LAN Party Technologies announces LAN Party, a communications companion app to complement your gaming that's coming "soon" to Early Access on Steam. This will use a first-person interface to recreate some of the magic of in-person LAN Parties back in the day, presumably with less B.O. and software piracy. This sounds like an extra impediment, but it promises the opposite: "Whether you're playing the same game competitively, cooperatively, or playing different games entirely, LAN Party makes communicating and sharing gameplay so much easier." The free-to-play release is "tailored" for small groups of up to six, and there will be a premium version with support for larger rooms and other enhancements. Here's the Reveal Trailer and read on for more:

Once inside their custom room, users can invite friends seamlessly using Steam's integration and experience gaming together like never before. In these rooms, friends can come together just like they would at an in-person LAN party. The app is designed to be used alongside games, allowing users to stream their gameplay or other media, such as YouTube or desktop applications, directly into the room. For example, one friend might stream their Call of Duty match while another streams a different game, with everyone able to watch and interact in real time. The result is an immersive and communal gaming experience where players can hang out, communicate, and share gameplay.