Howler 2026 is out
Check out the new features in the digital painting and animation app, including AI image editing, audio editing and particle effects tools.
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
terrain generation
JangaFX releases GeoGen 0.5
Latest beta build makes the real-time terrain- and planet-generation tool available for macOS, as well as Windows and Linux.
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Abstract releases InstaMAT 2025
Major update sees the hotly tipped 3D texture painting and material authoring tools leave early access. Still free for indie artists.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
QuadSpinner releases Gaea 2.2
Major update to the next-gen terrain generator for games and VFX adds 10 new nodes, and updates over 20 more. Check out the new features.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Been laid off? JangaFX is giving you its tools free for six months
Real-time tools developer is offering temporary licenses of EmberGen, LiquiGen and GeoGen to games and VFX artists who are between jobs.
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Review: HP Z4 Rack G5 rackmount workstation
How does HP's rackable graphics workstation compare to a desktop system in real-world rendering and CG tests? Jason Lewis finds out.
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Digital painting software Howler 2023 is now free to download
Get the 2023 version of the digital painting and animation app for free, then donate to help get the latest version released as freeware.
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Tutorial: Creating Photorealistic 3D Environments
Create portfolio-worthy 3D terrain in World Creator and Blender with the help of The Gnomon Workshop's intermediate-level tutorial.
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
See the new features due in Unreal Engine 5.6 and beyond
Check out upcoming features in the game engine, from rendering and simulation to Megaworlds biomes, next-gen terrain and Anim Next.
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Holiday 2024 deals for CG artists
Updated 24 December: Find discounts on CG hardware and software available until New Year, including 3DCoat, FumeFX and Yeti.
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
BiteTheBytes releases World Creator 2024.3
Big update to the real-time terrain generator adds new snow and debris simulation tools, and changes pricing and licensing.
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
QuadSpinner releases Gaea 2.0
Check out the new features in this major update to the terrain design tool, and its new integration plugins for Houdini and Unreal Engine.
Thursday, August 1st, 2024
GeoGen is now in public beta
JangaFX's real-time terrain design tool is out of alpha. Check out the new features in GeoGen 0.3, like spline editing of terrain.
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024