Latest articles by Ian Dean
Fans react to the Annapurna Interactive implosion, and it's not pretty
What remains of Annapurna?
Disney artist says ZBrush for iPad opens up a "a new world" for all artists
“It’s "a friendlier gateway" to 3D modelling.
Nvidia's RTX gaming tech is making digital art easier - but what is it and how can it improve your creativity?
In association with Nvidia
Applications across photography, architectural visualisation, and video editing have never been so quick.
Making ZBrush for iPad has been "a very monumental, huge task"
Paul Gaboury, the ZBrush lead 3D application engineer for Pixologic, explains how they managed to squeeze 25 years of 3D modelling tech on Apple's iPad.
Adobe After Effects gets a blitz of new 3D motion design upgrades
New integration with Substance 3D impresses.
The VFX industry has a diversity issue – here’s what we need to do about it
UpliftUs founder Amy Mercer discusses the importance of community
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review: a familiar but chaotic and perfectly visualised shooter
Gears of Warhammer.
How Unreal Engine 5 is enabling indies to succeed - "I've never seen anything like it before," says former WipEout creator
The House of Golf 2 developer reveals why UE5 is a good fit for indies.
The artistic journey behind making Dustborn's dystopian, stylised American roadtrip
Art director Christoffer Grave interviewed.
The Atari 7800+ is a remake of the only retro console I never owned, so of course I want it
Atari reveals new console.
Capcom's rarest retro fighting game is coming back, and I couldn't be happier
The new Capcom Fighting Collection 2 will feature Power Stone (finally).
Star Wars Outlaws review: a flawed but enjoyably roguish heist epic that gets the small things right
Tells a good Star Wars story.
The best film editing, as chosen by BAFTA winner Peter Honess
The editor of L.A. Confidential, The Fast and the Furious and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets picks his inspirational scenes.
I've found the only digital art app on iPad to wean me off Procreate
Heavy Paint is the best painting app you've not heard of.
The best heat press machine
Customise hats, clothes, and even mugs with the best heat press machines.
The making of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Ninja Theory interviewed
how the year's most visually impressive game was made.
New Half-Life 2 RTX trailer is how I remember this PC gaming classic looking
Orbifold Studios teases the year's best retro game remaster.
The best label makers, for home or business
Print labels from home with the best label makers.
How Gurihiru redesigned the legendary Osamu Tezuka's manga characters for a new audience
"There was a lot of pressure for us," says the Japanese creative team.
Wacom Movink review: Wacom strikes gold with its thinnest, lightest drawing tablet yet
Pronounced 'Move Ink', Wacom's new mobile pen display delivers a vibrant OLED screen, accurate performance and an easy setup, I just wish it came with a case.
Arcade Paradise VR review: come for the 90s retro design, stay for the clever immersion
My beautiful VR laundrette.
Cricut projects: 14 must-try craft ideas
New Cricut projects to try for all Cricut craft machines.
Descenders Next is a rush of retro extreme sports design
The '90s game revival I didn't know I wanted.
