This 5-year-old game looks better than anything that's come out this year

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As a rule of thumb, video games tend to look better as time moves forward. That's how it goes. 

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Not so much when it comes to 2011's "Skyrim" - a fantasy epic where you slay dragons, learn magic, and explore a vast world. The game's looking better than ever in 2016 thanks to the work of passionate fans. Just look at this:

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Skyrim (mods)

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Video games didn't look this fantastic in 2011. They rarely look this good in 2016.

Exactly. Here's how they did it.