Operation Snowdown is underway! Fortnite’s annual winter-themed event has arrived. Formerly known as the 14 Days of Fortnite and Winterfest, Operation Snowdown is the latest branding for this exciting time of year. Epic Games once again brought plenty of rewards to the table and resurrected some in-game items that have been absent for quite a […]
Who claimed the DreamHack Duos NA West victory for December? DreamHack’s run of December Fortnite tournaments continued with the second of three regions. Week number two put the spotlight on NA West for the last two days as teams competed for a share of $250K USD. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5’s meta is still […]
Find out all you need to know about Jahq, G2 Esports’ newest Fortnite player. Top NA East Fortnite free agent Jack “Jahq” Downs confirmed today that he is the newest member of G2 Esports. The Germany-based esports organization recently committed to the popular Battle Royale title’s competitive scene with a pair of high-profile signings. Fortnite […]
Epic Games provided players with a competitive integrity update two weeks into Season 5. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5’s competitive season has not entirely lifted off the ground just yet. In a recent blog post, Epic Games revealed that this season’s flagship Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) event would not occur until February of 2021. […]
Epic addresses backlash from the “disable pre-edit” option in the latest Fortnite update. Fortnite developer Epic Games released the first patch of Chapter 2 – Season 5 yesterday, and one particular aspect did not go so well. Early patch notes indicated that the developers would finally adhere to player concerns regarding pre-edits. Epic alleged that […]
Find out everything you need to know about Fortnite’s PlayStation-only Generations Cup. Epic Games and Sony have teamed up to host a Fortnite: Battle Royale tournament for PlayStation players only. Dubbed the Generations Cup, PlayStation diehards have the opportunity to score a brand new PlayStation 5 by competing. This competition includes all seven competitive Fortnite […]
Learn how to unlock all exclusive Season 5 Battle Pass skin variants! Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5 features a slew of new and unique characters, called hunters, who are the primary attractions this season. This season’s storyline forced Fortnite’s mascot Jonesy to enlist the help of dangerous mercenaries across multiple dimensions. Some of those […]
Marvel Comics’ collaboration with Fortnite: Battle Royale is not over just yet. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 featured the first-ever exclusive Marvel crossover on a massive scale. Epic Games featured numerous Marvel characters last season, including Doctor Doom and Iron Man, who received dedicated locations aptly named Doom’s Domain and Stark Industries. Additionally, superheroes […]
Learn everything you need to know about Fortnite’s new “Performance Mode.” Epic Games is implementing a new feature into Fortnite: Battle Royale, which will hopefully clear up graphical performance and frames per second (FPS) issues that continue to affect the game. This new feature, dubbed “Performance Mode,” will release in Alpha and reduce some of […]
A former FNCS champion has been banned from Fortnite for cheating. Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 – Season 1 Champion, known as KEZ, was struck with the ban hammer during Fortnite’s winter-theme Frosty Frenzy tournament. At the time, KEZ was competing in the trio tournament with teammates Ghost nanolite and cizlucky. The two players […]
Fortnite: Battle Royale will soon feature a chance to earn free rewards. The holiday season keeps on giving, especially when it comes to Fortnite. Its developer, Epic Games, continues to find ways to offer incentive-based programs for in-game rewards. Whether it’s playing a demo like the new Avengers game in exchange for a harvesting tool […]
NRG Ronaldo does a good deed after meeting a random player in a public Fortnite match. Fortnite’s professional scene is not home to many wholesome moments. Much of the world’s best players are younger and keep themselves busy with wagers, box fights, scrims and tournaments. It’s not easy to maintain pro status in a game […]
The 14 Days of Fortnite are upon us. For the past two years, the annual “14 Days of Fortnite” event kept players engaged in the popular Battle Royale game through the holiday season, offering exclusive, unlockable rewards and much more. Epic Games renamed the event to “Winterfest” in 2019, but the general concept remained the […]
Find out where all IO Guards spawn in Chapter 2 – Season 5. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s latest season introduced a wide range of locations, mechanics, and weapons. One of the peskier additions came in the form of IO Guards. These non-player characters (NPCs) will attack if provoked in the slightest. They spawn in groups of […]
Khanada is now a free agent after departing from TSM. Team SoloMid mutually parted ways with professional Fortnite player Leon “Khanada” Khim, both parties confirmed. After signing with the popular esports organization eight months ago, Khanada remained a top player in the Fortnite scene. Under TSM, the NA East competitor reached four straight Fortnite Champion […]
