Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and leading video game title Official PlayStation Magazine. In his early career he wrote for music and film magazines including Uncut and SFX. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on AI, digital art and video game art and tech, and more to Creative Bloq, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5. He's also a keen Cricut user and laser cutter fan, and is currently crafting on Glowforge and xTools M1.
Latest articles by Ian Dean

By Ian Dean Published
4A Games is pushing back against open-world excess.

By Ian Dean Published
Choose your favourites today and stay ahead of the pack.

By Ian Dean Published
This isn't emulation, it’s a chip-level reconstruction of how gaming felt in the '90s.

By Ian Dean Published
Not perfect, but a Lovecraftian detective-horror I can't put down.

By Rob Redman Last updated
Our experts select the best 3D modelling apps for iPad to sculpt, concept, and draft, whether you're a pro or hobbyist artist.

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Nintendo faces an impossible choice.

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Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi on Switch integrates Devil May Cry 5 designs for Dante, Nero and Vergil.

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But that idea is the amazing ChainStaff (and a Heavy Metal magazine collection).

By Ian Dean Published
Kevin Beckers channels his arch-viz know-how into character design.

By Ian Dean Published
Felix Riaño paints cowboys and aliens.

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City From Naught co-founder Shala Chen explains the red lines and room for creativity.

By Ian Dean Last updated
Big, bold, and properly modern, 64-bit retro gaming on the go is here.

By Ian Dean Last updated
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate.

By Ian Dean Published
Celebrate 50 years of Apple with these affordable extras.

By Ian Dean Published
A stunning sandbox that fights you every step of the way.

By Ian Dean Published
A genuinely useful AI upgrade.

By Ian Dean Published
Why this ‘90s shooter is worth replaying.

By Ian Dean Published
Get these popular kits for less.

By Ian Dean Published
Acclaim's back, and its pixel art sports revival is rebounding into the '80s.

By Ian Dean Last updated
This is a rebellion against boring design.

By Ian Dean Published
Heroes, a couple of duds, and one hidden gem.

By Julie Dean Published
Upgrade your digital crafting with new blades, engraving tips and more.

By Ian Dean Published
Get $60 off Nothing Headphone (1), as worn by Charlie Heaton.
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