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Hideo Kojima intentionally designed Metal Gear Solid's box art to look confusing and grab attention, but stores…
Hideo Kojima intentionally designed the Japanese box art for Metal Gear Solid to be vertical to pique customer curiosity, though some retailers displayed it horizontally. The article also mentions other games with unique box art, like Phalanx on SNES, and notes that the US typically received different artwork than Japan and Europe.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is even more of a throwback as it brings back a PS2 staple – having better box…
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse features different box art in its European and US releases, with the European version showcasing artwork by Katsuya Terada. This regional difference mirrors past Castlevania titles and other PlayStation 2-era games, leading to some fan disappointment over the US edition's more generic art.
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 pre-orders have landed on PS5 and Switch 2, and the goofy box art has thankfully been…
Pre-orders are now available for the physical Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 8. This collection includes games from Kingdom Hearts Final Mix up to Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind, with a release date for Kingdom Hearts 4 set for late 2027. Purchasers through US Amazon will receive exclusive in-game keyblades and a poster, while other retailers offer a reversible inlay with a 25th-anniversary design.
Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated
Square Enix has reportedly updated the box art for the physical Nintendo Switch 2 release of the Kingdom Hearts Collection, addressing concerns about alleged AI usage. The new artwork mirrors the Japanese version, featuring clouds instead of buildings and repositioned characters, with the game set to launch on October 8, 2026.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Sonic The Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Switch Showdown
This article presents a special "Box Art Brawl" comparing the box art for various Sonic the Hedgehog games available on the Nintendo Switch to celebrate the character's 35th anniversary. It features a selection of titles, including Sonic Origins Plus, Sonic Mania Plus, and Sonic Frontiers, with readers encouraged to vote for their favorite cover art.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D (3DS)
This article compares the box art for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D across different regions, pitting the North American design against the shared European and Japanese versions. The discussion highlights the visual elements and artistic choices of each regional cover, with a nod to the upcoming remake for the Nintendo Switch.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Price And Box Art Revealed
Nintendo has revealed the price and box art for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, launching on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will cost $69.99 in North America and £58.99 in the UK, with a special edition also planned.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Rayman 3D
This article discusses the box art for Rayman 3D, a Nintendo 3DS port of Rayman 2. It compares the North American and European cover art, ultimately favoring the North American design for its dynamic composition. The piece also briefly touches on the game's release and its 3D visuals.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: WarioWare, Inc: Mega Party Game$!
This article presents a comparison of the box art for the GameCube title WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ across its North American, European, and Japanese releases. Readers are invited to vote for their preferred design, with the European version featuring Wario and a yellow background, the North American version showcasing Wario and other characters on a blue background, and the Japanese version opting for a more abstract pink polka dot design with Wario's facial features.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi (NES)
This article compares the box art for the NES title Yoshi, known as Mario & Yoshi in Europe and Yoshi's Egg in Japan. It presents the North American, European, and Japanese cover art, discussing their design elements and regional differences. The author notes the game's retro charm despite not being the best tile-matching puzzler.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Galactic Pinball
This edition of Box Art Brawl focuses on Galactic Pinball for the Virtual Boy, comparing its North American and Japanese box art. The North American cover is described as colorful but not very pinball-focused, while the Japanese cover is noted for its interesting, abstract Picasso-inspired design. The article also briefly mentions last week's winner for Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bubsy In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind (SNES)
This edition of Box Art Brawl compares the box art for Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind across North America, Europe, and Japan for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. While North America and Europe feature similar designs with the protagonist posing, Japan opts for a portrait orientation with a stark white background and a red logo. The article notes the upcoming release of Bubsy 4D on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
This article compares the North American and European/Japanese box art for the Nintendo DS game Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales. The author discusses the merits of each design, with the European/Japanese version featuring a large, central Chocobo and the North American version showcasing a more detailed, picture-book aesthetic. The piece also briefly mentions other games and the author's personal preferences.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (GBA)
This edition of Box Art Brawl pits the regional box art for Yoshi's Universal Gravitation against each other. The article details the differences between the European, North American, and Japanese versions, highlighting the game's unique tilt-based gameplay mechanic and its release in 2004/2005.
Splatoon Raiders' Switch 2 Price And Box Art Have Been Revealed
Nintendo has revealed the price and box art for the upcoming game Splatoon Raiders, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will cost $49.99 digitally and $59.99 physically in North America, with a release date of July 23rd. The box art features the Deep Cut trio and the playable Mechanic character.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Professor Layton And Pandora's Box
This article compares the box art for Professor Layton and Pandora's Box (also known as Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box) across its European, North American, and Japanese releases. The European version features a busy design with highlighted puzzles, while North America and Japan showcase the main characters and the Molentary Express, with subtle differences in puzzle presentation or plot summary.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Star Fox Assault (GameCube)
This edition of Box Art Brawl pits the North American/European box art for Star Fox Assault against its Japanese counterpart. The article details the visual differences and asks readers to vote for their preferred design. Star Fox Assault was released in 2005 for the GameCube and developed by Namco.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Capcom Vs SNK 2 EO (GameCube)
This article presents a comparison of the North American and European/Japanese box art for Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO on the GameCube. It details the characters featured in each regional design and discusses the 'EO' subtitle's meaning. The piece also references a previous 'Box Art Brawl' for Resident Evil: Code Veronica X which resulted in a tie.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GameCube)
This article compares the box art for Resident Evil: Code Veronica X across its North American, European, and Japanese releases on the GameCube. The piece highlights the distinct artistic choices for each region, with the North American version featuring Chris and Claire Redfield and Albert Wesker, the European version focusing on a close-up of Claire's face, and the Japanese version showing the siblings against a spooky background.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Hoops 3 On 3
This article compares the North American and European/Japanese box art for the Nintendo DS game Mario Hoops 3 on 3, also known as Mario Slam Basketball in Europe. The North American cover features characters in action on a beach court, while the European/Japanese version uses a simpler design with large "M-A-R-I-O" letters and character cameos.