Find out all the results from December NA East DreamHack Duos Tournament. The Swedish production company known as DreamHack returned to competitive Fortnite with its sixth consecutive Online Open tournament. Their partnership with Epic Games began over the summer, and the subsequent online competitions acted as a replacement to DreamHack’s usual string of offline gaming […]
Learn how to unlock Master Chief and his exclusive matte black variant. The Game Awards 2020 was a massive night for Epic Games and Fortnite: Battle Royale. Although the game did not earn an award, its developers dropped an enormous bombshell that appeared in Fortnite’s item shop mere moments afterward. Xbox diehards and Fortnite fans […]
Learn how you can earn Twitch Drops during this year’s The Game Awards show. The Game Awards 2020 is nearly here, and some of this year’s most notable titles are in the running. Doom Eternal, Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us Part II are some of the many video games looking to secure […]
Fortnite continues to tease an inevitable crossover with the iconic Halo video game series. Well-known Halo map ‘Blood Gulch’ will appear in the future Fortnite: Battle Royale Limited Time Mode (LTM), multiple leakers confirmed today. Those leaks revealed Capture the Flag game mode, which most old school Halo players should recognize with fondness. Blood Gulch […]
Learn about Fortnite’s all-new Frosty Frenzy tournament. Each year around this time, competitive Fortnite players wait in anticipation for a significant tournament announcement. Chapter 2 – Season 5 is no different, considering there isn’t a lot happening outside of DreamHack and other third-party competitions. Speculation filled the air over the last two weeks, with some […]
Cloud9 added Fortnite to its Training Grounds program for aspiring young players. Professional esports organization Cloud9 revealed that it would offer competitive training for young aspiring Fortnite: Battle Royale players. In May, the South America-based brand announced their Training Grounds program, promising an “educational, fun, and collaborative experience” for young gamers between ages 13 and […]
Khanada loses Twitch appeal for the September ban. Professional Fortnite player for Team SoloMid, Leon “Khanada” Khim, will not stream on Twitch anytime soon, he confirmed on Twitter. After receiving a ban on the platform in September, Khanada continued to compete in tournaments. All the while, he endured Twitch’s confusing appeal process, which some streamers […]
Who claimed a share of $50,000 and free burritos for a year? Chipotle returned to the competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale scene with another Challenger Series tournament, featuring a blend of top players, personalities and celebrities. Last time out, NRG Ronaldo, illest and Furious secured first place, $30K USD and a year’s supply of free burritos. […]
Epic is replacing this year’s Winter Royale with Frosty Frenzy. The end of 2020 is near, and for competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale players, that typically means the annual Winter Royale tournament is on the docket. Epic Games hosted its yearly winter tournament the last two years, and competitive players did not expect anything different after […]
Leakers confirm that another shotgun is on the way. Fortnite: Battle Royale players might be receiving a brand new shotgun in Chapter 2 – Season 5, based on a tweet from reputable leaker HYPEX. The details are few and far between, but we know that this new weapon’s working name is the Western Shotgun. Based […]
Team New Age released Deyy amidst leaked contract details. Alleged unfavorable contract terms between Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 – Season 4 Champion Deyy and his now-former organization – Team New Age (TNA) – became public this past weekend. After closing out the NA East FNCS tournament, where Deyy and trio teammates Reverse2k and […]
The European Fortnite scene is changing quickly ahead of the latest competitive season. News broke last week straight from Fortnite developer Epic Games that all future flagship Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) events in 2021 would remain in the trios format. Theoretically, this crucial competitive update meant that most of the successful trios from Chapter 2 […]
Professional esports organization XTRA Gaming added two of North America’s best Fortnite players over the past 48 hours. XTRA Gaming made a splash in the North American Fortnite scene over the weekend after signing two of the NA East region’s top players. Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 – Season 4 Champion Mero and multiple […]
Find out where you can locate all NPCs in Fortnite Season 5. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5, better known as the Zero Point, is in full swing after releasing less than a week ago. With the dust cleared from Galactus’ defeat from Season 4’s conclusion, there’s a whole lot of new content to digest. […]
