Anybody who’s played Fortnite (opens in new tab) – actually, anybody who’s played any kind of online game – has encountered them. The newb. The confused. The person who just doesn’t understand how a controller works. And if by some miracle you haven’t come across such people before, don’t worry: …
Read More »What Fortnite going full cross-platform on PS4 means for you and your account
Sony is finally enabling full cross-platform multiplayer for Fortnite (opens in new tab) on PS4, about three months after locking out accounts on the then-new Switch version (opens in new tab) brought the issue to a head. The company announced its decision on the PlayStation Blog (opens in new tab) …
Read More »How to use the Fortnite spike traps to get some quick & easy kills
Spike traps are one of the most enjoyable and easy to use items in Fortnite (opens in new tab), they do a ton of damage and are easy to conceal in houses, caves, and self-made forts. They aren’t used as much as they should be in my opinion and this …
Read More »Follow the treasure map found in Snobby Shores – Fortnite Season 5 Week 5 challenge
Follow the treasure map found in Snobby Shores is this week’s chance to grab some free Battle Stars from the Fortnite Battle Pass Challenges (opens in new tab). This time, while it’s technically called the Fortnite Snobby Shores treasure map, the reward is as ever, elsewhere: in Haunted Hills. Fortnite …
Read More »All the Fortnite seasons ranked, from worst to best
Even though Fortnite (opens in new tab) only exploded in popularity at the start of season 3, Epic’s Battle Royale game has in fact had five lengthy seasons so far. While the game launched in September, season 1 didn’t kick off until October 25 and it wasn’t anywhere near as …
Read More »Best Fortnite keybinds for building quick, easy weapon access and getting the edge on your enemies
What’s your fastest tower build? Can you prep a jump pad launch zone quick enough before the storm closes in? A Fortnite face-off is measured by the nimbleness of the fingers in charge of pulling together a hasty fortress or swapping to sturdier materials. Out-building your opponent, much like a …
Read More »Fortnite aimbot and free V-Bucks scam infests more than 78,000 players
“Get your Fortnite (opens in new tab) aimbot here! Take out enemies with ease and precision to become the new record holder for solo kills!” “Free V-Bucks here! Come get your free V-Bucks!” Sound too good to be true? That’s probably because it is. But that hasn’t stopped tens of …
Read More »Fortnite 50v50 returns with some tweaks, and Final Fight is going to the vault for now
Fortnite has ditched the Final Fight rules variant for larger team battles and gone back to 50v50. In a situation mirroring the ongoing difficulties in resurrecting Fortnite Playground mode and its promise of nigh-unlimited building, Epic Games announced earlier today that it would disable Final Fight (“the mode isn’t quite …
Read More »PlayStation boss says he hears your screams of Fortnite anguish, and Sony is “looking at a lot of the possibilities”
If you’re still fuming that playing Fortnite (opens in new tab) on PlayStation means you can’t use the same account on any other console, there’s a small ray of hope breaking through the clouds courtesy of one of Sony’s MVPs. Shawn Layden, the genial president and CEO of Sony Interactive …
Read More »Search between a Bear, Crater, and a Refrigerator Shipment – Fortnite Season 4 Week 8 Challenge
The Fortnite Battle Pass Challenges (opens in new tab) for Week 8 are now available, and as anyone who regularly plays Fortnite (opens in new tab) will know there’s the usual treasure hunt to complete on the Fortnite map (opens in new tab). This week’s quest relies on your knowledge …
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