Latest articles by Ian Dean
From EA to Krafton, why game studios are scrambling to master AI
A breakthrough or a breaking point for game development?
Adobe software list: which apps to use for different creative tasks
All the main Adobe software programs and what to use them for.
The Outer Worlds 2 review: a bolder, stranger, smarter sequel
An Art Deco world that finally feels alive, even when it’s falling apart.
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) feels like a serious Cintiq Pro challenger
My first impressions.
Is Samsung Galaxy XR everything Apple Vision Pro should have been?
Everything you need to know about Samsung's new Android XR headset.
How to connect a stylus pen to iPad: Apple Pencil, Logitech Crayon and more
Find out how to connect a stylus pen to iPad, no matter the model.
How a father and son made a Star Wars film in their garage
Created with free apps Jetset and Blender, using an iPhone, Hollywood is taking notice.
Ninja Gaiden 4 review: a proudly old-school return to form
It's back to Black for this fast, frenetic but masterfully made ninja power fantasy.
XPPen Artist 12 (3rd Gen) review: precise stylus tech punches above its price point
A mid-range drawing tablet with some premium specs.
I swapped my iPad Pro for a Lenovo Idea Tab on a long-haul flight – here’s what happened
Is the Lenovo Idea Tab the best budget sketching tablet for travel?
I was skeptical about the redesigned Evercade EXP-R, until I finally tried it
This remains one of the best ways to play games of the '80s and '90s.
Decades later, TRON’s Oscar snub feels oddly prophetic
TRON: Ares is here, but the original still speaks louder on AI and the future of filmmaking.
How to check your iPad's battery health
Is your iPad slowing down? Learn how to check its battery health before you upgrade
This Space Invaders watch is the ultimate geeky wrist upgrade, now cheaper
My Play Watch – Space Invaders Edition has 20% off.
I just found my excuse to try 'Rubik's Cube for the iPhone generation'
Get 20% off the trending, design-first GoCube Edge.
The Ember Mug 2 solves my cold coffee problem, and there's 40% off
The coffee upgrade I didn’t know I needed.
I grew up with instant cameras and couldn't resist this Polaroid Flip deal
Get 15% off and lots of good memories.
I found the Lenovo Idea Tab perfect for sketching and travel – and its Pro upgrade is just $299
A good iPad alt for less.
I’ve tested it, my family loves it – Nex Playground is now $199 for Prime Day
Grab this controller-free, family-friendly console before the Prime Day deal disappears.
I’ve tested drawing tablets for years – these are the only Prime Day deals that matter
These are the only XPPen, Wacom, and Huion deals worth your money.
These awesome Cricut Prime Day deals are already live
The bundle offer on the Maker 4 is probably the most tempting of the early deals.
Behind Severance’s minimalist style lies an incredible complexity
Here’s how ILM and Mango FX pulled it off.
