2 gorgeous new games are the best examples yet of how video games are looking noticeably more realistic and detailed than ever before

2 gorgeous new games are the best examples yet of how video games are looking noticeably more realistic and detailed than ever before

During the video game industry's annual E3 trade show last week, one message was clear: Video game visuals are more realistic and more richly detailed than ever before. Look no further than the debut trailers of "Forza Horizon 5" and "Microsoft Flight Simulator" for evidence. The former is the latest entry in the beloved "Forza Horizon" racing series, and it looks absolutely stunning in : The game is set in Mexico, and features richly-detailed environments that players can race through in dozens of different vehicles. That includes desolate beaches below sharp cliffs: Volcanic mountainsides that use photogrammetry data to accurately re-create the real place: And seaside towns with elaborate murals from real artists, like this one by Mexican artist Farid Rueda: Amid dozens of game trailers shown across the last week, "Forza Horizon 5" stood out because it's the first major demonstration we've seen of the potential power of the latest Xbox consoles “” "Forza Horizon" is a first-party Microsoft series, and the latest entry is only headed to Xbox consoles and PC. It's also just wild to see in action. For that, you can watch the debut trailer below (or for a more lengthy gameplay walkthrough). "Forza Horizon 5"