Latest articles by Ian Dean
The best heat press machine
Customise hats, clothes, and even mugs with the best heat press machines.
The making of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Ninja Theory interviewed
how the year's most visually impressive game was made.
New Half-Life 2 RTX trailer is how I remember this PC gaming classic looking
Orbifold Studios teases the year's best retro game remaster.
The best drawing tablets
These are the best drawing tablets for all kinds of artists and budgets.
The best label makers, for home or business
Print labels from home with the best label makers.
How Gurihiru redesigned the legendary Osamu Tezuka's manga characters for a new audience
"There was a lot of pressure for us," says the Japanese creative team.
Wacom Movink review: Wacom strikes gold with its thinnest, lightest drawing tablet yet
Pronounced 'Move Ink', Wacom's new mobile pen display delivers a vibrant OLED screen, accurate performance and an easy setup, I just wish it came with a case.
Arcade Paradise VR review: come for the 90s retro design, stay for the clever immersion
My beautiful VR laundrette.
Cricut projects: 14 must-try craft ideas
New Cricut projects to try for all Cricut craft machines.
Descenders Next is a rush of retro extreme sports design
The '90s game revival I didn't know I wanted.
How LightWave 3D's return is "disrupting" the 3D art industry
New owner Andrew Bishop has big plans.
The best Brother ScanNCut machines
You can use Brother ScanNCut craft machines to make cards, quilts, and more. But which is best for you?
The best retro game consoles
The best retro game consoles enable you to play the greatest games. But which is the best for you?
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition review: still wonderfully inventive
A quality remaster and remarkable glimpse into how this classic was made.
The best iPad alternatives
Escape the Apple ecosystem with the best iPad alternatives.
How Studio Ghibli influenced cozy management game Hotel Galactic
Art lead Marta Krzesińska reveals all on channelling Spritied Away's 'melancholy".
Honest advice to get your first job in game art
Atomhawks' Darren Yeomans reveals what it takes to land your dream job.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review: iterative improvements, but still classy design
Striking design and unique software makes all the difference.
Shutterstock's new AI creates a 3D model in just "2 minutes"
Dade Orgeron explains why 3D is now for everyone.
First look at Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and it's a shiny marvel
Trust me, I have one ahead of launch and it's beautiful.
Nothing in this Coca-Cola ad is real, but get used to it
Nvidia, WPP and The Coca-Cola Company combine to reveal new generative AI tools at Siggraph.
Parasol Stars: The story of Bubble Bobble III review: effortlessly classic game design
Effortlessly classic game design.
