Introduction

If there were a recipe for the perfect LAN Party, what would the ingredients be? While this writer is not a LAN party cook, I do consider myself a party connoisseur and in my trip to the recent LANfest 2K4, I think I found the master chefs. Created by the well-known online retailer Newegg.com, allow me to tell you the particulars of the recipe for the delectable dish served at the Pasadena Convention Center April 24 and 25.

This was the only sign showing where the fun was going down.

The First Ingredient Is

The first ingredient is gamers. Lots and lots of gamers. This ingredient is very important and acts as the entrée's base. Quality is just as important as quantity here, and Newegg.com was able to deliver on both with its very loyal fan base. 400 gamers showed up from all over the country. And I mean all over the country. Several dedicated fraggers flew in from the East Coast. With the numbers and the enthusiasm of the Gamers at the event, this ingredient was easily covered.

Over 400 Gamers showed up for the gaming buffet.