Nick Chase TM ReadMe
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Ver. 2.0
07-08-09


###### SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ######


Nick Chase: A Detective Story TM requires an IBM PC or 100% compatible computer, with a 1 GHz or better processor. Your computer must have at least 128 megabytes of RAM.

Operating System: you must be utilizing Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP or Vista with DirectX 8 or later to play Nick Chase: A Detective Story TM on your system.

Controls: a keyboard and a 100% Microsoft compatible mouse are required.

Sound: you must have a DirectX certified sound card installed.

Video: you must have your desktop set to 16-bit or 32-bit color mode (256 Colors may not work).



###### COMPATIBILITY ######


DIRECTX®

Nick Chase: A Detective Story TM requires you to have DirectX 8 drivers or later installed. These are sound and video drivers from Microsoft used in many games. If you need the latest version of DirectX, go to www.microsoft.com/directx.

SCREEN COLOR DEPTH

Nick Chase: A Detective Story TM requires you to be running in 16-bit color or better. It may not function in windowed mode properly in 256 Colors. If you are running in 256 Colors, the game will try to switch to full-screen mode.

In addition, the game may run slowly in windowed mode in 32-bit color. If this occurs, switch to full-screen mode, or change your color depth to 16-bits.



###### TROUBLESHOOTING ######


This software has been tested to operate on the above system requirements. If you experience any problems such as system crashes, any graphics issues or error messages, please try one of the following:

1) Update your computer's video or sound card drivers. This can be done by identifying the type of sound card and video card your computer is using and finding the manufacturer's web site where new drivers may be made available for download.

2) Upgrade DirectX. This is a Microsoft component and can improve the graphics, security, and performance of your Windows operating system. DirectX Home Page can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/



###### SOFTWARE USE LIMITED LICENSE ######


This version of Nick Chase: A Detective Story TM (The "Software") Is intended solely for your personal non-commercial home entertainment use. You may not decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the software, except as permitted by law. GestaltGames TM and its licensors retain all right, title and interest in the software including all intellectual property rights embodied therein and derivatives thereof. The software, including, without limitation, all code, data structures, characters, images, sounds, text, screens, game play, derivative works and all other elements of the software may not be copied, resold, rented, leased, distributed (electronically or otherwise), used On A Pay-Per-Play, Coin-Op or other For-Charge Basis, or for any commercial purpose. Any permissions granted herein are provided on a temporary basis and can be withdrawn by GestaltGames TM, at any time. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE TERMS.

By acquiring and using this software, you assent to the terms and restrictions of this limited license. If you do not accept the terms of this limited license, do not install or use this software.



###### COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ######

© 2008 Big Fish Games, Inc. Big Fish Games, the Big Fish Games logo and Nick Chase: A Detective Story are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Big Fish Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Copyright 2008 GestaltGames TM.  All rights reserved.

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