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DARKSIDERS READ ME v1.0

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Last Updated: September 09, 2010
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor issues
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Some Windows XP users with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processors
may notice reduced video performance if they do not have the
AMD Dual-core Optimizer installed.
The AMD Dual-Core Optimizer can be found here:
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/dynamicDetails.aspx?ListID=c5cd2c08-1432-4756-aa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) INSTALLATION & SET UP:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Minimum System Requirements

Recommended System Specifications
Steam Client Installation and Account Creation
DirectX Detection & Installation

2) TROUBLESHOOTING:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

Installer/Patch issues
Video issues
Sound issues
Operating system specific issues
Known issues

3) HOTKEYS AND CONTROLS

4) IN-GAME OPTIONS
5) IMPROVING PERFORMANCE
6) BONUS CONTENT
7) END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
8) CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONTACT
9) COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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1) INSTALLATION & SET UP
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Please note that Darksiders does not support Microsoft Windows
95/98/NT/2000, Beta/Release Candidate versions of Windows 7, or
64-bit versions of any operating system.
1.1 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

- OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7

- Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better,
Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better
- Memory: 1GB XP, 2GB Vista / Windows 7
- Graphics: NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better,
ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel
shader 3 )
- DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 12GB
- Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound
- Online Steam account
- DVD ROM (Physical Copy)
1.2 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
- OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7
- Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz,
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz
- Memory: 2GB XP, 3GB Vista / Windows 7
- Graphics: NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better,
ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel
shader 3 )
- DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 12GB
- Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound
- Online Steam account
- DVD ROM (Physical Copy)
1.3 STEAM CLIENT INSTALLATION AND ACCOUNT CREATION
The Darksiders installer will check your computer for an existing
installation of the Steam Client. If it detects that no Steam Client
is installed, it will automatically begin an installation of the
Client. If it detects an older version of the Steam Client the
installer will update that version to the most current.
Following the Steam Client installation and/or update, the installer
will prompt you for your Steam Account login information. If you
do not already have a Steam Account, you will create an account
at this time.
For further information on Steam, please see their Support page at
https://support.steampowered.com/ or their New Users page at
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7141-OPGX-5121
1.4 DIRECTX DETECTION AND INSTALLATION
The Darksiders installer will check your computer for the currently
installed version of DirectX. If it detects an older version of
DirectX, it will install DirectX 9.0c and 10 automatically. The
installation of DirectX will not harm your DirectX configuration.
Darksiders requires DirectX to install and play.
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2) TROUBLESHOOTING
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2.1 INSTALLER/PATCH ISSUES

A. Interference from Anti-Virus Programs
It is recommended that any anti-virus programs be disabled when
attempting to install Darksiders. Anti-virus software can often
interfere and corrupt the installation process of new software.
B. Modifications
Any modifications to Darksiders may result in the inability to patch
successfully. Before applying any modifications we suggest
backing up the affected files and replacing them before applying
any patch. Not doing so may result in the need to re-install the game.
C. Install
The installation of the game is made up of two parts. The first
installer installs the game manual, comic, soundtrack, and third
party installers. The second installer utilizes the Steam installer
to install the game. If the install process is interrupted,
additional steps may be required to successfully install the game
and its contents. The install process consists of the following.
1. Installation of the Comic/Soundtrack and miscellaneous files.
2. Special check for XP users lacking the Microsoft hot fix "WindowsXP-KB9422
88-v3-x86".
3. Installation of DirectX.
4. Installation of Steam if not already present.
5. Connection to Steam for authentication, updates, and additional installs i
f necessary.
6. Installation of the game through Steam.
For any problems regarding the installation of Darksiders, refer to the section
2.5 Known Issues.
D. Uninstall
The uninstall process for Darksiders is made up of two parts. The
actual game, which is uninstalled through Steam, and the miscellaneous
files, which are uninstalled through the Add or Remove programs.
Uninstalling through Steam will still call upon the
"DarksidersInstaller" program to perform the uninstall. If the
"DarksidersInstaller" is removed before performing an uninstall of
Darksiders then Steam will reinstall "DarksidersInstaller" in order
to perform the uninstall of Darksiders. The "DarksidersInstaller"
must then be uninstalled through the Add or Remove Programs in order
to remove miscellaneous files like the game manual, comic,
soundtrack, and third party installers.
2.2 VIDEO ISSUES
A. Latest drivers required
For best performance and video quality, please make sure you have the
latest drivers for your video card when running Darksiders. If you
have an ATI or NVIDIA video card, you can find drivers on their websites.
http://ati.amd.com/
Driver: Catalyst 10.8 or newer
http://www.nvidia.com/
Driver: ForceWare Graphics Driver Version 258.96 or newer

