{"product_id":"x360-magazine-issue-45-2009-chronicles-of-riddick-guitar-hero-metallica-sku-1509","title":"X360 Magazine Issue 45 2009 Chronicles of Riddick Guitar Hero Metallica SKU 1509","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eX360 Magazine – Issue 45, 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, a substantial Xbox 360 gaming magazine packed with previews, reviews, features and period coverage from the late-2000s console era.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe main front cover is dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eThe Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dramatic artwork of Riddick holding his distinctive curved blades against a dark science-fiction backdrop. The issue promotes the return of Riddick and Starbreeze's sequel, making this a strong collectible for fans of the game, Xbox 360 and late-2000s gaming magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse side shown in the photographs has a striking monochrome design dominated by \u003cstrong\u003eGuitar Hero: Metallica\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional coverage advertised for \u003cstrong\u003eBioShock 2, Mafia II, Army of Two: The 40th Day, Dante's Inferno, Ghostbusters, Fuel, Mass Effect 2, Bayonetta\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBrütal Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMain Features \u0026amp; Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed contents pages show a very broad selection of Xbox 360 material, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark 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II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar Hero: Metallica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWWE Legends of WrestleMania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWanted: Weapons of Fate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Godfather II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrivial Pursuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillennium Series Paintball 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are also references to \u003cstrong\u003eBioShock 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMass Effect 2\u003c\/strong\u003e and other major Xbox 360 titles of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMafia II Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with visible age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright with strong artwork and clear print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003elight surface rubbing and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable \u003cstrong\u003ewaviness\/bowing along the upper edge\u003c\/strong\u003e of the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor \u003cstrong\u003ecorner and edge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly around the top and outer edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight creasing is visible in places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine appears intact but shows normal handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages remain colourful, 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