PC Zone Magazine June 2005 Issue 155 Civilization IV Pariah Doom 3 SKU 1587

PC Zone Magazine – June 2005 – Issue 155 – Civilization IV / Pariah / Doom 3 Original UK Edition | June 2005 | Issue 155 | Future Publishing | Original Cover Price £5.99 Original June 2005 edition of PC Zone, featuring a world-exclusive preview of Sid Meier's Civilization IV, an exclusive review of Pariah, and coverage of some of the biggest PC games of the mid-2000s. Additional highlights include Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, Half-Life 2: Aftermath, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, LEGO Star Wars, Star Wars Battlefront II, Dungeon Siege II and Age of Conan. This original British gaming magazine offers a fascinating look at PC gaming during 2005, combining major game previews, reviews, editorial features, industry news, multiplayer gaming and computer hardware coverage. An appealing collectable for enthusiasts of classic PC gaming, gaming magazines, strategy games, first-person shooters and early-2000s video game history. Front Cover – Civilization IV and Pariah The front cover features a dramatic blue science-fiction design with oversized yellow PC ZONE lettering across the top. The artwork combines the large gold Sid Meier's Civilization IV logo with promotional characters from Pariah, the futuristic first-person shooter developed by Digital Extremes. Main Cover Artwork The central illustration features an armed male character wearing dark futuristic combat armour. Visible details include: A dark grey and black tactical armoured suit. A substantial chest-protection section. A distinctive circular blue illuminated neckline. A large futuristic firearm held raised in his right hand. A visible muzzle flash emerging from the weapon. Heavy protective gloves. Reinforced shoulder and forearm armour. A utility belt and additional combat equipment. A serious facial expression. Short dark hair and a closely cropped appearance. The firearm and character occupy much of the centre-right cover, creating a dynamic military science-fiction appearance. To the lower-left is a female character wearing a pale green and white futuristic outfit. She has dark hair tied back, with a fitted uniform featuring dark contrasting panels and markings. Her design complements the principal Pariah character. The background uses pale blue, white and darker blue colouring, with explosive light effects, smoke-like textures and debris. The artwork remains visually striking and is representative of mid-2000s PC gaming promotional designs. Sid Meier's Civilization IV – World Exclusive Page 38 – Civilization IV The principal headline announces a world-exclusive feature on Sid Meier's Civilization IV. The cover prominently displays the game's distinctive gold lettering and Roman numeral IV, together with the announcement: The Legend Returns! Civilization IV was a major entry in Sid Meier's long-running turn-based strategy franchise. Developed by Firaxis Games, the title introduced a new presentation of the Civilization formula, with technological development, empire management, diplomacy, warfare and historical progression. Interior Coverage The photographed contents pages show an illustration associated with the Civilization IV preview. The image features an imposing stone pyramid in a desert environment, surrounded by palm trees and ancient architectural elements. Visible details include: A large stepped stone pyramid. Pale sandstone colouring. Ancient-style masonry and architectural detailing. Palm trees around the structure. A warm desert landscape. A bright blue sky. Historical-themed environmental artwork. The image highlights the historical civilisation-building theme of the franchise. This issue represents contemporary preview coverage of one of the most important strategy game releases of 2005. Especially interesting for collectors of Sid Meier, Firaxis Games and the Civilization franchise. Pariah – Exclusive Review Page 66 – Pariah The magazine's main illustrated cover story is Pariah, the science-fiction first-person shooter developed by Digital Extremes, the studio associated with Unreal Tournament. The cover advertises an exclusive review and demo. Interior Artwork The photographed contents page repeats the principal Pariah promotional artwork. A heavily armoured male soldier dominates the page, holding a futuristic firearm above his shoulder. The image shows the character's protective armour, black utility equipment and distinctive blue detailing. The issue includes contemporary coverage of the game's futuristic combat, weapons and science-fiction setting. Another visible interior illustration shows a science-fiction combat environment with a large firearm in the foreground, an armed figure in the distance and an industrial setting featuring metal flooring, railings and illuminated effects. The magazine advertises an exclusive playable demonstration as part of its original accompanying disc material. Please note that the original cover discs and playable demo are no longer included. The printed Pariah review remains part of the magazine. Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion Page 54 – Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion The cover advertises a major first look at the historical strategy expansion. The expansion takes the Rome: Total War series into the turbulent period surrounding the decline of the Western Roman Empire. This preview is particularly relevant to fans of Creative Assembly, historical strategy games and the Total War franchise. The photographed contents index confirms the title's inclusion among the major previews. Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil Page 80 – Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil The front cover prominently advertises an exclusive review of Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil. This expansion continues the science-fiction horror setting of Doom 3, featuring dark environments, hostile creatures and first-person combat. The cover advertises the expansion in large white lettering against the blue background. The magazine's contents index confirms a dedicated review. An interesting period publication for collectors of id Software, Doom and classic PC horror shooters. Half-Life 2: Aftermath Page 14 – Half-Life 2: Aftermath The front cover announces the return of Half-Life 2 with the headline: IT'S BACK! HALF-LIFE 2: AFTERMATH The game was being covered under its original working title, Aftermath, before its eventual release as Half-Life 2: Episode One. The cover promises new screenshots and information. The photographed contents page identifies a dedicated early article concerning Gordon Freeman's continuing adventures. This makes the issue particularly interesting for collectors of Half-Life 2 and Valve memorabilia, as it documents a notable stage in the development and promotion of the episodic Half-Life series. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Page 10 – GTA: San Andreas The front cover advertises a GTA: San Andreas feature concerning Los Santos and the game's fictional Los Angeles-inspired environment. Interior Screenshot The photographed contents pages show a screenshot featuring three male characters standing in a suburban street. Visible elements include: A central character wearing a plaid shirt and pale trousers. Two additional figures standing nearby. A lowrider-style car in the background. Palm trees. Telephone poles. Residential buildings. A bright sunlit street environment. The image reflects the distinctive West Coast setting of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This issue provides contemporary PC-era coverage of Rockstar Games' influential open-world title. LEGO Star Wars Page 72 – LEGO Star Wars The magazine includes a review of the original LEGO Star Wars video game. The photographed contents page features a screenshot showing two LEGO Star Wars characters. One is a dark-helmeted Sith character holding a red lightsaber, while the other is a light-coloured LEGO minifigure. The image has the distinctive block-shaped character design associated with LEGO games. The background features a science-fiction interior setting. This article is particularly appealing to fans of the original LEGO Star Wars game, LucasArts and Traveller's Tales. Star Wars Battlefront II Page 46 – Star Wars Battlefront II The photographed preview index confirms an early feature covering Star Wars Battlefront II. The game continued the original Battlefront formula of large-scale Star Wars combat across familiar science-fiction environments. A notable inclusion for collectors of Star Wars gaming publications. Age of Conan Page 102 – Age of Conan The magazine contains early information about Age of Conan, the fantasy online role-playing game. The photographed contents page includes promotional artwork depicting a prehistoric-looking fantasy creature in a wilderness environment. The image features: A large creature with a substantial body. Long limbs and a distinctive head. A natural landscape. Autumn-coloured vegetation. A fantasy adventure atmosphere. The article reflects the growing popularity of online fantasy role-playing games during the mid-2000s. Other Game Previews The photographed preview index identifies the following titles: Page 38 – Civilization IV Page 44 – Dungeon Siege II Page 46 – Star Wars Battlefront II Page 48 – SpellForce II: Blend of Perfection Page 50 – Unreal Engine 3.0 Page 54 – Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion Page 58 – Boiling Point Page 60 – Starship Troopers Dungeon Siege II Preview coverage of the fantasy action role-playing sequel from Gas Powered Games. SpellForce II Early coverage of the fantasy strategy and role-playing hybrid. Unreal Engine 3.0 A look at the next generation of Unreal Engine technology and its potential for future PC games. Boiling Point Coverage of the open-world action title set in a dangerous South American-inspired environment. Starship Troopers Preview coverage of the science-fiction shooter based on the Starship Troopers franchise. Additional Reviews The photographed contents pages identify the following reviews: Page 66 – Pariah Page 72 – LEGO Star Wars Page 76 – Stronghold 2 Page 78 – BloodRayne 2 Page 80 – Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil Page 82 – Project: Snowblind Page 85 – Driv3r Page 86 – Empire Earth II Page 88 – Silent Hunter III Page 88 – Blitzkrieg: Mission Barbarossa Page 90 – Domination Page 90 – Billy Blade & The Temple of Time Page 90 – Pippa Funnell: The Stud Farm Inheritance Page 91 – World Snooker Championship 2005 Page 91 – Great Battles of WWII: Stalingrad Page 91 – Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray Page 92 – Indie Zone Page 94 – Replay Page 96 – Feedback The review section covers a wide variety of gaming genres, including first-person shooters, historical strategy, adventure games, sports simulations and fantasy role-playing titles. Editorial – Jamie Sefton The photographed interior pages feature an editorial titled Head of Steam, written by Jamie Sefton, identified as Acting Editor. The editorial includes a black-and-white photograph and a printed reproduction of his signature. The article discusses the magazine's upcoming exclusives, including Civilization IV, Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion and Pariah. It also references Half-Life 2: Aftermath and the development of the magazine's PC gaming coverage. The editorial gives readers an interesting insight into the editorial direction of PC Zone during 2005. The signature is printed as part of the original magazine layout and is not a personally signed autograph. Other Editorial Features The photographed contents pages confirm several additional articles: Page 10 – GTA: San Andreas Page 12 – Enemy in Sight Page 14 – Half-Life 2: Aftermath Page 16 – Special Report Page 18 – Hellgate: London Page 20 – Freeplay Page 22 – F.E.A.R. Page 28 – Hot Shots Page 32 – After the Storm Page 140 – Games That Changed the World The