This comes up right when I click on the game to launch it. I have not even loaded up the Automation Launcher yet! I can click continue, but when I clikc on play game it will not start.!! HELP!! I have tried reinstalling the game 2 times, and it does not work!
If you are using Windows 10 or Win 8, even Vista, you need to install DirectX manually.
The version of DX included in newer versions of Windows lack some files that are needed.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/293760/discussions/0/610574827763786630/
this is the solution to the problem.