With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, console players can now for the first time experience 120fps gaming. Despite 30fps typically being the standard on consoles, a surprising number of titles have seen 120fps support added to its games. Following the latest update, those with a …
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Master Chief is reportedly coming to Fortnite
Fresh on the heels of the announcement that Kratos from the PlayStation-exclusive God of War franchise has dropped into Fortnite, it would appear that one of Xbox’s biggest mascots will be joining him. Leaked screenshots have revealed that Master Chief from Halo will also be arriving in Fortnite, completing 2/3 …
Read More »Kratos is coming to Fortnite
Just as Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 has concluded, Epic Games appears to be gearing up for another major season. In a surprise collaboration that few people could have predicted, Kratos from God of War is set to be coming to Fortnite as a purchasable skin. While yet to be …
Read More »Fortnite now offers a subscription service
While Fortnite’s implementation of a Battle Pass offered an alternative recurring payment system to that of an ongoing subscription, the free-to-play Battle Royale game is now offering just that – a subscription service. Called Fortnite Crew, subscribers will receive the traditional Battle Pass as well as a number of monthly …
Read More »Fortnite’s next-gen upgrades detailed; 1080p on Series S
When the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S launches in just a few weeks, one of the first titles set to take advantage of the new hardware will be the popular Battle Royale shooter Fortnite. On its blog, Epic Games has now detailed how exactly they will be utilising this …
Read More »Fortnite’s latest update reduces the game’s file size by 70%
Over the past generation, video games’ file sizes have ballooned, with a number of games requiring more than 100GB of data. This has caused issues on both the console and PC side of the market. It looks as though developers are finally beginning to be more conscious of players’ storage …
Read More »Epic Games announces “#FreeFortnite” merch
There’s no denying that Epic Games has gotten creative when it comes to the lawsuit regarding itself and Apple, vis-a-vis the removal of Fortnite from the Apple App Store. While Apple has remained much more quiet on the situation, Epic Games has made sure to let it be known that …
Read More »Judge rules Apple can remove Fortnite but Unreal Engine must remain available
Following on from Epic Games' recent lawsuit and restraining order filings against Apple, a judge has officially weighed in on the case. Last night during a court hearing held via Zoom, US District Judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, decided that Apple was allowed to keep Fortnite off of the iOS App …
Read More »Epic Games is also suing Google as Fortnite gets removed from Play Store
Late last night, Apple took steps to remove Fortnite from the iOS App Store due to Epic Games' recent inclusion of a new payment method that circumvents Apple's in-platform microtransaction system. Not too long after, Google did the same thing with Fortnite on the Google Play Store. Just as it …
Read More »Apple removes Fortnite from its App Store; Epic files lawsuit
For years, Fortnite on Android circumvented the Google Play Store due to its 30% cut on in-app purchases. Epic Games however could not do the same on iOS due to limitations within the OS. Recently however, the developers added their own payment system into the popular Battle Royale shooter, leading …
Read More »Fortnite is no longer an ‘Early Access’ game
Fortnite has been around for several years now and while the game has consistently evolved and remained polished, Epic Games has continued using the ‘Early Access' label for the game. That changes today, with Epic Games noting this as the ‘official release' for Fortnite. This is true for both Fortnite: …
Read More »Players can soon watch Christopher Nolan films inside Fortnite
For a while now, Fortnite has been hosting a number shows inside its Battle Royale island map. Previously, artists such as DJ Marshmello and Travis Scott have had specially curated live concerts within Fortnite. Now, fans of the popular Battle Royale shooter will be able to watch an entire film …
Read More »Fortnite will be updated to Unreal Engine 5 in 2021
Yesterday we saw the first demonstration of Unreal Engine 5 – Epic Games’ next generation game engine. Boasting impressive new features, the engine will be available to developers in 2021. Though it’ll likely be a few years before games developed on the engine are ready for release, Epic’s own franchises …
Read More »Fortnite’s latest in-game event sees 12.3 million concurrent players
Though Fortnite may no longer be the constant talk of the town as it was in 2018 and 2019, the free-to-play battle royale is undoubtedly still incredibly popular. This can be seen with the game’s most recent collaborative effort with musician Travis Scott. The in-game concert, which first took place …
Read More »Fortnite finally comes to the Google Play Store
Though Fortnite has been available on Android for over a year and a half, fans who wished to play Epic’s battle royale game on their Android smartphones had to navigate to Epic’s website in order to download the APK directly. This was due to Epic disagreeing with the Google Play …
Read More »Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 launches today, adding Deadpool
