Please take a
moment to read through this text as new information about the game may
have become available after the manual went to print.á Please see section 7 (KNOWN ISSUES).
1. System Requirements
2. Installation
2a. Uninstalling
2b. Re-installing
3. The Launcher Menu
3a. Video
3b. Audio
3c. Controls
4. List of Default Controls
5. Saving Your Game
6. Links
7. Known Issues
7a. Troubleshooting
7b. Error Messages
7c. Updating Your Drivers
8. Last Minute Updates
9. Hints and Tips
10. Support Information
A.
End
User License Agreement
The following are
the minimum system requirements to launch and play ZapperÖ Demo:
Processor
|
áPentiumÖ III, 450 MHz (or equivalent) |
|
RAM |
á64MB |
|
Video Card* |
á16MB vRAM with 3D Acceleration |
|
Sound Card* |
ánot required to play |
|
CD |
á4x Speed |
|
Peripherals |
áWindows« Compatible Keyboard
& Mouse (joystick/gamepad supported) |
|
Operating System |
áWindows« 98, 2000, Me or XP |
|
Hard drive |
á415 MB free space required to install |
|
DirectX |
áVersion 8.1 (included on the game CD) |
* This device
must be compliant with DirectX version 8.1 or higher.
To get the most out
of playing ZapperÖ Demo, we recommend your computerÆs video card has at
least 32MB vRAM.á We also recommend you
play using a gamepad.
If your computer
does not meet the system requirements, ZapperÖ Demo will not function
correctly.
First make sure
that you have uninstalled any previous installations of ZapperÖ Demo.
Note: This demo may
have been distributed through various means.á
The following directions are for installing the ZapperÖ Demo from
the ZapperÖ Demo Game Disc.á If
you downloaded this demo, or this demo was distributed on a CD-ROM containing
other programs, refer to the installation instructions on the web site or
CD-ROM where you obtained this demo.
INSTALLING FROM THE
ZapperÖ Demo GAME DISC
With Windows
running, insert the game disc into your computerÆs CD-ROM Drive. The Zapper
Launcher program should start automatically; click on the Install Zapper
button and follow the directions on the screen.
If, after inserting
the game disc into your CD-ROM drive, the Zapper Launcher program does not
start automatically...
1) Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon found
on your desktop.
2) Double-click on the CD-ROM drive containing the Zapper game disc.á In most cases, this should start the AUTOPLAY program, which will launch the Zapper Launcher program.á If it doesnÆt, continue to the next step.
3) Double-click on ZapperConfig.exe to run
the program.
Another
way to run the Zapper Launcher program is...
1)
Click
on the Windows START button and select Run...
2)
At
the prompt type X:\ZapperConfig.exe (replacing "X" with
the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Finally, with the
Zapper Launcher program running, click the Install Zapper button and
follow the on-screen directions.
Uninstalling ZapperÖ
Demo will completely remove all installed components of the game. NOTE: the
uninstaller CANNOT remove other programs, such as DirectX 8.1.
From the Zapper
Launcher Screen
Insert the game CD
and wait for AUTOPLAY to start the Zapper Launcher program. If it does not
start, click on the Windows START button, select RUN... and at the
prompt, type X:\ZapperConfig.exe (replacing "X" with
the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
With the Zapper
Launcher program running, click Update Install, select Remove,
then click Next.
Follow the
instructions displayed on the screen.
From Windows
Control Panel
Open the Windows
Control Panel and double click on ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS.
Find Zapper
in the list of installed programs, click on it and then click on the ADD/REMOVE
button (CHANGE/REMOVE for Windows 2000 and Windows XP).
Follow the
instructions displayed on the screen.
From the START
Menu
Find the folder
where you installed Zapper and click on the Zapper PC icon to display
the Zapper Launcher screen.á Next, click
on the button labeled UPDATE INSTALL and choose REMOVE.á From there, follow the instructions
displayed on the screen.
To REINSTALL the ZapperÖ
Demo (if, for example you accidentally deleted some files or there was a
problem during installation) follow the same procedure described for
uninstalling Zapper, however select the Repair option and click NEXT.
