LAN Party simulates LAN parties without the LAN
The experience of getting together to use a LAN, except it's on WAN.
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Have you ever wanted to have a LAN party but without the, you know, LAN? Just the watching over other peoples' shoulders and taking a break for a movie? Well, developer LAN Party Technologies is delivering precisely that. It may well be perfect if you've ever thought that your friend group's Discord server should have a fully-featured 3D front end where someone can post infinitely looping meme gifs on the wall.
The app is designed to be used alongside games and streaming media, allowing you to sync up and watch the same thing or show your screens in a shared environment while you do different stuff. The goal, says the developer, is to provide an "immersive and communal gaming experience."
"With its emphasis on small-group interactions, LAN Party stands apart from competitors like Discord. Discord serves large communities in a 2D format, LAN Party is tailored for smaller groups of up to 6 and offers an immersive 3D environment where gamers can connect more personally," said the developer in a press release.
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