Epic says Google punishes apps not on Play Store, begrudgingly adds Fortnite
Developer Epic Games isn't happy about the Play Store's 30% cut on purchases, but has added Fortnite to it anyway. Epic would like to see changes to the store.
How to watch Travis Scott’s in-game concert in Fortnite
Rapper Travis Scott will launch a new track in Fortnite's three-day Astronomical event. There will be five shows, and players who attend will receive rewards.
Epic Games pledges support for Nvidia’s GeForce Now just as 2K Games pulls out
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney pledged support to Nvidia's GeForce Now, as 2K Games pulled its titles from the service, joining Activision Blizzard and Bethesda.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney calls on industry to get rid of loot boxes
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney spoke at the DICE Summit on Wednesday and offered some harsh criticism on the gaming industries use of loot boxes and pay-to-win.
Fortnite to receive a new game engine ahead of Season 2’s start date
Epic Games has confirmed new information regarding the second season of Fortnite Chapter 2. In a recent blog post, Epic Games confirmed that Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 2 will begin on Thursday, February 20. Additionally, the upcoming season will run on the Unreal Engine's Chaos physics engine.
Digital Trends Live: Apple Watch partners with gyms, Fortnite becomes a sport
On Thursday's episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner discuss the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Apple Watch partnering with gyms, Surface Duo details, Fortnite officially a high school sport, Picard debuts, Seattle votes by phone, and more.
Ninja can now play as himself in Fortnite, and so can you
Epic Games added a skin of popular streamer Ninja to Fortnite in the first part of its Icon Series. The skin is joined by a special pickaxe, Back Bling, and emote in the game's item shop. Ninja left Twitch several months ago to stream exclusively on Mixer, partnering with Microsoft.
Epic Games Store had more than 100 million customers in its first year
Epic Games revealed that the Epic Games Store managed to attract more than 100 million customers in 2019 and generated more than $600 million in revenue. The story is a direct competitor to Steam and several big AAA games released as PC exclusives on the Epic Games Store, including Borderlands 3.
Digital Trends Live: PlayStation update, Blue Origin launch, Fortnite vs. Google
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner dive into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including a PlayStation update, robo call screening, Blue Origin launches, Fortnite battles Google, and more.
Digital Trends Live: $6,000 Mac, portless iPhone, Golden Globe nominations
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen dive into the biggest tech topics of the day, including a $6,000 Mac Pro, a portless iPhone on the horizon, Tesla’s “premium connectivity,” Snapchat’s “harmless” deepfakes, Golden Globe nominations, and more.
Stormtroopers invade Fortnite, and you can get the character skin for free
Epic Games collaborated with Star Wars to release a limited-time Stormtroopers skin for Fortnite. Those who purchase Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order via the Epic Games Store get the skin for free. The game can also be purchased on PC via Steam or Electronic Arts' own Origin digital store.
A reel challenge? Here’s how to fish in Fortnite: Chapter 2
Fortnite: Chapter 2: Season 1 is finally here. Aside from an obvious name change, the popular battle royale title also introduces a slew of new content to the game. One such activity includes the option to go fishing so you can catch fish, a rusted can, and even new weapons.
New map, boat battles, fishing, swimming! Fortnite: Chapter 2 is finally here
After a black hole nearly destroyed the internet, Epic Games has unveiled the latest update to the blockbuster battle royale — Fortnite: Chapter 2. Boat battles, swimming, fishing, refreshed graphics, new mechanics, and so much more blast on to the scene as the world's most popular game enters a new era.
Digital Trends Live: Fortnite season 10, Pixel 4 event, Disney+ offerings
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney dig into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including the season 10 ending of Fortnite, the upcoming Google Pixel 4 event, Blizzard reduces Hearthstone suspension, Disney+ showcases their content, and more.
Fortnite: Chapter 2 trailer leaked following the season 10 cliffhanger
After the massive black hole that obliterated the original Fortnite map, the popular battle royale title has been unplayable since Sunday. Fortunately, a Fortnite: Chapter 2 trailer leaked showing off what appears to be a new map, new features like carrying teammates, boat battles, and skins from the new battle pass.
Fortnite is still down, but Ninja hint suggests it could come back on Tuesday
Is anyone in the mood for tacos? A tweet from streamer Ninja suggests that Fortnite could be coming back on Tuesday, October 15, after its world was destroyed in an apocalyptic event over the weekend. Only an Easter egg mini-game is currently playable when trying to load up a match of battle royale.
Here’s how to play the Fortnite minigame while you wait for season 11
After the season 10 finale saw the destruction of the original map for Fortnite's battle royale mode, many have been patiently waiting for Epic Games to provide updates. Fortunately, the team has left a little easter egg inside the game, allowing you to play a Galaga-esque minigame while you wait.
