{"product_id":"xbox-world-360-magazine-may-2009-issue-77-prototype-splinter-cell-sku-1509","title":"Xbox World 360 Magazine May 2009 Issue 77 Prototype Splinter Cell 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\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eXbox World 360 Magazine – Issue 77, May 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, a substantial UK Xbox 360 gaming magazine featuring a major \u003cstrong\u003e8-page exclusive on Prototype\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside extensive contemporary previews, reviews and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front cover is dominated by dramatic \u003cstrong\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e artwork featuring the game's hooded protagonist against a city backdrop, accompanied by the cover line \u003cstrong\u003e“Go anywhere. Kill everyone.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The magazine promotes an eight-page hands-on feature looking at Radical Entertainment's open-world action title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a strong period gaming collectible from the Xbox 360 era, particularly for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ePrototype, Splinter Cell, Mass Effect, Dead Rising, Xbox 360 memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e and Future-published gaming magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMajor Features \u0026amp; Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed contents pages show a wide range of notable games and articles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e – major 8-page exclusive feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplinter Cell\u003c\/strong\u003e – substantial feature examining its multiplayer and gameplay systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDead Rising 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass Effect 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliens vs Predator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Dead Redemption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Witcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed for Speed: Shift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWanted: Weapons of Fate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust Cause 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminator Salvation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDante's Inferno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformers 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUFC 2009 Undisputed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWolfenstein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Clancy's HAWX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShellshock 2: Blood Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfro Samurai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifty Cent: Blood on the Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine also includes community sections, live news, live reviews, letters and other Xbox 360 coverage typical of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrototype Cover Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe main feature focuses heavily on \u003cstrong\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe interior promotional page shown in the photographs confirms the magazine's extensive Prototype coverage and also promotes other major titles of the period including \u003cstrong\u003eDead Rising 2, Aliens vs Predator, Splinter Cell Online and Mass Effect 2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSplinter Cell Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA photographed interior spread shows a substantial \u003cstrong\u003eSplinter Cell: Conviction \/ multiplayer-focused feature\u003c\/strong\u003e, with discussion of the game's mechanics and spy-versus-mercenary style gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eTom Clancy \/ Splinter Cell\u003c\/strong\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther Gaming Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents page also highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Dead Redemption\u003c\/strong\u003e – preview coverage from the game's early promotional period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Witcher\u003c\/strong\u003e – featured among the major previews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDante's Inferno, Just Cause 2, Terminator Salvation and Wolfenstein\u003c\/strong\u003e – all appearing during their development or release-period coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine therefore offers a particularly strong snapshot of the Xbox 360 gaming scene in \u003cstrong\u003eMay 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDVD Mention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine itself promotes a \u003cstrong\u003e“Four Hour DVD”\u003c\/strong\u003e containing video material and other gaming content. However, \u003cstrong\u003ea separate physical disc is not clearly shown in the supplied photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this listing should be treated as being for the \u003cstrong\u003emagazine as photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e unless otherwise confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned condition with visible age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the supplied photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright and colourful with strong print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable \u003cstrong\u003elight surface rubbing, scuffing and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e across the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor \u003cstrong\u003eedge and corner wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly along the spine edge and lower corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing \/ waviness\u003c\/strong\u003e visible around some outer edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top edge shows a little natural handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine appears complete and attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages remain colourful and clearly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome interior pages show \u003cstrong\u003elight curvature and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with previous reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major detached pages are visible in the supplied images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack cover shows light edge wear and some surface rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall a solid \u003cstrong\u003ereader\/collector copy rather than mint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease inspect all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact item being supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xbox World 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMay 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xbox 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prototype\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Major Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splinter Cell, Dead Rising 2, Mass Effect 2, Red Dead Redemption, Aliens vs Predator, The Witcher and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1509\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine will be packed carefully for dispatch. 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