Xbox World 360 Magazine May 2009 Issue 77 Prototype Splinter Cell SKU 1509

Original Xbox World 360 Magazine – Issue 77, May 2009, a substantial UK Xbox 360 gaming magazine featuring a major 8-page exclusive on Prototype alongside extensive contemporary previews, reviews and features.

The front cover is dominated by dramatic Prototype artwork featuring the game's hooded protagonist against a city backdrop, accompanied by the cover line “Go anywhere. Kill everyone.” The magazine promotes an eight-page hands-on feature looking at Radical Entertainment's open-world action title.

This is a strong period gaming collectible from the Xbox 360 era, particularly for collectors of Prototype, Splinter Cell, Mass Effect, Dead Rising, Xbox 360 memorabilia and Future-published gaming magazines.

Major Features & Contents

The photographed contents pages show a wide range of notable games and articles, including:

• Prototype – major 8-page exclusive feature
• Splinter Cell – substantial feature examining its multiplayer and gameplay systems
• Dead Rising 2
• Mass Effect 2
• Aliens vs Predator
• Red Dead Redemption
• The Witcher
• Need for Speed: Shift
• Wanted: Weapons of Fate
• Just Cause 2
• Terminator Salvation
• Dante's Inferno
• Transformers 2
• UFC 2009 Undisputed
• Wolfenstein
• Tom Clancy's HAWX
• Shellshock 2: Blood Trails
• Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection
• Ninja Blade
• X-Blades
• Afro Samurai
• Fifty Cent: Blood on the Sand

The magazine also includes community sections, live news, live reviews, letters and other Xbox 360 coverage typical of the era.

Prototype Cover Feature

The main feature focuses heavily on Prototype, with the issue advertising an exclusive hands-on look at the game. The cover design uses a gritty orange and black cityscape with the lead character in the foreground, fitting the darker tone of the game.

The interior promotional page shown in the photographs confirms the magazine's extensive Prototype coverage and also promotes other major titles of the period including Dead Rising 2, Aliens vs Predator, Splinter Cell Online and Mass Effect 2.

Splinter Cell Feature

A photographed interior spread shows a substantial Splinter Cell: Conviction / multiplayer-focused feature, with discussion of the game's mechanics and spy-versus-mercenary style gameplay.

The pages include screenshots, character illustrations and explanatory sections covering the different play styles, movement and abilities. This gives the issue particular interest for collectors of the Tom Clancy / Splinter Cell series.

Other Gaming Content

The contents page also highlights:

Red Dead Redemption – preview coverage from the game's early promotional period.

The Witcher – featured among the major previews.

Dante's Inferno, Just Cause 2, Terminator Salvation and Wolfenstein – all appearing during their development or release-period coverage.

The magazine therefore offers a particularly strong snapshot of the Xbox 360 gaming scene in May 2009.

DVD Mention

The magazine itself promotes a “Four Hour DVD” containing video material and other gaming content. However, a separate physical disc is not clearly shown in the supplied photographs, so this listing should be treated as being for the magazine as photographed unless otherwise confirmed.

Condition

Pre-owned condition with visible age and handling wear.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright and colourful with strong print.
• Noticeable light surface rubbing, scuffing and handling marks across the cover.
• Minor edge and corner wear, particularly along the spine edge and lower corners.
• Slight creasing / waviness visible around some outer edges.
• The top edge shows a little natural handling wear.
• Spine appears complete and attached.
• Interior pages remain colourful and clearly readable.
• Some interior pages show light curvature and handling marks, consistent with previous reading.
• No major detached pages are visible in the supplied images.
• Back cover shows light edge wear and some surface rubbing.
• Overall a solid reader/collector copy rather than mint condition.

Please inspect all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact item being supplied.

Item Details

Magazine: Xbox World 360
Issue: 77
Full Date: May 2009
Platform: Xbox 360
Main Feature: Prototype
Other Major Features: Splinter Cell, Dead Rising 2, Mass Effect 2, Red Dead Redemption, Aliens vs Predator, The Witcher and more
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1509

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully for dispatch. Depending on the size and thickness of the final parcel, it will be protected using sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with particular attention paid to the covers, spine, corners and page edges.

The parcel will be packed securely to help minimise movement, bending, crushing and general transit wear.