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News Fortnite's New Port-a-Fortress Item Looks Set To Make Building A Whole Lot Easier
Spiky Stadium also on the way
Epic Games' Fortnite has just gone into downtime for its upcoming version 5.41 patch, and a brand new item is set to arrive in the game later today which should make your building efforts much easier. Introducing the Port-a-Fortress, a new consumable which creates a massive fortress to defend against and repel enemies...
Random Fortnite Has Supposedly Contributed To Five Percent Of Divorces In The UK
Surely it's more than that?
Epic Games' free-to-play battle royale title Fortnite has received a number of criticisms since mainstream audiences found out about its existence. It's been accused of inciting violence and creating gambling addictions and now it's apparently ruining marriages. According to a press release issued by UK-based website...
News Fortnite Update On Switch Sacrifices Video Capture Feature To Enhance Performance
Gone but not forgotten
Epic Games looks to be taking extreme measures to enhance the performance and stability of Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch as the latest update has disabled the video capture feature. Kotaku reports Fortnite's subreddit community noticed this common feature, found in the majority of Switch games, had been removed...
News Nintendo Spends Big On Television Advertising In Month Of August To Fend Off Spider-Man
Strong marketing continues
Nintendo’s strong marketing within the domain of television advertising continues, as it is estimated to have spent $6.2 million during the month of August compared to $5.8 million during the month of July. This once again makes it the biggest spender of the month. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv (a...
Random Hasbro Launching Officially Licensed Fortnite Nerf Blasters In 2019
Monopoly also on the way
The largest toy maker in the world, Hasbro, has revealed it will be releasing an officially licensed line of Fortnite Nerf blasters in Spring 2019. According to a Hasbro representative, blasters and other accessories will offer fans an immersive player-versus-player action experience, letting them fight for victory in...
News Fortnite v5.40 Brings New Mode, Grappler And Huge Performance And Gyro Fixes On Switch
Game changer
Epic Games' Fortnite has just entered downtime for its version 5.40 update, but what can we expect to see once the servers come back online? Well, for starters there's the new High Stakes limited-time event. Players can assemble their crews (or join up with others online) for the new Getaway limited-time mode and complete bonus...
News Epic Reveals All About Fortnite's Game-Changing High Stakes Limited Time Event
A new way to play
Epic Games has been teasing an upcoming 'High Stakes' limited-time event for its battle royale mega-hit Fortnite for a few days now, but fresh details have slowly and surely started to emerge giving us a proper look at what to expect. The information comes from PAX West, where the studio has been hosting live streams of Fortnite...
News Epic Games Now Working With Nintendo To Improve Fortnite Performance On Switch
"Internal test results look positive"
Last week, we reported on the ongoing - and dramatically increasing - issues being experienced by Fortnite players on Switch. Fans banded together to send a plea to developer Epic Games to fix the issues, and a patch was released soon after to aid the situation as quickly a
News Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because "PlayStation Is The Best Place To Play"
Says Sony's CEO
If you're one of the many Fortnite players affected by Sony's refusal to allow cross-play among platforms, you might want to look away now. Speaking at the IFA technology show in Berlin, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida has finally revealed the reason behind the company's consumer-unfriendly decision - because "PlayStation is the best...
News Epic Games Responds To Fans' Pleas To Improve Fortnite On Switch With New Patch
Improvements for hitching issues
Yesterday, we reported on the rather troubling performance issues often seen in Fortnite on Switch. With all sorts of problems occurring such as a serious amount of lag and issues with texture loading - and with the game's performance seemingly deteriorating week-on-week - fans banded together online to send a...
News Players Have Had Enough Of Fortnite's "Unplayable" State On Switch, Send Plea To Epic Games
The fans have spoken
Fortnite's arrival on Switch this June was met with surprise, intrigue, and an awful lot of excitement from fans who wanted to take the game on the go. For those who have been sucked into its highly addictive ways, having the game available on Switch added a great new way to play - as well as offering players without...
