Using 3DMax.

 I start off by creating a cube, I then add more segments (4x4) and right click and converted it to an editable ploy. By doing this I am able to select a face and extrude it.

To make the shape more smooth I selected TurboSmooth from the modify list, and increased the iterations to 3, this makes the shape blend into it's self and gave my this effect.

I also created some text in 3DMax that I then exported as a .png file, I exported it as a .png as the transparency of the image is retained. I then opened the .png in Photoshop and applied a gradient background and some basic light trails around the 3D text.