Tag: Box Art
News Wanted Dead's PS5, PS4 Box Has a Bit of Everything on It
Cats! Tattoos! Swords!
If you’re a fan of scrappy old character action games, the kind of weird releases you’d find in bargain bins at hardware stores for the PS2, then you’ll want to add Wanted Dead to your wishlist. In some ways, this game is channelling the spirit of busted Wii U exclusive Devil’s Third, as it mixes close-quarters melee...
News That PS5 Placeholder Box Art Turned Out to Be the Real Thing
Demon's Souls, Sackboy, and more
At the start of this month, before we even knew the PlayStation 5 price and release date, a bunch of box art for upcoming exclusives hit the web that claimed not to be the final piece. It included the likes of Demon's Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Destruction AllStars,
News PS5 Placeholder Box Art for Returnal, Gran Turismo 7, and More Revealed
Sackboy and Destruction AllStars too
It looks like Sony has released some new assets to online retailers around the world as a bunch of new PlayStation 5 box art has just appeared on Amazon Australia. We stress that this is said to not be the final art, so the images you see below may be changed as we approach the release of each of these PS5...
News Polyphony Digital Is Open to Suggestions for Gran Turismo 7's Cover Car
Take your pick
Polyphony Digital is requesting suggestions for Gran Turismo 7’s cover car on Twitter. The social media post – which is more likely to be community engagement than stealth market research – ponders which vehicle should star on the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive’s box art: Gran Turismo Sport focused primarily on...
News Why Do the New EA Sports Covers Look Like That?
Coronavirus
EA Sports’ latest batch of covers have been the subject of intense scrutiny; there are some who love the scattershot design, and others who hate them. So what exactly is going on? Why do they look like that? The answer, in hindsight, is a glaring one: coronavirus. Of course! “Generally a global pandemic is a bad thing,” explained...
News PES 2021 May Be a Roster Update, But There Sure Are Some Stars on Its Cover
GOATs
We can’t help but feel that eFootball PES 2021: Season Update has wasted what it is a star-studded cover, because there sure are some big names on the front of this year’s release. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, who’s been a series mainstay for six years, is joined by Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo – so you’ve basically got the two GOATs...
News A Bunch More PS5 Box Art Has Emerged
What do you think?
We’re all quite familiar with the PlayStation 5’s trademark black-and-white box art banner now, but while it remains a novelty, feast your eyes on a bunch more official designs. You’ve no doubt already seen the Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla covers, but Australian covers for Far Cry 6, Planet
Random This Retailer Had Fun with Its Custom Ghost of Tsushima Box Art
Only in Slovakia, though
Occasionally, retailers will go the extra mile to tempt you to pre-order in their store. It could be the promise of a free sticker or a midnight launch. In Slovakia, however, ProGamingShop has come up with its own custom cover for Ghost of Tsushima – and it’s incredible, as this image attests: The slipcase is free for...
News Zion Williamson Fronts NBA 2K21 on PS5, Damian Lillard on PS4
Third cover still to be revealed
Update: As expected, Zion Williamson has been announced as the cover star for NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5. "His game seems built for the next-generation of NBA superstar; fittingly, a perfect choice to usher in the next-generation of sports gaming with NBA 2K21 on PS5," publisher 2K Sports announced. “Being on the...
Quiz Can You Name the PS4 Game from Just the Box Art?
What's in a name
There are a lot of games on PlayStation 4, but how closely do you pay attention to the cover art? Take the game's title away, and many PS4 games have pretty similar artwork adorning the box. We've gathered 10 PS4 games, blocked the names, and popped them in a quiz to see how well you know your box art. Can you correctly identify...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Celebrates May 4th with Key Art, Screenshots
Space inVaders
Update: Alongside today's celebrations, Warner Bros has also released some brand new screenshots of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. You can browse them below: Original Story: After a brief hiatus, Traveller’s Tales will return this year with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a brand-new compilation featuring all nine...
News Ghost of Tsushima Has a Gorgeous Reversible Cover
Stylish samurai
Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most stylish games to grace the PlayStation 4, so it’s only fitting that its physical edition should ship with an equally fancy reversible cover. While we’re already huge fans of the title’s original box art, flip the inlay and you’ll be able to give your Blu-ray copy an Akira Kurosawa-inspired...
