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Guide Fortnite: Hungry Gnomes Locations
Yummy! Yummy!
Searching Hungry Gnomes 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 location of every single Hungry Gnome and complete this challenge with relative ease...
News Fortnite Player Takes All-Time Kill Record By Savagely Taking Out Rocket Launch Viewers
Clever or just plain mean?
This weekend saw a one-time event take place in Fortnite, with players told to "look up to the sky" at a specific time to see a 'Blast Off'. As it turned out, the whole show was a pretty spectacular affair, but one player used the moment to his advantage by taking out almost half of the entire 100 players in one dastardly...
News Fortnite Tells Players To "Look To The Sky" This Saturday For A One-Off 'Blast Off' Event
Meteor round two?
With Fortnite's fifth season just around the corner, players are no doubt eagerly anticipating news on what form it might take. A new tease has appeared in the game today, potentially giving us the first glimpse of things to come. As you can see in the image below, the in-game message tells players to "look to the sky" in a match...
Guide Fortnite: Bear, Crater, And A Refrigerator Shipment Location
Bear hunting
Searching between a bear, crater, and a refrigerator shipment 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 visit the centre of four different named locations in a...
Guide Fortnite: Haunted Hills Treasure Map Location
Treasure hunt
Finding the Haunted Hills treasure map and subsequent treasure is one of the weekly challenges in week nine, season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and five Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the Haunted Hills...
Guide Fortnite: How To Visit Different Named Locations In A Single Match
Tour royale
Finding different named locations and visiting them is one of the weekly challenges in week nine, season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and five Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you visit the centre of four different...
News PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Creator Drops Lawsuit Against Fortnite
Victory legale
About a month ago PUBG Corp - the company behind the incredibly successful "Battle Royale" title PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds - issued a copyright violation lawsuit against Epic Games, makers of Fortnite. In case you've been living under a rock for the past year, Fortnite is currently one of the biggest...
News Fortnite Season Five Has Received An Official Start Date
And it's only about a 'fortnight' away
For those of you who have gracefully jumped on the Fortnite bandwagon - or ungracefully fallen off it by getting eliminated within about 10 seconds - you'll no doubt be aware of the game's season system. The game's developer Epic has now finally shared a start date and time for the upcoming fifth...
News Fortnite v4.5 Arrives Today With New Weapons, Modes And Improved Switch Performance
A crazy amount of changes
Fortnite is being updated to Version 4.5 today, bringing with it a whole lot of changes in the form of weapons, modes, bug fixes, performance improvements, and more. Perhaps the biggest news is the introduction of the new limited-time 'Playground' mode. This new option allows players to freely build and experiment in a...
News The Switch's Capture Button Can Record Voice Chat, Even From Other Consoles Via Cross-Play
You learn something new every day
Fortnite's recent arrival has shown us that voice chat can be sweet and simple on Switch; for the first time since the console's launch, a developer has strolled in and plonked down a fantastically smooth option to talk to your friends with no hassle (or ridiculous cable spaghetti nightmares - thanks Ninten
News Epic Is Suing Former Employee For Leaking Major Fortnite Details Before Release
Claims a non-disclosure agreement has been breached
A former employee of Epic Games is reportedly being sued by the company for leaking details surrounding Fortnite's fourth season, sharing information on its themes and plot points before its official release. As the game's third season was coming to a close, excitement began to rise amongst...
News Fortnite's 'Playground' Mode Is Imminent, Set To Offer A Very Different Way To Play
Perfect for new players on Switch
Battle Royale phenomenon Fortnite is about to receive a rather significant update in the form of a new game mode called 'Playground', allowing players to roam around freely in a creative setting, rather than the standard 1 vs 100 fight to the death. The mode was initially teased by Epic a few weeks ago in a blog...
News Exploring The Legalities Of Sony's Fortnite Restrictions On Nintendo Switch
Is it ethical? It is even legal?
Almost immediately after Fortnite landed on Switch last week, players all around the world showed their outrage online at Sony's bizarre restrictions regarding cross-platform play. As you may be aware, users who have played the game on PS4, potentially spending a hefty sum on of money and unlocking various content in...
Guide Fortnite: How To Dance With Others To Raise The Disco Ball Near Loot Lake
Disco fever
Dancing with others to raise the disco ball near Loot Lake is one of the Battle Pass challenges in week five, season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn five Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you figure out how to complete this...
Guide Fortnite: Search Between A Playground, Campsite, And A Footprint Location
Treasure hunt
Searching between a playground, campsite, and a footprint is one of the Battle Pass challenges in week six, season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn 10 Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the exact location detailed in...
