Official Nintendo Magazine November 2009 Issue 48 Mario Sonic Winter SKU 1577

The Official Nintendo Magazine – November 2009 – Issue 48

Original UK edition of The Official Nintendo Magazine, published by Future Publishing, featuring Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games as its main cover story.

This November 2009 issue celebrates the rivalry between two of gaming's most recognisable characters, alongside extensive Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS coverage, exclusive previews, reviews, retrospectives and gaming guides.

Front cover and featured artwork

The front cover features a striking winter sports illustration of Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog against a blue, snowy mountain backdrop.

Mario appears on orange-and-yellow skis, wearing his famous red cap and blue overalls, while Sonic is pictured snowboarding alongside him. Both characters are shown in dynamic action poses, with snowflakes, motion lines and alpine scenery creating the impression of a high-speed winter sports competition.

The headline reads "World Exclusive! Going for Gold", promoting the magazine's coverage of Mario and Sonic's Olympic Winter Games adventure.

The blue-and-white cover design, Nintendo branding and gold headline make this an attractive period issue for collectors of Mario, Sonic, Nintendo and retro gaming publications.

Main features and articles

• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (page 64): Review of the Nintendo Wii winter sports title featuring characters from the Mario and Sonic franchises.

• Clash of the Titans (page 28): A retrospective examining the rivalry between Sega and Nintendo, including the iconic Mario and Sonic characters and their competition during the console wars.

• Opening Pandora's Box (page 50): Feature with Level-5 boss Akihiro Hino discussing the development of the Professor Layton sequel.

• The Official Nintendo Magazine Guide to Wuhu Island (page 57): An illustrated guide to the Nintendo Wii Sports Resort setting, exploring the island's locations and activities.

• The Making of Let's Tap (page 106): Behind-the-scenes feature with Sonic creator Yuji Naka discussing the unusual Wii mini-game collection.

• Professor Layton and Pandora's Box (page 116): Nintendo DS game guide featuring hints and advice.

Nintendo Wii coverage

Additional reviews and previews listed in the contents include A Boy and His Blob, Rabbids Go Home, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up, Dead Space: Extraction, FIFA 10, Guitar Hero 5, The Beatles: Rock Band, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and MySims Agents.

Nintendo DS coverage

The issue also features Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Scribblenauts, C.O.P. The Recruit, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games and additional Nintendo DS game reviews.

Regular magazine sections include Nintendo news, reader letters, gaming challenges, Wii MotionPlus information, game ratings and the magazine's Warp Zone section.

Condition

Pre-owned magazine – good overall appearance with some visible age-related wear.

Based on the photographs:

• Front cover retains strong colours and clear artwork.

• Light surface rubbing and handling marks are visible.

• Minor wear along the spine and cover edges.

• Small signs of corner wear, particularly around the lower corners.

• Slight cover curvature and general handling wear.

• Internal pages shown appear clean, bright and clearly readable.

• No obvious major tears or significant staining visible in the photographed pages.

• The magazine remains in a presentable, collectible condition, although it is not new or mint.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description and show the actual magazine being sold.

Important information

Magazine only. Any original promotional gifts, supplements, additional items or accessories that may have accompanied the magazine when originally sold are no longer included.

Only the magazine shown in the photographs is supplied.

Packaging and postage

UK orders: Carefully packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International orders: Packaged in a cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during transit.

SKU: 1577