Capcom to offer 3 new Okami slipcovers to replace the watermark-riddled ones

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9:37 PM on 04.23.2008, Jordan Grim Devore

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In order to make amends for the Okami Wii box art fiasco, Capcom is sending out replacement slipcovers to those who purchased the game. There are 3 covers to choose from, one being the box art you have right now (sans IGN watermark), while the other two are completely new.

To register with Capcom to recieve a new cover sent to your house, all you have to do is go here and enter your address. Oh, and if you aren't in the U.S. or Canada, don't bother signing up -- this offer doesn't apply.

I've got to be honest, I wasn't expecting Capcom to do much other than make sure that future copies of Okami didn't contain the watermark, not send out brand new art to those who already bought the game. Which one did you guys pick? I went with #2 myself.

[Thanks, Seth!]

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TrailerParkJesus at 04/23/2008 21:51

Was this necessary? I mean I don't think anyoone was complaining about the watermark, but I guess it's a nice gesture.

So wait, do you have to show proof that you own the game?...

Arsonun at 04/23/2008 21:58

@TrailerParkJesus Not as far as I can tell. I just filled out the form and got an email saying that Capcom will send out the new art in teh next few weeks.

brainderailment at 04/23/2008 21:59

That original one might be worth something someday.

Spitfire at 04/23/2008 22:08

I like the original one. I dont even think you can notice to IGN logo unless you know its there and look for it. What I didnt like was the 9.5 rating they had on there. That IMO looked tacky as hell. I chose option #1

Cheeburga at 04/23/2008 22:12

Hahahahha

fromagex at 04/23/2008 22:13

very nice gesture. went with #1

sicPOS at 04/23/2008 22:20

I went with #2 but I might have a friend get #1 for me as well

fish with hat at 04/23/2008 22:20

I think it will be funny if/when more of these get ordered than what they have sold.

Loki Power at 04/23/2008 22:24

I haven't even bought the game yet but cover 1 is beautiful.

I chose it.

Crunshii at 04/23/2008 22:27

hahaha I picked #1. and shhhh I dont have Okami @_@ but I could really use this as wallpaper for work lol.

Scape at 04/23/2008 22:28

Props to Capcom for fixing this mistake.

dephect at 04/23/2008 22:34

@Scape
Making a slip cover doesn't fix the mistake, just covers the mistake =)

Loki Power at 04/23/2008 22:36

@dephect

Yes but it covers it beautifully.

The-Excel at 04/23/2008 22:39

Is it possible to get all three for a nominal fee?

Since when did Capcom USA rule so much?

fish with hat at 04/23/2008 22:41

@The-excel

it is if you know 2 other people that won't mind you using their name and address. ;p

TheHunter234 at 04/23/2008 22:42

While I haven't gotten the game yet, I picked number one anyway.

MJSIX at 04/23/2008 22:54

I'm confused, I'm going to order one but I need to know if the two new ones are art only or say Wii and the like on them.

TEKUMS at 04/23/2008 22:55

I choose #1 as well, and I agree with Spitfire, I don't really care bout the IGN watermark, its that big red circle that ruins the cover... ugh

Kapkomi at 04/23/2008 23:03

I want to get 2# and put it on my PS2 copy of the game

Mxyzptlk at 04/23/2008 23:03

I went with #2 myself, probably try to get a friend to order me #1. Nice gesture on Capcom's part, and honestly totally unnecessary.

Wedge at 04/23/2008 23:05

#2 used to be my wallpaper. I'd go with #1 for new box art though.

Joseph Leray at 04/23/2008 23:06

Am I the only one that likes #3? It's my wallpaper right now.

hools vern at 04/23/2008 23:07

This was entirely unnecessary, but I will totally be getting in on this. That first cover in the flickr gallery is gorgeous.

ShawnKelfonne at 04/23/2008 23:10

I got #1. Capcom just earned themselves major points for this one, although I love how nowhere on that page do they mention exactly why they're doing it.

manasteel88 at 04/23/2008 23:34

I have the PS2 version so this might be nice as a replacement cover for that. #1 for me. Also, is this surprising? I've always thought that Capcom was a fairly good company in dealing with its consumers.

Phoenix Gamma at 04/23/2008 23:35

They STILL need to replace the Strategy Guides!

I saw a copy of the guide in Gamestop today and the IGN watermark was still there, but since it's a bigger cover, there's a bigger logo.

I facepalmed so hard.

Hiltz at 04/24/2008 00:17

Good move, Capcom. This wasn't really necessary, but we'll glady take you up on your offer since you care about this issue.Besides, who can resist free, beautiful Okami boxart ?

I choose the first one.Although, the original is my favorite.

Okami Wii rocks. It's everything I expected it to be and it's such a rewarding game. Don't let Okami turn out to be the next Zack & Wiki and No More Heroes.

TurboHyperFighting at 04/24/2008 02:28

This is wicked cool. I planned on picking it up, so maybe I'll be able to get a watermarked one. For now, I'm getting art 1.

It's devastatingly beautiful. Reminds me of Great Wave off of Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai.

BlackSunEmpire at 04/24/2008 03:42

I don't live in the states or canada, but I might request them for my friends who do. Wont they be surprised when they get random Capcom cover in the mail??

NightDehumidifier at 04/24/2008 07:10

What's the matter? IGN doesn't have any form of physical advertising and the first moment they do you want to stomp on it and get another cover to prevent them from getting marketing or attention? Failures. I should buy the game to support IGN, but I now use my Wii to write important messages to myself, like get drunk with some coed girls by the lake.

zombiekiller13 at 04/24/2008 07:26

I went with #2...even though the mouse-over feature wasn't working on my laptop, so I couldn't tell what I was picking. Glad to see a company correcting problems like this, even if it is just cover art. I could have ignored the IGN logo, but the Play rating is annoying.

SgtBilbo at 04/24/2008 08:03

#2 for me. It was a tough pick, though, because both pieces of artwork were stunning. The game itself...a complete masterpiece. Just wish I could play it more before I lose the use of my right hand for 2 wks (gotta love carpal tunnel surgery!!)

Chicken008 at 04/24/2008 08:32

At least they are doing something..

Holyetheline at 04/24/2008 08:39

I think the first cover looks excellent... They all look great. This is sooo Capcom of them to do. I love it.

Cyberxion at 04/24/2008 08:57

I chose #2. I also think that this is totally necessary. Not because of the IGN watermark, but because of the big red circle on there that tells me what some publication I've never heard of thinks about a game I just bought.

Pixel Blue at 04/24/2008 09:09

I <3 number two, that's what I'm going to get. I'm not going to put it over the other image, though ... maybe on the side of my PC or somesuch.

TrailerParkJesus at 04/24/2008 09:26

It'd be funny if they had to send out more replacements than units sold

Neonie at 04/24/2008 09:35

#2 does look the best.

YONKE at 04/24/2008 10:37

got #2 so sweet capcom take the time and money to replace the cover.......

now i need to buy the game....

Chicken008 at 04/24/2008 10:56

Yay! Free art for me..

MechaMonkey at 04/24/2008 12:13

I don't even really want it that much, but it's free. How could I pass it up?

Knives at 04/24/2008 13:15

Freeness... I like that!

Justin Villasenor at 04/24/2008 16:05

I got #2 as well...and I didn't even buy Okami Wii. :p

Maybe I'll put in my PS2 Okami case.

Atlas at 04/24/2008 17:16

Good thing you don't need the game to get a case, who will send this cover to random people? Me thinks matlockery is at hand.

cjpkiller at 04/28/2008 03:31

golden donut I was thinking the exact same thing.
that or put it on my wall.

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