Tag: epic games

  • Physical Editions of Fortnite are Predatory

    Physical Editions of Fortnite are Predatory

    Fortnite has been a runaway success, a lot of this has been driven by the constant free content for the title. It is possible to spend a lot of money in the game, however in it’s purest form Fortnite is entirely free to play and free to win. Free to play and win, cosmetics are often a…

  • The Epic Games Store Is a Mixed Blessing for Indie Games

    The Epic Games Store Is a Mixed Blessing for Indie Games

    The indie gaming landscape becomes more crowded every year. Usually, these games are primarily sold through Steam. The platform becomes more bloated by the day. Itch.IO has made significant inroads in the last few years by offering developers a better deal than Steam, but the Epic Games Store is still a game changer. As the amount…

  • How Much Does It Cost to Buy Everything In Fortnite?

    How Much Does It Cost to Buy Everything In Fortnite?

    Fortnite is free to play, with no pay to win aspects. It only takes your money for cosmetic items. That accessible approach has made it a massive hit. Curating a community has lead to massive engagement with the game, this is reflected in how much money it brings in despite being completely free. Yet it still makes hundreds of…

  • Fortnite Support A Creator Event Gives Fans Time to Shine

    Fortnite Support A Creator Event Gives Fans Time to Shine

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    Epic Games has announced their Support A Creator event to celebrate Fortnite’s first year. In a nutshell, this event allows content creators to earn money from Fortnite players. These “creators” can include streamers, video makers, cosplayers, and more. Each player can choose a creator to support. Players can change who they’re supporting every two weeks…

  • Fortnite is a Libertarian Fantasy

    Fortnite is a Libertarian Fantasy

    Fortnite.  It’s the biggest game in the world right now, and a fitting analogy for Libertarianism; complete with its flaws and misinterpretation. As the latest development in the online shooter genre, Fortnite says more about the taste’s of those communities than most would admit. It reflects the development of toxic masculinity in these communities, while it’s…