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LAN is an acronym for "Local Area Network" meaning "local area network". In the context of video games, LAN mode means that the game allows several people from the same network to play, usually in the same house or building, without the need for an Internet connection.
LAN parties or LAN tournaments were very popular in the 90s and early 2000s, when the Internet was not yet as fast or reliable for multiplayer games. Players gathered together, connected their computers to the same router or network switch and played games together without lags or delays that can occur when playing over slow Internet.
Although most multiplayer games are played over the Internet today, some games still support LAN mode for local play.
Previously, LAN mode was used only with a local network created using a cable and a router. Currently, local networks can be created using Wi-Fi. But it is worth noting that the best ping is still when using a cable.
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