Some people are hoping that Fortnite is such an attraction on the iPhone that people will pay extra to get their hands on a Fortnite-equipped iPhone on eBay.
| Don Reisinger | April 25, 2023 |
After Apple kicked Fortnite out of its App Store, used iPhones with the game installed are starting to show up on eBay at ridiculously high price tags.
| Trevor Mogg | April 25, 2023 |
Apple is currently caught in a legal mire of its own making. Loosening up the iOS App Store and making it more like the Mac equivalent could be a solution.
| Alex Blake | April 25, 2023 |
The Last Laugh Bundle will add the Joker and Poison Ivy skins to Fortnite, which has also brought back Batman, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman to the Item Shop.
| Aaron Mamiit | April 25, 2023 |
Epic Games filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, alleging anticompetitive practices.
| Allison Matyus | April 25, 2023 |
After offering a way to circumvent in-app purchases for V-Bucks in the mobile version, the battle royale from Epic Games has been removed from the platform.
| Tom Caswell | April 25, 2023 |
Epic Games says a new discount should allow for players to access more V-Bucks at a reduced rate and sidestep the exorbitant fees Apple and Google charge.
| Don Reisinger | April 25, 2023 |
Fortnite is hosting a We the People Voter Suppression panel on Tuesday, July 28 to talk about and combat Black voter suppression. It's hosted by Cari Champion.
| Don Reisinger | April 25, 2023 |
Opus United's We The People, a series of conversations on racism that was hosted by CNN's Van Jones, was shown on Fortnite's Party Royale on Independence Day.
| Aaron Mamiit | April 25, 2023 |
Fortnite has been in early access since its launch in July 2017, but it's now shedding that tag. Epic Games also said its Save the World PvE will be premium.
| Don Reisinger | April 25, 2023 |
Epic Games was forced to limit the number of people at its Device event, prompting widespread criticism and questions about why it wasn't ready to handle it.
| Don Reisinger | April 25, 2023 |
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories of the day, including Apple CEO Tim Cook’s response to the protests for George Floyd and more.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
Epic Games has already delayed Fortnite season 3 twice, but the company did it again on Wednesday. It'll now be available on June 17, a week later than planned.
| Don Reisinger | April 25, 2023 |
On this Digital Trends Live we dig into the top tech stories, including COVID-19 tracking, Instacart ads new employees, Amazon workers protest, and more.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Tyler Treese | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Aaron Mamiit | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Aaron Mamiit | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Giovanni Colantonio | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Taylor Lyles | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Todd Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Taylor Lyles | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Taylor Lyles | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Taylor Lyles | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Taylor Lyles | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Taylor Lyles | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Trevor Mogg | April 25, 2023 |
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.
| Charles Singletary Jr. | April 25, 2023 |