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| − | + | {{Infobox game | |
| − | {{Infobox game | + | |cover = Section8Cover.png |
| − | |cover = | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|TimeGate Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|TimeGate Studios}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|SouthPeak Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SouthPeak Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 4, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 4, 2009}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|section-8|72}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|section-8|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS, TPS, Action }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Section 8 }} | ||
|steam appid = 38220 | |steam appid = 38220 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 8219 | ||
| + | |mobygames = section-8 | ||
|strategywiki = Section 8 | |strategywiki = Section 8 | ||
|wikipedia = Section 8 (video game) | |wikipedia = Section 8 (video game) | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38220 | GFWL, Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Seek and Destroy Map Pack | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} The Seek and Destroy DLC is no longer available for purchase due to the Games for Windows Marketplace being shut down. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3616/7/30563 downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run either of the executables).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-02|comment=}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Section8VideoSettings.png|Video settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/section-8 | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/section-8 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Image is {{term|Vert-}} and FOV cannot be adjusted to compensate. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|Section8ControlsSettings.png|Input settings}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Presets only. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |button prompts = Xbox |
| + | |button prompts notes = | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Section8ControllerBindings.png|Controller bindings | ||
| + | |||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Section8AudioSettings.png|Audio settings}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| + | |separate volume notes = '''Music''', '''Sound Effect''' and '''Voice'''. | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| − | |notes = Use the [ | + | |notes = Use the [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3616/7/30564 German language pack]. |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Unofficial translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-section-8-para-portugues-brasil/ download.] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). | ||
| + | {{Image|Section8NetworkSettings.png|Network settings}} | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = false | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = 16 | ||
| + | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |lan play notes = Can be connected to with offline GFWL accounts. | ||
| + | |online play = true | ||
| + | |online play players = 40 | ||
| + | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |online play notes = Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-02|comment=}}</ref> | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = true | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = false | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = true | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = Developer-maintained servers known as Section 8 Online have been shutdown in 2013 with developer's bankruptcy. Players can create their own. | ||
| + | |self-hosting = true | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = Hosting a dedicated server does not allow the hosting player to play. | ||
| + | |direct ip = false | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
| − | + | ===Retail copies cannot be launched after updating to the 1.1 version=== | |
| − | + | {{ii}} The only fix found is to use a no-DVD patch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-02|comment=Tested with a brand new retail copy. After installing, activating the game in GFWL and updating to 1.1, SecuROM throws a "Wrong Disc Inserted" error. Could not find any other method than to use a no-DVD patch.}}</ref> | |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt=== | ===Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt=== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3000+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3000+ | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 series | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1800 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1800 | ||
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|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
| − | |recOS = Vista (SP1) | + | |recOS = Vista (SP1) |
|recCPU = Intel Dual or Quad Core 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Dual or Quad Core 2.4 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 4000+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 4000+ | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| TimeGate Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| SouthPeak Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 4, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 72 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | FPS, TPS, Action |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Section 8 |
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| Section 8 | |
|---|---|
| Section 8 | 2009 |
| Section 8: Prejudice | 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
General information
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Seek and Destroy Map Pack | |
- The Seek and Destroy DLC is no longer available for purchase due to the Games for Windows Marketplace being shut down.
Essential improvements
Patches
- A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run either of the executables).[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Section8\S8Game\Config\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38220/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38220/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Image is Vert- and FOV cannot be adjusted to compensate. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Presets only. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller bindings
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effect and Voice. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Use the German language pack. | |||
| French | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; download. |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Network settings
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 16 | Versus Can be connected to with offline GFWL accounts. |
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| Online play | 40 | Versus Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.[2] |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Developer-maintained servers known as Section 8 Online have been shutdown in 2013 with developer's bankruptcy. Players can create their own. | |
| Self-hosting | Hosting a dedicated server does not allow the hosting player to play. | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues unresolved
Retail copies cannot be launched after updating to the 1.1 version
- The only fix found is to use a no-DVD patch.[3]
Issues fixed
Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt
| Update client[4] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP (SP3) | Vista (SP1) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Dual or Quad Core 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4000+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 series ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (38220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- Tested with a brand new retail copy. After installing, activating the game in GFWL and updating to 1.1, SecuROM throws a "Wrong Disc Inserted" error. Could not find any other method than to use a no-DVD patch.
- ↑ Unable to play on Windows 8 :: Section 8 General Discussions