https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=39796
--- Comment #8 from alexchandel@gmail.com --- I just tested 1.7.8 with the DirectDraw HAL and (what I assume is) the Intel 945G (because there's a bug in 1.7.8 that causes both to be labelled DirectDraw HAL).
They each caused 2 MAVs in succession. Just like before, you are able to get through the menu. The MAVs happen AFTER you've selected a new game, right as the loading screen finishes when you should enter the game.