FITES started in the Central Pennsylvania region to help unite computer gamers looking for a common arena to join their fellow gamers and peers and also to provide a fun alternative to drinking, drugs, and mischief. Out of this desire came a following larger than expected. Once a roomy basement was enough to house the few gamers, but now we are requiring a much larger venue.
We have gamers of all types and ages. Gamers are typically stereotyped by pale faced, long haired, grunge mongers, but as it turns out this stereotype couldn’t be farther from reality. Gamers come in all shapes and sizes, all classes, and with all types of personalities.
FITES has been providing LANParty Events since 2001 with a solid track record of attendee and event growth. In 2001, our first event was held at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and brought in approximately 30 gamers. We have consistently grown to a staggering 250 attendees. This has allowed us the distinction of being the largest LANParty event in Pennsylvania, and third largest in the North East.