VIDEO
The VIDEO drop-down
menu allows you to specify your video card (if you have more than one
installed), or to use a different driver (if your video card has more than one
compatible driver installed). We recommend you only change the DRIVER option
if you experience graphical problems that cannot be resolved in any other way.
RESOLUTION
Select this option
to set your screen resolution for optimum performance. Typically, the lower you
set the resolution, the faster the game will run but with a lower graphics
quality.á Note that some options in the
drop down list may not run at all.á If
you experience problems with getting Zapper to start properly, try changing the
Resolution setting. 640x480x16 is usually the most reliable
choice, whereas 1024x768x32 gives a nice graphical quality.
COMPATIBILITY MODE
Some older video
cards are not fully compliant with DirectX 8.1. If you see corrupted graphics
while playing Zapper, you should quit the game, return to the game launcher
screen, open the VIDEO options menu and click the check box labeled Compatibility
Mode.á This will allow ZapperÖ
Demo to run in an software emulated mode that results in slightly lower
quality but allows you to still play the game.
If you've performed
these steps and still see corrupted graphics while playing the game, make sure
DirectX 8.1 (or newer) is installed and that you have installed the latest
video card drivers for your operating system. You can install DirectX 8.1 from
the game's launcher screen. Contact your video card manufacturer for
instructions on how to obtain and install the latest drivers for your video card.
AUDIO
This drop-down menu
allows you to specify your sound card (if you have more than one) or a
different driver if your sound card has more than one installed.á When you press the Test button, you
should hear a sound effect indicating you have made the proper selection.
The CONTROLS menu
allows you to change or review the controls that are currently chosen.á Note that in the game, you will NOT see the
actual "letter" of the key to press, but the icon displayed next to
it found in the CONTROLS menu. You will find a summary of the default icons in
the manual, but if you change this set-up, we recommend that you note your
changes on a separate piece of paper for easy reference.
Click the
"Default" button in the lower right corner to restore the controls
settings to what is described in the manual and below.
In Game
|
Arrow Keys |
áMove Zapper (these keys cannot be changed) |
|
Left Ctrl |
áSuper Hop |
|
Left Alt |
áZap |
|
Left Shift |
áSearch for eggs |
|
Z |
áTurn left |
|
X |
áTurn right |
|
Pause |
áPauses the game |
Menus
|
Arrow Keys |
áNavigate in menus |
|
Backspace or Escape |
áPause, or Close an open menu, or Cancel a menu choice |
|
Return or Enter |
áAccept a menu choice |
The game demo does
not save games.
The official ZapperÖ
website can be found at: http://www.onewickedcricket.com/
where you can find all sorts of information about this game, including
screenshots, updates, secrets, hints and a whole lot more.
Infogrames
Interactive Website: http://www.us.infogrames.com/ with
information about all the other fantastic games and opportunities from
Infogrames Interactive.
The online store
for Infogrames Interactive can be found at: http://www.us.infogrames.com/store/.
Blitz Website: http://www.blitzgames.com/ to say hello
to our friends who developed this game!
Zapper has been
thoroughly tested for stability and compatibility to ensure highest possible
quality and performance. Despite this, it is unfortunately impossible to
foresee every possible type of problem that can occur.
╖
ABORTED
INSTALLATION - If you manually cancelled an installation before it was
completed, we STRONGLY recommend that you follow the following procedure:
1) Re-install the game (see section 2b above)
2) Uninstall the game (see section 2a above)
3) Install the game again, according to the manual
If you do NOT follow this procedure, you may experience crashes when trying to save, problems with the music, and/or severe loading times.
╖
GENERAL
PROBLEMS - In general, if you encounter any problems, save your game, exit the
program and restart your machine. Also please make sure that you have the
latest version of driver files for your video and sound card.
╖
VOODOO
VIDEO CARDS - If you are using a graphics card with a Voodoo chipset you
must select the Compatibility Mode checkbox found on the Zapper Launcher
screen.á To do this, run the Zapper
Launcher, click 'Video' and select the Compatibility Mode checkbox.
╖
STICKYKEYS
- While playing under Windows XP, hitting the [SHIFT] key repeatedly may
activate the StickyKeys feature of the operating system.á You can either reassign the function to a
different key (from the Zapper Launcher screen), OR disable StickyKeys (consult
the Windows XP HELP section for instructions on how to accomplish this).