News Fortnite v5.30 Adds Portable Rift Item, New Point Scoring Mode And Much More
Rift-To-Go
Fortnite has received another update today, bringing with it the usual addition of a brand new mode to try out, but this update could potentially change the tides of combat rather dramatically. Version 5.30 has added the Rift-To-Go item, allowing players to escape danger or fly right into it. The Rift-To-Go can create a Rift for...
News FIFA Could Start To Include Fortnite Emotes For The Sake Of "Authenticity"
Take the L
If you're a footie fan, you were very likely glued to your TV screen over the summer taking in this year's rather weird and wonderful World Cup. Amongst the VAR shenanigans, players caught the attention of gamers everywhere - and the mainstream press, for that matter - by performing dances from battle royale epic Fortnite after scoring...
Guide Fortnite: Timed Trials Locations & How To Complete Them
Quickly now
Complete Timed Trials is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Beat it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers f
Guide Fortnite: Stone Heads Location - Where To Search Where The Stone Heads Are Looking
Treasure hunt
Search where the Stone Heads are looking is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help
Guide Fortnite: Week 6 Challenges - Season 5 Battle Pass, Drift & Road Trip Explained
Bigger & better
Grab yourself a Battle Pass in Fortnite and you can take on a bunch of Weekly Challenges that not only give you a perfect excuse to play, but provide you with the best rewards. There are free and upgraded (premium) versions of the Battle Pass in Season 5. The free version offers you just three challenges, while you'll have to pay...
News Latest Fortnite Patch Adds New Weapon, Brand New Mode And The Return Of Sniper Shootout
The 'Soaring 50's'
Fortnite has seen yet another update today, bringing the game to Version 5.21. This time around we have a brand new weapon entering the fray, a new limited-time mode, and the return of Sniper Shootout. Kicking things off with the new weapon, players will now have access to the Heavy Sniper Rifle. This weapon allows you to deliver...
Guide Fortnite: Snobby Shores Treasure Map Location
Treasure hunt
Follow the treasure map found in Snobby Shores is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. To achieve this, you'll have to find th
Fore!
Hit a golf ball from tee to green on different holes is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. To achieve this, you'll have to find the golf tee locations dotted across the Fortnite map. Complete i
News Fortnite v5.20 Brings New Weapon, Steady Storm Mode And Resolution Upgrade On Switch
"Significant GPU optimisation"
Fortnite has been updated to version 5.20 today, adding a brand new shotgun weapon and a new limited time mode to sink your teeth into. The new weapon is called the Double Barrel Shotgun, unsurprisingly featuring a two-shot mechanism for devastating damage at close range. The new gun is available in epic and legendary...
Guide Fortnite: ATK Locations - Every Known ATK Spawn Point In Fortnite
Super Fortnite Kart
You're going to need to know the ATK locations in Fortnite if you're going to complete this week's difficult challenge of jumping through flaming hoops in an ATK or shopping trolley. Just in case you're unaware, ATKs are the new golf cart vehicles that were introduced at the beginning of season five. They drive like karts from...
Guide Fortnite: Gas Station, Soccer Pitch, And Stunt Mountain Location - Where To Search
Treasure hunt
Searching between a gas station, soccer pitch, and stunt mountain is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and Battle Stars that will help boost you up the Battle Pass tiers for those sweet exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the exact location of every single flaming hoop...
Shoot some hoops
Jump through Flaming Hoops with a Shopping Cart or ATK is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and Battle Stars that will help boost you up the Battle Pass tiers for those sweet exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the exact location of every single flaming hoop so you...
News UK Tabloid Headline Sparks Drama Around Fortnite, But Can It Really Be Trusted?
All that's fit to print?
On the 31st July, UK tabloid newspaper The Daily Mirror led with a front-page story on recent video game phenomenon Fortnite, with a headline which read "Fortnite made me a suicidal drug addict". The page goes on to describe the story as a "teen's video game hell", saying "a boy's obsession with video game Fortnite ruined...
News Fortnite v5.10 Adds New Explosive Game Mode And Controversial Guided Missiles To Switch
Update is available now
Fortnite has been updated to Version 5.10 today, bringing with it a new limited time mode that's packed full of explosions and the return of a very controversial weapon type. This week sees the introduction of 'Fly Explosives', a new limited time mode that's all about jetpacks, explosives, and complete cartoon chaos...