News Turtle Beach Confirms Massive Lineup Of Fortnite-Ready Headsets For Switch
Riding high on the audio waves
Following phenomenal first-quarter financial results – including a 185 percent year-over-year increase in sales – headset manufacturer Turtle Beach confirmed today that they have the largest-ever lineup of Battle Royale-ready headsets available for Fortnite on Nintendo Switch. The collection now includes 25...
News Fortnite Version 4.4 Is On The Way Bringing Limited Time Mode And A New Item
What's that smell?
Today sees a brand new update (and therefore some brand new content) for battle royale phenomenon Fortnite, and if you've become just as hopelessly obsessed as almost everyone else on the planet, you'll no doubt want to know exactly what to expect. First up is the Stink Bomb. Acting as a grenade for your inventory, the...
Guide Fortnite: Camera Locations - Where To Dance In Front Of Different Film Cameras
Disco fever
Dancing in front of seven different cameras is one of the Battle Pass challenges in week two, season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the location of every single carbide and omega...
Guide Fortnite: Poster Locations - Where To Spray Over Different Carbide And Omega Posters
Spray and pray
Spraying over Fortnite carbide and omega posters is one of the Battle Pass challenges in week six, season four. Complete it and you'll earn five Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the location of every single carbide and omega...
News A Mysterious Countdown Has Appeared In Fortnite On Switch
But what does it mean?
A countdown is being broadcast to in-game TV sets across the Switch version of Fortnite, and nobody is totally sure what it means. Epic Games has used such tactics in the past to drop hints at forthcoming changes to the game, so it could be related to new content, skins or even a map change. Players of the game on other...
Guide Fortnite: Pleasant Park Treasure Map Location
Week 7 Battle Pass challenge
Finding the Fortnite Pleasant Park Treasure Map and then following it to the treasure is one this week's Battle Pass challenges in week seven, season four. Complete it and you'll earn 10 Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help...
Guide Fortnite: Soccer Field Locations - Where To Score On Five Different Soccer Pitches
In time for the World Cup
Finding the Fortnite soccer field locations and scoring on five of them is one of the Battle Pass challenges in week seven, season four. Complete it and you'll earn five Battle Stars that will help boost you up the tiers for those sweet season four exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the location...
Review Fortnite (Switch eShop)
Llama Sutra
Fresh from its E3 announcement, the hottest game in the world finally arrives on Switch in a move that should surprise absolutely nobody, and not just because E3 2018 was leakier than dear Liza’s bucket. The question is: how does the Switch version stack up? For the cave dwelling, island castaways among you, Fortnite is a...
News Sony's Share Value Takes A Hit Following Fortnite Account Woes On Nintendo Switch
But will it change its mind?
Share prices sure are in the news a lot this time of year. We've already heard that Nintendo's value has taken a hit following its E3 presentation, and now it's Sony's turn. The news that Switch owners who have previously played Fortnite on PS4 cannot transfer their progress to Nin
Video Analysing Fortnite's Frame Rate And Resolution On Switch
Frame by frame
Fortnite has officially landed on Nintendo Switch, finally allowing owners of the console to join in with the battle royale phenomenon that has taken over the world recently. How does the game run on the console, though? Let's find out. The video above, shared by the folks at VG Tech, examines the game's frame rate in several...
News Nintendo Takes A Swipe At Sony Over Fortnite's Cross-Platform Issues On Switch
Game has been downloaded over two million times since launch
After weeks of speculation, Fortnite finally arrived on Switch yesterday. The news that the world's biggest video game was on a Nintendo system was cause for celebration, but it wasn't all positive - players who already had Fortnite on PS4 found that they couldn't carry their progress or...
Video Here's How Fortnite On Switch Compares To The PS4 Version
Side-by-side
So Fortnite has finally landed on Nintendo Switch to the surprise of absolutely no one, and players are no doubt wondering how the game performs compared to other versions. Well fear not, friends, as this video above gives us a side-by-side comparison of the game running on Switch and PS4. As you can see, the differences in graphical...
Guide How To Play Fortnite On Switch If You've Played Before On PS4
A new account's the only way
Fortnite has finally landed on Nintendo Switch, and with an absolutely huge caveat: you can't play it using your Epic account if you've EVER played Fortnite on PS4. To be absolutely clear, there are no work arounds whatsoever. Even if you unlink your PS4 from your Epic Games account, you still won't be able to play...
