to make it look incredible. » 1/26/15 12:15pm Monday 12:15pm

Using more than two monitors used to be a luxury for those with the biggest PC building budgets. These days, large, high-resolution displays are affordable, and graphics cards are more powerful than ever. If the thought of gaming (or working) on three displays at once entices you, here's how to make it happen. » 1/21/15 11:57am 1/21/15 11:57am

"Cute" is not normally a word I'd use to describe Grand Theft Auto...unless it has been miniaturized. Then GTA becomes so adorable you could just eat it up. » 12/09/14 3:30pm 12/09/14 3:30pm

We've seen comparison shots, which put the new Pokémon remakes next to the original games. Now, you can see how the graphics compare in motion—something that really highlights the difference that the new X & Y engine makes. » 11/14/14 1:30pm 11/14/14 1:30pm

I've owned a grand total of two gaming laptops. It was depressing how quickly they aged. But the new Alienware 13 may not suffer the same fate. It's the first gaming laptop that lets you connect a external desktop graphics card for freaking awesome, truly unheard-of speed. » 10/27/14 9:21pm 10/27/14 9:21pm

Video games often strive to appear "realistic" in one way or another, but the new indie horror game The Vanishing of Ethan Carter took things a step further verisimilitude-wise: creating many of its levels by pulling from real-world photographs. » 10/06/14 11:30am 10/06/14 11:30am

Shadow of Mordor is already a pretty game, but adding the HD texture pack and playing it on "Ultra" settings really takes it to the next level. Digital Foundry recently did a comparison that shows how brightly the game shines on a maxed-out PC. Only thing is: getting there will cost you an arm and a leg. » 10/03/14 11:30am 10/03/14 11:30am

Xbox One launch title Ryse: Son of Rome was noteworthy for its amazing visuals, its extreme gore, and the amazing visual fidelity with which its extreme gore was rendered on Microsoft's new console. Given the categories PC games normally excel in, its upcoming port must look even snazzier than the original, right? » 9/29/14 3:30pm 9/29/14 3:30pm

Are graphics this realistic actually possible in a modern-day video game? According to the people behind the much-ballyhooed Infinite Detail technology, we'll get the chance to find out soon. » 9/25/14 9:00am 9/25/14 9:00am

If you want a laptop that can play graphically intensive games, you're in a tough spot. Generally you can opt for something crazy expensive but portable, or something hulking and a little but cheaper. MSI's new GS30 Gaming Shadow notebook offers a middle ground: Take a slim laptop on the go, and plug into a… » 9/11/14 7:09pm 9/11/14 7:09pm

Watch Dogs ' first major patch is coming soon, says publisher Ubisoft. As soon as next week, players on various platforms will see improvements in the way the hit game looks and plays. » 6/18/14 4:58pm 6/18/14 4:58pm

It was only a matter of time, really—and while this mod takes the "dark" part of Dark Souls to heart, it's still a joy to gawk at. » 5/02/14 5:30pm 5/02/14 5:30pm

Move out of the way, Infamous: Project Cars has got your number. » 5/01/14 1:00pm 5/01/14 1:00pm