Seriously, it’s great modeling and texturing, but this is what you pick for the cover of your latest and greatest software update?!? Really? I’m all for a little fantasy, monsters, and what have you but this thing looks like it was puked from the pit of Hell and that’s not a good thing. That said, I am excited about LightWave 10 freaky DVD case or no, and you can take a comprehensive look at what’s new in 10.0 (or Core?) with over 20 videos of demos, features, and case studies from SIGGRAPH 2010. Oh how I miss SIGGY, but Vancouver 2011 for sure.

Here’s a sample over at YouTube you can ckeck out right now. Rob Powers, NewTek vp of 3D development, demonstrates new real time interactive, virtual production capabilities in LightWave 10 at SIGGRAPH 2010. Check out all of the new 3d capabilities of LightWave 10 at http://www.newtek.com.

For a limited time, LightWave upgrades are available for US$495 and LightWave full units for US$895. This special offer includes LightWave 10:

• Saving you hundreds of dollars off the regular upgrade or full version price of LightWave 10
• Guaranteed no price increase for the next five LightWave upgrades
• Immediate download of LightWave 10 preview builds
• Getting all LightWave information first, with access to an elite community (HardCORE) which includes interaction with LightWave development management and two to three exclusive software builds per year
• VIP invitations to special events
• Free DVD, LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed, until September 30, 2010

[NewTek TV SIGGRAPH 2010 LightWave 10 Videos]

[LightWave 10 Upgrade Special]