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[SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Details
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:42 am
by Dom DXecutioner
Hello,
So I've been working on the programs view and game details support for my skin. I don't necessary play games but my so does; I do, however, like to see the games being supported in any skin, thus, I've created the following views for the xbox games:
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:14 am
by Dom DXecutioner
I've created a script to read the info from an xml file; no this will not scraped from any site, you will have to create this yourself if you want this to be available... I've used information from
http://www.teamxbox.com.
For this to work, you will need to create a folder labeled "_default" inside your game's folder; inside this folder you would also need a two additional folders: 1) gallery 2) extras; at the root of the "_default" folder you would need to have an xml file labeled "default.xml":
So, the layout would look something like:
GAME_FOLDER
_DEFAULT
GALLERY
EXTRAS
default.xml
icon.jpg
trailer.avi
The default.xml structure is as follows:
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<game>
<platform>xbox</platform>
<title>Battlefield 2: Modern Warfare</title>
<publisher>Electronic Arts</publisher>
<developer>Digital Illusion</developer>
<genre>First Person Shooter</genre>
<esrb>T</esrb>
<esrb_descriptors>Language/Violence</esrb_descriptors>
<features_general>Offline Players: 1/Dolby 5.1 Surround</features_general>
<features_online>Multiplayer: 1-40/Content Download</features_online>
<rating>8.5</rating>
<exclusive>No</exclusive>
<trailer>trailer.mp4</trailer>
<released>12/12/2005</released>
<description>The award-winning Battlefield franchise explodes onto the Xbox, dropping players into the heat of battle with Battlefield 2: Modern Combat. The game brings the over-the-top action and excitement of the Battlefield series into the modern era with a bleeding-edge arsenal of vehicles and weaponry allowing for the most extreme "Battlefield Moments" yet. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat features a propaganda-fuelled single player campaign where gamers play both sides of a conflict in one of the most treacherous regions in the world – Kazakhstan. Gamers will plunge headlong into the fog of war and must ultimately choose sides in a furious showdown where nothing is as it seems </description>
<extras>
<item>
<label>Mission 1 Walkthrough [Part 1/2]<label>
<file>mission_1_walkthrough_1_2.avi</file>
<duration>8.19 Mins</duration>
</item>
<item>
<label>Mission 1 Walkthrough [Part 2/2]<label>
<file>mission_1_walkthrough_2_2.avi</file>
<duration>8.19 Mins</duration>
</item>
</extras>
</game>
You will also need to include an "icon.jpg" in the root of the "_default" folder to be shown under the overview section; the dimensions are that of widescreen, I use "256x144" but you can use whatever you want.
Also, the main trailer will have to be in the root of the "_default" folder to be played correctly.
The gallery folder will include all of the screenshots you want to display and it does not matter what you name them.
The xtras is intended for additional videos you may want to have; things like walkthroughs, gameplay, reviews, etc.
That's it for now... more info to come; of course this does not need to be used by anyone but I thought I'd give a heads up
Suggestions are welcomed!
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:30 am
by sealeysonic
Looks great to me....well done !!
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:36 pm
by Adult Swimmer
Looks cool ! It would be nice to have a small video of some in game action like with the emulators of old game systems. Maybe even the tv commercials for the games to.
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:02 am
by Dom DXecutioner
Adult Swimmer wrote:Looks cool ! It would be nice to have a small video of some in game action like with the emulators of old game systems. Maybe even the tv commercials for the games to.
You can... the only thing is, it will NOT fetch it for you, you will have to put the video in the
_default folder; you can add as many videos and label them however you wish; you will have to put this videos in the
extras folder inside the
_default folder and then edit the following area in the xml file:
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<extras>
<item>
<label>Mission 1 Walkthrough [Part 1/2]<label>
<file>mission_1_walkthrough_1_2.avi</file>
<duration>8.19 Mins</duration>
</item>
<item>
<label>Mission 1 Walkthrough [Part 2/2]<label>
<file>mission_1_walkthrough_2_2.avi</file>
<duration>8.19 Mins</duration>
</item>
</extras>
Each item will be a video... again, all this will have to be done mannually. I'm sure a few will share what they have for others to use.
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:13 am
by skatulskijean
exellent work!
thanks!