╖
ALT-TAB
(SWITCHING BETWEEN PROGRAMS) û While every effort has been made to make sure ZapperÖ
Demo works properly while your computer is also running other programs, we
have not been able to test every conceivable combination where ALT-TAB might be
used.á For best results, please only use
the Windows ALT-TAB function if it is completely necessary.á
╖
CHAT
PROGRAMS û We recommend you terminate all chat programs and instant messengers
before playing ZapperÖ Demo.á
Pop-up windows from these programs may interrupt the game and result in
undesirable performance of the game program.
╖
POP-UP
WINDOWS - We recommend you terminate all programs that may produce a pop-up
window (such as your email program) before playing ZapperÖ Demo.á Pop-up windows from these programs may
interrupt the game and result in undesirable performance of the game program.
╖ While we have thoroughly tested and attempted to assure this game program will function properly under as many hardware/software configurations as possible, in some rare situations, a small handful of video cards may produce unexpected results. We have identified the following video cards that may fall into this category:
╖
╖ ATI Radeon 8500 - This video card may cause graphics to appear slightly distorted especially while running under Windows 98. This should not affect game play. For best results, operate this game program at a lower resolution.
╖
╖ Matrox Parhelia - When running this game program on a computer with the Parhelia card installed, you may experience moments of instability or slow frame rate, especially if you are running the game in higher resolutions. Try playing this game in a lower resolution.
╖
╖
Make sure your computer system is free of
computer viruses or other similar programs.
1. PROBLEM: The game runs at a "sluggish" pace.
POSSIBLE REASON: The specifications of your
processor and/or graphics card may not meet the minimum required specification
to ensure satisfactory performance.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
On
the Zapper Launcher, click 'Video' and change the Screen Resolution to 640 x
480 x 16.
-
On
the Zapper Launcher, select 'Video' and make sure High Detail is NOT
checked.
-
On
the Zapper Launcher, click VIDEO and activate Compatibility Mode.
2. PROBLEM: The game is not very smooth.
POSSIBLE REASON: If your computer has a low amount
of memory you may experience "disk-thrashing" where your hard disk
light flickers frequently.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Close
any active Internet connections and applications.
-
Exit
all other active applications.
-
Defragment
your hard drive.
-
Freeing
up space on your hard drive.
-
Restart
your machine.
3. PROBLEM: I have no sound in Zapper, but I do have it in other applications so there's nothing wrong with my computer!
POSSIBLE REASON: Some video and sound card
combinations can occasionally cause problems.
TRY ONE OR
MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Ensure you have the latest drivers for both your
sound card and your video card. Visit the manufacturers web site to download
the latest drivers (see section 7c below).
-
Your
sound card may be busy with another application; exit all other programs and,
if this doesn't help, restart your computer.
-
Try changing your sound or video card in the
Launcher Screen.
4. PROBLEM: I cannot uninstall Zapper because it says it is missing files!
POSSIBLE REASON: Some files may have been manually
deleted, which prevents the uninstall function to work properly.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Re-Install
the game (see 2b above), then uninstall it.
-
Choose REPAIR from the ADD/REMOVE Control Panel.
5. PROBLEM: I cannot get the game to work with my 3D card.
POSSIBLE REASON: You may not have the latest video
drivers.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Ensure
you have the latest drivers for both your sound card and your video card. Visit
the manufactureÆs web site to download the latest drivers (see section 7c
below).
-
Ensure
you have DirectX 8.1 or above installed on your machine. You can install it
from the Zapper game disk using the Install DirectX 8.1 button on the
Launcher screen. You can also obtain the latest version from
www.microsoft.com/DirectX
-
If
you are using a graphics card with a Voodoo chipset you must select the
compatibility mode. To do this from the Zapper Launcher, click 'Video' and tick
the compatibility mode box.
-
Your
video card may not have enough memory or in some other way may not meet the
minimum specifications required to run this game program. Make sure the video
card has a built-in 3D chip set and has the minimum amount of memory.
6. PROBLEM: the Installation program
"freezes" before the installation is complete!
POSSIBLE REASONS: Your hard drive is full, an
interfering application is running, your hard drive is damaged, or the CD is
dirty or damaged.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Make
sure that you have at least 415Mb free space on the destination drive.