Preliminary tests with out-of-date ATI drivers have shown some

graphic corruption while playing Darksiders. Upgrading to the
latest ATI drivers can solve the problem for most users.
Preliminary tests with out-of-date NVIDIA drivers have shown lower
performance and missing objects. Upgrading to the latest NVIDIA
drivers can solve the problem for most users.
B. Playing on below minimum specification requirements.
Preliminary tests with video cards below the minimum
specification have shown grey screens and immediate crashes.
2.3 SOUND ISSUES
A. Latest drivers required
Please make sure you have the latest drivers for your sound card when
running Darksiders.
B. The sound stutters while playing
Make sure you have the latest drivers for your sound card. If
stuttering persists, try reducing Hardware Acceleration. From your
Windows desktop, click Start, then Run, type "dxdiag", then press
Enter. This brings up the "DirectX Diagnostic Tool". Click the
Sound tab and try reducing the "Hardware Sound Acceleration
Level" slider.
C. Headphones
Plugging in headphones while the game is running does not work.
Please be sure to start the game with headphones plugged in as the
game may not detect headphones plugged in after the game has started.
D. Keyboard Volume Controls
Volume controls on some keyboards may not work for Darksiders.
2.4 OPERATING SYSTEM-SPECIFIC ISSUES
A. Windows Shortcuts have been disabled
Shortcuts like Windows+D, Ctrl+Shift+Esc, Ctrl+Esc have been disabled
to prevent conflicts with the software.
B. Administrator Privileges
You must have Administrator privileges to properly install the game
on Windows XP and Vista and Windows 7. You do not, however,
require Administrator privileges to play the game after it has been
installed. For information on how to change your user settings to
obtain Administrator privileges, please refer to your Windows
documentation, or click the Start button and select "Help and
Support".
C. Alt-Tab to Switch Applications
Some drivers do not support the Alt+Tab switching between Darksiders
and other applications. Although Alt+Tab is functional it is highly
recommended that you do not use Alt+Tab to switch to another program
while Darksiders is running as this may affect game stability. Using
Alt+Tab while Darksiders is loading can result in loss of all sound
when returning to the game. It can also cause desync between
subtitles and audio during cutscenes and random graphic distortion

and corruption. If you wish to switch programs, it is recommended that

you first close Darksiders.
2.5 KNOWN ISSUES
A. CRASHES
There are various out of memory crashes that can occur under various
situations. Restarting the game or avoiding these situations should
allow you to move past them. These instances may include or relate
to being in the Shadow Realm/Arenas, fighting with the Phantom
General in Scalding Gallow, minimizing and maximizing the game with
Alt+Tab, changing resolution settings during gameplay without
restarting the game, loading saves made in Eden and saving shortly after
obtaining Ruin.
B. Saving/Loading
Saving and Loading at various instances before, during or
immediately after gameplay action sequences and auto save events
can result in undesirable game play behavior.
C. Gameplay
1. Players may notice a treasure chest icon in a building in the Drowned Pass
area of the game world that cannot be obtained. There is no actual treasure
chest here.
2. Players may experience trouble advancing in the Black Throne area of the game
world when a door fails to open. If this occurs, try loading a previous save.
3. Players may experience camera jitter when swimming in some zones. This
can be corrected by turning Vertical Sync off.
D. Inability to start the game
1. "Game is Currently Unavailable" message after Installation
If you are attempting to run Darksiders for the first time after
installing and it does not run or Steam states that the game
is currently unavailable, this may resolved by installing the
DirectX 9 and/or the Microsoft VCredistributable. Even when
running with DirectX 10 or higher, it may not include the necessary
files that come with DirectX 9. These can be found in the
"Steam\SteamApps\common\darksiders" folder. For directX 9 run the
"dxwebsetup.exe". For the Microsoft redistributable run the
"vcredist_x86_sp1_atl_4053.exe"
2. Inability to Install Steam to a custom directory
If you are running Windows XP without having installed Steam before
and the installer automatically installs Steam to its default
location, this can be resolved in one of two ways. You can install
Steam first by downloading the Steam client from their website
http://store.steampowered.com/ and using their client choose where
you want to install it. Or you can install the Microsoft hot fix file
"WindowsXP-KB942288-v3-x86.exe" located in
"C:\Program Files\THQ\Darksiders".
3. Verify Integrity of Game Cache