Fortnite season 10 ends with the destruction of the game’s original map
Another season of Fortnite has come and gone. Season 10 of the popular battle royale title saw the destruction of the original Fortnite map. With minimal information currently available, fans are left wondering what Epic Games has in store for the 11th season.
Digital Trends Live: Microsoft’s updated Surface devices, Uber Copter, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Parker Hall dig into the trending tech stories of the day, including Microsoft’s updated Surface devices, improving on facial recognition, the Uber Copter is up and running, Sony finally opening up to cross-platforming, and more.
Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer, says he’s getting back in touch with his roots
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has partnered with Mixer to stream exclusively on the platform. He was previously the biggest user on Twitch, largely playing Fortnite for millions of viewers. Mixer is currently significantly less popular than both Twitch and YouTube's livestreaming option.
Fortnite adds mechs to Battle Royale, and competitive players are not happy
Fortnite's tenth season, called Season X, has arrived. The season introduces the previously-teased mech vehicle called the B.R.U.T.E. as well as new phenomena that could change the island itself. A Battle Pass is available and you can currently gift one to a friend, if you need a playing partner.
Digital Trends Live: 5G iPhones, Fortnite World Cup, Siri is listening, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including rumors of 5G connectivity in upcoming iPhones, Fortnite World Cup winnings, Siri conversations being listened to, Teslas will stream Netflix and Hulu, asteroid samples, coffee-stirring robots, and more.
$3 million for winning a game of Fortnite? It just happened to a U.S. teen
A 16-year-old gamer from Pennsylvania won $3 million for winning the solo contest at the Fortnite World Cup in New York City on Sunday. Champion Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf came through an online qualifying period involving a colossal 40 million hopefuls from around the world to take the top prize.
Stranger Things is turning the Fortnite: Battle Royale map upside down
Netflix's hit sci-fi horror series Stranger Things gets its third season this week and there's a collaboration with Epic Games on the horizon. Fortnite players are coming across portals to the Upside Down in the game and entering teases a dark version of the game's map.
How Epic Games almost made the mistake of ending Fortnite
Rod Fergusson, the former director of production at Epic Games, said in an interview with Game Informer that if he had stayed with the developer, he would have canceled Fortnite. The game only started soaring in popularity when the Battle Royale mode was released a few months after launch.
DJ Marshmello performs legendary concert set, leads epic dance party in Fortnite
EDM star DJ Marshmello performed at a different sort of concert today: one held live in-game in Fortnite. The concert was held in Pleasant Park, where the usual football field was transformed into a stage and for once everyone came together to dance instead of finding creative ways to see each other off.
Mount up: Latest ‘Fortnite’ update adds powerful turret weapon, Food Fight LTM
The latest update for Fortnite had added a Mounted Turret weapon to the battle royale mode. The weapon features unlimited ammunition, but it can overheat if fired too long without interruption. A limited-time mode called Food Fight has also been added, pitting two restaurants against each other.
Everything that happened at TwitchCon 2018
TwitchCon 2018 -- the yearly event where streamers and their communities celebrate and learn together about the platform and everything that surrounds them -- has just come to an end. We've got you covered with our roundup of tournament results, interviews, and the best cosplay of this year.
Can you still unlock the Galaxy skin in Fortnite?
Sadly, the Galaxy skin is no longer available in Fortnite, as the offer has ended. Currently, a Marvel-themed season is going on, featuring new challenges.
Watch the crazy ‘Fortnite’ rocket launch into space and crack the sky
Over the weekend, Epic Games held a one-time-only event in Fortnite which say a rocket launch into the sky, apparently travel across dimensions, and eventually create a crack in the air. It could hint at very interesting things for the future of the battle royale game regarding the nature of reality.
Stop killing in ‘Fortnite’ and explore nature with new Playground mode
An upcoming content update for Epic Games' Fortnite will introduce the new Playground mode. Four players are sent to the battle royale map where they are free to explore and create, making it the perfect choice for new players looking to experiment with the game's many systems. It is only available for a limited time.
‘Fortnite’ has already been downloaded over 2 million times on Nintendo Switch
Epic Games' Fortnite was released for Nintendo Switch during E3 2018, and in just 24 hours the game managed to amass more than 2 million players. It has over 125 million players on all platforms, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The game will come to Android later this summer.
Twitch streamer Pokimane on playing ‘Fortnite’ full-time, building a community
'Fortnite Battle Royale' is one of the biggest games in the world, and developer Epic Games recently celebrated the title's success with the Pro-Am tournament. Before the big event, we spoke with Pokimane about her experience with the game and what it's like to be a pro gamer.
Twitch streamer Valkyrae talks ‘Fortnite,’ provides tips at E3 2018
The Fornite Pro-Am was one of the biggest events at E3 2018. Prior to the tournament, we spoke with Twitch streamer Valkyrae about the popular title, and how it feels to compete against some of the biggest names in gaming. She also offered some tips for first-time gamers looking to leave their mark.