Fortnite 101: Why this game takes everyone's life

In Internet Land, a place where everything moves three times faster than in the real world, one has the impression that Fortnite has existed for years.

In fact, it really became a thing in 2017, it's been just 12 very intense months.

When co-workers and children do not keep quiet about it, do not understand the hype may seem insulating, but do not worry, you're not alone.

Me too, I am a Noob Fortnite (that's what novice call players, eh?).

Fortnite has been downloaded more than 40 million times since its launch in July 2017.

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After turning to Twitter for help, a place of great anger, great knowledge and great warm catches , the friends described Fortnite as all of " The Hunger Games as a video" to a game where re "You must kill everyone up to that everyone is dead, so you win. "

That sounds pretty intriguing, but not quite the deep dive we need noobs, so I kept digging.

Keep reading for a trail of crumbs Hansel and Gretel that could lead you to your new favorite hobby or your absolute worst enemy

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What's up what is it?

Developed and published by Epic Games, the current iteration of the game is composed of two parts, Fortnite: Save the World and Fortnite: Battle Royale .

Save the World requires an initial purchase. Battle Royale is

Available for download on PC, Mac, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and iOS, the game is never really far from being accessible, an alarmist aspect of Rodents will say that he feeds on his addictive nature.

The game did not play It still exists in two parts, but now there is no real reason to go back in history.

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Warriors come up with the game.

How do you play?

The popular, Battle Royale can be played solo or in small teams.

100 unarmed players are dropped from a plane on a small island and sent in search of various weapons and resources. The goal is to kill everyone. You do it by building ramps, forts and towers, and being reasonably stealthy.

Killing everyone on an island may seem like an impossible task, but an ever-growing playground is forcing people to get closer and closer. Just like the TV show Survivor the goal is to be the last person standing

Save The World on the other hand, requires the player and his comrades do exactly as his name implies, save the world.

In the midst of a storm that ravaged the world, players are tasked with rebuilding things from scratch

taking on the role of Soldier, Builder, Ninja or Outlander, players complete tasks and missions that translate into a constant level, and assigning various pieces to help you go even further.

EPIC GAMES

Skins are the looks you can give to your character in Fortnite.

Why do kids like it so much?

With my new knowledge, I could write a master's thesis on this subject, but I will stay brief.

With a fun, bright and varied range Characters that seem to belong to a Saturday morning cartoon, the graphics seem both familiar and exciting.

An incredibly cooperative game, players can team up with their friends and spend hours killing people and saving the world. . It brings together friends as well as people who do not cross each other normally. (Even the All Blacks and Warriors were seen playing it.)

Yes, people are killed, but the reasonably light and fun approach of the game helps to deflect the violence in a certain way.

Pop culture also plays an important role in the world in which the game takes place. Celebrities such as Drake, Lil Yachty and Joe Jonas all clashed while playing, a number of the game's dance moves can be found. in the dominant discourse (yes, it's a world where the descent on the dance floor meets the mass war), and professional players have built empires to share their strings of the craft.

FORTNITE

Two characters of Fortnite

How does Epic get money from it?

Players can use human money to buy the game currency, known as "V-bucks".

Just as we did for Barbie and Ken during the day, players can use V-bucks to buy stylish outfits ("skins"), props and weapons for their character, only instead having a shoe Of size physical doll that drags for the dog to eat, the add-ons exist purely in the game. Talk about environmentally friendly!

Personalization allows people to stand out in a crowd as long as it presents an opportunity to create a uniform with their regular teammates.

Of course, the dance moves ("emotes") are also on the V-bucks menu

Deployed each season, the appeal of the new "skins" and "emotes" is constant, and yet another reason to continue playing.

Should my children even play it?

Since it is almost impossible to go back to the mid-round, you can not deny that the game can only provoke crises and disputes. British Culture Minister Matt Hancock told the newspaper The Daily Telegraph : "Too much time spent in front of a screen could have a negative impact on the lives of our children. it's social media or video games, kids should enjoy it safely and as part of a lifestyle that includes exercise and socialization in the real world.

A bit of everything Hancock says news. It's the same message that has been passed on to parents since television has become a staple: As long as good judgment is made, it's probably not going to cause too much damage.

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