Latest articles by Ian Dean
Descenders Next is a rush of retro extreme sports design
The '90s game revival I didn't know I wanted.
How LightWave 3D's return is "disrupting" the 3D art industry
New owner Andrew Bishop has big plans.
The best Brother ScanNCut machines
You can use Brother ScanNCut craft machines to make cards, quilts, and more. But which is best for you?
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition review: still wonderfully inventive
A quality remaster and remarkable glimpse into how this classic was made.
How Studio Ghibli influenced cozy management game Hotel Galactic
Art lead Marta Krzesińska reveals all on channelling Spritied Away's 'melancholy".
How to land your first job in game art
Atomhawks' Darren Yeomans reveals what it takes to land your dream job.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review: iterative improvements, but still classy design
Striking design and unique software makes all the difference.
Shutterstock's new AI creates a 3D model in just "2 minutes"
Dade Orgeron explains why 3D is now for everyone.
First look at Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and it's a shiny marvel
Trust me, I have one ahead of launch and it's beautiful.
Nothing in this Coca-Cola ad is real, but get used to it
Nvidia, WPP and The Coca-Cola Company combine to reveal new generative AI tools at Siggraph.
Parasol Stars: The story of Bubble Bobble III review: effortlessly classic game design
Effortlessly classic game design.
The new Gran Turismo 7 update is a car crash, but fans love it anyway
The latest update is causing chaos.
Crafting Hyper Light Breaker's watercolour-washed cel-shaded world
From pixels to polygons.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets delayed again, but when it looks this good I can wait
New trailer revealed.
The Star Named EOS review: beautifully illustrated picture perfect puzzling
Every image tells a story.
I own these laser cutters, and now they're cheaper than ever on Amazon Prime Day
My highly recommended laser cutter and engraver deals.
XPPen Magic Drawing Pad review: excellent iPad alternative for artists
Take your digital art outside for less.
This Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro deal is so good I just bought one
$450 off the my favourite Apple MacBook Air alternative.
Double Dragon Revive is spirited retro game remake - and it's giving me flashbacks
A splashy anime refresh.
Making Hyper Light Breaker's fizzy 80s anime character designs
The importance of "retro vibes".
Crescent County is "whimsical, warm and silly", and a unique use of Unreal Engine 5
Creative director Anna Hollinrake takes us in a motorbroom ride.
The CMF Phone 1 feels like it was designed in the 80s for the future
Strong James Cameron vibes.
