Latest articles by Ian Dean
The best 2D animation software
The best 2D animation software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.
Alien: Rogue Incursion's art director shares the "rookie mistake" he never made again
Game artists, you need to read this.
How Nekki is designing "visually striking" boss characters for video game SPINE
Dmitry Oshchepkov reveals the team's approach to animation, lore and the challenges of creating a gun-fu boss battle.
Creating SPINE's cinematic gameplay is like making an "action movie within a game"
Director Dmitry Pimenov reveals the unique tech behind the Unreal Engine 5 game's crunchy design.
The best Black Friday drawing tablet deals
Black Friday is the best time to buy a graphic tablet or pen display.
The best Cricut Black Friday deals
Top prices on every model from the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, Joy and more.
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.
I use this Apple Pencil daily with my iPad Pro and now it's 38% cheaper on Black Friday
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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.
The best iPad for drawing: fully tested by creative experts
Perfect for artists, these are the best iPads for drawing.
The best laser cutters and engravers
Cut, score and engrave with accuracy using the best laser cutters.
The best 3D pens: model and design in 3D
Bring your creations to life with the best 3D pens.
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.
The best tablets with a stylus pen for drawing and note-taking
Get down your ideas with one of the best tablets with a stylus.
The best drawing tablets: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets
These are the best drawing tablets for all kinds of artists and budgets.
