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2026-10-13 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-13

LAN Party ’98: a basement, rendered

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Editorial interest 87/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A browser-based 3D recreation of a 1998 basement LAN party, with PC setup, period desktop distractions and shooters.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-13 issue.
For
Fans of 1990s PC gaming and LAN-party culture
Worth noticing
The PC setup instructions say the tower will not start until its screen, keyboard, mouse and power are connected.

Field notes

The room is navigated with WASD and mouse; E handles nearby interactions, while F opens a PC case or pizza box and T brings up the room chat. The instructions describe a computer that will not start until its screen, keyboard, mouse and power are connected, alongside simulated period software and snacks. N64 play is described as using ROMs from the visitor’s own drive, with none supplied.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central

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