-
DonÆt
try to install over a network.
-
Always
exit all other applications before starting the installation program! Some
applications that run in the background (like chat programs or anti-virus
programs) can also potentially cause problems.
-
Make
sure you have at least 20Mb free space on your C-drive, as the Installation
program needs to use this space for temporary files while installing the game.
-
Defragment
your hard drive.á
-
If
your computer is sharing drives over a network, consider disabling file sharing
first on the drive where you are installing the game or make sure that no one
else is accessing your hard drive at the same time.
-
Gently
wipe off the bottom of the CD with a clean, dry cloth. Be very careful not to
scratch the surface of the disk!
-
Carefully
inspect your CD for scratches or deformations.
-
Consider
using a CD-ROM drive lens-cleaning disc that can be found at most game
retailers.
THEN RE-INSTALL THE GAME AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2B
ABOVE.
7. PROBLEM: The game just crashes out to Windows for no apparent reason!
POSSIBLE REASONS: Conflicting programs or system
drivers.á Overheating computer
system.á Outdated, incorrect or
conflicting drivers for your sound card, video card or even mouse.á IRQ conflicts.á Unusual memory configuration. Overheating memory.áá Not enough room for a Windows swap
file.á Overheating hard drive.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Restart
your computer and try again.
-
Make
sure the ventilation holes on your computer are not blocked.
-
Make
sure the fan on the CPU chip and any other fan inside your computer is working.
-
Make
sure you have updated the Windows Operating System by using the Windows Update
shortcut found in the START menu.
-
Re-Install
the game.
-
Right-click
on 'My Computer' > Properties > Performance > Graphics. There are four
different settings here for your 'Hardware Acceleration'. Try all four of
these, decreasing or increasing by one step at a time.
-
If
all the other programs are running correctly and ZapperÖ Demo is still
not working correctly, contact Infogrames Customer Support (as outlined below
under Technical Support).
8. PROBLEM: The game just freezes for no
apparent reason!
POSSIBLE REASONS: Other programs are running that
are waiting for your input.á Multiple
key presses may have triggered another program or have paused the game.á You may have hit the WINDOWS key, or ALT
ESC.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
-
Hit
ESC a number of times and see if it resumes. Otherwise, see the possible
solutions described under problem (7).
-
Manually
quit the program and restart the computer.
-
Hold
CTRL, ALT, DELETE to reveal the Windows Task Manager, highlight Zapper and
click the END TASK button, then restart your computer.
9. PROBLEM: I cannot install Zapper.
POSSIBLE REASON: You are running Windows 3.1,
Windows NT or Windows 95. You must have Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP installed on
your PC for Zapper to function correctly. You may not have enough disc space.
MESSAGE: "Unable to start the
game..."
REASON: If you get this message it means that there was a problem with setting up the graphics for the game.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
- Ensure you have installed DirectX 8.1 successfully
from the CD.
- Ensure you don't have any other programs running
that may be preventing it from running (such as other games).
- Make sure you have the latest drivers (see section
7c below).
- Restart your machine and try again.
- Try different settings for the games resolutions
and video options.
- Adjust your display color settings (right-click on
desktop > Properties > Settings), to "True Color (16 bit)" and the
screen area to "640x480" and try again.
- Check the troubleshooting section and any other
sections that may be relevant in this document.
- Reinstall the game and try again.
MESSAGE: "Unable to start Zapper."
REASON: The computer was unable to find the game on
the disk.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:
- Ensure the Zapper CD is free of scratches and
dirt, and is in your computer's CD drive.
MESSAGE: "Unable to start the audio..."
REASON: This message means that the game was unable
to begin using the soundcard on your machine.
TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE:
- Ensure you have a windows compatible soundcard
installed and working correctly on your machine.
- Ensure you don't have any other applications that
require sound for their main functionality (such as games or MP3 players).
- Restart your machine and try again.
- You can still play the game without a working
sound card.
NOTE: While
updating drivers is a normal part of maintenance of your home PC, we must
stress that all computer maintenance should be carried out by experienced or
trained individuals. In addition to the liability restrictions in the End User
License Agreement, Infogrames Interactive or its subsidiaries cannot be held
liable for any problems that may result from an installed driver.
