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KQED News Fix 9-5-26

KQED newscast for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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In the Y2K era, gamers lugged their bulky monitors and towers to friends’ houses to play video games all night on a “Local Area Network.” Now LAN parties are making a comeback across California, from a Napa winery to a streetwear shop in Los Angeles. Reporter Jennifer Swann spoke with gamers – of all ages – embracing the anachronistic tech and making in-person connections.

In the Y2K era, gamers lugged their bulky monitors and towers to friends&rsquo; houses to play video games all night on a &ldquo;Local Area Network.&rdquo; Now LAN parties are making a comeback across California, from a Napa winery to a streetwear shop in Los Angeles. Reporter Jennifer Swann spoke with gamers &ndash; of all ages &ndash; embracing the anachronistic tech and making in-person connections.

LAN Parties Are Back, Clunky Computers and All

KQED newscast for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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