Everyone, we're announcing another FITES Game Night! In an attempt to break into some new ground we're going to try a new game, DOTA 2. If you don't have a copy yet be sure to message me (here or on Steam) and I will be sure to send you a key. (Seriously, there are enough free keys floating around we could probably supply one to every person at the LAN.)

If you are new to DOTA 2 it would help to look into some strategy guides. LoL players will feel right at home, but don't be discouraged by the learning curve.

In case you are not interested we'll also have staff and other players on hand to play some L4D2 or Killing Floor.

We're trying a new plan of picking three games, but focusing on one. This way we can let people know what to have installed.

Let us know if you'll be on that night, and be sure to share our post about it with your Facebook friends! Let's max out the load capacity of the team Speak server and smoke check the modem it's attached to

Also, funny DOTA 2 video, because I think it's hilarious: (BOTD [Beware Of The Dubstep])

DotA 2 Extreme Tunnel Vision - Championship Series #3 Timbersaw Against The World

All too often the whole idea of E3 comes down to the "Console War", and even though I've been a console player of more platforms than I care to admit I've pretty much left the world of consoles behind. Seriously, my 360 is nothing more than a Plex streaming box for me, and a crappy one at that.

But now with those guys done talking we can finally get to seeing some games. Take for instance this beautiful gem that was announced:

Tom Clancy's The Division - E3 Gameplay reveal [DE]

Tom Clancy's The Division is a fully social game that allows you come in and out of the game as you need and even has support for in game trading (no word on hats as yet). Currently game company Ubisoft has not announced PC support, instead saying  the game is "[p]owered by our new game engine Snowdrop™, tailor-made for next-gen consoles." But not all is lost since the game also has tablet support, that allows you to tap into the game on your smart phone or tablet to participate with your team as well.

I have no doubt the line about the next gen consoles is meant as way to stay on people's minds during the console love fest that is E3, but I do fear that PC support and controls will be added on more as an after thought. I'm sure it won't take long for anyone to recall a game they have played on PC where the control mechanisms were geared more towards having a controller in your hands than a mouse and keyboard.

While we wait for more news on this game be sure to join our forums and let us know your thoughts on the current state of E3, PC gaming, and what you hope to see more of. Also, don't forget that registration is open for our summer LAN party. Stay tuned for tournament announcements!

Let me repeat that for you since I'm sure you thought I said February. FITES officially announces that registration is open for the LANFest FITES 200 Summer LAN. We will have our usual LAN room, console area, and, new for this event, a tabletop gaming area. Please feel free to bring some games along for everyone to enjoy.

In order to register for the event you must do so through LANFest. Once you have registered there be sure to checkout http://intranet.fites.net/ to register for tournaments and join any Pick Up Gamer groups if you don't have a team of your own.

So buy a seat for you and your friends, come on out, and have a great time at the party! More announcements are sure to come so stay tuned to FITES on Facebook, Twitter, and our forums to get any information on coordinated game nights or other events that we have coming up.