After the Storm feature includes coverage of Ion Storm and its development history. A screenshot featured in the contents pages shows a large robotic vehicle or mechanised unit in an outdoor environment. The issue also includes retrospective commentary about the influence of Unreal Tournament. Online Gaming The dedicated online gaming section includes: Page 98 – Online News Page 102 – Age of Conan Page 106 – Fight Club Page 108 – Readers' Challenge Page 110 – The Matrix Online Page 114 – City of Heroes Page 116 – Neocron 2 Page 118 – Community Chest Page 119 – NeverQuest The section offers an insight into the expanding online multiplayer gaming scene of 2005. It covers online role-playing games, competitive gaming, community activities and multiplayer developments. PC Hardware Coverage The magazine also includes its regular hardware and technology sections: Page 120 – Hardware News Page 122 – Reviews Page 124 – Dear Wandy Page 126 – Watchdog Page 128 – Buyer's Guide Additional sections include: Page 130 – Mailbox Page 132 – The A-List Page 136 – Disc Pages These sections provide period information about graphics cards, PC gaming equipment, computer technology and software. Original Cover Disc Information The magazine originally advertised accompanying cover discs containing playable demonstrations, video features and additional PC gaming material. The photographed interior contents page shows promotional images of the original disc sleeves. Advertised disc material includes: Pariah LEGO Star Wars The Chronicles of Riddick SWAT 4 Dungeon Lords Anarchy Online Juiced Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil The magazine also advertises other demos, videos and community gaming material. IMPORTANT: The original cover CDs/DVDs and other accompanying promotional items are no longer included. This listing is for the printed magazine only. Publication Details Magazine: PC Zone Issue Number: 155 Publication Date: June 2005 Original Cover Price: £5.99 Publisher: Future Publishing Country: United Kingdom Language: English Format: Printed PC Gaming Magazine Main Cover Features: Civilization IV and Pariah Other Featured Games: Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, Half-Life 2: Aftermath, GTA: San Andreas, LEGO Star Wars, Star Wars Battlefront II, Dungeon Siege II, Age of Conan and Unreal Engine 3.0. SKU: 1587 Condition – Please Read Carefully Pre-owned magazine showing visible age-related wear and handling marks. The photographs show the actual magazine being sold. Front Cover The front cover remains present and displays its bright yellow and blue design. Visible imperfections include: Rubbing and light scuffing around the outer edges. Minor wear along the top edge. Slight wear and bending around the upper corners. Small surface scratches and handling marks. Light creasing around the spine. Some rubbing and wear along the left-hand edge. Minor corner wear around the lower-right edge. Light surface marks across the printed cover. A slightly uneven appearance from previous handling and storage. The cover artwork remains colourful and clearly readable. The large PC Zone masthead, Civilization IV logo and Pariah illustration remain prominent. Spine and Binding The spine shows visible signs of handling and storage. There is light rubbing, minor creasing and some wear along the spine edge. The photographed interior pages remain attached and the magazine opens for viewing. Interior Pages The photographed pages appear generally clean, colourful and readable. Visible imperfections include: Light corner curling. Minor edge wear. Slight page bending. General handling marks. Small creases in some page corners. The photographed contents pages retain bright colours and clear printed text. The magazine has not been checked page by page, so complete pagination cannot be guaranteed. Overall Condition Good pre-owned condition for its age, with visible surface wear, edge rubbing, minor corner creases and general handling marks. The magazine remains a presentable original copy suitable for reading, collecting or reference. It is not mint or professionally graded. Please carefully inspect all supplied photographs before purchasing, as they form part of the condition description. Important – Original Extras No Longer Included This listing is for the printed magazine only. Any original CDs, DVDs, demo discs, software, promotional items, loose inserts, supplements, free gifts, vouchers, activation codes or other extras are no longer included. No separate PC games or software are supplied. Any competitions, promotions or subscription offers printed within the magazine are historical and no longer valid. Only the original magazine shown in the photographs will be supplied. Packaging and Delivery Your magazine will be packaged carefully to help protect it during transit. UK Orders: Sent in a protective hardback envelope. International Orders: Sent in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box for additional protection. Ideal For Collectors Of PC Zone magazine. PC Zone Issue 155. June 2005 PC gaming publications. Sid Meier's Civilization IV. Sid Meier and Firaxis Games. Pariah. Digital Extremes. Unreal Tournament. Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion. Creative Assembly. Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil. id Software. Half-Life 2: Aftermath. Half-Life 2: Episode One. Valve gaming memorabilia. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar Games. LEGO Star Wars. Star Wars Battlefront II. Dungeon Siege II. Stronghold 2. Age of Conan. Classic PC gaming magazines. Early-2000s computer game history. Vintage gaming publications. An original PC Zone June 2005, Issue 155, featuring world-exclusive coverage of Civilization IV, an exclusive Pariah review, early Half-Life 2: Aftermath information and numerous other classic PC game previews and reviews. An interesting collectable documenting a memorable period in PC gaming history. The magazine pictured is the actual copy you will receive. SKU: 1587