We didn't choose this exact date for your review, and so it happens that we have just released v8.1 for Zoom Player. Your competition is still valid, and version upgrades are free, so the users should not experience any problem either in v8 or v8.1.
That said, the home use versions are already online at
Inmatrix.com - Zoom Player Download
The commercial versions will be available at
http://oem.inmatrix.com/download.shtml
The full list of new features and fixed bugs is at :
http://forum.inmatrix.com/index.php?showtopic=13412
Highlights :
. The default Onyx skin has been refreshed with new widgets and power features.
. A much more powerful audio track and subtitle stream selection interface.
. LIRC Remote Control support.
. Enhanced TCP/IP remote control.
. More powerful skinning engine logistics.