Soapbox What Splatoon 2 Can Learn From Fortnite And Paladins, And Vice Versa
War-fair
The excellent F2P titles Fortnite and Paladins have both launched on the Nintendo Switch recently, bringing two different flavours of online shootery to the platform, minus any price tag. This would all be excellent news if it wasn't for the fact that I haven't touched Splatoon 2 since. Before you reach for your pitchfork,...
Guide Fortnite: Clay Pigeon Locations - Where To Shoot A Clay Pigeon At Different Locations
Quack whack
Shoot a Clay Pigeon at Different Locations is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet Season 5 exclusive rewards.
Guide Fortnite: Flush Factory Treasure Map Location
Treasure hunt
Finding the Flush Factory Treasure Map is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet Season 5 exclusive rewards.
Guide Fortnite: Birthday Cake Locations - How To Dance In Front Of Different Birthday Cakes
Happy birthday, Fortnite!
Dancing in front of different Birthday Cakes is a one-off challenge in Fortnite to celebrate the game's first birthday. You do have to own a Battle Pass to take part in this challenge, but it's well worth it as you'll earn a bunch of XP to help rocket you up those Battle Pass tiers. In this guide, we're going to help you...
News Epic Games Could Soon Be Worth A Staggering $8 Billion Thanks To Fortnite's Success
Free-to-play, money to burn
Unless you've been living under a Battle Bus-shaped rock for the last year, you'll no doubt be aware of Fortnite's ridiculous levels of success. Love it or hate it, Fortnite's free-to-play model has sunk its teeth into countless players across almost every gaming platform imaginable, including a successful...
News Fortnite v5.10 Sees The Return Of Playground Mode, A New Weapon And Birthday Treats
Birthday cake everywhere!
Fortnite is being updated to Version 5.10 today, bringing back the easy-going Playground mode and introducing a couple of new elements for good measure. The Playground mode will be back in the game from Wednesday 25th July with new team select options to let you and your squad set up team battles for practice and...
Random Playing Fortnite With A Taiko: Drum Master Drum Is Definitely Not Recommended
Rocks are not your friends
With Taiko no Tatsujin (or Taiko: Drum Master as its known in the west) arriving on Switch in Japan last week, along with that adorable little drum controller, it's understandable that players might be eager to get as much use out of their new drum as possible. As it turns out, one player has tried using it to play...
News Fortnite Is Celebrating Its First Birthday With Free In-Game Cosmetic Items
Grab some free stuff!
In just a few days (24th July, to be exact), global phenomenon Fortnite is celebrating its first birthday. Considering you can barely turn a computer on or look at your phone for five seconds without seeing the game pop up on your news feeds, it's pretty surprising that it's only been around for a year, but we're about to get...
Guide Fortnite: Basketball Courts & Hoops Locations - Score A Basket On Different Hoops Explained
He shoots, he scores
Score A Basket On Different Hoops is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. To achieve this, you'll have to find the Basketball Courts & Hoops dotted across the Fortnite map. Com
Guide Fortnite: Search Between An Oasis, Rock Archway, And Dinosaurs Explained
Treasure hunt
Search between an Oasis, Rock Archway, and Dinosaurs is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet Season 5 exclusi
News Funko Secures Fortnite Deal, Joining Pokémon For Even More Pop! Figures
Big names are being snapped up
Just a few short days ago, toy manufacturer Funko revealed that it will be bringing a new line of Pokémon Pop! Figures to stores. Starting with Pikachu (of course), this series could include a variety of different creatures - Funko has even invited fans to share their suggestions. As if Pokémon wasn't quite big...
Soapbox Fortnite's Motion Controls Leave a Lot to Be Desired
Nothing like the glory of Splatoon 2
The Fortnite devs have clearly been listening to their fans, as at the very start of Season 5 of the game, we were gifted with something that people have been cleating on about for some time, us included. Yes, the inclusion of the oft-contentious motion controls that have grabbed Switch players hearts and won't...
