Shoutbox

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This one tries to coordinate the colors on the front and back covers, although the same design elements I've used in all 3 entries are still the same. If you note:

1) All 3 entries have the smaller screenshots in a frame of some sort, with a text caption overlaying the image

2) The disclaimer and copyright information, barcode, ratings information and the various little logos never change position. I figured that realistically, thats where all the information would go anyway. I think they have regulations about that sort of stuff (i know they have regulations on placement and size of ratings logos - not sure what they are though).

3) Placement of the Halo 2 logos on the back cover never changes. This is purely because with all the other stuff on the back cover, where are you going to put a logo? Do you really need a huge logo on the back? I know I don't read the back of a game case without at least knowing the title of the game first.

Anyways, the cover image on this one is essentially the back cover of the Halo 2 Deluxe Limited Collectors edition or whatever its called. The only difference between that and the artwork that has been released to the public is that it's in colour. This image took me goddamn ages in photoshop to colour, but the results are great. I wish bungie would release a cityscape or two into their wallpapers section.. i mean, we've seen some vague glimpses of Earth City and New Mombasa in videos and concept art, but never a detailed illustration or render of the city.

Also tried something a little different with the frame here.