Regards Jan
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:23 pm
by Adult Swimmer
Hey Dom, any suggestions on how to make the videos? Games can only be played via xbox. It would be nice if we had a xbox emu for the pc but we all know thats not out yet and doesn't seem to even be close. It will happen one day though and I always thought that when it did I would tackle the vidz at that time. Sooner is better than later and all content could used for the pc emu later on.
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:44 pm
by Irwin
Awesome i want that skin haha, im not a XML programer, but if u need help like betatester, or images of any resolution u can send me a mp if u want, your skin is pretty good.
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:53 pm
by Irwin
And please when u end your skin, send me a mp to the download/post i really want it
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:21 am
by nonosto
Dear
nice work where can I to download it please?
Thanks
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:45 am
by Master13
Wow this is looking super sick. Thanks for all this Dom. I can't wait to mess around with this skin.
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:01 pm
by nonosto
Dear
I found this but I do'nt know if it's the latest.
I don't know how to rename wallpaper file to fanart in game folder? default.jpg, fanart.jpg, namegames.jpg....
Thank
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:02 am
by Dom DXecutioner
Adult Swimmer wrote:Hey Dom, any suggestions on how to make the videos? Games can only be played via xbox. It would be nice if we had a xbox emu for the pc but we all know thats not out yet and doesn't seem to even be close. It will happen one day though and I always thought that when it did I would tackle the vidz at that time. Sooner is better than later and all content could used for the pc emu later on.
For the games that I have, I've been using youtube to get trailers, gameplay and walkthrus; if you want to do it yourself, you can always buy a capture card and record with that...
nonosto wrote:Dear
nice work where can I to download it please?
Thanks
Apologies, I have not released an update yet, but I will soon...
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:54 am
by whufclee
For the games that I have, I've been using youtube to get trailers, gameplay and walkthrus; if you want to do it yourself, you can always buy a capture card and record with that...
If you need more gameplay videos I know there is a set available on the Coinops forum, might save you some time if the format is any use to you? They are all in Xbox original format (XMV) and I think there are a few hundred of them. I need to grab them myself sometime so once I get around to finding them I'll send you the link if you want.
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:07 pm
by nonosto
Thank
Apologies, I have not released an update yet, but I will soon...
I 'm very impatient....
But in wait could you explain me for the fanart background when poster games highlight
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:37 pm
by k1m05
Glad to see you are still working on this Dom. Havent used my xbox alot since i got my ATV2 but been using the xbox a bit L8tly. This is such a snazzy looking skin I love it. Thanks again for all your hard work. Hope you are having a great summer
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:14 am
by Dom DXecutioner
whufclee wrote:For the games that I have, I've been using youtube to get trailers, gameplay and walkthrus; if you want to do it yourself, you can always buy a capture card and record with that...
If you need more gameplay videos I know there is a set available on the Coinops forum, might save you some time if the format is any use to you? They are all in Xbox original format (XMV) and I think there are a few hundred of them. I need to grab them myself sometime so once I get around to finding them I'll send you the link if you want.
If xbmx4xbox can play that format, it should be no problem... The link would be useful, thanks!
nonosto wrote:Thank
Apologies, I have not released an update yet, but I will soon...
I 'm very impatient....
But in wait could you explain me for the fanart background when poster games highlight
As it stands now, simply name the fanart image to "fanart.jpg" in the root directory of the game folder and that should work!
k1m05 wrote:Glad to see you are still working on this Dom. Havent used my xbox alot since i got my ATV2 but been using the xbox a bit L8tly. This is such a snazzy looking skin I love it. Thanks again for all your hard work. Hope you are having a great summer
ATV2!? WTF!?? Traitor!... LOL, all kidding aside, thanks and my summer is going a bit busy and expensivee, but ok all things consider!
I may release a Beta 2 over the weekend... keep your fingers crossed!
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:08 pm
by Adult Swimmer
I just ordered a usb to component capture "cable" to attempt the game vidz. My pc's are a little old so i'm building another one. It shouldn't take that long. Recording the games on the other hand, well.....that may take 4ever. I have a lot of games but it doesn't matter, it has to be done!
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:56 pm
by nonosto
Dear
As it stands now, simply name the fanart image to "fanart.jpg" in the root directory of the game folder and that should work!
Like with Transpareancy just rename the picture fanart.jpg:
, but doesn't work:
Maybe I have an too old version
Thanks
Re: [SKIN] NXE Twist 2012 - Programs: Games Posters w/ Detai
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:30 pm
by Xbox
Is Beta 2 going to be released today????