Latest articles by Ian Dean
This ex-Insomniac dev's game is a raucous tribute to '80s fantasy art
ChainStaff is inspired by fantasy art legends Michael Whelan and Roger Dean.
Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut Maker 3: which craft cutter is for you?
Versus We pit the Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut's Maker 3 craft machines to determine the best value.
How to draw on iPad: everything beginners need to start sketching digitally
Our guide to how to draw on the iPad starts with the basics, from pairing your Pencil to picking the right apps.
The Fighting Force Collection sent me straight back to the ’90s, flaws and all
Replaying these PS1 remasters is more emotional than impressive.
I experienced an AI-first game in action, and it's a glimpse of an imperfect future
Create creatures using AI in Pokémon-like card game Bobium Brawlers.
This indie puzzle game shows monochrome art can be mesmerising
The black-and-white visuals make Helix: Descent N Ascent unmissable.
Atari Gamestation Go drops in price – grab 200+ classic retro games for less
Get $36 off with this time-limited deal.
Photoshop just fixed some of its most annoying workflow problems
New non-destructive editing and sharper AI tools stand out.
A colourist’s guide to shaping light and colour in animated features
How DaVinci Resolve and Fusion are used to bring cinematic joy to animated film Rally: From Paris to the Pyramids.
How Resident Evil Requiem is designed to make horror feel personal
After my hands-on, the art direction still haunts me.
Why I Hate This Place feels like an ’80s horror comic you can play
Its style is celebrated in a new physical edition for Switch and PS5.
Epic Games VFX head hits back at accusations Unreal Engine is to blame for "the state of VFX and CGI"
VFX Supervisor Pat Tubach worked on Pirates of the Caribbean and defends UE5.
How childhood memories and crime photos inspired this Costa Rican vampire art
New illustrated book, Vampyre: a Costa Rican Folktale, by former Pixar artist Ricardo Delgado, is a style masterclass.
Gore Verbinski calls Unreal Engine a “slip backwards” for movie CGI
The director of Pirates of the Caribbean and the new movie Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die knows why CGI no longer looks good.
Which game has the best art? These books settle the debate
From Elden Ring to Metal Gear Solid, these are my recommended game art books.
This indie game turns watercolour art into playable puzzle spaces
Crafting A Storied Life: Tabitha’s hand-drawn world.
MIO: Memories In Orbit review: a painterly Metroidvania that rewards patience and curiosity
Turns comic-book art into a playable world.
How a childhood movie obsession turned into a career in film, VFX and games
Pat Imrie reveals his journey from Jurassic Park fan to Hollywood artist.
5 AI-free apps every artist needs to try in 2026
From Procreate to Cara, how artists can avoid invasive algorithms.
Why Trump’s Stardew Valley AI image feels so off
A familiar pixel style appears in an unfamiliar place.
This indie game revives ’90s FMV weirdness in a gloriously unsettling way
Obey the Insect God leans hard into stylised nostalgia.
The visual effects behind Apple TV’s The Lost Bus explained
How Outpost VFX created a believable wildfire.