Rumour Fortnite Dataminers Find Evidence Of Future Vehicle Customisation
Everyone likes dune buggies
The insanely popular battle royale game, Fortnite, continues to grow at a rapid rate, with Season 5’s arrival last week bringing a whole host of changes including the introduction of vehicles in the form of all-terrain karts. As with all updates, it’s no surprise to discover that dataminers have been inspecting...
Guide Fortnite: Risky Reels Treasure Map Location
Risky business
Finding the Risky Reels Treasure Map is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn 10 Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet Season 5 exclusive rewards.
Guide Fortnite: Lightning Bolt Locations
Lightning strikes seven
Finding the Lightning Bolt Locations is one of the Battle Pass Challenges in Season 5 of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn five Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet Season 5 exclusive rewards. In this gui
Guide Fortnite: How To Use Gyro / Motion Controls On Nintendo Switch
Motion to aim with gyro: approved!
Fortnite Season 5 finally introduced one of our most requested features: Motion Aiming for Nintendo Switch users. This allows you to finally play the game much like you would in Splatoon 2: by panning the camera about using the Gyroscope inside your Joy-Con or Pro Controller. In a nifty touch, Epic allows you to...
Guide Fortnite: Season 5 - All Terrain Kart, Desert Biome, Rifts, & Everything Else That's New
The biggest season yet
Fortnite Season 5 has just kicked off in style, with almost certainly the largest number of changes included in a single patch since launch. That includes new vehicles, a new biome, new features, and a number of balance changes to various weapons. We don't want to spoil everything in the opening paragraph though! In this...
News Fortnite Season 5 Launches Today, Adds Motion Controls On Switch And Lots More
So many changes!
Fortnite Season 5 is finally launching today, bringing with it a whole host of changes including the addition of motion/gyro controls on Switch. The build-up to Season 5 has been full of little teases and surprises, with cracks linin
Random England's Dele Alli Performs Fortnite Emote At The World Cup, Gets Wrecked Online
You can't escape this game
If you follow football (or 'soccer' as it's known in North America) then you'll no doubt be tuned into the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which is currently taking place in Russia. You may also be aware that perennial under-achievers England have somehow managed to secure a spot in the semi-finals - for the first time since...
Random Fortnite Burger Sign Disappears From Map, Winds Up In Real-Life Desert
The best marketing ever?
Ever since the almighty rocket launch event that took place in Fortnite a week ago, strange cracks and rifts have been appearing all over the map, seemingly changing and evolving with each day. This has evolved into specific locations being sucked out of the game through what appears to be some kind time vortex - and things...
News Fortnite's Playground Mode Will Be Closed Down Again Next Week
Work in progress
Fortnite's peaceful, practice, sandbox-like 'Playground' mode is set to be taken down again next week, as Epic Games gets to work on the next version. After some initial teething troubles, the Playground mode was finally made open for business earlier this week, allowing players to jump into a completely free map with nothing but...
Guide Fortnite: Search Between Movie Titles Location
Catch a flick
Searching between movie titles is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and Battle Stars that will help boost you up the Battle Pass tiers for those sweet exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the exact location you need to search so you can complete this challenge with...
Guide Fortnite: Skydive Through Floating Rings
Ring of fire
Skydiving through floating rings is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and Battle Stars that will help boost you up the Battle Pass tiers for those sweet exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you skydive through floating rings and complete this challenge with relative ease. That way...
Random People Are Making Mario Kart Courses In Fortnite's Playground Mode
Rainbow Road? Tilted Track.
Fortnite's Playground mode finally got itself up and running again yesterday, and a few ridiculously creative players have already been using their talented minds to great effect. Not content with building simple towers for battle royale safety, players have been using the new mode's one-hour time limit to...
Cleared for battle
Grab yourself a Battle Pass in Fortnite and you can take on a bunch of weekly challenges that not only give you a perfect excuse to play, but provide you with the best rewards. The Battle Pass isn't free though – it will set you back around £7.99 / $9.99 worth of V-Bucks, the in-game currency, but it's completely worth it if...
