Latest articles by Ian Dean
The 10 gaming trends for 2025 that will transform how we play and create
Our expert games writer predicts the gaming trends for 2025, including Nintendo Switch 2, the rise of indie gaming, the impact of generative AI and how Unreal Engine 5 will shake things up .
Making Moons of Darsalon "was a gamble" reveals solo indie game developer Dr Kucho
The Unity-made retro game has some very advanced tech - here's how it was made.
Just hours left to grab the last Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals
A lot of deals have sold out, but there are still some super Switch savings around.
Up to 30% off our highest-rated drawing tablets – all reduced for Cyber Monday!
Our 5-star reviewed tablets from Wacom, Huion, Xencelabs and XPPen are reduced.
The best Cyber Monday deals for 3D artists - get 40% off Autodesk, Adobe and Reallusion
Big savings on software for 3D modelling, animation and rendering.
Save 50% on Corel's best software for digital artists and graphic designers, and unleash your creativity
Huge price drop on Corel Painter, CorelDRAW and more.
Rethink how you create digital art with the TourBox Elite editing controller - now with 25% off
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The best iPad alternatives
Escape the Apple ecosystem with the best iPad alternatives.
I grew up on SNK games, so this Neo Geo mini arcade is too good to miss at this reduced price
The UNICO Mini MVS, one of my favourite retro game consoles, costs less on Black Friday.
The best laptops for Cricut makers: get the most out of Cricut Design Space
As keen crafters, we've picked out the best laptops for Cricut makers – all tested to handle the brand's software.
Save money and your back with these deals on must-have drawing tablet stands
Big price drops on monitor arms for artists this Black Friday.
This secret Amazon Black Friday hack can save you money
Do this now and you'll pay even less on deals.
I'm seeing surprisingly big Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard and AirTag Black Friday discounts
Don't pay full price for these must-have Apple accessories.
Time is running out to get up to 70% off Adobe Creative Cloud
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The best AI productivity tools tested and ranked
I test and rank the best AI productivity tools that can help speed up tasks and saving you time to be more creative.
The best retro game consoles
The best retro game consoles enable you to play the greatest games. But which is the best for you?
Up to 30% off my favourite iPad alts for digital artists, including Samsung, Ugee and XPPen
These are my recommendations for anyone creating art on the go.
I reviewed and still use the Wacom Movink 13 drawing tablet - and it just reduced in price ahead of Black Friday
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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead review - feels like a missed opportunity (and oddly relaxing)
A slow trundle towards a soggy end.
The best Cricut alternatives
The best Cricut alternatives for cutting and crafting with vinyl, paper, card, fabric and more.
Black Myth: Wukong's Beth Park says AI removes the "human, chaotic emotion" from game performances
The BAFTA Breakthrough creative speaks out.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024 cohort announced - designers, editors, artists and more honoured
The standout young creatives working in film, video games and TV from the UK, US and India.
