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[heavy liquid]

Is this the first month that OPM have had slimline DVD cases for their demo discs (Sept. issue #96)? It's definitely the first time that I've noticed it, but maybe I'm out of the loop. The bookstores that have had backissues all had the demos in the paper sleeves (the same as what I'm still getting through the mail). Sorry for the blurry pics..

What I'd really like to know is if there are any downloadable covers for the OPM demo discs anywhere? OXM offers them at their site, but I can't seem to find any Playstation ones.

 

[VictimOfGrief]

Copying OXM is cool?

 

[Miburou]

I have that issue, but the DVD is in a paper sleeve.

 

[Lord Error]

Copying OXM is cool?

No, offering what every sensible CD-giving mag has been doing for long while now is cool. Late, but still good.

 

[mr_sockochris]

Both OPM and OXM in the UK have always had DVD cases. I think OXM has changed to slimmer cases now though which is a bit annoying as I'd sometimes change demo cases with any games I had with annoying stickers on them.

 

[Speevy]

I don't have a single PS2 demo. I need to find some friends who have some laying around.

 

[jooey]

it's the first one SO DON'T PANIC.

I wrote a letter to OPM in like '97 saying they should at least put their discs in cardboard sleeves. 8 YEARS LATER THEY DO ME ONE BETTER

 

[heavy liquid]

I have a subscription and it was the traditional paper sleeve. Subscribers always get the weak end of the deal.

Same with me.. my issue came with the paper sleeve. I bought this one at the bookstore. OXM does the same thing... cardboard sleeve for subscribers, and dvd case for newstand goers. But at least you can download the dvd sleeve from their site and make your own case, which is a nice option.

 

[Saurus]

Saw this mag at Target and Borders. Only the Borders store had them w/the DVD cases.

 

[Matlock]

Only Barnes and Noble stores have the slimline cased disks right now, as it is their test market.

 

[Brofist]

Copying OXM is cool?

OXM invented the DVD keep case!?!?

 

[Wario64]

all dvd cases should be clear. give us cool inside cover art work like Metal Gear Acid for the PSP

 

[heavy liquid]

Only Barnes and Noble stores have the slimline cased disks right now, as it is their test market.

How did I buy my copy at Borders?

 

[SKOPE]

Beginning with the September issue (OPM96) and continuing through November (OPM98), we're testing a new look for the OPM DVD that I think everyone will find to be rather unequivocably awesome: we're putting it in a real jewel case! The images here of the package fronts for the September and October discs tell the whole story. We're pretty certain that the OPM faithful as well as new readers will find this packaging approach to their liking. Doesn't it look like a real PlayStation 2 product? Isn't it attractive and worthy of a spot on your shelf with all your other PS2 games? Yeah.

The tests are being conducted primarily through Barnes & Noble bookstores (and various and sundry other non-chain bookstores throughout the nation). If the tests are positive (that is, if people really dig it) we'll probably roll this out for the entire newsstand run beginning likely with the January issue. Not sure yet how we'll handle subscribers.

http://opmtomb.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=5330346&publicUserId=1002439

Damn, beaten.

 

[ram]

here in germany the opm2 magazine is one of the most expensive mags around. they want 7.50 € for a blant and boring mag with the demo dvd. and you dont get a dvd case.

in spain, you have the same thing for 6 € with demo dvd in slim case and a 45 pages psp guide.

 

[Link316]

subscribers get screwed ;_;

 

[GoutPatrol]

I have that issue, but the DVD is in a paper sleeve.

Mine too.

Ripoff.

 

[Reilly]

Copying OXM is cool?

IIRC, OPM was the first console magazine to offer demo disks.

 

[VictimOfGrief]

IIRC, OPM was the first console magazine to offer demo disks.

Yes but cases OXM was the first.

 

[Reilly]

Yes but cases OXM was the first.

k

 

[bishoptl]

forever dumb

 

[VictimOfGrief]

Thanks Bish, needed a reminder.

 

[Miburou]

So in other words, OXM ripped off OPM, which then in turn ripped off OXM, which is ripping everybody off with its shoddy writing.