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HOT WHEELS(TM) WORLD RACE(TM) - README FILE - 24/10/2003
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Welcome to Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM), this file contains
information on installing and playing Hot Wheels(TM) World
Race(TM) on your PC.
CONTENTS
1) Installation
2) How to Play
3) System Requirements
4) Compatibility
5) Known Issues
6) Technical Support
7) Credits
8) Acknowledgements
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1) Installation
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a) Place the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) CD into your
CDROM or DVD drive.
b) If AutoPlay is enabled, inserting the CD will start the
installation program for Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to
complete the installation.
c) If AutoPlay is disabled, double-click the My Computer icon
on your desktop, double-click the icon for your CD-ROM drive,
and then double-click the Setup icon. Follow the instructions
that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
OR
Click START and then RUN type;
D:\Setup.exe
and follow the on screen instructions.
Please Note: Use D:\ where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
To find out the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive, double click
the MY COMPUTER icon on your windows desktop.
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2) How to Play
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With the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive
click the Start button and go to
Programs -> Thq -> Hot wheels -> World Race and then
select Hot Wheels World Race.
Before the game can be played, the user first needs to configure
the game to their personalised settings.
This takes the form of selecting an appropriate graphics display
device and select an appropriate control device.
When the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) Launcher program is running
first press the "Configure Graphics" button. This in will bring up an
options screen that enables the user to configure any graphical related
settings that the user may wish to change, these settings are of course
with in the context of the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) game.
If the user is unfamiliar with any terminology present on this options
screen it is advised that the user presses the "Default" button and then
the "Ok" button, this will save graphics settings that best suites the
Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) game, with respect to your graphical adaptor.
With the graphical settings complete all that is left to do is to configure
the control system.
Pressing the "Configure" button for either player will enable the user to
configure control devices that are attached to their computer system.
Upon pressing this button the user will be given a "tab" box with various
control device that are attached to the computer system.
For each device a number of drop-down boxes will be available for the
user to map a gaming action to a control device control.
When the user has finished mapping the gaming actions to the selected control
device controls the user is required to press "Ok".
This will save the control configuration.
Note:
If the user is unfamiliar with any terminology present on these options
screen or that they just want a quick single player race, it is advised that
the user presses the "Default" button and then the "Ok" button, this will
save the control settings for a single player using the default controls listed
below.
Joypad User Note:
Steer left/barrel roll left and steer right/barrel roll right gaming action may only be
assigned to the directional axis of the joypad and not configured via joypad buttons.
The reverse also applies to the gaming action accelerate, brake, handbrake,
nitroX boost, camera change and camera behind, these gaming actions may not be
assigned to the directional axis of the joypad but can be configured to the joypad buttons.
DEFAULT CONTROLS
Interface keys :
Cursor keys - change selection
Enter - select
Escape - go back
Game keys:
A - steer left/barrel roll left
D - steer right/barrel roll right
O - accelerate
K - brake
Space - handbrake
W - flip forward
S - flip back
P - nitroX boost
T - camera change
Y - camera behind
Escape - pause
Now if the game has been successfully configured, the
Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) Launcher program will have the
"Run" button enabled.
If this button is enabled then press, this will take the user
into the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) game.
