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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 02/10/2026

007 First Light's photo mode is here, and we took it for a test drive. IO Interactive finally hands over the camera in one of the best games of the year. Our in-depth review of every feature is now live. photomodeawards.com/editorial/00...

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 02/10/2026

007 First Light Photo Mode is officially live, featuring character poses, custom lights, depth of field, and plenty more to play with. Scoring a solid 82 in the PMAs Photo Mode Database #007FirstLight

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 29/09/2026

Photo mode has arrived earlier in Control Resonant, if you are playing it on PC. photomodeawards.com/editorial/control-resonant-photo-mode-mod-guide

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 29/09/2026

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is out today, and the photo mode finally got the rework it deserved. Time of day, weather control, NPCs you can place in the scene, new poses and expressions. It now sits at 84 in the PMAs database.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 27/09/2026

Control Resonant's photo mode is confirmed for November, with New Game++ arriving in October first. Remedy brought virtual photographers into the studio to help build it. photomodeawards.com/editorial

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 17/09/2026

PRIORITY ALERT — ALL PERSONNEL The Hiss is here. It entered via the ██████ floor at 03:14. Full disclosure: 18 September.  Watch this space.  It is already watching you.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 16/09/2026

Want to know more about virtual photography, photo modes and gaming, check out our website: www.photomodeawards.com

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 16/09/2026

Insomniac Games strikes again with a Legendary photo mode, leveraging everything we got in Spider-Man 2, including battle damage options for Wolverine, along with extra custom lights! @insomniac.games

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 07/09/2026

Featured shots: 1. @lolaclementinevp.bsky.social 2. mdr.gaming.photography (Insta) 3. anubisborealis (Insta) 4. @cosmosthief.bsky.social 5. inmostvp (Insta) 6. noiretblanc_ya2 (Insta) 7. Phoxidas4 (Insta)

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 07/09/2026

Another round of featured shots from our awesome community on the Photo Mode Awards Discord! 📸 Love seeing what everyone’s been capturing! 🙏🏻 Want to get involved? Join our Discord server, link in bio.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 02/09/2026

🎮 New article is live! Lords of the Fallen — Photo Mode Review What we loved, what fell short, and what we're hoping gets fixed in the sequel. Read it here 👇 photomodeawards.com/editorial/lo...

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Lords of the Fallen — Photo Mode Review

A brutal, gothic Soulslike hides a thoughtful camera behind an access menu that seems determined to keep you away from it. The 3D scene save is the reason to persist.

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 29/08/2026

The Witcher 3 Remastered Enhanced Photo Mode. New features have been revealed including - 🔸Time of day 🔸Weather adjustments 🔸Add up to 3 characters 🔸Poses and movement 🔸Add props 🔸Plus many improvements of existing features!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 29/08/2026

Marvel’s Wolverine Photo Mode has been revealed 👀 🔗 photomodeawards.com/editorial/ma...

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 26/08/2026

SPINE - This is Gun Fu is releasing Summer '27! It's looking like a another great one for Virtual Photography! What's your hype level for this one 1-10? Photo mode captures, courtesy of @playspine.bsky.social

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 25/08/2026

The Witcher 3 Remastered drops September 29th — and it's FREE for anyone who already owns the game! The list of new and improved features is massive, including an upgraded photo mode!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 24/08/2026

Best Adventure Photo Mode statistics - Ghost of Yōtei - 37.1% Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - 22.5% Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced - 10.6%

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 24/08/2026

Congratulations @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social — Ghost of Yōtei is the winner of Best Adventure Game Photo Mode!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 23/08/2026

Best Action Photo Mode statistics - Resident Evil Requiem - 46.7% Stellar Blade (PC Port) - 22.8% Crimson Desert - 13.6%

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 23/08/2026

Congratulations Capcom! — Resident Evil Requiem is the winner of Best Action Game Photo Mode!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 22/08/2026

Best Indie Photo Mode voting statistics - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 51.7% The Alters - 8.9% Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Switch) - 7.6%

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 22/08/2026

Congratulations @sandfallgames.bsky.social — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the winner of Best Indie Game Photo Mode!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 21/08/2026

🏆 CAPTURE OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆 Huge congratulations to @amich-vp.bsky.social, our 2026 Capture of the Year winner, with this stunning shot from Alan Wake 2. Chosen by our Full Frame Patreon Tier, this one really stood out. Beautiful shot. Congrats, AMICH!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 21/08/2026

Best Simulation Photo Mode voting statistics - Forza Horizon 6 - 68.5% Mario Kart World - 8.3% Skate. - 4.6%