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 has finally launched after an uncharacteristically long season 1. The season appears to be bringing with it big changes however, including an all new secret agent focused theme; a new Battle Pass featuring much greater levels of character customisation; map changes; new interrogation gameplay mechanics …
Read More »You can now Rickroll your friends in Fortnite with an official emote
One of Fortnite’s most well known features is its plethora of dance moves and emotes that players can purchase and perform. Epic games has in the past been accused of stealing these moves without crediting its creators. In response, it seems like Fortnite will be getting officially licensed dances, as …
Read More »Fortnite adds 120fps support to the latest iPad Pros; improved controller inputs
When Apple introduced the second generation of iPad Pros, it brought with it the ProMotion displays – screens which support a 120hz refresh rate. Not only did this bring general improvements to everyday usability, but it also meant that games could now be played at up to 120fps. In the …
Read More »Fortnite is adding split-screen multiplayer to its battle royale mode
There was once a time when split-screen multiplayer was the only way to play a game with a friend. As the console generations progressed however, the shift for multiplayer gaming and co-op turned to online gaming, with split-screen falling to the wayside. While some games still offer split-screen, it has …
Read More »Fortnite x Star Wars crossover announced
The battle royale phenomenon Fortnite has managed to maintain its popularity for so long thanks in part to its myriad of collaborations with other major properties. Previous collaborations have included Avengers Endgame, Batman, Borderlands, and Stranger Things, to name a few. Epic has now confirmed a collaboration with Star Wars, …
Read More »Epic Games files second lawsuit against former Fortnite tester over leaks
During the buildup to Fortnite’s black hole and chapter two reveal, there were several leaks spoiling the reveal, including a screenshot of the brand new map. A few weeks ago, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against one former tester in connection to the leak and now, a second former tester …
Read More »“The End of Fortnite” garnered over 7 million viewers, breaking records
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the popularity of Fortnite. The third person Battle Royale phenomenon recently sucked its entire world into a black hole at the conclusion of season X, and was consequently watched by over 7 million people across Twitch, Twitter, and Youtube. On the 13th …
Read More »Superdata monthly report: Fortnite’s lowest monthly revenue since November 2017
Superdata's worldwide digital games market report for September has released, and with it some new games on the top-grossing titles. But there was something unexpected: Fortnite had its worst month since November 2017. Just before the epic finale of Fortnite's season 10, and the release of “Chapter 2”, Fortnite had …
Read More »Fortnite Chapter 2 has launched
After Fortnite's “The End” event, the game greeted players who logged in with a black hole, but after a day and a half, the game has gone live with a new chapter and season. Fortnite has proved immensely popular since its launch, two years ago. One of those reasons has …
Read More »Fortnite season 10 ended with bang and the game no longer exists
Fortnite season 10 ended last night with a bang quite literally, the whole map was gobbled up by a Black Hole with the game’s servers going down soon after, leaving Fortnite players thinking the world has ended. The huge ending to Fortnite season 10 went down yesterday and marked a …
Read More »Fortnite “Chapter 2” may have been leaked on the Apple Store
An apparent leak by Apple seem to suggest Fortnite “Chapter 2” could be on its way. However, the game's developer is yet to confirm the release date of season 11 for the popular Battle Royal shooter. A leak from Apple’s Italian App Store suggests some huge changes to the battle …
Read More »Epic Games is giving Fortnite devs a fortnight off following reports of endless crunch
Back in April there was a well sourced report claiming that Fortnite's success had pushed Epic Games developers into a state of ‘endless crunch'. The studio was constantly working on and planning new updates to keep players interested in the game, leading to a gruelling work schedule. Now, Epic is …
Read More »Another artist sues Epic Games over Fortnite emotes
Thanks to the strict definitions of US copyright law, Epic Games managed to temporarily dodge multiple infringement lawsuits surrounding the emotes within Fortnite: Battle Royale. That hasn’t stopped yet another artist from coming forward with a new twist on the case, this time claiming misappropriation of identity. Cases including Alfonso …
Read More »Fortnite’s success has led to ‘endless crunch’ for developers at Epic Games
Epic Games has found great success over the last year with Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. The game has managed to keep players interested with frequent updates and in-game events but all of that content comes at a cost. This week, an investigative report came out surrounding Epic Games and its …
Read More »Hundreds of Fortnite players forced to forfeit World Cup prize money due to cheating
Cheating is always something that plagues online multiplayer games but the situation gets seedier when there is real-world money to be won through tournaments. This week, Epic addressed the first week of Fortnite World Cup Qualifier matches, with hundreds of players having to forfeit their earnings due to cheating. Cheating …
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