the game of the moment. Here's what you need to know.
This is an online game that puts a hundred players on maps from where only one winner can come out.
'Fortnite' is considered the game of the moment. Here's what you need to know.
If you get the least enthusiasm for video games there's a good chance you've heard of 'Fortnite'. This is the latest online game produced in Epic Games - the same studio responsible for such classics as 'Unreal Tournament' and 'Gears of War' - and has achieved unparalleled success by bringing together some 45 million players.
But how is this success explained? And how do you play 'Fortnite'? The concept is simple and easy to explain and based on the concept 'battle royale'. 'Fortnite' is an online game where 100 players from all over the world are 'dropped' on a map. Whether solo or in a group, players must find weapons and items and build fortifications to help them eliminate other players. The last player / foot team will be considered the winner.
Also bear in mind that players are pressured to meet, this is because the map shrinks as the game proceeds. This ensures that all games have plenty of action and strong emotions.
If there is a feeling of palpable tension in the group, there is a real cooperation going on. Players are encouraged to work towards the same goal and help each other to avoid elimination from opponents, with enough space for creative approaches that keep the formula stable.
If you are interested in trying 'Fortnite' you may be wondering how much this game costs and this is where you might be surprised. 'Fortnite' is completely free on all platforms where it is available, ie PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac and even iPhone (with an Android version on the way. To make money Epic Games sells within the game some cosmetic items such as facts and dance moves, something that can be easily avoided by more disciplined players.
With the number of 'Fortnite' players growing day by day and more and more streamers and celebrities paying attention, it is likely that the success that this game enjoys today is just the tip of the iceberg.