Hello everyone I'm new is just starting to use these modeling software Mudbox for example, 3DSMax sketchup and I used it as a graphics engine CryEngine 3 free sdk
http://student.gamemaker.nu/~patlil030/projects/ninjapirate.htm This is a prime example of how an indie game can be purely awesome. Great fun, awesome visuals, and it's made in GameMaker.
Another great example is The Matrix Awakens demo that Epic recently made. They go over the details of the texturing in this video starting at 28:00 https://youtu.be/xLVJP-o0g28?t=1722