Want to pick the Resistance 2 cover art?
by Justin McElroy 
{ Aug 26th 2008 at 2:30PM }
IGN says that Insomniac is offering the choice to fans because "the studio can't seem to make up its mind," which is insulting to your intelligence, but probably not so insulting that you should avoid the vote all together. After all, it's not just a right, it's a responsibility.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Thief @ Aug 26th 2008 2:35PM
Crap... they're all pretty awesome, but i'd probably have to say either 1 or 3.
The third one makes me want to turn my monitor upside down, and will most likely catch attention easier.
Thief @ Aug 26th 2008 2:37PM
Yah fix that, number 3... it has more thought to it and makes you stare at it a bit longer.
Moffka @ Aug 26th 2008 2:36PM
Number 3 clearly.
Duke @ Aug 26th 2008 2:36PM
Yeah, I voted 3. I love the contrast between them.
pkpk523 @ Aug 26th 2008 2:54PM
obviously 3, like everyone else says. Actually, I really like the Playstation Network tab. Kinda classes it up for me for whatever reason. But the "only for playstation" thing looks craptacular and cheap.
elpmis @ Aug 26th 2008 3:43PM
AGREED.
WhoMe @ Aug 26th 2008 4:43PM
Hrm, generic FPS box cover #1 or generic FPS box cover #2?
Think I'll go with #3 as well. I mean, this thing does need to stand out at Wall Mart, right? Well #3 does that.
Make it so, make the change!
Titanium_Orchid @ Aug 26th 2008 4:44PM
Number three! Number three!
My opinion counts!
Number three!
IslandLife @ Aug 26th 2008 5:00PM
Yup, #3
the other two look too much like they used a generic cover design template.
lantus @ Aug 26th 2008 2:37PM
Definitely #3
Neil @ Aug 26th 2008 2:36PM
New "Only on PlayStation" and "PlayStation Network" bar looks hideous.
Moffka @ Aug 26th 2008 2:50PM
Same can be said for the only on Xbox 360 boxes they stamp on.
FOXHOUND @ Aug 26th 2008 3:01PM
They never put the 'for humans only' stamp I lobbied for. :\
Marty @ Aug 26th 2008 3:04PM
Whether or not the 360 branding looks hideous has nothing to do with what Neil said.
Juddinrs @ Aug 26th 2008 3:15PM
i like it, i just hope it doesnt come back to bite them when a game has that logo and later comes out for another system. kinda like bioshock on the 360.
theturtle363 @ Aug 26th 2008 3:36PM
obviously Foxhound, you have never really lived
Al2x @ Aug 26th 2008 3:36PM
They should make the entire tab smaller. The PS3 boxes are already vertically challenged, and instead of having a crappy "Only on PlayStation" that looks like it was done in MS Word by someone in the 6th grade, why not just a simple PS logo with the tag "Exclusive" or even "only".
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 26th 2008 5:16PM
Marty, both of which have nothing to do with the topic, stop correcting people ¬_¬
john paul @ Aug 26th 2008 2:37PM
doesn't the third one look like the Fable 2 cover? anyways the third one looks the best.
samfish @ Aug 26th 2008 2:39PM
they're all kinda crappy.
3 is the most interesting, but it lacks any impact.
Still, if I wasn't so lazy and could bring myself to vote, I'd go with 3.
JoeTheBlow @ Aug 26th 2008 2:39PM
Shame i can't see hi-res images of them because i have scripts blocked in my browser and IGN is such a steaming pile of script-laden bullshit.
*squints* Ummm, number one.
Brooding.
Christopher Grant @ Aug 26th 2008 2:46PM
We have some higher-res versions in that gallery there.
JoeTheBlow @ Aug 26th 2008 3:51PM
Ah, so you do, cheers.
I change my vote to number 3.
syrik zero @ Aug 26th 2008 2:42PM
I agree with every one else...
Cover Art 3 FTW
Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Aug 26th 2008 2:45PM
3 Wins. 1&2 are the usual "Big Mean Motherfucker with Badass Shit in the background" and they suck.Got too stale and clichéd ever since every major shooter decided to have a cover like that.
Obie @ Aug 26th 2008 2:46PM
Numero Tres!
Fenix @ Aug 26th 2008 2:47PM
1 and 2 look generic and 3 looks better overall. I agree with Neil, the only on PS3 and PSN labels look crappy.
