Latest articles by Ian Dean
Sony's Horizon lawsuit sums up gaming's creative crisis
As a lifelong gamer, I’ve never seen the industry so afraid to take risks. This lawsuit proves it.
How Avatar: Fire and Ash’s brutal new visual design rekindled my love for the series
James Cameron's threequel just blew up Pandora's fantasy.
Dark Knight trilogy's David S. Goyer leads lineup exploring AI’s creative future
Hollywood will descend on SIGGRAPH 2025.
The Weirdcore art trend is the most unsettling thing to happen to nostalgia
The anti-design aesthetic is changing art, games, and film.
How an iconic game faked a mirror and fooled me completely
The old tricks used by game devs still wow me.
The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem
Our reviewers pick the best iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Honor and more.
How Crytek’s 25-year journey can inspire the next generation of game artists
First-ever documentary is crammed with lessons for aspiring game artists
Blender on iPad is finally happening, and it could be the app every artist needs
Take your 3D art studio anywhere.
Huion Kamvas Slate 13 review: a gorgeous tablet, but frustrating pen experience
I loved how it looked… right up until I tried to sketch with it.
I was terrified of the Cenobites as a kid, which is why Hellraiser: Revival is walking a fine line
The Unreal Engine 5 horror game risks turning terror into spectacle.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers falls short of greatness, yet I can't stop playing
Its fast, aggressive combat kept dragging me back, flaws and all.
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.
Tired of Cricut's crafting machines? Here are the best Cricut alternatives
The best Cricut alternatives for cutting and crafting with vinyl, paper, card, fabric and more.
Why the sumptuous '70s-inspired art style of Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile is more than nostalgia
How a fresh perspective brings new life to a classic mystery.
This 2011 Photoshop tutorial just taught me more than many recent ones
Great art advice never ages.
Sinclair GamerCard's nostalgic soul and modern design rekindled my love of retro games
A minimalist retro game console that tries something new (and old).
Donkey Kong Bananza review: Switch 2 finally has its must-play system seller
A game that breaks the ground and all the rules – essential.
Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is the creative iPad alt you’ve been waiting for
Slim, sharp, and built for artists, Wacom’s bold move aims for Apple’s creative crown.
I discovered a secret 'fantasy console' packed with the best games you've never heard of – and it lets you make your own
PICO-8's brilliant, tiny games are hiding in plain sight.
I'm scared GTA 6’s predicted $7.6 billion success could hurt the games I love
What will be the cost to art, innovation, and indie voices?
The overlooked reasons why '90s animated films still hold up – and why they still feel magical
From The Lion King to Ghost in the Shell, why these classics still matter.
Avoid the tariffs and save more with this made-in-America Prime Day deal
Get the Artograph EZ Tracer Projector for less – this all-American deal is your Prime Day win.