News This Is What the PS5 Could Look Like in Stores
An artist's impression
It’s interesting to consider how the PlayStation 5 will look in stores, because Sony hasn’t revealed a whole lot about the upcoming console’s branding – beyond its record-breaking logo, of course. This mock-up by Italian graphic artist Giuseppe Spinelli, as published by
News Predator: Hunting Grounds Plays It Safe in PS4 Box Art
But look closely
You’ll be able to play Predator: Hunting Grounds for free next month as part of your PlayStation Plus subscription, but while you wait, why not have a gander at its box art? Interestingly, publisher Sony’s opted to focus on the release’s squad of soldiers rather than the titular antagonist, although the eagle eyed among you...
Random Eco-Friendly PS5 Cases Are Cute and Could Save the Planet
Cardboard cut-out
SEGA recently announced that it’s planning to go green with its future PC releases, shipping its games in recyclable cardboard cases. There’s much talk about the PlayStation 5’s approach to box art at the moment, but what if it took a similarly eco-friendly approach? Graphic designer Dan Tiller has come up with a concept on...
News PS5 Fans Are Having Fun Imagining the Console's Box Art
Case study
There’s a lot of chatter about what the PlayStation 5’s cases will look like. We’ve already done our own set of mock-ups, inspired by the PlayStation 4’s box art. Our theory is that Sony will want something that matches current retail displays but sets it next-gen system apart. Others believe the Japanese giant may opt for...
Poll What PS5 Box Design Should Sony Adopt?
Make a case
Here’s food for thought: what design will the PlayStation 5’s boxes adopt? We already know that the device will include a Blu-ray player, so it’s unlikely you should expect a different shape or size of case to the PlayStation 4 – it’s not like it will have to accommodate Nintendo Switch-sized cartridges all of a sudden, for...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Japanese Box Art Is a Beauty
The gang's all here
SEGA has revealed the Japanese box art for Yakuza 7, or Yakuza: Like a Dragon, as it'll be titled here in the West. In typical series fashion, the cover features a bunch of prominent characters all looking suitably serious. The vibrant reds really set this one off, though. It's yet another reminder that Japan gets some...
News The Last of Us 2 PS4 Box Art Warns Us Not to Get on Ellie's Bad Side
"You can't stop this"
If there's one thing that's clear about The Last of Us: Part II, it's that Ellie is not a happy bunny. The recent trailer seems to point towards a pretty obvious motivation for revenge, so we don't blame her. It's no wonder, then, that Sony has made Ellie's snarling face the focal point of the PlayStation 4 exclusive's cover...
News Borderlands 3's Unused Box Art Puts Its Foot in Its Mouth
One foot in the grave
Borderlands 3’s box art is brilliant, but what if it followed the format of previous instalments? You may recall that the first game in the series showed a bandit with a finger pistol pointing at his head; the second entry than expanded on this idea with two finger pistols. Well, developer Gearbox did try to keep the theme...
News Death Stranding's Official PS4 Box Art Revealed
Steelbook art, too
Update: Over on the PlayStation Blog, developer Kojima Productions has offered a better look at Death Stranding's official box art. Here's the standard edition: And the steelbook: Original Article: Hideo Kojima and friends have just wrapped up a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, and one of the more notable announcements to...
News Borderlands 3's Box Art Goes Biblical in Brilliant Fashion
Your lovin' is Bible
Borderlands has always had good box art, but you’ve got to give the Borderlands 3 cover a hearty round of applause. As with everything else pertaining to this long-awaited sequel, it’s already leaked online, with renowned Twitter bot Wario64 sharing it on his account. It basically depicts a Psycho as Jesus Christ, which is...
News Bryce Harper Fronts MLB The Show 19's Cover in His New Phillies Uniform
Streets of Philadelphia
The seemingly never-ending off-season saga involving right fielder Bryce Harper has concluded, and that means MLB The Show 19 has a cover. The bearded batsman can be seen in his new Philadelphia Phillies uniform, pouting at the camera. Previously, developer Sony San Diego had been forced to use placeholder artwork of the...
News FIFA 19 Rebranded for Champions League, And CR7's Gone
Ronaldo removed from cover
Europe’s premier club competition the Champions League resumes next week, and FIFA 19 has been given a facelift to celebrate. However, the soccer simulation will move forward without Cristiano Ronaldo on its cover, as the Juventus striker’s been replaced by an image of Brazilian forward Neymar, who’s flanked by Kevin...
News Mortal Kombat 11's Cover Looks Like a Mortal Kombat Cover
Will Ronda Rousey voice Sonya?
This is Mortal Kombat 11’s box art – it looks like Mortal Kombat box art. You expected more from this article? Well, what do you want us to say? It’s got Scorpion on it. It’s yellow. It says Mortal Kombat 11 on it. It’s got the guy from The 1975’s tattoo in the background, which is a bit weird, but maybe Ed...