1) If you're having
any GRAPHICAL problems while playing ZapperÖ Demo -- before contacting
Infogrames Technical Support -- please make sure that you have the latest
version of the driver file for your video card.á Please see the Windows Documentation for instructions on how to
identify your video card and how to update the driver from the Control Panel.
You may need to
visit the web site of your video card manufacturer to find and download the
most recent version for your video card. Below are some of the web sites for
the most common video and sound card manufacturers:
http://www.nvidia.com/
(Quadro, GeForce, TNT, Detonator video cards)
http://www.matrox.com/
(Millenium, Marvel video cards)
http://www.3dfx.com/
(Voodoo cards)
http://www.ati.com/
(Radeon, Rage, XPert video cards)
http://www.creative.com/
(3D Blaster video cards, SoundBlaster sound cards)
These are some other video card, sound card and
hardware manufacturers:
http://www.3dlabs.com/
(Wildcat, Oxygen cards)
http://www.hercules.com/
(Thrustmaster peripherals, Hercules cards)
To download the latest version of DirectX, please go
to
www.microsoft.com/DirectX
(for DirectX 8.1 or newer)
2) If you're
experiencing problems with the SOUND, a JOYSTICK or a GAMEPAD in Zapper,
consult your Windows documentation for instructions on how to identify your
hardware and how to update the driver from the Control Panel.
3) Before
contacting the Infogrames Technical Support, make sure you have compiled the
following information about your PC. This can be found on My Computer >
Properties > General and Device Manager:
-
Windows
Operating System version
-
Processor
type
-
Amount
of RAM
-
Amount
of free space on your hard drive
-
Graphics
card manufacturer and model
-
Sound
card manufacturer and model
* Always make sure you exit Zapper before manually
ejecting the Zapper game disc, as your operating system may otherwise freeze or
crash your computer. If this happens, simply restart your computer.
╖
Zapper
can hover momentarily if you hold down the HOP (Move) key/button for a few
seconds. Use this to avoid landing on enemies.
╖
Zapper
can turn in mid air. Press a directional key/button right after you Super Hop
to turn as you hop.
╖
You
can make Zapper jump diagonally if you press the LEFT and RIGHT keys at the
same time right after you press HOP.
SUPPORT
For additional
information, please refer to the ZapperÖ manual.
Infogrames
Interactive has exciting, full and active web sites dedicated to ensure you get
the most out of your new games. You can visit us at :
Visit and you will
discover that Infogrames Interactive web sites contain such things as:
Technical Support,
Hints and Tips, Player Contact Information, Software Upgrades, Demos, Interaction,
Interviews, Competitions, Chat and Community, Downloadable Themes, and much
more.á We are constantly updating our
web sites so stop by and visit us frequently. With events and new additions
planned, you won't want to miss out.
HELP VIA THE
INTERNET
Up-to-the-minute
technical information about Infogrames Interactive products is generally
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Internet at:
http://www.ina-support.com/
Through this site youÆll have access to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
documents, our FTP (File Transfer Protocol) area where you can download patches
if needed, our Hints/Cheat Codes if theyÆre available, and an E-Mail area where
you can get help and ask questions if you do not find your answers within the
FAQ.
Note: In the event we must send you a Hint Sheet, FAQ document, patch or update
disc via E-mail, we may require verifiable consent from a parent or guardian in
order to protect childrenÆs privacy and safety online. Consent Forms are
available at the web site listed above.
HELP VIA
TELEPHONE/FAX OR MAIL IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA
For phone
assistance, call Infogrames Interactive Tech Support at (425) 951-7108. Our
Interactive Voice Response and Faxback system is generally available 24/7,
providing automated support and allowing FAQ documents to be faxed to you
immediately.
Great News! WeÆve improved our Automated Systems so that you can get
product-specific Troubleshooting help more quickly. All you need to do is enter
the productÆs Part # when prompted to do so. This will take you directly to all
of our known issues and solutions for this title. The productÆs Part # is
located in several places (on the CD label, package and/or plastic disc case)
and is usually identified by a number such as 04-12345. When prompted by the
Automated System, enter the last five digits of your productÆs Part #. (For
example, Part # 04-12345 would require that you enter the ô12345ö portion of
the number for that product.) Note: Some products simply feature a five-digit
Part # without an ô04-ö prefix.