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 21/08/2026

Congratulations Playground Games! — Forza Horizon 6 is the winner of Best Simulation Game Photo Mode!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 20/08/2026

📸 Featured Shots ~ August A batch of featured shots from our Discord community. Huge thanks to everyone who shares their work and helps make this such an inspiring place for virtual photographers. 1. Arnymars13 2. Recon 3. maxx_creates 4. Water is Goat 5. Cosmo 6. MDR19

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 20/08/2026

Congratulations @ubisoft.com! Assassin's Creed Shadows is the winner of Best RPG Game Photo Mode!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 19/08/2026

Congratulations to amich_vp — winner of Photo Mode Awards Creator of the Year 2026! 🎉🥳

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to @summers458.bsky.social — your capture from Gran Turismo 7 is the runner up of the Action category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to horizon_vp — your capture from Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is the winner of the Action category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to Stancing — your capture from Matrix Awakens is the runner up of the Architecture category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to Gamer_XI — your capture from Cyberpunk 2077 is the winner of the Architecture category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 17/08/2026

Congratulations to FoxPourple — your capture from Valor Mortis is the runner up of the Close-Up category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 17/08/2026

Congratulations to amich_vp — your capture from Alan Wake 2 is the winner of the Close up category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 17/08/2026

Congratulations to @photomodenjoyer — your capture from Pragmata is the runner up of the People Category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 17/08/2026

Congratulations to niinakaniinvp — your capture from Ghost of Yōtei is the winner of the People Category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 16/08/2026

Congratulations to im_faisai — your capture from Black Myth: Wukong is the runner up of the Nature Category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 16/08/2026

Congratulations to Axelis_online — your capture from Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is the winner of the Nature Category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 15/08/2026

Congratulations to madduke_ingame — your capture from Sword of the Sea is the runner up of the Indie Category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 15/08/2026

Congratulations to JB_Jawbreaker — your capture from Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is the winner of the Indie Category!

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 13/08/2026

We've got just a little over 24 hours to go until all winners are announced! The countdown is on! Click the link and hit the notification bell! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjbT... Fri, Aug 14 – 9AM PDT | 12PM EDT | 6PM CEST Sat, Aug 15 – 1AM JST | 2AM AEST

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 12/08/2026

Just 48 hours to go until all is revealed! Don't miss it! Click the link and hit the notification bell! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjbT... Fri, Aug 14 – 9AM PDT | 12PM EDT | 6PM CEST Sat, Aug 15 – 1AM JST | 2AM AEST

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 05/08/2026

Countdown is on ! ⏱️ Join your host Jasmine as we unveil the Photo Mode Awards 2026 winners! The best in Virtual Photography from around the world awaits! Fri, Aug 14 – 9AM PDT | 12PM EDT | 6PM CEST Sat, Aug 15 – 1AM JST | 2AM AEST

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 31/07/2026

It's official, we have our winners! 🎉📸 August 14th, mark it down: The Photo Mode Awards Winners Showcase premieres LIVE. Join us and celebrate the best in virtual photography! Friday, August 14th 9AM PDT | 12PM EDT | 6PM CEST Saturday, August 15th 1AM JST | 2AM AEST

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 21/07/2026

The official Photo Mode Awards Discord is now live! A place for virtual photographers to share captures, connect with the community, and stay up to date with everything Photo Mode Awards, including announcements, judging, finalists, and winners. 👉 discord.gg/knSGG2aYm

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 08/07/2026

Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's Photo Mode worthy of the Caribbean? 🏴‍☠️📷 We took a deep dive into every feature so you know exactly what to expect. Full Review👇 photomodeawards.com/editorial/bl...

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 08/07/2026

Avowed - Obsidian Entertainment Code Vein 2 - Bandai Namco Where Winds Meet - Everstone Studio Starfield - Bethesda The Divison 2 - Ubisoft Kingdome Come Deliverence 2 - Warhorse Studios Nioh 3 - Team Ninja / Koei Tecmo Games Assassin's Creed Shadows - Ubisoft

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 08/07/2026

The showdown for Best Photo Mode in an RPG is here! Which game's Photo Mode will steal the crown? Cast your votes for the People's Choice 2026 - photomodeawards.com/peoples-choice

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Photo Mode Awards @photomodeawards.com · 06/07/2026

Town to City - Galaxy Grove BV / Kwalee Hail to the Rainbow - Mojiken Studio Ayasa: Shadows of Silence - Aya Games Way of the Hunter 2: Nine Rocks Games / THQ Nordic Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Ember Lab Seclusa - Moonrise Interactive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Sandfall Interactive

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