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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

E3 2018 dumped a load of titles on gamers this year, but what exactly can you play right now? We gathered a list of available titles spanning all four platforms including Unraveled Two, the Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2, and new titles served up through PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass.

During Nintendo's pre-show press conference before the E3 gaming convention, the company revealed that you can now download "Fortnite" for free on the Nintendo Switch. This is likely the Battle Royale mode served up on the other platforms with the main game and campaign serving as paid content.

Battle Royale games like 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' and ‘Fortnite’ have become the biggest trend in video games. The genre is also pushing the envelope in streaming and eSports in a way that might reveal the future of the industry.

Fortnite’s building mechanic is still its shining feature almost two years later. The constant changes to the map, weapons, and gameplay modes make for a consistently intriguing experience — at the expense of the development team.

Struggling to launch fireworks on Coachella Island in Fortnite? Here's how to complete this new quest with ease.

Our list of the best games to play with friends online will take you to the deserts of the Borderlands to the high Seas (of Thieves) and everywhere in between.