Madagascar Island Mania
(c)2005 Activision Value Publishing, Inc.
(c)2005 Santa Cruz Games LLC.
Version 4/4/2005
Readme File
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About This Document:
This document contains last-minute information about the game, including questions you may have concerning the game or your computer. If you have a question, check to see if it is addressed here first:
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I. INSTALLATION AND GETTING STARTED
II. MINIMUM & RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
III. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
IV. CREDITS
V. CONTACTS AND HELP
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I. INSTALLING THE GAME
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Autorun:
1. Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Please close any other programs that you have running.
2. Place the Madagascar CD in the CD-ROM drive and wait 10 seconds. The install screen should appear.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If the Autorun feature is disabled or does not work properly, please follow one of the manual installation methods below.
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Manual Installation Method One:
1. Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Please close any other programs that you have running.
2. Place the Madagascar CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click on [Start] then click on [RUN].
4. Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive (usually "D") followed by a colon (:) and the word "SETUP". Then click the [OK] button. (Example: "D:SETUP")
5. The install screen should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Manual Installation Method Two:
1. Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Please close any other programs that you have running.
2. Place the Madagascar CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click on the [My Computer] icon from your desktop.
4. Double-click on the CD-ROM icon labeled [Madagascar].
5. Double-click on the [Setup] icon.
6. The install screen should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting Started After Installation:
1. Place the Madagascar CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click on [Start], then select [Programs].
3. Select Activision Value, Madagascar, Madagascar Island Mania.
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II. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
CPU Speed: 550MHz (733MHz or higher recommended)
Memory: 128MB RAM (256MB or higher recommended)
Video Card: 32MB RAM (64MB or higher recommended), DirectX 9 Compatible
CD-ROM: 8X
Sound: 16-bit Sound Blaster Compatible
HD Space: 700MB
Keyboard, Mouse
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III. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
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WARNING: Please make sure that the program CD is inserted in your CD-ROM drive before launching the game. You can play the game only if the CD is in drive.
DRIVER ISSUES
Make sure you have installed DirectX 9.0c or later on your computer. The latest version of DirectX is included on the program CD in the 'DirectX' folder.
Make sure you have installed the most recent drivers for all your hardware before playing the game. You can find our what type of hardware you have by clicking Start, then Run, and entering the text 'DXDIAG', without the quotation marks. Press OK, and the DirectX Diagnostic Tool should appear. The 'Display' tab will contain the name and manufacturer of your video card - you should be able to find up to date drivers on their website.
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IV. CREDITS
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Activision Value Credits
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STUDIO
Producer
Alex Neuse
Technology Manager
Chris Arends
Supervisor of Quality Assurance
Jason Lembcke
QA Lead
Bob Paterson
QA Team
Rasheem Harris
Chad Schilling
Matt Reese
Nic Flynn
Jeremy Huisheere
Dean Fingerholz
Paul Ference
Madison Meahyen
Information Systems Administrator
Bob Viau
General Manager
Dave Oxford
Vice President of Studios
Patrick Kelly
Director of Development
Chip Pedersen
Project Coordinator
Mike Roska
SALES
Vice President of Sales
Tim Flaherty
Regional Sales Directors
Jim Holland
Jennifer Mirabelli Johnson
Dan Matschina
Trade Marketing Manager
Robbin Livernois
MARKETING AND CREATIVE SERVICES
Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services
Mark Meadows
Senior Graphic Artist
Trevor Harveaux
Graphic Artist
Sean James
Web and Video Production
Travis Grawey
LEGAL
Joe Hedges
Brynja Bjarnason
LICENSING
Senior Brand and Licensing Manager
Andy Koehler
Director of OEM & Alternative Channels
Brian Johnson
OPERATIONS
Vice President of Business Affairs
Chad Koehler
Director of Operations and Planning
Mike Groshens
SPECIAL THANKS
Zimbo the Magnificent
ADDITIONAL THANKS
Ann Beggs
Don Borchers
Mike Dalton
Keri Gross
Nicole Lindstrom
Donna Johnston
Kurt Niederloh
Chris Owen
Janet Paulson
Joe Shelton
Andy “Asp” Spohn
Steve Williams
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Santa Cruz Games Credits
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Programmers:
Eggy - Diego Link
Bro - Vern Russell
Beno - Mark Bell
The "Real" Nate Lieby
Nasa - Andy Ames
Artists:
Munster - Ed Gregor
Mazinga - Mike Parisi
Pro-Zac - Zach Cox
Tiki - Andrew Webster
Andy "Frog" Langlois
Mike "Corrupto" Roush
Sound Engineers:
Sir Mexcellence - Daniel Zuniga
G Rock - Simar Bal
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DREAMWORKS SKG
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Anne Globe
Brad Globe
Amy Krider
Meaghan Nix
Sunny Park
Rick Rekedal
Aron Warner
Paul Elliott
Conrad Vernon
Kelly Asbury
John Moore
Doug Cooper
Camille Eden
Stacy Stuart
Sam Mishlap
Seth Engstrom
Karen Roberts
Mark Swift
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VOICEOVERS
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Alex
Wally Wingert
Gloria
Bettina Bush
Julian
Keith Ferguson
Marty
Phil LaMarr
Melman
Stephen Stanton
Private
Chris Knights
Skipper
Tom McGrath
Recorded at
Woodholly Studios, Point 360, LA
Recording, Engineering, Editing,
Larry Forkner
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MUSIC
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“Mirando De Lado”
Performed by Kinky
Written by Carlos Chairez, Joaquin Lozano, Juan Gongora, Augustin Cerezo
Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Courtesy of Nettwerk America
“A Go Go”
Produced by Truby Trio
Written by Christian Prommer, Rainer Truby, Roland Appel
Contains an interpolation of the musical composition “Afro Lypso” written by Marty Sheller
© 2000 Compost Recordings
Published by Mongo Music, Inc. (BMI) administered by Bug Music, Inc. (50%), and Klangwart Musikverlag/AMV Alster (50%)
“Salvarsan”
Performed by Interfearance
Written by Tyrrell/Martin
© 2001 Ubiquity Records
“Softcore Surge (Ashley Beedle Mix)”
Performed by Sly & Robbie
Written by Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Lloyd Willis, Howie Bernstein
Courtesy of Palm Pictures
© 1998 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), Sly Dunbar (NS), Robbie Shakespeare (NS), Muziklink Publishing (ASCAP) & Sony Music Publishing Ltd (PRS)
All rights on behalf of Sly Dunbar (NS) & Robbie Shakespeare (NS), Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
“Peppermint”
Performed by Freddy Fresh
Written by Freddy Fresh, Michael Coulter and Thomas Kirkpatrick
Courtesy of Freddy Fresh Music LLC, by exclusive arrangement with Media Creature Music, and Carlin Music
“Born Free”
Performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Written by John Barry and Don Black
Courtesy of Sony BMG Classical by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Licensing
Published by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
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V. CONTACTS AND HELP
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If you have trouble with the packaging or other technical problems please contact Activision Value:
Activision Value Publishing
7800 Equitable Drive, Suite 200
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 952-918-9500
Email: [email protected]
For more information also visit:
http://www.activisionvalue.com/
For more information also visit:
http://www.santacruzgames.com/
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