Steam's "Verify Integrity of Game Cache" feature identifies and

replaces corrupted/missing Steam cache files. Using the "Verify
Integrity of Game Cache" Steam feature for Darksiders will cause it
to run the "DarksidersInstaller" program first prior to verifying the
game cache files. Cancelling the
DarksidersInstaller process at
this time will not affect the verification of the game cache files.
The process of performing a verification of the Game Cache Files(GCF)
is as follows:
1. Load Steam.
2. From the Library section, right-click on the game and select Properties fr
om the menu.
3. Select the Local files tab and click the VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME CACHE...
button.
4. The DarksidersInstaller
program will launch. (Cancelling this will not stop th
e process)
5. Steam will verify the game's files - this process may take several minutes
.
6. Once the process is completed, the Check Window will automatically exit.
4. Microsoft Hot Fix
If the Microsoft hot fix is required to be applied to an XP machine
and the option to not restart the PC is checked, an error message
may appear stating, "Error 1719. Windows Installer service could
not be accessed. Contact your support personnel to verify that it is
properly registered and enabled." Restarting the PC should resolve
this. If the Microsoft hot fix is cancelled during installation, it
will not prompt a second time and will require manual installation
of that particular hot fix file.
E. Graphical Effects Missing or Corrupt
1. Visual Effects
Some visual effects like the Scythe's "Death's Rage" ability or blood
trails from slain enemies can sporadically disappear. This may be caused by
having Vertical Sync turned off. Turning it on can correct many
instances of disappearing visual effects.
2. Textures
After running the game for prolonged periods of time, visual memory may
run low and could cause textures to disappear or "flicker."
In this case, the game should be saved, exited and restarted.
F. Black Screen Or "Out Of Range"
If after starting Darksiders the game appears black or the monitor
states an "Out of Range" message, there is a chance that the
resolution is set to a range that is higher than your monitor
supports. To correct this, the "options.dopt" file needs to be
deleted. To do so, open up a Windows Explorer, select
Tools/Folder Options, click on the View tab and check the option
"Show hidden files and folders". After that, the file can be found
on XP in this location.
C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Application Data\Darksiders
For Vista and Win 7 it can be found in this location.
C:\Users\(UserName)\AppData\Local\Darksiders
Once they have been deleted, Darksiders will start up using the
default resolution.

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3. HOTKEYS AND CONTROLS
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3.1 Default Keyboard and Mouse Controls
----------------------------------------------------------Move
W, A, S, D / Arrow Keys
Jump
Space Bar / Enter
Camera
Mouse
Primary Attack
Mouse 1 (Left Click)
Secondary Attack
Mouse 2 (Right Click)
Use Gear Item
Mouse 3 (Middle Click)
Aim Mode
Q
Drop Down
Left Control
Action / Quick Kill
E
Block
Left Alt
Dash
Left Alt + Direction (WASD)
Toggle Draggables
R
Walk Toggle
B
Focus on Enemy
Shift (Hold) / F (Toggle)
Switch Secondary
Tab
Wrath Power Mode
Caps Lock (Hold) / Mouse 4
Use Wrath Power 1
Caps Lock + 1
Use Wrath Power 2
Caps Lock + 2
Use Wrath Power 3
Caps Lock + 3
Use Wrath Power 4
Caps Lock + 4
Select Gear 1
1
Select Gear 2
2
Select Gear 3
3
Next/Previous Enemy
Mouse Wheel Up/Down (During Focus)
Summon Watcher
~
Chronicle / Map
O / F1
Pause / Inventory
I / Esc
Summon Ruin
C
Chaos Form
V
----------------------------------------------------------3.2 Default keyboard and Mouse Controls for Redemption
----------------------------------------------------------Primary Fire
Mouse 1 (Left Click)
Alternate Fire
Mouse 2 (Right Click)
Melee
Mouse 3 (Middle Click)
----------------------------------------------------------3.3 Default keyboard and Mouse Controls for Fracture Cannon
----------------------------------------------------------Primary Fire
Mouse 1 (Left Click)
Alternate Fire
Mouse 2 (Right Click)
Melee
Mouse 3 (Middle Click)
----------------------------------------------------------3.4 Default keyboard and Mouse Controls when riding Angelic Beast
----------------------------------------------------------Aim Reticule
Mouse
Primary Fire
Mouse 1 (Left Click)
Alternate Fire
Mouse 1 (Hold Down)
Paint Targets
Mouse 1 (Hold Down and Mouse Over)

----------------------------------------------------------3.5 Default keyboard and Mouse Controls for Environmental Objects

