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Why have CD/DVD lables?
quadro:
Ok, I have no problem with providing custom DVD/CD/Univesal Game Case lables and such, some of the custom ones are just plain awesome compared to the retail version. I have started donating some of the scans of my PSP game lables that I own to assist in this project and like the service it provides (especially for cartridge gaming from the late 80's and early 90's, you simply can't find a box for most of those games).
My concern is the offering of CD/DVD lables. What is the reasoning behind this? I mean, are there that many people out there screwing up their game discs that they need a new lable for it? I mean, if you scratch the disc bad enough to destroy the lable, it will almost be a guarantee that you ruined the disc anyhow.
For most users downloading their games rather than buying them, the biggest caveat is not getting the artwork from the case (which is available here) and then they don't get the artwork on the disc (which in some cases is being provided here). I just don't understand why you would be offering the disc lables as you would think that you would draw the line somewhere on this, especially offering disc lables for games that are readily available at retail still-are people that quick to ruin a disc? They aren't coasters that you buy for $50+ each. I mean, most people that are going to need those lables are going to be people that are illegally downloading games and playing them on a modded system (which is illegal in most cases, just read the 'owners' manual).
Just a concern here. Anyone have any opinions on this?
Here is a list of the CD/DVD lables that I have found online here:
Xbox 360 CD/DVD lables:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5641
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6362
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4212
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6360
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3989
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6359
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5865
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6342
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5644
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6078
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6358
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5678
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3970
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1131
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6361
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5643
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3986
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3915
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1420
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3646
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4213
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5642
Nintendo Wii:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4216
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5780
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4221
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6424
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5960
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=2501
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6226
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=2997
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3754
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4222
sheep2001:
Got to say i agree with you there. I am all for the preservation of the art of even current generation systems, but dvd scans are pretty worthless for the most of us. I have a fair few PS2 DVD's that have permanent marker pen ruining the label, but there would be no way in hell i would print a new one and stick it on - it would look even worse - i think perhaps having them scanned and submitted for 'preservation' sake, but then inhibit the download of the hi-res scan. The ability to download them could be released when the system is superceded by a couple of generations.
I think having labels for dead systems is fine - and i have no problem with people downloading a game that they cannot get their hands on for a dead system - this to me is not real piracy, and is no different from downloading ROMS to use on an emulator- it's not like the publishers/creators get any cash from the sale of used software anyway.
wshbrngr:
I, myself do not upload cd/dvd labels as I really don't see the need for it.
I do the labels for N64 carts and some of the GB carts.
juan0tron:
I don't see the need for it, but down the line someday we might need all those scans, good to get the while they're still somewhat current. Anyway, who cares about pirates, we're not helping/promoting the downloads of games, just the fact that they should look nice.
Shugo Takahashi:
Well, I don't see why not. If there's SOMEBODY out there that can use them, then why not? There's no reason to deny scanners that want to submit content even if it's "useless." Content is still content, and the more we have the better the selection is.