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3) System Requirements
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MINIMUM
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
DirectX 9.0
Pentium III or Athlon 600 CPU
128Mb RAM
16 Bit DirectX 9 compatible sound card
Compatible 3d Graphics Card with 32Mb RAM
8x CD-ROM
RECOMMENDED
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
DirectX 9.0
Pentium or Athlon 1000 CPU
256Mb RAM
16 Bit DirectX 9 compatible sound card
Compatible 3d Graphics Card with 64Mb RAM
24x CD-ROM
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4) Compatibility
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GRAPHICS CARD
Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) has been tested on the
following cards:
nVidia GeForce2 series
nVidia GeForce3
nVidia GeForce3 Ti 200
nVidia GeForce3 Ti 500
nVidia GeForce4 Ti 4600
nVidia GeForce4 Ti 4400
nVidia GeForce4 Ti 4200
nVidia GeForce4 MX420
nVidia GeForce4 MX440
nVidia GeForce FX 5200
nVidia GeForce FX 5800
nVidia GeForce FX 5900
ATI Radeon 7200
ATI Radeon 7500
ATI Radeon 8500
ATI Radeon 9500
ATI Radeon 9600
ATI Radeon 9700
ATI Radeon 9800
Matrox Parhelia
Other DirectX compatible 3D cards, may work with Hot Wheels(TM)
World Race(TM) but have not been tested. At the time of this readme file
the following cards would be expected to work:-
nVidia nForce
nVidia GeForce4 Ti 4200
nVidia nForce2
nVidia GeForce4 MX 460
nVidia GeForce4 Go
nVidia GeForce FX 5700
ATI Radeon 9000
ATI Radeon 9200
It is very important that you install the latest drivers
for your card before running Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) as
there are known problems with older drivers on most of the hardware
listed above. You can download current drivers from the
manufacturer websites:
nVidia - http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
ATI - http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html
Matrox - http://www.matrox.com/mga/support/drivers/home.cfm
PowerVR - http://www.powervr.com/Downloads.asp
Intel - http://support.intel.com/support/graphics
3dfx - http://www.voodoofiles.com/3dfxhelp.asp
or you can find the current drivers (at going to press) on the
Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) CD-ROM located in the following
directory:
\Redist\Graphics Drivers\
NOTE:
Only the current drivers for compatible ATI and nVidia graphics cards
are present on the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) CD-ROM.
PERIPHERALS
Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) has been tested on the
following peripherals:
Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro (USB).
Microsoft Sidewinder (USB).
Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 (USB).
Gravis Xterminator Digital (USB).
Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital 3D ( USB ).
Logitech WingMan Rumble ( USB ).
ThrustMaster FireStorm Dual Power 3 ( USB ).
Other DirectX compatible peripherals, may work with Hot Wheels(TM)
World Race(TM) but have not been tested.
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5) Known Issues
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INSTALLATION
Windows XP -
Only the user that has installed Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM)
will have the privileges to change and save settings from within
the Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) Launcher program.
GRAPHICS CARD
Nvidia
There may be running issues with nVidia graphics cards that
fall below the level of a GeForce2,
i.e. GeForce1 and GeForce256 ( DDR and SDR ).
PERIPHERALS
Control Daisy Chaining -
Errors may occur when trying to "daisy chain" older MIDI style gamepad
adaptors.
MIDI Style Gameports
With older style MIDI gameport adaptors errors may occur with game
control device detection/configuration.
Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro
There maybe issues with Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) with this
control device.
GAMEPLAY
Windows XP -
Only the user that have installed Hot Wheels(TM) World Race(TM) will
have the privileges to save any in-game profiles, e.g high scores and
league standings.
COMPATIBILITY
Left Blank Intentionally.
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6) Technical Support
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If you are experiencing technical problems with this game,
please contact your local THQ technical support department
from the list below.
U.S. SUPPORT
If you're unable to resolve your problem with the information
found in the "Read Me" file, please contact THQ for assistance.
THQ Customer Service Department
818-880-0456
http://www.thq.com/support/
Live Customer Service Representatives are available to help
you Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm PST, or you can use
our automated systems by phone or on the web 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Your 5-digit Product Code is located in the back of the manual.
Please have this number ready when you contact Customer Service.
EUROPEAN SUPPORT
Telephone
+44 (0) 870 608 0047
(national/international call rates apply)
Mon - Fri 08:00 to 19:00 GMT
Sat - 09:00 to 17:00 GMT
Online
http://www.thq.co.uk and click on Support.
For us to be able to help you better, please try to be at your
computer screen with the computer switched on and details of
your computer's specifications to hand.