Live support is generally available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 6:00
PM (Pacific Time). Note: We may be closed on major holidays.
Before making your call, we ask that you be at your computer, have the
following information available, and be ready to take notes:
System Make and Model
Processor Type
Operating System, including version number if possible (such as Windows« 98;
Windows« Me)
RAM (Memory)
Video and sound card data and drivers
Any screen or error messages youÆve encountered (and where)
You may also fax in your Technical Support questions or problems to: (425)
806-0480, or write to the address below.
PRODUCT RETURN
PROCEDURES IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA
In the event our
technicians at (425) 951-7108 determine that you need to forward materials
directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and
why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#)
supplied to you by the technician, and your telephone number in case we need to
call you. Any materials not containing this RMA# will be returned to you
unprocessed. Send your materials to the following address:
Infogrames Interactive, Inc.
Attn: TS/CS Dept.
13110 NE 177th Place
Suite # B101, Box 180
Woodinville, WA 98072-9965
RMA #:
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CONSUMER SAFETY WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS STATEMENT:
>>> Epilepsy Warning
WARNING
READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD USE THIS SOFTWARE!!!
A very small portion of the population has a condition that may cause them to
experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when
viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns. These persons may
experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing
certain video games. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected
epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or
epilepsy.
If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has experienced
symptoms like an epileptic condition (e.g. a seizure or loss of awareness),
immediately consult your physician before using this Software.
We recommend that parents observe their children while they play games. If you
or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, altered
vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness,
disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your
physician.
FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS WHENEVER USING THIS SOFTWARE:
Do not sit or stand too close to the monitor. Play as far back from the monitor
as possible.
Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
Always play in a well-lit room.
Be sure to take a 10- to 15-minute break every hour while playing.
>>> Repetitive Strain Statement
CAUTION
Some people may experience fatigue or discomfort after playing for a long time.
Regardless of how you feel, you should ALWAYS take a 10- to 15-minute break
every hour while playing. If your hands or arms become tired or uncomfortable
while playing, stop and rest. If you continue to experience soreness or
discomfort during or after play, listen to the signals your body is giving you.
Stop playing and consult a doctor. Failure to do so could result in long term
injury.
If your hands, wrist or arms have been injured or strained in other activities,
use of this Software could aggravate the condition. Before playing, consult a
doctor.
>>> Motion Sickness Statement
CAUTION
This Software generates realistic images and 3-D simulations. While playing or
watching certain video images, some people may experience dizziness, motion
sickness or nausea. If you or your child experiences any of these symptoms,
discontinue use and play again later.
LIMITED LICENSE: You are entitled to install and operate this Software solely
for your own personal use, but may not sell or transfer reproductions of the
Software or Documentation to other parties in any way. You may install and
operate one copy of the Software on a single terminal connected to a single
computer. You may not network the Software or otherwise use it on more than one
computer or computer terminal at the same time.
INTERNET-BASED PLAY/CHAT: This Software may include Internet-play features. If
You choose to use such features, You will need to access the Internet. The
Software or Documentation may also suggest links to certain Software-related
web sites, including web sites operated by Infogrames Interactive or third
parties. Your access to web sites operated by Infogrames Interactive is subject
to the terms of use and privacy policies of such web sites. Children should
check with a parent or guardian before accessing the Internet, including
without limitation any chat function, on-line ôarcade,ö or em@il Game. Internet
game play may occur through one or more independent gaming or other web sites
(each a ôWeb Siteö), including without limitation the MSN Gaming Zone run by
the Microsoft Corporation. Infogrames Interactive does not review or control,
and disclaims any responsibility or liability for, the functioning and
performance of any Web Site, the terms of use of any Web Site, the privacy
policies of any Web Site, and any content on or available via a Web Site,
including, without limitation, links to other web sites and comments or other
contact between users of a Web Site. Infogrames Interactive does not endorse
the Web Sites merely because a link to the Web Site is suggested or
established. Infogrames Interactive does not monitor, control, endorse, or
accept responsibility for the content of text or voice chat messages, if
applicable, transmitted through the use of the Software. Use of the chat
function, or other content or services of any Web Site is at Your own risk. You
are strongly encouraged not to give out identity or other personal information
through chat transmissions.
