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Zoom Platform, a store aimed at 'Generation X' adds more Linux support

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One I've been meaning to point out for a while now is Zoom Platform. A games store that tries to appeal to "Generation X" with both new and classic games, DRM-free and they're continuing to build up their Linux support.

They don't have a whole lot available for Linux Native fans right now, with 26 titles currently tagged as supported including Sensible World of Soccer 96-97, Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition, Judge Dredd and more but they're continuing to build it up.

Recently they updated a bunch of Duke Nukem titles that use DOSBox, to work better with both the DOSBox and DOSBox-X flatpaks and over the last few months they've added more titles. Just recently, they also added Linux support for Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, noting on Twitter a goal of theirs is to "support Linux as much as we can".

It's interesting to see a store that tries to appeal to the slightly older generation of gamers. As much as GOG tried to in the past, they've long since moved their focus much more onto modern releases. So perhaps some older readers might want to keep an eye on Zoom Platform.

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Hamish Feb 2, 2023
If they can get the native Postal 2 updates sold outside of Steam that would be me saying hallelujah.

Quoting: NezchanThey can keep their collection of Duke Nukem variants.
You do realize how remarkable it is that they can even sell Duke Nukem given the legal situation with Gearbox right?
Purple Library Guy Feb 2, 2023
Quoting: damarrinThe logo is VERY unfortunate. As is the name, really. Both for different reasons.

Otherwise, cool.

Edit: I realise they probably were around before the stupid war, so why should change their logo. Still... it was the first thing that came to mind.
I've never been able to take seriously the idea that we should retire a letter of the alphabet because, um, Russia is using it? Like, whatever.
Cybolic Feb 2, 2023
What an odd store. Gen X and no Speccy games?
Nanobang Feb 2, 2023
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As a Genexer, I'm just not nostalgic for mid-90's PC games. But, if I'm honest, I'm not nostalgic about old computer games in general, not before Saint's Row 1 at any rate.

Still, best of luck to the Zoom people. Their prices look reasonably fair, and there are clearly plenty of people into old games. But the total backlog of my Steam, GoG, and Itch.io accounts has plenty to keep me busy for the foreseeable future and beyond.


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Kristian Feb 2, 2023
Quoting: HamishIf they can get the native Postal 2 updates sold outside of Steam that would be me saying hallelujah.

Quoting: NezchanThey can keep their collection of Duke Nukem variants.
You do realize how remarkable it is that they can even sell Duke Nukem given the legal situation with Gearbox right?

It is because when 3D Realms sold the Duke Nukem IP to Gearbox they retained certain rights, including the right to sell all the pre-DNF games. In this period they granted Zoom a perpetual license to sell those games. So there is nothing Gearbox/Embracer can do about that.

Later 3D Realms lost their retained rights in a settlement after being sued by Gearbox for making Duke Nukem Mass Destruction with Imterceptor (Which 3DR insisted was the same as something called "Duke Nukem Survivor" which they HAD retained the right to).


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mphuZ Feb 2, 2023
Quoting: Purple Library GuyI've never been able to take seriously the idea that we should retire a letter of the alphabet because, um, Russia is using it? Like, whatever.

Cancel culture has become today's Inquisition.
redmcg Feb 2, 2023
QuoteSo perhaps some older readers might want to keep an eye on Zoom Platform.

"Older readers". This hurt.
Pengling Feb 2, 2023
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Quoting: STiATJust realized that I'm a Millenial (1984)...
I'm a year younger and I just learned the same thing!

Unfortunately, I'm not seeing very much that interests me on this store yet, but of course that might well change in the future. I guess I'll keep an eye on it.
Purple Library Guy Feb 2, 2023
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Quoting: Purple Library GuyI've never been able to take seriously the idea that we should retire a letter of the alphabet because, um, Russia is using it? Like, whatever.

Cancel culture has become today's Inquisition.
That's about as ridiculous as the "Z" thing. Ah yes, all those masses of people burned at the stake and tortured to death by cancel culture!
Smoke39 Feb 2, 2023
Duke 3D is interesting because apparently it's the original Atomic Edition with all the old expansion packs that you can't get anywhere else, and not Gearbox's World Tour version with altered and missing content. Looks like this is also the only place you can get the 2D games now, too.

I've only looked at a few other games, but it sounds like they might be putting in a bit more effort than GOG as well. The reviews for Incoming report better performance than GOG, and Normality advertises both UK and US versions of the voiceovers (GOG requires a community patch for US).

Who knows, maybe they can fill a niche that GOG has shifted focus away from.
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