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Fortnite is the biggest game in the world, and it keeps on growing. After starting out on PC, Fortnite has moved to PS4, Xbox, and the iPhone, and had a crossover event with the Avengers. The battle royale game even counts Drake as a fan.

The iPad Pro can now run Fortnite at 120 frames per secondThe iPad Pro can now run Fortnite at 120 frames per second
Fortnite’s new Ninja skin is another step toward creating its ultimate virtual worldFortnite’s new Ninja skin is another step toward creating its ultimate virtual world
Ninja is getting a Fortnite skinNinja is getting a Fortnite skin
Jacob Kastrenakes
Fortnite’s overall revenue slipped in 2019, but it was still the biggest earner of the yearFortnite’s overall revenue slipped in 2019, but it was still the biggest earner of the year
Game of the year: the best games of 2019Game of the year: the best games of 2019
Fortnite’s winter event kicks off today with two weeks of in-game presentsFortnite’s winter event kicks off today with two weeks of in-game presents
Why Fortnite is my game of the year... againWhy Fortnite is my game of the year... again
J.J. Abrams shows off Star Wars clip inside Fortnite, and now lightsabers are in the gameJ.J. Abrams shows off Star Wars clip inside Fortnite, and now lightsabers are in the game
How to watch Fortnite’s exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker clip this SaturdayHow to watch Fortnite’s exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker clip this Saturday
Fortnite adds Rey and Finn skins in time for Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerFortnite adds Rey and Finn skins in time for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Fortnite adds local split-screen on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4Fortnite adds local split-screen on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Google says it won’t grant Fortnite an exemption to the Play Store’s 30 percent cutGoogle says it won’t grant Fortnite an exemption to the Play Store’s 30 percent cut
Fortnite Chapter 2’s first season extended into 2020 as Epic teases a new ‘live experience’Fortnite Chapter 2’s first season extended into 2020 as Epic teases a new ‘live experience’
Fortnite gets stormtrooper costumes in new Star Wars crossoverFortnite gets stormtrooper costumes in new Star Wars crossover
Fortnite’s Android installer is now a launcher for Epic mobile gamesFortnite’s Android installer is now a launcher for Epic mobile games
Twitch’s top streamer exodus continues as CouRage announces YouTube Live dealTwitch’s top streamer exodus continues as CouRage announces YouTube Live deal
Fortnite’s new island has already changed, just in time for HalloweenFortnite’s new island has already changed, just in time for Halloween
Fortnite’s black hole event broke Twitch and Twitter viewing recordsFortnite’s black hole event broke Twitch and Twitter viewing records
Fortnite is exciting againFortnite is exciting again
Nick Statt
Fortnite’s black hole has closed, and Chapter 2 is finally hereFortnite’s black hole has closed, and Chapter 2 is finally here
Fortnite made hundreds of thousands of people watch nothing on TwitchFortnite made hundreds of thousands of people watch nothing on Twitch
Leaked Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer provides a first glimpse at the new islandLeaked Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer provides a first glimpse at the new island
With the apocalyptic black hole event, Fortnite’s storytelling has grown increasingly ambitiousWith the apocalyptic black hole event, Fortnite’s storytelling has grown increasingly ambitious
Fortnite has been down for hours as millions of players stare at a black holeFortnite has been down for hours as millions of players stare at a black hole
Unlike Blizzard, Epic Games says it won’t ban players for political speechUnlike Blizzard, Epic Games says it won’t ban players for political speech
Fortnite season X has changed so much that it’s overwhelmingFortnite season X has changed so much that it’s overwhelming
Fortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and botsFortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and bots
Don’t update to iOS 13.0 if you play Fortnite or PUBG MobileDon’t update to iOS 13.0 if you play Fortnite or PUBG Mobile
Fortnite adds cross-platform voice chat based on HousepartyFortnite adds cross-platform voice chat based on Houseparty
When two big streamers ditched Twitch, Fortnite suffered tooWhen two big streamers ditched Twitch, Fortnite suffered too
Fortnite star Ninja signs multi-year apparel deal with AdidasFortnite star Ninja signs multi-year apparel deal with Adidas
Fortnite’s new Borderlands 3 crossover features Psycho, Claptrap, and a Pandora zoneFortnite’s new Borderlands 3 crossover features Psycho, Claptrap, and a Pandora zone
Epic finally backpedals on Fortnite’s B.R.U.T.E. mech suit with dramatic nerfsEpic finally backpedals on Fortnite’s B.R.U.T.E. mech suit with dramatic nerfs
Fortnite’s next tournament will also be its most controversial, thanks to mech suitsFortnite’s next tournament will also be its most controversial, thanks to mech suits
Ninja hits 1 million subscribers on Mixer five days after leaving TwitchNinja hits 1 million subscribers on Mixer five days after leaving Twitch
Rocket League is ditching loot boxesRocket League is ditching loot boxes
Megan Farokhmanesh
Epic details the future of competitive Fortnite after the World CupEpic details the future of competitive Fortnite after the World Cup
Ninja’s 80,000 Mixer viewers show that he’s bigger than just TwitchNinja’s 80,000 Mixer viewers show that he’s bigger than just Twitch
No women competed at the Fortnite World Cup, but top players want to change that

Stars from Gen.G and Faze Clan are inspiring a new generation of Fortnite players

Nicole Carpenter
Faze Clan sues Fortnite star Tfue, claims he earned more than $20 million from streamingFaze Clan sues Fortnite star Tfue, claims he earned more than $20 million from streaming

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