Internet Gaming Zone Release Notes

Version 1.1 - September 8, 2025

New Features & Improvements:

• Fixed Lobby Connectivity Issues: Resolved connection problems that were preventing users from joining multiplayer lobbies. The client now properly handles network timeouts and connection retries.
• Expanded Game Support: Added support for additional DirectPlay and IPX games including:
  • Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
  • Monster Truck Madness 2
  • CART Precision Racing
• Improved Installation Process: Enhanced the installer to better detect existing game installations and provide clearer feedback during the patching process.
• Better Error Handling: Added more descriptive error messages to help users troubleshoot connection issues.
• Registry Fixes: Corrected binary registry value formatting that was causing installation failures on some systems.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed "Parameter ValueData is not a valid value" error during installation
• Resolved lobby disconnection issues during game creation
• Fixed compatibility issues with Windows 11 systems
• Improved stability when switching between different game types

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Version 1.0 - September 4, 2025

The sat.do Gaming Zone installer will automatically detect and fix old games to restore its multiplayer network functionality. More games will be supported as they get requested, if you know about a game thats still not working properly please submit a bug report.

Thank you for helping us ensure that the next major release of the Internet Gaming Zone is the best that it can be.

You'll find the Beta version of the Zone at https://sat.do/zone/files/downloads.php.

To report bugs, click "Enter a Bug"

A major new feature of the Zone is support for IPX and DirectPlay games. We strongly encourage you to give this a try.

Instructions:

Download sat.do Gaming Zone from download page. Make sure no games are open during this process to avoid conflicts with installation. After installation is complete run game and select multiplayer menu where you will see either "IPX" or "sat.do Lobby For DirectPlay". After choosing a option you may now create a game or search for games to join. You can uninstall sat.do Gaming Zone and all changes made will be reverted back. I have also provided direct links to original zone games in the downloads page that have been tested and work.

Known Issues:

• All major issues with how game handles server connection and sending initial data to client have been resolved. NAT/CG-NAT connection issues have been fixed as well, no need for port forwarding or opening ports. Multiplayer matches are now working but need further testing.

Screenshot:

Upcoming Features:

As a game host you will be able to set a custom map for match even if other players dont have the map. Zone Client will download and install game resources before host starts the match.

More features: We are working on adding more features to the Zone. We are currently working on ZoneFriends application so you can add friends and chat with them.

Also matchmaking lobbies ZoneLan-IPX and ZoneLan-DirectPlay are coming soon!