PC game covers thread (was: Official PC game template)

[Doom]

Examples of my previous attempt:

I really like that windows flag/MS DOS logo on the spine. Maybe moving it to the top in place of the "PC Game" label. I'd mock it up but I don't have a windows logo with transparency. Besides, It's pretty easy to figure out what I'm talking about. There's three ways we could do the logo too. You could use a background (like most, if not all, console spines), with a semitransparent background, (so it doesn't get in the way too much), or with no background at all (like it is on the bottom of the spine on your mockup)

[Hexxxer]

This is a mockup I had done in July and figured I would upload it for some input:



It is very basic and has no actually writing on it. I used the look of the Games for Windows covers as a base

[Hexxxer]

Is consistency in the size with other templates valuable to people? I have always tried to match the size of the template with what is currently standard.

[sheep2001]

I really like that as a starter - has my favorite bits from your old templates, and the GFW template.

The only thing is, for consistency, people would have to re-cover every new purchase if we go for a custom design as standard  -  perhaps not everyone is as anal about consistency as most of us - hahaha

in terms of your question about size - yes for me, size is important (hehe)  i am planning to make myself a master template with the spine equally sized across all formats.

[shenske]

As with all templates i make everything is a separate layer and is editable.  I found a super high rez logo on the net and recreated all gradient patterns for the top banner on the front and spine.  It also has the "old PC DVD, PC CD" template included.  It also has a normal and live option
so this is what i'm going to stick to ...

Games for Windows




Random Note:
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[Hexxxer]

I may just alter the games for windows on the side and keep the original logo there. That way it matches current covers with the only difference being the titles, this way the Game for Windows template will match spine for spine. We can do away with the logo in the thin versions.

As far as a dos version I was thinking of doing a red theme instead of blue. Any ideas?

[Doom]

Random Note:
My 1111th post 

Looking nice as always.

Random Note:
Mine's bigger.

[shenske]

I may just alter the games for windows on the side and keep the original logo there. That way it matches current covers with the only difference being the titles, this way the Game for Windows template will match spine for spine. We can do away with the logo in the thin versions.

As far as a dos version I was thinking of doing a red theme instead of blue. Any ideas?

like this?

[Hexxxer]

yeah exactly like that. I think it would be cool if you uploaded those files unless you are also willing to make the other sizes as well plus linux and mac covers. If so all the power to you. I would also suggest a few other things but I have no time at the moment.

[lwelyk]

I'm fine with those since I could easily modify them to whichever I want before printing. XB

[pneboy]

can i ask if anyone has queried my request

[Sark]

I would live to stick with the games for windows template just take the "Live" part off of it and have an interchangeable "CD" and "DVd" template.
I don't mind the grey PC template though, just all of my other games are in the games for windows format.

[Hexxxer]

no worries, that is something the template will allow for

[shenske]

I would live to stick with the games for windows template just take the "Live" part off of it and have an interchangeable "CD" and "DVd" template.
I don't mind the grey PC template though, just all of my other games are in the games for windows format.

no worries, that is something the template will allow for

Correct, the "PC DVD" portions and the "Games for blahblah" text are editable. 
The "live" part is also removable by hiding a layer.

[sheep2001]

That looks awesome!  I WANT IT!!!