Tag: fortnite
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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…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Video Games Industry in 2019
In case you’ve missed the news, 2019 has finally arrived. Since 2018 was a fairly turbulent year for gaming, 2019 provides a fresh start for the industry. Here’s hoping that somebody important takes notice. Bring About the Death of Lootboxes Lootboxes, Microtransactions and assorted shadiness permeated most AAA games in 2018 such as Assassin’s Creed:…
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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…
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Fortnite Support A Creator Event Gives Fans Time to Shine
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…
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The End of Telltale’s Story
By now, it is well-known that Telltale Games is ceasing its operations. This is a sad loss for the gaming world as it not only means the death of a celebrated developer who brought well-beloved franchises but it also potentially foreshadows something even more tragic; the death of the story driven game. It’s something that…
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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…
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Kids Game Too : Reliving Virtual Magic Kingdom
It goes without saying that kids make up a massive portion of the people playing video games. In fact, people aged 18 and younger are the second largest age demographic that play video games; this demographic makes up about 28% of gamers in the United States. This is a pretty close second to the 29%…
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The Fortnite Fortnitemares Update Is Cool, But Doesn’t Fix Loot Boxes
Fortnite’s new update brings players Fortnitemares, an appropriately spooky event arriving just in time for Halloween. The event contains 25 new story quests, Spooky Llamas, new weapons, and new themed heroes. (The themed heroes look like new skins.) All of this is awesome. I love in-game events that reel me back in. I’m also totes…
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Though Flawed, Fortnite Promotes Teamwork, Not Toxicity
Compared to a lot of multiplayer games, Fortnite doesn’t have a lot of toxicity. In fact, in my experience, most players are wanting to help you out. There is the odd duck every now and again saying “lulz dis game is ded,” but the response is overwhelmingly civil. “Remember, it’s still early release.” “Some people…