----------------------------------------------------------Light Melee
Mouse 1 (Left Click)
Strong Melee
Mouse 2 (Right Click)
Throw
Mouse 3 (Middle Click)
----------------------------------------------------------3.6 Default keyboard and Mouse Controls for Swimming
----------------------------------------------------------Swim Up
Space Bar
Swim Down
Left Control
Underwater Dash
Left Alt
----------------------------------------------------------3.7 Assigning Gear Items, Wrath Powers and Consumables with keyboard and mouse
----------------------------------------------------------Assign: Highlight Gear Items, Wrath Abilities or Items using
the Mouse to select the item, then mouse over the slot you
wish to assign the item to and click the mouse to assign.
----------------------------------------------------------3.8 Map Navigation
----------------------------------------------------------When navigating through the Local Map in the Chronicle Menu,
use arrow keys to pan around the map and the Page Up &
Page Down keys to navigate through the upper & lower levels.
----------------------------------------------------------3.9 Xbox 360 Controller
----------------------------------------------------------The Xbox 360 Controller is supported and usable with the PC
version. In order to use the Controller, it must first be
plugged in before the game is started up. The listing of the
controls are on page 3 of the PDF Manual for every language.
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4. IN-GAME OPTIONS
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In-Game Options are accessed by pressing Esc when in game.
4.1 AUDIO OPTIONS
Music - Adjust volume of music in-game.
Sound - Adjust volume of sound effects in-game.
Voice - Adjust volume of dialogue in-game.
Video - Adjust volume universally for all audio within cutscenes.
Defaults - Restores all audio options to their default settings.
4.2 VIDEO OPTIONS
Brightness - Adjust brightness level for Darksiders.
Defaults - Restores brightness to its default settings.
4.3 AIM SENSITIVITY

Aim X - Adjust aim sensitivity for X axis (horizontal) on

controller.
Aim Y - Adjust aim sensitivity for Y axis (vertical) on controller.
Defaults - Restores all aiming options to their default settings.
4.4 GAME OPTIONS
Key Mapping - Enter the key mapping options screen.
Vibration - Toggles the vibration setting for the controller on or
off.
Invert Y-Axis - Toggles Invert Y-Axis on or off.
Invert X-Axis - Toggles Invert X-Axis on or off.
Subtitles - Toggles dialog subtitles on or off. Affects cutscenes
and in-game dialog.
Game Tips - Toggles the display of in-game tips on or off. Tips can
still be viewed in the Chronicle.
Advanced Options - Enters the advanced PC options screen.
4.5 ADVANCED OPTIONS
Resolution
Adjust the in-game screen resolution.
Mouse Sensitivity
Adjust the mouse sensitivity for movement and
aiming.
Defaults Restores the mouse sensitivity to its default setting.
Vertical Sync
Toggles Vertical Sync on or off. Turning this on
may decrease performance, but it can fix screen tearing. In order to
turn Vertical Sync on or off a restart is required for the setting to
take effect.
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5. IMPROVING PERFORMANCE
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Ensuring you have the latest drivers installed.
Disabling anti-virus scanners.
Shutting down software running in the background.
Playing on lower resolutions.
Turning off Vertical Sync, which can improve performance, but it can also
cause screen tearing and missing graphical effects.
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6. Bonus Content
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A Soundtrack, Comic, & PC Manual are included when you install the
game. By default they are installed to the
C:\Program Files\THQ\Darksiders directory, which is separate from the
game directory through Steam. When uninstalling the game, these
files will remain behind and must be uninstalled separately if so
desired. To do so, go to "Add or Remove Programs" and select to
remove the "DarksidersInstaller".
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7. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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INJUNCTION. Because THQ would be irreparably damaged if the terms of thi
s License
Agreement were not specifically enforced, You agree that THQ shall be entitled,
without
bond, other security or proof of damages, to appropriate equitable remedies with
respect
to breaches of this Agreement, in addition to such other remedies as THQ may oth
erwise
have under applicable laws.12. INDEMNITY. At THQ's request, You agree to defend
, indemnify
and hold harmless THQ, its subsidiaries, affiliates, contractors, officers, dire
ctors,
employees, agents, licensors, licensees, distributors, developers, content provi
ders, and
other users of the Software, from all damages, losses, liabilities, claims and e
xpenses,
including attorneys' fees, arising directly or indirectly from Your acts and omi
ssions to
act in using the Software pursuant to the terms of this License Agreement or any
breach of
this License Agreement by You. THQ reserves the right, at its own expense, to a
ssume the
exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification
by You
here under, and in such event, You shall have no further obligation to provide
indemnification for such matter.

