Covers for "digital only" games: Xbox 360/One, PS4, PS3, Switch, PC, WiiU (...)

[tylerbgood]

Hey Tylerbgood!
I've finally converted the requested XBOX 360 covers from PAL to NTSC. (Sorry that it took a while!)
I wasn't sure if you prefer the old or the new ESRB Logo style, so i kept the one you were using on Earthworm Jim HD.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry is in the works, too!

Here you are

Congratulations on finishing your cover collection RecOne! I'll admit, I'm going to miss seeing new posts from you. I've got so many digital games and would love covers for them all! Thank you so much for converting those covers to the US style for me, they look perfect. When I finally get them printed and on the shelf I'll share a picture.

[RecOne]

@BadChad
Sure, no problem! I just had to replace the rating symbols. You'll find the NTSC version below.

@Tylerbgood
Thank you! Don't worry - i've got a lot of covers for "digital only" PC games on my to do list and i keep on buying new digital console-games from time to time anyway.
You're welcome! It's nice to see that somebody is out there who likes to case up his digital games, too! =) I'm looking forward to see pics of your collection!

I'm currently thinking about a new PC template. In the past i made one that was customized for Steam games, but now i think it is too uniformed - i only had to replace the front artwork and the screenshots/text on the back. That's quick, but boring.

I would like to go for something like style of PS3 or PS4 on the back. I mean some kind of uniformed style at the legal text/logo area and some generic symbols for "1-2 players, network play, co-op, bla bla". BUT i don't want to make a separate one for Steam, GOG, Uplay and Origin. I'd like to find a way to combine any of them in one template while the only thing i'm going to change is the flag on the spine/upper left area of the front and maybe some logos.

The flags are ready and i also messed around with different colored Amaray cases.
What do you think about that?





Alright, and now i've got today's batch for you:

Strider 2014 (PlayStation 3, Blu-Ray Case, NTSC)


Haven't yet decided which version i'm going to purchase, so i made covers for all of them:

Final Exam (PC, Amaray Case)


Final Exam (PlayStation 3, Blu-Ray Case)


Final Exam (XBOX360, Amaray Case)

[RecOne]

I'm still working on a template for my PC Covers - right now i'm going for the style of the latest XBOX 360 Covers.
Once i've made a few covers i'll share them here.

But for now i have one new Nintendo Switch Cover.

Bayonetta 1 (Nintendo Switch, Switch Case)

[TheVoyger1234]

I'm still working on a template for my PC Covers - right now i'm going for the style of the latest XBOX 360 Covers.
Once i've made a few covers i'll share them here.

Can we expect a downloadable template for other TCPers to use anytime soon? That's what I'm getting from what you're stating.

[FerreroRoche]

I just made an account to compliment some of these amazing designs. Don't suppose you have or can do the Assassin's Creed DLC ones for Xbox? Im going to use and print your Liberations HD

[FerreroRoche]

Just the Freedom Cry PS4 one for 360, Tyranny of King Washington for 360

[RecOne]

@FerreroRoche
Thank you! I already started to work on the Freedom Cry XBOX 360 cover and i also will convert the Tyranny of King Washington cover, too.
Right now i'm working on the PC template, after that i'll finish the XBOX 360 covers and share it here.

@TheVoyger1234
If you like to use it - of course i will share it here!

Right now i'm stuck in some kind of dead end... i don't know if the template looks okay or not.
Additionally i'm playing with the thought to move away from DVD cases to Blu-Ray cases.

On one hand the DVD format is the classic PC style, on the other hand i do prefer the more up to date look of the Blu Ray format.
Also they would take away less space on the shelf. I can't really decide what to do.

This is what i got so far (WIP):
At this point i have used the GOG logos and colors. Once i settled the basic style of the template i will copy the style to Steam, Uplay and Origin.





What do you guys think? Is it crap? Is it okay?  Any suggestions?

[TheVoyger1234]

@TheVoyger1234
If you like to use it - of course i will share it here!

Good to know!

Right now i'm stuck in some kind of dead end... i don't know if the template looks okay or not.