Two more players join Luminosity Gaming’s Fortnite roster. Luminosity Gaming is on quite a run with its free-agent pick-ups in competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale. Earlier this year, the North American-based esports organization signed four players to enter back into the professional scene. Jamper, Eclipsae, Keys and Slackes all made substantial additions to LG’s empty roster […]
After adding Kratos and presumably Master Chief, who should join the Fortnite roster next? The sky is the limit for Epic Games, who continues to impress with its laundry list of collaborations in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It started eons ago, where a character as simple and refined as John Wick appeared in the game. Three […]
Epic Games improve the Charge and Dragon Breath Shotgun. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 concluded early this week, ending the Marvel Comics storyline after nearly a four-month run. Players were excited to experience a new season, but the game suffered from some crucial changes from Season 4 to Season 5. The biggest of above […]
There will be no Fortnite World Cup in 2021 after a recent competitive update from Epic Games. Epic Games released its seasonal competitive Fortnite update today, which revealed some unfortunate circumstances about in-person competitions in 2021. Additionally, the developers announced their plan for the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) in Chapter 2 – Season 5. All […]
Twitch Streamers and NFL Superstars combine for the second annual Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl. Professional Fortnite players and personalities exclusive to Twitch will clash with some of the National Football League’s (NFL) best gaming talents in the second annual Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl. Last year, the event took place during last year’s Super Bowl week, […]
Is Spartan 117 heading to Fortnite? Twitter has become a gold mine for early insight into Epic Games’ inner-workings. It did not take long after the debut of Fortnite’s latest season to learn that some truly iconic video game characters would be joining the game’s expansive roster of cosmetic skins. The PlayStation Store revealed that […]
A popular Twitch streamer sounded off on Fortnite’s Arena Mode. Variety Twitch streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is no stranger to Fortnite: Battle Royale. The former professional Overwatch has made quite a name for himself as a popular personality on the Twitch platform playing the likes of Among Us, Valorant and Fortnite. Although Fortnite does not […]
Find out where you can locate all new weapons in Fortnite Season 5 and how to acquire them. Fortnite’s latest season went live early Wednesday morning for all players to experience. Epic Games brought the heat with its fifth installment in Chapter 2, adding new locations, weapons, items and mechanics. Thus far, it’s been wild. […]
The God of War is dropping into Fortnite. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5 is in full swing with a metric ton of new locations, mechanics, weapons and items to experience. Epic Games brought the heat with its latest Battle Pass, featuring The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda as its primary driving force alongside other warrior-type characters. […]
Win the Bhangra Boogie emote and a brand new OnePlus smartphone in this Fortnite tournament! Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5, dubbed Zero Point, begins its competitive stretch with an Android-only tournament. Some may remember the Bhangra Boogie, which surfaced many months ago as an emote exclusive to OnePlus mobile phone owners. It became one […]
Fortnite’s latest season-ending event shatters previous records. Fortnite: Battle Royale returned to the mainstream spotlight after its record-breaking Chapter 2 – Season 4 season-ending event, dubbed Devourer of Worlds. Marvel Comics supervillain Galactus invaded Fortnite’s map, forcing Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine and millions of players to spring into action. The event itself was a spectacle […]
Galactus arrived in Fortnite: Battle Royale and wreaked havoc. Epic Games stepped up its game again for a monumental Fortnite: Battle Royale event to close out Chapter 2 – Season 4. In August, the developers secured a Marvel Comics partnership, which paved the way for its most iconic characters to appear in Fortnite. Iron Man, […]
Issa calls it quits due to an ongoing hand injury. Fortnite World Cup Finalist – Issa “Issa” Rahim (pictured right) – quit Fortnite today after two years of playing professionally. He announced this startling move on Twitter earlier today as he moves on from the Battle Royale title that granted him countless opportunities. Issa cited […]
Get ready for the biggest event in Fortnite history. Fortnite: Battle Royale fans across the globe are ready to experience Chapter 2 – Season 4’s season-ending event, known as ‘Devourer of Worlds.’ Marvel Comics supervillain Galactus is readying his attack on Fortnite’s current map, including Marvel-themed locations Stark Industries and Doom’s Domain. As per usual, Epic […]
