Thanks to JON POTTER, the 8500 owners with access violations problems can now play the game!
Download the new drivers at
http://www.rage3d.com/#1034353830
and play with DO
Beware... these drivers were released by ATI to solve some issues with EA Sports games and NoOneLivesForever2 and they aren't certified by microsoft. I've tested them with no problems, but if you don't want to install not certified drivers wait the next official catalyst Version.
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