Interesting how you changed your approach to designing the template. Keep at it, and I'm sure it's going to be good!

Additionally i'm playing with the thought to move away from DVD cases to Blu-Ray cases.

On one hand the DVD format is the classic PC style, on the other hand i do prefer the more up to date look of the Blu Ray format.
Also they would take away less space on the shelf. I can't really decide what to do.

Sometimes, it's best not to decide on things. Not everyone has access to Blu-Ray cases and not everyone has access to DVD cases.
It might be best to satisfy both sides of the crowd, and maybe offer both a version for DVD cases and another for Blu-Ray.*

*That's just my advice. You don't have to necessarily follow it.

Some other questions I had in mind:
**I'll assume yes, unless otherwise stated.

1. On the template previews, will the region marks on the spine and back be optional?**

2. Are ESRB rating marks planned for the template?**

3. Will there be a generic PC DVD/CD-ROM style available or will styles be only for Digital Distribution services?

4. Are there Blu-Ray cases available for purchase that are not blue? If so, where can I find them?

5. Regarding the XBOX 360 and XBOX ONE templates you use, where did you find those?

6. Did you touch my spaghett?

[FerreroRoche]

Awesome, thank you so much

[RecOne]

Thanks for your reply, TheVoyger1234!
For now i decided to put the blu-ray template aside, but i'll come back to it later for sure.

1. On the template previews, will the region marks on the spine and back be optional?**
Yes, you can switch them on or off as you prefer.

2. Are ESRB rating marks planned for the template?**
Yes, i they are already included (on the front and back)

3. Will there be a generic PC DVD/CD-ROM style available or will styles be only for Digital Distribution services?
I haven't planned it, because i've planned to make covers only for non-physical releases. (if a physical copy is available i'll purchase this version)

4. Are there Blu-Ray cases available for purchase that are not blue? If so, where can I find them?
Yes, actually i ordered a lot of different colors on Monday to test them. I'll take a pic when the package arrives.
I only know a german supplier (kronenberg24.de) they offer a lot of different Blu-Ray, DVD, Game Cases and more.

5. Regarding the XBOX 360 and XBOX ONE templates you use, where did you find those?
I've made them myself (except for the green piece of art on the upper right of the front of the XBOX 360 cover - this was taken from a exisitng cover here at TCP).

I think i have finished the templates. Don't know what i should or would change.
Tomorrow i'll start to work on new covers.

Here are some "empty" previews:

[TheVoyger1234]

Thanks for your reply, TheVoyger1234!

Why thank you! 

I only know a german supplier (kronenberg24.de) they offer a lot of different Blu-Ray, DVD, Game Cases and more.[/b]

I'm not from Germany, so I'll have to find those by other means.

I think i have finished the templates. Don't know what i should or would change.
Tomorrow i'll start to work on new covers.

The templates are looking great!  Can't wait for a new cover!

[tylerbgood]

I really like those PC templates RecOne!

[NoLovin_NoGlovin]

How about a cover art for  PUBG? I have some covers for PS4 games and Xbox one etc. Let me know what you are looking for, and I can scan them in.

[RecOne]

I'm still working on my GOG.com games...

Left to do: Brutal Legend, Odallus, Oddworld New 'n' Tasty, Owlboy, River City Ransom Underground, Sengoku 3, Shock Troopers 1 and 2, Slain. Once i've got them i move on to my steam library.

I focus on "digital only" games, that means if there is a physical version available for the system i won't make a cover it (at least for now).

And here comes a little preview:


(I'll upload the templates as .psd file this week.)

[TheVoyger1234]

I'm still working on my GOG.com games...

Left to do: Brutal Legend, Odallus, Oddworld New 'n' Tasty, Owlboy, River City Ransom Underground, Sengoku 3, Shock Troopers 1 and 2, Slain. Once i've got them i move on to my steam library.

(I'll upload the templates as .psd file this week.)

This would be probably the true challenge of building a cover. You have to make sure it works. For the most part, I'm highly sure this is going to turn out well.

(I'll upload the templates as .psd file this week.)

Got it!