Fortnite

Epic Games' unstoppable online game and social platform debuted in 2017, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing, with a steady stream of collabs with major musicians and iconic franchises.

Fortnite’s winter event is now live, following a countdown on in-game TVs and the ice orb. The event covers the map in snow and winter-themed monsters. If you, like me, had some trouble getting into a match to view the event, one player captured it on YouTube here.

It’s hard to put into words why Fortnite—as repetitive as it can be as a game—has so immersed a huge number of gamers. Fortnite Isn’t A Game, It’s A Place,” a new article by writer Owen Williams, described Fortnite’s appeal as a hang-out spot rather than as your bread-and-butter shooter.

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