News Days Gone PS4 Box Art Depicts a Desperate, Deadly World
The world will come for you
In the age of ‘Angry White Man Walking Away from the Camera Clutching a Pistol’, we kinda like this Days Gone cover, which is a little bit different. It’s based on the key art that developer Sony Bend released earlier in the year, and shows elaborately named protagonist Deacon St. John propped up by his motorcycle,...
News Kingdom Hearts III's PS4 Box Art Is Fit for a King
A right royal reveal
You’ve seen the brand new trailer and screenshots, but now it’s time to feast your eyes on Kingdom Hearts III’s fantastic PlayStation 4 box art. Sketched by series director Tetsuya Nomura himself, the image shows key characters like Sora, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck. Love or loathe the franchise, it’s hard to deny that...
News Catherine: Full Body Arranges a Ménage à Quatre
Ogle some new screenshots
Vincent looks like he’s going to have his hands full in Catherine: Full Body – and potentially his mouth, too. With pre-orders going live for the expanded PlayStation 3 puzzler in Japan, creator Atlus has released the box art for the re-release, showing the protagonist surrounded by a trio of buxom babes. The game’s...
News Resident Evil 2's Cover Channels Classic Key Art
Collector's Edition also announced
Resident Evil 2, the anticipated survival horror remake announced just weeks ago at E3 2018, hosted a prominent panel at San Diego Comic Con earlier today, where Capcom revealed the box art for the title. The image, which shows protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield standing back-to-back, is clearly...
News There'll Be a Logo on PS4 Pro Enhanced Game Cases
Oh great
It's usually around this stage in the generation that box art gets completely murdered by superfluous logos, and between PlayStation VR and the new PlayStation 4 Pro, the Japanese giant is planning to make a right old mess. Games Radar reports that titles enhanced by Sony's new hardware – which should, we must stress, end up being all of...
News WWE 2K17's Cover Star Has a Sword on His Chest
Ink-redible
Brock Lesnar is WWE 2K17's cover star. We'll refrain from making disparaging remarks because he could probably kill us with his little finger, but we have got to commentate on the sword that's tattooed on his torso, resting between his rock-like pectorals like Excalibur in Arthurian legend. Judging by the box art, he also appears to be...
News Make Sure That Anthony Martial Is FIFA 17's Cover Star
He came from France
As is the case almost every year, you can vote for the face of FIFA 17 right now. Fortunately, Liverpool's bargain bin Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, is not in the running this year – with Real Madrid's James Rodriguez, Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, Chelsea's Eden Hazard, and Manchester United's Anthony Martial in the...
News PlayStation VR's About to Make Your PS4 Box Art Messy Again
Oh joy
Towards the tail of the generation, PlayStation 3 box art got really bad. You'd have the PS3 logo, the PlayStation Network logo, the 'Only on PlayStation' logo, the PlayStation Move logo, and more. Just take a look at the state of this Need for Speed Most Wanted cover if you want a particularly egregious example. With the PlayStation 4, the...
E3 2016 Sadly, The Last Guardian's PS4 Box Art Sucks
Bird turd
It's unquestionably going to be a masterpiece, but much like the US version of ICO, there's a big question mark hanging over The Last Guardian's box art. We actually rather like the image that's been selected – it looks especially tasty on the title's steelbook – but the bog standard release has been buggered up by the additi
News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn's Box Art Is Predictably Beautiful
Brave new world
Horizon: Zero Dawn's new trailer may be a bit on the cheesy side, but there's no denying that the game's a visual tour-de-force. Part of that, of course, stems from Guerrilla Games' technical prowess – but the art direction is also a very obvious highlight as well. It's no surprise to see the title score some stunning box art,...
News Gosh Darn, The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine's PS4 Box Art Is Pure Hype
Here we bloody go
Phwoar, the hype meter's off the charts here at Push Square thanks to a relatively blurry image obtained by NeoGAF - isn't that always the way? The image - as you may have guessed - is the box art for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's second and final expansion, Blood and Wine. It features main character Geralt looking rather regal, while...
News No Man's Sky's PS4 Box Art Is So Beautiful You'll Want the Blu-ray
One for the shelf
It always seemed certain that No Man's Sky would receive a retail release, but Sony confirmed as much this week, stating that the ambitious outing will be available on Blu-ray in Europe and North America. However, if we're going to point out bad box art – DOOM's atrocious artwork immediately springs to mind – then we should...
