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Revenge of the Savage Planet review; a man poses in front of a sand storm and an alien planet
Revenge of the Savage Planet review: a lush, lurid playground of alien absurdity – but it's not for everyone

By Ian Dean Published

Finding busy work at the end of the universe.

Gaming
Inside the artist sketchbook; watercolour street sketch in a book surrounded by paints
Inside the sketchbook of Netflix and Apple background artist Sergio Mancinelli

By Ian Dean Published

Inspiring watercolour and pencil illustrations.

Art
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster hands-on
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster hands-on: ahead of its time

By Ian Dean Published

A timely reminder of how artful video game visual design can be.

Gaming
Promise Mascot Agency review; Japanese anime characters and mascots
Promise Mascot Agency review: Showa-era Japanese retro vibes, modern game design chores

By Alan Wen Published

What if one of Yakuza's wild mini-games broke free?

Gaming
South of Midnight review; a Black woman looks over her shoulder, she's carrying a magical weaving staff
South of Midnight review: Southern Gothic blended with fantasy in a tightly woven action-adventure

By Alan Wen Published

Southern creature comforts.

Gaming
Guild Wars 2 art interview; a ferocious, mythical creature, seemingly a lion-like beast, is depicted amidst a fiery, smoky atmosphere, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colours
"We focused on creating something timeless" – why Guild Wars 2 remains an artistically unique game

By Ian Dean Published

How a love of traditional art techniques built a fantasy world.

Digital Art
Star Wars Skeleton Crew VFX; a scene of a blue screen studio swipes to reveal a vast golden mint rendered using CG software
Behind the scenes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – iconic Star Wars shots and epic world-building secrets!

By James Clarke Published

Which shot is the real "classic Star Wars"?

VFX & CGI
Atomfall review; a soldier in a post-apocalyptic landscape stands vigilant, overlooking a futuristic, ominous structure in the distance
Atomfall PS5 review: kitsch design and a playful nod to British folk horror

By Steve Boxer Published

Rebellion's survival shooter is an exercise in very British nostalgia that cleverly manages to feel fresh and original.

Gaming
Alireza Khoshpayam arch-viz tips
Speedy tips to create beautifully photoreal archviz using 3ds Max and Corona

By Alireza Khoshpayam Published

Visualisation veteran Alireza Khoshpayam shares his top tips for crafting an accomplished composition in your next project.

3D
Wanderstop indie game; A vibrant digital illustration portrays two characters seated on a park bench, along with other elements of a whimsical, animated setting.
"The environment is like a character in the game": how Wanderstop's world design blends Art Nouveau and Impressionism

By Alan Wen Published

The art inspiration behind the The Stanley Parable dev's new game.

Video Game Design
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