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Vintage 1996 X-COM: UFO Defense Original PC Video Game Print Ad 21x27cm NEX 14.
This is an original vintage advertisement for the 1996 PlayStation video game X-COM: UFO Defense, published by MicroProse in 1995.
Key Visual Elements:
Alien Face: A large, green extraterrestrial face dominates the background.
Left Eye Reflection: Shows a squad of human soldiers firing futuristic weapons.
Right Eye Reflection: Shows a human spacecraft exploding in orbit.
Game Logo: Features the distinctive purple "X-COM" and green "UFO DEFENSE" branding.
Ad Text Breakdown:
The Hook: "It started out as a few unconfirmed sightings..."The Mission: Mentions leading a team of commandos against a full-out extraterrestrial assault.
Exclusivity: Highlights its design specifically for the original PlayStation game console.
Historical Markers: Includes the old "Kids to Adults" ESRB rating icon, a 1-800 phone number, and an early MicroProse website URL.