What is Epic Games planning for competitive Fortnite’s next season? Competitive Fortnite has entered the post-Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) off-season as Epic Games readies a new season coming December 1. Players and fans are in full speculation mode ahead of the latest competitive season. It’s safe to say that offline events won’t return any time […]
TaySon, a two-time Fortnite Champion, stated that he does not support LGBT, prompting an overwhelming response. Professional Fortnite player Tai “TaySon” Starčič is arguably the best in the world at this point. He’s accomplished more in just one year than most top players have in three years. TaySon won the last two premiere Fortnite Champion […]
Could The Rock be joining Fortnite’s list of character skins? Hollywood actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made an intriguing Fortnite-related reference on Twitter during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, indicating him becoming a character skin in the ultra-popular Battle Royale video game. It was an exchange between himself and a Twitter user named The Brandaloriam […]
ESTNN breaks down our biggest competitive wishes ahead of Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 is almost at its end after nearly three months of one of Epic Games’ most substantial efforts. It was a more extended season than usual, but not many players complained. Many members within Fortnite’s […]
The rumors and leaks are real. Fortnite: Battle Royale introduces a subscription service, dubbed Fortnite Crew, which will debut on December 2. Earlier this month, several reputable Fortnite data miners unveiled what appeared to be a subscription-based service offered by the ultra-popular Battle Royale title. Fortnite’s official Twitter account confirmed the leaks earlier today with […]
Professional esports organization and apparel brand 100 Thieves’ Cash App Compound headquarters is now in Fortnite. The two parties also launched #100TCreative, a contest where players can win 100 Thieves apparel. Fortnite: Battle Royale creative players are in for a treat when they enter into the Creative Hub over the next couple of days. Epic […]
The Mandolorian is on his way to Fortnite: Battle Royale. Earlier this month, several reputable Fortnite data miners confirmed that a subscription service is in the works for a future release. Tentatively named the Fortnite Crew Subscription, this service will grant players the ability to unlock the seasonal Battle Pass, secure and early-access pack and […]
New in-game NFL skins will appear in Fortnite’s item shop this week. The National Football League (NFL) announced today the extension of their partnership with Epic Games and the popular Battle Royale title Fortnite. This revelation comes as a surprise, considering this Fortnite x NFL crossover went silent earlier this year. Epic Games first introduced […]
Which Fortnite player secured victory in the first-ever Nick Eh 30 Cup? Content creator, Twitch personality and occasional competitive player Nick “Nick Eh 30” Amyoony joined other known commodities like benjyfishy and Mongraal in receiving his own Fortnite tournament. Dubbed the Nick Eh 30 Cup, the Canadian Twitch streamer worked closely with Fortnite tournament runners […]
An alleged stream sniping situation unfolded during Fortnite’s first-ever Nick Eh 30 Cup. Typical Fortnite petulance reared its ugly head during the Grand Finals of Twitch streamer Nick “Nick Eh 30” Amyoony’s Epic Games-sanction tournament. The Fortnite competitive team worked closely with Nick Eh 30 to develop a one-day, two-round competition in his name, where […]
The Nexus War concludes on December 1. Marvel Comics supervillain Galactus is on a collision course with Fortnite. Epic Games has worked in teasers throughout the entirety of Chapter 2 – Season 4. The current Marvel-themed season began on August 27, when multiple superheroes and villains such as Iron Man, Thor, Mystique and Doctor Doom […]
See the full results from NA West’s first-ever DreamHack Duos competition! DreamHack’s November lineup of Fortnite tournaments completed early this morning with the often-underrated NA West region. After the tournament organizers made the format switch from solos to duos, Fortnite players across the USA and Europe were eager to jump into action. Several outstanding teams […]
Grab a partner and register for DreamHack’s December string of duo tournaments! DreamHack, a Swedish production company, is on the tail-end of its first Fortnite duos endeavor after several consecutive months of solo events. Fortnite players struggled to continue playing the same format after two straight solo Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) events and recurring Cash […]
Another Fortnite OG will drop from the Battle Bus once again. In the latest edition of “former Fortnite players making their long-awaited return,” we have Fall Skirmish Champion Dennis “Cloakzy” Lepore. Since the end of Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 1, Cloakzy has not played the popular Battle Royale title much at all on his […]
London-based Guild Esports adds Flikk as its first Fortnite player. Guild Esports is one of the newest brands on the competitive gaming scene. Co-owned by football superstar David Beckham, Guild has already established several rosters across different esports titles. Thus far, the London-based organization possesses rosters in Valorant, