The Cover Project
Artist's Corner => Universal Game Case Covers => Topic started by: MINI on August 18, 2020, 03:18:06 PM
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The Cover Project need more PAL covers, so I am going to do something about it.
I have decided to create and adjust N64 covers for the PAL regions and link to them in this thread, because I enjoy creating them and I want to give the PAL users more options to choose from when browsing the forums and hopefully the main site, when the upload function is back up again.
Some of the covers are new takes on already existing offerings, but I decided to redo them because I thought they needed a few adjustments as well as corrections in the copyright texts, logos and/or color adjustment etc.
I will upload my covers to my MediaFire and share them in this thread once they are completed.
There will be a brief change list for the covers if they are "remakes" of existing offerings on the site, for your convinience.
I won't recreate every single cover for the Nintendo 64, but those I do work on (and there will be a lot), I will definately share with those of you who are interested, in this thread.
Feel free to request covers that are missing in PAL format, in this thread.
If you like the covers and want other users to find this thread, I'd appreciate a comment to bump this thread up and keep it alive for other members to see. :)
Also, a huge thank you to those of you, who created and uploaded PAL covers that I can work with and to the individual who came up with the awesome vertical design for the Universal Game Cases, which allowed me to create my Photoshop template for the covers.
Enjoy.
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F-ZERO X
(https://i.ibb.co/W0q77xH/F-ZERO-X.png)
+ Added Japanese artwork to the front cover
+ Added official artwork background to the back cover
+ Added higher resolution 'Seal of Quality' logo
+ Adjusted the copyright text to match official release
+ Rewritten back cover text
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/lfypneu1j01ei8s/file
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GoldenEye 007
(https://i.ibb.co/C7Bq5Sr/Golden-Eye-007.png)
+ Added Movie Artwork to front cover
+ Added official render to the back cover
+ Added higher resolution 'Seal of Quality' logo
+ Corrected the copyright text
+ Rewritten back cover text
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/2pwk718rix2o5ki/file
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Lylat Wars
(https://i.ibb.co/dP4m4fT/Lylat-Wars.png)
+ Changed the Rumble Pak inclusion text, since it does not fit in the case
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/548h55phif7f0z9/file
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Mario Kart 64
(https://i.ibb.co/MgwCrqH/Mario-Kart-64.png)
+ Adjusted colors for more vibrance
+ Added a higher resolution 'Mario Kart 64' logo on the front cover and spine for sharper look and better colors
+ Added new background to the back cover
+ Added higher resolution 'Seal of Quality' logo
+ Adjusted copyright text to match the 1997 PAL release year
+ Rewritten back cover text
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/rxlst8o9s28l229/file
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Mario Party
(https://i.ibb.co/VJPZFZg/Mario-Party.png)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/0hib9294cbnv0fl/file
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Mortal Kombat Trilogy
(https://i.ibb.co/M63SwJH/Mortal-Kombat-Trilogy.png)
Requested by:
Vondizer
Download (FIRE! text on the back): http://www.mediafire.com/file/c730at6abvp9p0l/file
Download (Game logo on the back): http://www.mediafire.com/file/1xhedw2rn4z3itc/file
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Resident Evil 2
(https://i.ibb.co/3YJpwqy/Resident-Evil-2.png)
Download: https://www.mediafire.com/view/y7tpnagt324wtxd/Resident_Evil_2.png/file
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Super Mario 64
(https://i.ibb.co/pdZNF61/Super-Mario-64.png)
+ Added new artwork to the front cover (chosen to be a good blend of the Western and Japanese artwork)
+ Added official render to back cover to match original retail cover
+ Adjusted copyright text to match original release
+ Added higher resolution 'Seal of Quality' logo
+ Added original 1997 PAL copyright year
+ Rewritten back cover text
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/view/b405pl4ezaipjmv/Super_Mario_64.png/file
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
(https://i.ibb.co/VNJf4vF/Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time.png)
+ Removed the yellow border around the front cover
+ Added new artwork for the back cover
+ Added higher resolution 'Seal of Quality' logo
+ Reduced front cover Zelda logo slightly to look less crammed
+ Added PAL english box description
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/5r7ja2kstq9jqjo/file
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Great work! I'm still looking for PAL Vertical Cover for Mortal Kombat Trilogy, F-Zero X CLIMAX and Nightmare Creatures, maybe you can do them by time? Cheers!
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Great work! I'm still looking for PAL Vertical Cover for Mortal Kombat Trilogy, F-Zero X CLIMAX and Nightmare Creatures, maybe you can do them by time? Cheers!
Hey Vondizer,
If people want PAL covers made by me, and I can squeeze it in, I don't see why not.
Just be very patient though, I have some other ones I prioritize first, but I will try to squeeze in your requests.
And thank you. :)
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That sounds awesome MINI, thank you very much in advance! :) Sure I'll be patient, please don't hurry and make em, when you have enough spare time and you are in mood for it! ;)
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Here you go, Vondizer.
I spent my evening creating a PAL Mortal Kombat Trilogy cover for you.
There are some changes I personally would like to add, mostly the MK Trilogy logo in the top on the back cover, instead of the 'Game on FIRE' text, but I wanted to keep it as close to the original material as possible, with a few tweaks of course.
Please let me know if you are satisfied with the result, or if I should change anything.
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Awesome MINI, thank you very much, I didn't expect it so fast! I'm absolutely satisfied with the MK Trilogy Cover and I don't care about slightly differences in any details, feel free to include your ideas, I mainly just need this kind of vertical, blackframed PAL covers. 1000 thanks again MINI, you did a great job!!!
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Glad to hear, Vondizer.
I might update the cover with the MK Trilogy logo instead as I mentioned before, but I am glad that you are satisfied with the result.
I don't know about the F-ZERO X DD Expansion, it will most likely be a tweaked version of my existing cover if that is okay with you.
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Yes, I'm totally satisfied with the MK cover, no need for any changes, at least for me. F-Zero X CLIMAX cover artwork would be great like in the link (see below), just in PAL and black, sorry wanted to post that cover, but that didn't work. Have a nice evening MINI!
https://www.deviantart.com/xxxwolverinefanxxx/art/F-Zero-X-Climax-N64-custom-game-box-art-727893274
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Oh, it's that mod combined with the Japan exclusive CLIMAX game, right?
I'll keep it in mind and maybe I'll create it at some point.
Right now, my focus is on the officially released games, so we will see.
Great evening to you to, mate. :)
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I guess so, but I don't know for sure, but it would fit to the inofficial F-Zero X CLIMAX cartrigde, which you can buy on aliexpress.com.
OK buddy, just finish your prioritized covers first and then maybe do that cover, if you like to ;)
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Uploaded a PAL cover for Resident Evil 2.
To anyone who managed to download the first version I uploaded, I have added the recycle message which was missing and adjusted the company logos on the back.
Sorry about that.
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UPDATE:
I don't know if I am going to continue making these covers, since the Universal Game Cases are now being discontinued.
If people request a cover for their existing cases, I will gladly make them for you, but for now, the covers are on hold.
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UPDATE:
I don't know if I am going to continue making these covers, since the Universal Game Cases are now being discontinued.
If people request a cover for their existing cases, I will gladly make them for you, but for now, the covers are on hold.
Just keep doing them.
As PAL covers have solid background on the spine editing the 5mm spine width difference is easy whether you go from UGC to CGC or the other way around.
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It's not just the spine that needs tweaking.
The front and back cover images need adjustments, the overall height needs to be shrunk and every image, label and text needs to be moved to a new correct position.
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It's not just the spine that needs tweaking.
The front and back cover images need adjustments, the overall height needs to be shrunk and every image, label and text needs to be moved to a new correct position.
All you have to do is just resize the whole cover by changing the pixel dimensions, then make additional adjustments to the spine.
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It's not just the spine that needs tweaking.
The front and back cover images need adjustments, the overall height needs to be shrunk and every image, label and text needs to be moved to a new correct position.
UGC is 3366x2100 pixels @300DPI = 11.22" X 7.00" / 28.50CM X 17.78CM
Divided into: 1536 pixel back and front width, 294 pixel spine width = 5.12" and 0.98" / 13.02CM and 2.49CM
CGC is 3431x2100 pixels @300DPI = 11.44" X 7.00" / 29.05CM X 17.78CM
Divided into: 1536 pixel back and front width, 359 pixel spine width = 5.12" and 1.20" / 13.02CM and 3.05CM
So only difference is that spine width.
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It's not just the spine that needs tweaking.
The front and back cover images need adjustments, the overall height needs to be shrunk and every image, label and text needs to be moved to a new correct position.
UGC is 3366x2100 pixels @300DPI = 11.22" X 7.00" / 28.50CM X 17.78CM
Divided into: 1536 pixel back and front width, 294 pixel spine width = 5.12" and 0.98" / 13.02CM and 2.49CM
CGC is 3431x2100 pixels @300DPI = 11.44" X 7.00" / 29.05CM X 17.78CM
Divided into: 1536 pixel back and front width, 359 pixel spine width = 5.12" and 1.20" / 13.02CM and 3.05CM
So only difference is that spine width.
I have made a template for Custom Game Cases based on the dimensions you have given.
Eventually, I think I will move my covers over to those cases instead.
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It's not just the spine that needs tweaking.
The front and back cover images need adjustments, the overall height needs to be shrunk and every image, label and text needs to be moved to a new correct position.
UGC is 3366x2100 pixels @300DPI = 11.22" X 7.00" / 28.50CM X 17.78CM
Divided into: 1536 pixel back and front width, 294 pixel spine width = 5.12" and 0.98" / 13.02CM and 2.49CM
CGC is 3431x2100 pixels @300DPI = 11.44" X 7.00" / 29.05CM X 17.78CM
Divided into: 1536 pixel back and front width, 359 pixel spine width = 5.12" and 1.20" / 13.02CM and 3.05CM
So only difference is that spine width.
I have made a template for Custom Game Cases based on the dimensions you have given.
Eventually, I think I will move my covers over to those cases instead.
Sounds great.
Thank you. 8)
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I hope this thread will not fade, there are still missing a lot of PAL Vertical covers. For example I miss Mace- The Dark Age, Nightmare Creatures (even it's not existing in PAL version), F-Zero X CLIMAX, would be great if any one could do it!
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Hey all,
It has been a while.
I just wanted to say that I probably won't update this thread in the future, but I have created a Twitter Profile for my future custom cover arts with download links.
The profile is called Cover Cabin and it is not just for N64, but also many other platforms.
So if you want to see my future uploads, feel free to check out the Twitter account.