OWNERSHIP; COPYRIGHT: Title to the Software and the Documentation, and patents,
copyrights and all other property rights applicable thereto, shall at all times
remain solely and exclusively with Infogrames Interactive and its licensors,
and You shall not take any action inconsistent with such title. The Software and
the Documentation are protected by
OTHER RESTRICTIONS: You may not cause or permit the disclosure, copying,
renting, licensing, sublicensing, leasing, dissemination or other distribution
of the Software or the Documentation by any means or in any form, without the
prior written consent of Infogrames Interactive. You may not modify, enhance,
supplement, create derivative work from, adapt, translate, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to human readable form.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
Infogrames Interactive warrants for a period of ninety (90) days following
original retail purchase of this copy of the Software that the Software is free
from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the
operation of the Software as described in the Documentation. This limited
warranty: (i) applies to the initial purchaser only and may be acted upon only
by the initial purchaser; and (ii) does not apply to any patch, update,
upgrade, modification, or other enhancement provided by Infogrames Interactive
with respect to the Software or the Documentation or to any bonus game provided
by Infogrames Interactive at no extra charge as part of the Package, which are
provided on an AS IS BASIS ONLY. EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE
AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THIS SOFTWARE. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT THE
SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BOTH BE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY. THESE AND ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, ARE OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or
condition lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This limited
warranty gives You specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
If you believe you have found any such error or defect in the Software during
the warranty period, call Infogrames Interactive Technical Support at
425-951-7108 between the hours of
If you have a problem resulting from a manufacturing defect in the Software,
Infogrames InteractiveÆs and its licensors' entire liability and Your exclusive
remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall be the replacement of the
Software, within a reasonable period of time and without charge, with a
corrected version of the Software. Some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of relief, incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES, EVEN IF
INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE OR ITS LICENSORS ARE ADVISED OF OR AWARE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE'S AND ITS
LICENSORS' AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PACKAGE. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental,
consequential, indirect or exemplary damages, or the limitation of liability to
specified amounts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
GENERAL: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Infogrames
Interactive and You with respect to subject matter hereof. Any change to this
Agreement must be in writing, signed by Infogrames Interactive and You. Terms
and conditions as set forth in any purchase order which differ from, conflict
with, or are not included in this Agreement, shall not become part of this
Agreement unless specifically accepted by Infogrames Interactive in writing.
You shall be responsible for and shall pay, and shall reimburse Infogrames
Interactive on request if Infogrames Interactive is required to pay, any sales,
use, value added (VAT), consumption or other tax (excluding any tax that is
based on Infogrames Interactive's net income), assessment, duty, tariff, or
other fee or charge of any kind or nature that is levied or imposed by any
governmental authority on the Package.
EXPORT AND IMPORT COMPLIANCE: In the event You export the Software or the
Documentation from the country in which You first received it, You assume the
responsibility for compliance with all applicable export and re-export
regulations, as the case may be.
GOVERNING LAW; ARBITRATION: This Agreement shall be governed by, and any
arbitration hereunder shall apply, the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A.,
excluding (a) its conflicts of laws principles; (b) the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods; (c) the 1974
Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods (the
ô1974 Conventionö); and (d) the Protocol amending the 1974 Convention, done at
Vienna April 11, 1980.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement
or to a breach hereof, including its interpretation, performance or termination,
shall be finally resolved by arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted by
three (3) arbitrators, one to be appointed by Infogrames Interactive, one to be
appointed by You and a third being nominated by the two arbitrators so selected
or, if they cannot agree on a third arbitrator, by the President of the
American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The arbitration shall be
conducted in English and in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of
the AAA. The arbitration, including the rendering of the award, shall take
place in
Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing Paragraph to the contrary,
Infogrames Interactive shall have the right to institute judicial proceedings
against You or anyone acting by, through or under You, in order to enforce
Infogrames InteractiveÆs rights hereunder through reformation of contract,
specific performance, injunction or similar equitable relief. For the purposes
of this Paragraph, both parties submit to the jurisdiction of, and waive any
objection to the venue of, the state and federal courts of the State of