News The Internet Reckons DOOM's PS4 Box Art Is Bad
And, for once, the Internet is right
In concept, DOOM couldn't possibly appeal less to this author's tastes. For starters, it's more heavy metal than the doodles on a teenage misfit's pencil case, but it's also one of those games where the shooting's only ever going to be the draw – we're not expecting anything in the way of story at all. Despite...
News Here's the Box Art for That Quantic Dream PS4 Collection
#EmotionEngine
Sony's preparing a boxed bundle of Quantic Dream games in March, meaning that you'll be able to get your David Cage fix in full on the PlayStation 4. The package includes the recently released Beyond: Two Souls port, as well as the upcoming Heavy Rain remaster. Agent Norman Jayden FBI's taken to bouncing a ball against a virtual wall...
News Street Fighter V Scores Console Exclusive Box Branding
It is known
Console makers love to make it known when a game is exclusive to their system, but the 'Only on PlayStation' branding that Sony usually employs doesn't suit every single piece of software. Street Fighter V is an example of a release that will never deploy on the Xbox One, but it is coming to the PC, so it's technically available...
News Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Gets a Crap New Cover
Drake's misfortune
You didn't think that the gorgeous golden Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection cover was going to last, did you? Perhaps realising that the original box art didn't quite capture the "SUCH VALUE! MUCH QUALITY!" nature of the compilation, SCEE has re-packaged the title in Europe with a garbage front flaunting the fact that you get...
News Dragon Quest Builders' Box Art Is a Bit of a Bust
Cheap and cheerful
Dragon Quest Builders is going to sell a frightening number of copies in Japan when it launches early next year on every viable PlayStation platform, but its box art is a bit rubbish. Gematsu spotted the artwork on a Japanese product page, which sports a mixture of awesome main character sketches and a ClipArt-esque villain. It...
Feature The 10 Best Worst PSone Covers
The bad, the ugly, and the beautifully bad
Box art today is not usually all that interesting. You go to the shop to pick up your copy of Call of Battlefield: War with Guns and the cover art is usually a grizzled white guy walking away from the camera, surrounded with brown and more brown – well, unless you're Battlefield, which uses nothing but...
TGS 2015 Gravity Rush's PS4 Box Art Is Just Brilliant
Such a rush
Gravity Rush – also known as Gravity Daze in Japan – is one of the most underappreciated properties on PlayStation, but Sony's giving protagonist Kat another bite of the apple with a PlayStation 4 version of the Vita original. The title – which is due out later this year in Japan and next February in the West – is being developed...
E3 2015 Harmonix Shows Off Rock Band 4's Box Art, Says to Stay Tuned to E3
Rock on
We're running out of time, folks. In mere hours Push Square's offices will have been thrown into pure madness. This year's E3 is looking to be especially busy, with developers increasingly keen on releasing snippets of news earlier than they're supposed to. Thanks a lot, guys. Seriously, though, E3 is keeping us pretty busy right now. We're...
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Unleashes the Angst in PS4 Box Art
A sure-fire plan
You may not be able to play Uncharted 4: A Thief's End until next year, but you can look at its box art. IGN spotted the cover on an Amazon product listing, and it looks pretty legit to us. Of course, the downside is that we've seen the image before – but who could ever tire of protagonist Nathan Drake's immaculately
News Dragon Quest Heroes' PS4 Box Art Slimes Your Screens
A boy and his blob
Square Enix appears to have accidentally outed the box art for – inhale – Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below. Eagle-eyed gamers picked up on the pack shot on the publisher's official store, which has now been pulled. There was also mention of the title's 13th October release
News Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Box Art Has Pretty Bad Posture
Gun to go
Call of Duty: Black Ops III's pack shot will pay homage to its predecessors – despite the fact that its seemingly ditching the Cold War for, er, advanced warfare. The cover – which has leaked onto Reddit ahead of the release's big weekend reveal – shows a suited soldier equipped with all kinds of technical wizardry sitting slumped in...
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's Potential PS4 Pack Art Sure Looks Moody
Are you depressed yet?
Naughty Dog's promised that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will be your typical Hollywood romp, but the title's definitely showing its darker side in this potential PlayStation 4 box art. The eagle eyed folks over at DualShockers spotted a file in SCEA's press bank named 'Pack Art Final', which shows protagonist Nathan Drake...
Weirdness What if Publishers Were Forced to Use ClipArt for Game Covers?
It'd truly be a wonderful world
If you’re anything like this editor, you’ll have fond memories of ClipArt. Decorating school reports with dodgy pictures was a real highlight of this writer’s formative years, and we suspect that it was the same for many of you. Still, now that we’re older and wiser, the Microsoft Office accessory has kind of...