AUSTRALIA
Technical support and Games Hotline: 1902 222 448
(Calls cost $1.80 +GST per minute - higher from mobile/public phones)
or email:
[email protected]
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7) Credits
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Climax Studios
Producer
Agostino Simonetta
Lead Programmer
Phil Yard
Lead Artist
Mark Knowles
Lead Designer
Alastair Cornish
Code Team
Lead Programmers
Justin Johnson
Julian Adams
Programmers
Matthew Hardingham
Kevin Hoque
Kim Burrows
Mark Flanagan
Rab Hallett
Stu Findlater
Tom Williams
Additional Programmers
Balor Knight
Chris Caulfield
Damyan Pepper
Jim Callin
Shawn Hargreaves
Art Team
Car Lead
Robin Scott
Concept Artwork
Calum Watt
Environment Team
Ben McGrath
Calum Watt
Guy Mills
Henry Rolls
Justin Bravery
Marco Hallett
Mick McMahon
Ned Langman
Ryan Guy
Steve Sampson
Car Team
Andrew Stephens
Darren Fenn
Matt Tracey
Paul Ayliffe
Paul Meston
Paul Shewan
Rob Parker
Warren Wnuk
Movies
Nik Faulkner
Additional Artist
Gylan Hunter
Design Team
Designers
Adam Board
Jon Millidge
Sound Design and Music
Rockett Music Ltd
QA Department
Lead QA
Steve Brocking
QA
Chris Bowles
Management Information Systems Brighton
Guy Mayhew
Rupert Mills
Admin and Office Support Brighton
Lynn Horton
Melanie Ward
Management Information Systems Nottingham
Andy Sime
Admin and Office Support Nottingham
Mandy Kennedy
Studio Head Brighton
Tony Beckwith
Studio Head Nottingham
Paul Carruthers
Development Director
Nick Baynes
Technical Director Brighton
Greg Michael
Technical Director Nottingham
Rocco Loscalzo
Art Director
Craig Gabell
Special Thanks
Dawn Beasley
Steve Green
Stu Poole
Chris Melsher
Christopher Brocking
Dave Curran
David Chambers
Diletta Ponchielli
Emma Tilt
Gemma Love
Geoff Flanagan
Hazel Flanagan
Kaos Sampson
Kerry McMinn
Kerry Taylor
Lynn Watt
Pris McGrath
Ronie Ponchielli
Ruth Eglington
Sachie Cornish
Sarah Quinlivan
Shervorn Monaghan
Siobhan Burke-Adams
Sophia Shah
Willow McGrath
Aharon Coward
Callum Braidwood
Charlie Miles
Dominic Perera
Freddie Willatt
George Miles
Lui Sarabia
James Sinden
Joseph Rawlins
Phil Martinez
Patrick Miles
Tane Cotterel-East
THQ
Project Managers
Roger Carpenter
Mark Morris
Creative Manager
Roger Faso
Vice President Product Development
Philip Holt
Director of Product Development Europe
Mike Gamble
Executive Vice President Worldwide Studios
Jack Sorensen
Test Lead
Danny Smith
Testers
R.J Romero
Pechet Katin
Scott Allman
Shaun Yen
Max Fitt
QA Technician
Mario Waibel
QA Database Administrator
Jason Roberts
Director of Quality Assurance
Monica Vallejo
Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing
Peter Dille
Group Marketing Manager
John Ardell
Product Marketing Manager
Kevin Hooper
Director of Creative Services
Howard Liebeskind
Senior Manager Creative Services
Kathy Helgason
Associate Creative Services Manager
Melissa Roth
Special Thanks
Brian Farrell
Alison Locke
Germaine Gioia
Leslie Brown
Brandy A. Carrillo
Brian Christian
Dana Dispenza
Josh Austin
Iain Riches
Mattel Boys New Media
Producer
Brian Ulinger
Director of Licensing and Dev.
Jeff Goodwin
Senior Vice President
Amy Boylan
Sr. Manager, Marketing
Debra Shlens
Marketing Coordinator
Mary Calonico-Welch
Special Thanks
Chris Parker
Dan Owen
Ray Adler
Toni DeBerry
Rob Hudnut
Shelley Tabbut
Animated Sequences by Mainframe Entertainment, Inc.
Voice of Dr. Tezla Michael Donovan
Team Theme Music by Ball Of Waxx
'Hot' Written And Performed By Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth Appears Courtesy of Interscope Records
(P) 2002 Interscope Records
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8) Acknowledgements
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Jordan Russell
Inno Setup
Copyright (c) Jordan Russell 1997-2003
http://www.jrsoftware.org
Brett Paterson
FMOD Sound and Music System
Copyright (c) Firelight Technologies Pty Ltd. 1994-2003
http://www.fmod.org