News Here's How Voice Chat Works In Fortnite On Nintendo Switch
Nice and easy
Fortnite has been officially announced for Nintendo Switch, available to play for free right now in some regions (with others to follow very shortly), but how does voice chat work within the game, we hear you ask... Well, luckily for everyone, discussion on the Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation has revealed all the details you...
News Sony Blocks PS4 Fortnite Players From Using Their Account On Nintendo Switch
Thanks a bunch, Sony
Fortnite coming to Switch is welcome news, especially for those of you who have been wondering what all the fuss is about. However, if you've previously been enjoying the game on PS4 and wish to retain your progress and purchases when playing on Switch, we've got some bad news - there's currently no way of linking your existing...
News Fortnite Officially Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, Available For Free Today
Where we dropping boys?
Yes, after weeks and weeks of speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed that Fortnite is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The news comes from the Nintendo Direct E3 2018 Live Stream, during which Nintendo finally spilled the beans on the hugely popular battle royale hit's presence on the platform. The best news? The...
Guide Fortnite On Nintendo Switch - Release Date, Battle Pass Pricing, And More
Everything we know so far
Fortnite launched for Nintendo Switch shortly after Nintendo's E3 2018 Direct. Fortnite is the world's most popular video game right now, thanks largely to its 'Battle Royale' mode which drops 100 players onto an island in a 'last man standing' face-off. Alongside PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Fortnite is responsible for...
Rumour Even More Evidence For Fortnite On Switch Arrives In New eShop Server Datamine
Theoretically releasing tomorrow
The Fortnite rumours have been growing and growing over the last few weeks, with lots of evidence suggesting that game will be launching on Switch during the Nintendo E3 Direct taking place tomorrow. This latest datamine of upcoming software for the Switch's eShop shows a 12th June release date for the...
Random This Fan-Made KFC Fortnite Skin Is A Finger Lickin’ Nightmare
A concept too far
Based on the information that’s surfaced over the past few weeks, it appears Fortnite will arrive on the Nintendo Switch eShop at some point during this year’s E3. To help tide you over until then, here’s some nightmare fuel. A fan of the insanely popular free-to-play battle royale game has created concept art,...
News Dataminer Finds Fortnite Update in Switch eShop
Possibly Releasing During E3?
E3 is but a week away, and leaks are coming from every direction. Usually, however, they don't come directly form Nintendo's own servers, as is the case with this report. Dataminer and Pokemon researcher Michael revealed an update for the as-yet unannounced Switch version of Epic's world-beating game has been uploaded...
News Fortnite For Nintendo Switch Has Now Appeared On The Korean Game Ratings Board
Surely? Surely!
Adding to the very recent potential E3 leak, which suggests that games such as Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Overcooked 2, and many more besides will be shown for Switch at the event, a Korean game rating listing now lists the ever-popular Battle Royale sensation is indeed headed to the console. The image below...
Video Examining the Likelihood of Fortnite Battle Royale on Nintendo Switch
Royale with cheese
Like them or loathe them, Battle Royale games are the flavour of the moment. From Player Unknown's Battlegrounds to the myriad bootleg ripoffs found on mobile app stores, there's plenty to go around, and plenty of people willing to play them. The biggest, juiciest peach of them all from a statistical point of view is Fortnite,...
Rumour Fortnite Could Be Headed To Nintendo Switch With Exclusive Content
Possibly shown at E3
The rumours are flying in thick and fast at the moment, but this one has certainly grabbed our attention. If the rumblings are to be believed, we could soon see the hugely popular Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, with a reveal expected to be shown at the Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2018 presentation in June. The news comes...
Video New Crazy Justice Footage Gives Us The Fortnite Feels
Cross-platform shooter is shaping up nicely
Last year we reported on the news that Black Riddles Studios is bringing Crazy Justice to Switch, a third-person, cel-shaded shooter game with cross-platform play that has been successfully funded via the fig platform. The developers have now released footage of the
News Fortnite: Battle Royale Is Coming To Mobile, So When Is It Coming To Nintendo Switch?
And it's the full game, too
Fornite - the most-watched game on Twitch right now and the only other game in the 'Battle Royale' genre giving PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds a run for its money is coming to mobile, Epic Games has revealed. The developer has revealed the mobile ports will be the full game, featuring the same-exact gameplay, weekly...
News Epic Games Is Interested in Bringing Fortnite To The Nintendo Switch
A storm is brewing?
One of the biggest games in competitive gaming right now is Fortnite, a PUBG inspired multiplayer shooter that emphasizes every man for himself. It has a rapidly rising playerbase and plenty of traction on Twitch, with ports of the version available on every major platform except the Switch. However, if recent comments are to be...