13.
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software and documentation have b
een
developed entirely at private expense and are provided as "Commercial Computer S
oftware"
or "restricted computer software." Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Go
vernment
or a U.S. Government subcontractor is subject to the restrictions set forth in
subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software cl
auses
in DFARS 252.227-7013 or as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1) and (2) of the Comm
ercial
Computer Software Restricted Rights clauses at FAR 52.227-19, as applicable. The
Contractor / Manufacturer is THQ Inc., 29903 Agoura Road,
Agoura Hills, CA 91301.
14.
TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights of THQ, this License
Agreement and Your right to use the Software may automatically terminate without
notice
from THQ if You fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any terms
and
conditions associated with the Software. In such event, You must destroy all co
pies of
this Software and all of its component parts.
15.
ONLINE. THQ makes no guarantees regarding the availability of online pl
ay,
and may modify or discontinue online service in its discretion without notice,
including, for example, ceasing online service for economic reasons due to a lim
ited
number of players continuing to make use of the service over time. Should You u
se
the online version of this game we will not ask You for any personally identifyi
ng
information. You should avoid saying anything personally identifying in chat. Y
ou
agree that THQ has no liability for any violation of this Agreement by You or by
any
other player. When You play, You agree to be respectful of Your fellow players
and
never to engage in any behavior that would be abusive or offensive to other play
ers,
disruptive of the game experience, fraudulent or otherwise illegal. This include
s
but is not limited to:
(a) Harassing or intimidating other players while chatting or playing this game
online
or using information obtained while chatting or playing this game to harass or
intimidate fellow players outside of the game;
(b) Using language, selecting names or creating any other content that is racial
ly,
ethnically or religiously offensive, sexually abusive, obscene or defamatory, an
d any
content that is commercial in nature such as advertisements, solicitations and
promotions for goods or services;
(c) Using a player name that is the real name of any other person;
(d) Violating any local, state or national law including but not limited to laws
related to copyright, trademark, defamation, invasion of privacy and identity th
eft.
16.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. You may not use, copy, modify, sublicense, rent, sel

l,
assign or transfer the rights or obligations granted to You in this Agreement, e
xcept
as expressly provided in this Agreement. Any assignment in violation of this Ag
reement
is void. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable for any
reason,
such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforce
able,
and such decision shall not affect the enforceability of: (i) such provision und
er
other circumstances, or (ii) the remaining provisions hereof under all circumsta
nces.
THQ's failure to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement sha
ll in
no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such provisions, nor in
any way
affect the right of any party to enforce each and every such provision thereafte
r. The
express waiver by THQ of any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreeme
nt
shall not constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply with such provi
sion,
condition or requirement. Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, no de
fault,
delay or failure to perform on the part of THQ shall be considered a breach of t
his
Agreement if such default, delay or failure to perform is shown to be due to cau
ses
beyond the reasonable control of THQ. This Agreement shall be governed by the la
ws of
the State of California and the United States without regard to its conflicts of
laws
rules and You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal cou
rts in
Los Angeles County, California. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for t
he
International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. This Agreement re
presents
the complete agreement concerning this License Agreement between You and THQ.
2010 THQ Inc. Developed by Vigil Games. Darksiders uses Havok : Copyright 2009.
Havok.com Inc. (or its licensors). All Rights Reserved. See www.havok.com for
details.
FMOD Sound System, copyright Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd., 1994-2010.
Uses Scaleform GFx 2010 Scaleform Corporation. All rights reserved. Darksiders,
Vigil Games, THQ and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered tra
demarks
of THQ Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights ar
e
property of their respective owners.
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8. Customer Support Contact
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A.

North America:

Support web address: http://support.thq.com

E-mail Address: support@thq.com
Phone (US/Canada): 818-880-0456
Mailing address:
THQ Customer Service
29903 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
B.
United Kingdom:
If you are experiencing technical problems with this game, please contact UK
technical support:
Online
Register your game at www.thq-games.com <http://www.thq-games.com> for
FAQs
and full online support
Email
Email our technical support staff at eursupport@thq.com
<mailto:eursupport@thq.com>
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
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9. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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2010 THQ Inc. Developed by Vigil Games. Darksiders uses Havok : Copyright 2009.
Havok.com Inc. (or its licensors). All Rights Reserved. See www.havok.com for
details.
FMOD Sound System, copyright Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd., 1994-2010.
Uses Scaleform GFx 2010 Scaleform Corporation. All rights reserved. Darksiders,
Vigil Games, THQ and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered tra
demarks
of THQ Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights ar
e
property of their respective owners.