#3
Ken Seang @ Aug 26th 2008 2:56PM
3 ftw!
Neuromancer @ Aug 26th 2008 2:58PM
Allowing me to vote on the cover art for the collector's edition makes me even more excited about this game!!!
Vidikron (FU) @ Aug 26th 2008 2:58PM
I like the contrast of #3, and I know they are going for a mirror image effect, but I find the upside down portion to be a bit hard on the eyes. But part of that may be due to the fact that I can't easily flip it looking at the image on my monitor the way I would be able to flip the box.
FOXHOUND @ Aug 26th 2008 3:02PM
I vote for #3.
But wait...
I'm in Florida. Thus, I say the ballot is confusing and needs a recount, which will result in the least favorite winning.
WRE @ Aug 26th 2008 3:48PM
You don't get the American voting system at all! First, everyone votes for a cover, but it doesn't matter what the popular vote says because Sony will have a group in their hierarchy, let's call them the Electoral University, that will actually decide what they want. Get it?
Marty @ Aug 26th 2008 3:05PM
What is the point of voting when all three look like they dropped out of a generic cover-art machine?
Vidikron (FU) @ Aug 26th 2008 3:25PM
Why does your post look like it dropped out of a generic Marty PS3 article response machine?
atrimus @ Aug 26th 2008 4:34PM
LOL!!! too true Vidikron
Marty @ Aug 26th 2008 5:04PM
Ooh, burn. I don't respond this way to every PS3 article here, though, so not accurate.
Lorem @ Aug 26th 2008 3:05PM
They all suck. I'd pick #3 since it's the best out of the garbage.
Envoy X @ Aug 26th 2008 3:05PM
#3
H Choi @ Aug 26th 2008 3:06PM
Third one. No close up face shots like MGS4 please.
Markusdragon @ Aug 26th 2008 3:12PM
These things are often decided by consumer surveys anyway. This is just turning a consumer survey into a marketing ploy.
Which is actually a pretty good idea.
nmezib @ Aug 26th 2008 3:15PM
def num 3 ftw
Tango Charlie @ Aug 26th 2008 3:17PM
3.
Numbers one and two have no real focal point. 3 is a mixed bag too, but at least has contrast.
Is this for real? If the studio can't make up its mind about THIS, which is a no-brainer, I hope they're doing a better job making decisions on gameplay issues.
flanker22 @ Aug 26th 2008 3:26PM
why do they even let you vote obviously #3 was their original boxart but to raise publicity they created this poll. They give you two ugly choices which are duplicates meaning people who actually for some reason like that design will have to split votes among 1 and 2.
Jawmuncher @ Aug 26th 2008 3:31PM
They all suck besides cover 3.
knowthyself @ Aug 26th 2008 3:37PM
I voted for # 1. It's solid. 3 has a nice idea but the execution isn't so hot. And 2 is just the worst.
Arturo @ Aug 26th 2008 3:40PM
i like #3
Jacksons @ Aug 26th 2008 3:41PM
Gee, I wonder!
Eothein @ Aug 26th 2008 3:42PM
Number 1: the face is lacking detail and looks awful up close.
Number 2: replace face with models and voila.
Number 3: Looks guys we saw this awesome art for this game I think its was called Fable or Story or something anyway I think it would look great for our game, nobdy will notice the similarities."
Seriously all 3 options are rather rubbish, numbers 1 and 2 look ametuerish and number 3 is far too much like the Fable cover art.
DesertPyrate @ Aug 26th 2008 3:42PM
Well, lets keep the party going # 3 looks the most collectible
Lord Humongous @ Aug 26th 2008 3:48PM
#1 for sure. Why? Because it's the fugliest. We all know Killzone 2 is going to destroy this POS. No one wants to admit it, but Resistance 1 was very BLAH. People jumped on it just because it was the PS3's first EXCLUSIVE "next gen shooter". It was a way for the Sony fanboys to wave their angry fists in retaliation of the Xbox Haloers. Yes, I own a PS3. Yes, I own a 360. Yes I played both Resistance and Halo 3 (also mildly sucks!). Please don't yell at me - I'm just a post-apocalyptic dude with a gun in a hockey mask. I am also a pap filled douchebag so there, I saved you the trouble.