Cyber City LAN Center: Internet Gaming
Publication Date: June 10, 2013
UPDATE: This internet cafe is permanently closed. The space now belongs to Totally Tattoo.
Address: 419 1/4 Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location: second floor of the Larchmont Village Square mall, in the spot that used to belong to Creations by Krys. It’s just north of Beverly, south of Melrose.
Phone Number: (213) 800-2400
CYBER CITY LAN CENTER INTERNET GAMING
PC video games + business-grade high-speed Internet access (10 times after than T-1)
Over 20+ games: Dota 2, Lol, HoN, WoW, Starcraft 2, CS 1.6 / Source / GO, Call of Duty Black ps2, Battlefield 4, Team Fortress 2, Borderlands 2, Diablo 3, Civilization 5, GTA, Bioshock
All computers are buffed with 3rd Gen Quad-Core i5, 8GB DDR3, 1GB GTX650, 1TB SATA, DVD-RW, USB hubs, and brand-new 23″ LED’s.
Only $3 per hour for members.
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To clarify, a LAN (Local Area Network) gaming center offers a dedicated space and infrastructure for multiplayer gaming. The key aspects of a LAN gaming center are:
- Multiple high-end gaming PCs or consoles connected via a local area network, allowing customers to play multiplayer games together in the same physical location.
- Customers pay an hourly fee to use the gaming stations and network.
- Provides a social environment for gamers to gather, compete, and interact face-to-face rather than just playing online from home.
- Offers the latest gaming hardware, fast internet, and a selection of popular multiplayer game titles that customers may not have access to at home.
- May also have private gaming rooms, large screens, gaming peripherals like headsets, and concessions for events or parties.
- Sizes can range from smaller 20-30 station setups to large 100+ station facilities.
The main purpose of LAN gaming centers is to create a communal space dedicated to multiplayer gaming, fostering a gaming community and culture around competitive social play. They allow gamers to experience high-end multiplayer gaming together in person, rather than just online play from individual homes.
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