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Epic Games snuck in one final iPhone Fortnite update
Fortnite's Marvel-themed Chapter 2 Season 4 launches today on all platforms except iPhone, iPad and Mac - but developer Epic Games has still snuck in one final update for those devices. Tucked in last night under the radar was a small "adjustment" patch for the game on iPhone and Android which added... the evil Tart Tycoon character seen in the game's #FreeFortnite video.
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Apple features Fortnite competitor PUBG in App Store on same day it will terminate Epic’s developer account
Amid the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple, a Fortnite competitor is receiving some beneficial publicity in the App Store. When you open the App Store today, you’ll see an editorial story promoting PUBG Mobile, a popular competing battle royale.
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Epic Games is now worth $17.3bn following latest funding round
Fortnite firm raised $1.78 billion, including Sony's $250 million investment
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Intel Graphics driver version 26.20.100.7985 fixes issues with Fortnite DirectX 12
Intel has released the latest version of its DCH graphics drivers for Windows 10, fixing some issues with the Fortnite DirectX 12 Update and adding official support for some new titles.
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JustBuild.LOL - unblocked games
Just Build Lol (JustBuild.lol) is a Fortnite simulator. It was released before Epic Games introduced the playground mode, so it was the most popular game
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‘Fortnite’ Is Top-Grossing Video Game Of The Year, Scoring $1.8 Billion In Sales
If you have a teenager in your house, you shouldn’t be surprised by Nielsen’s latest statistic: Fortnite took in $1.8 billion in sales in 2019, more money in a single year than any game…
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Epic Games suing Fortnite tester who leaked Chapter 2
The lawsuit alleged the leaker spoiled ‘the suspense that Epic had been working to generate’ for months
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US teenager wins $3m as Fortnite world champion
It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners.
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Fortnite’s Colossal Monster vs. Mech Battle Was One of the Game’s Least Watched Events on Twitch
In an attempt to top last summer’s in-game rocket launch event, Fortnite’s Season 9 finale over the weekend featured a colossal kaiju monster vs. mech showdown. As spectators watched the two giants fight over key locations on the map, the one-time event ended with the mech driving a sword through the beast’s head in heroic fashion reminiscent of Voltron, Power Rangers, and Pacific Rim.
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How Fortnite Revolutionised Game Marketing - Perfect Execution After a Modest Launch
Epic Games is experienced in creating and launching games with huge marketing budgets, but recently they took a different approach. Fortnite was an unknown and untested game meaning they couldn't pump hundreds of millions into the launch. It wasn't like another of their Gears of War series, which had an existing fan base. With their new method, Epic Games generated $2.4 billion in 2018 [superdataresearch.com] for Fortnite alone and CEO Tim Sweeny thinks it's "evolving beyond being a game." If you enjoyed this, the full story is here: https://www.nathangrieve.com/how-fortnite-revolutionised-game-marketing/
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Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over ethics
The makers of Fortnite, one of the most popular video games ever, have been quizzed by MPs over what measures are taken to protect players of the game. Epic Games representatives were asked how it ensured users did not spend too much time or money on the game. Legal counsel Canon Pence said this was not something the company currently tracked. This was "extraordinary", said Damian Collins, who chairs the Digital, Culture Media and Sport Committee.
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The Man Behind ‘Fortnite’
At age 20, Tim Sweeney founded Epic Games in his parents’ basement. His company now owns one of the most popular videogames on Earth. But he doesn’t want the credit.
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Fortnite is basically a giant, endless advertisement now
Last year, playing Fortnite largely meant hopping onto a make-believe island in the hope of surviving against 99 other players. This year, Fortnite isn’t as divorced from the real world — there are constant tie-ins that encourage people to buy, or at least engage with brands and products. To play Fortnite in 2019 is to be enmeshed in advertisements.
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Epic Removed A Popular Fortnite Mechanic Because It Made People Play Less
Epic has finally addressed Fortnite’s controversial 8.20 patch, which removed a popular mechanic from the main game by which players would get health and shields when they eliminated opponents. According to Epic, the mechanic, called “siphoning,” made players avoid the main battle royale mode.
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How Fortnite’s success led to months of intense crunch at Epic Games
Sources reveal long hours and intense pressure while working on hit game
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Prince Harry Calls To Ban Fortnite
There's a number of people that really dislike Fortnite for whatever reason and that's fine, but there's disliking Fortnite and there's giving a prepared speech where you call for it to be banned. That's exactly what the Duke of Sussex and sixth in the line of succession for the British throne did at a YMCA event in London. "It shouldn't be allowed," Harry told the crowd, referring to Fortnite. "Where is the benefit of having it in your household? It's created to addict, an addiction to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible and it's so irresponsible.
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In China, 'Fortnite' Penalizes Minors for Playing Too Much
Gamers under the age of 18 have to take regular breaks or face diminishing returns after three hours of playing 'Fortnite.'
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Fortnite's Latest Update Forces Xbox One and PS4 Users to Play Together
Fortnite is getting a new update today that’s making some significant changes to the gameplay for console owners. Epic today rolled out version 8.10 of the game, introducing some major changes to the matchmaking system. With today’s update, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players are within the same matchmaking pools, meaning they will be playing together and against each other.
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'Fortnite' Revenue Reportedly Drops By Nearly 50% In One Month
Fortnite is still king of the world, reporting record concurrent player counts as recently as this month, but there’s at least one recent statistic that is moving in the other direction. Superdata reports that Fortnite, after experiencing record revenue in December, saw a sharp drop of 48% in revenue in January. And before you ask, no, that’s not when Apex Legends came out, as that wasn’t until early February, so that new rival has nothing to do with it.
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Fortnite goes big on esports for 2019 with $100 million prize pool
Epic Games, maker of the ultra popular Battle Royale game Fortnite, is putting up another $100 million in prize cash for competitive tournaments in 2019. The company made waves in the esports world last year, announcing a $100 million prize pool for the 2018 competitive year, dwarfing every other competitive title in one fell swoop.
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