Welcome to Cover Art! A section of the site where we look at a retro video game’s box cover art and briefly discuss it’s gameplay and legacy.
Final Fantasy VI was released on the Super Famicom to the Japanese public in 1994. Later that year, US gamers got it on the Super Nintendo but under the name Final Fantasy III. The Japanese version box art features the beautiful artwork … [ Read More... ]
The latest game by industry luminary Goichi Suda, aka Suda 51, is called Killer Is Dead. Suda 51, who is well known for games like Killer7, No More Heroes, Shadows of the Damned, and Lollipop Chainsaw is now working on a new action game IP about a contract killer. The main character, Mondo Zapper, is an executioner although at first glance appears … [ Read More... ]
Nintendo has sent out a PR email announcing a handful or release dates, and some release windows, for soon to be launched first and third party titles. The list is exclusive to North America, seems to only cover games launching between now and April, and includes all of the big N’s currently marketed consoles. For those not in the loop these include the portable Nintendo 3DS, the 2005 home … [ Read More... ]
Sony is bringing out the $300 500GB Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle, and yes, “Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle” is the official Sony name. That’s a mouthful. This limited edition $300 pack contains a Slim Playstation 3 system in white, a matching controller, and a one-year subscription to Playstation Plus. Playstation Plus subscription includes special access to Sony’s Instant Game Collection, … [ Read More... ]