Does this cable work for connecting two computers, allowing for LAN video gaming?

I'm getting ready to go on a huge trip and in the car and my friend and I are wanting to play some minecraft together. However there's a problem. I haven't figured out how to connect the laptops wireless, I have however dug up a Ethernet. My computer doesn't have an Ethernet port. Luckily the cables set up is, Ethernet to Ethernet/USB. Will this USB plug work with connecting the two laptops?

Wireless? Look into how to set up an Ad Hoc network. Built into windows.
A better solution might be to get one of the Travel routers. I use one to connect to the hotel Wi-Fi or Lan connection. Then my computer and phone both can connect easily. It runs off power from a USB port or from its own internal battery. One of these plugged into a USB adapter in the car will run all day. Oh, and the D-Link DIR510L that I have does 802.11ac so it is fast.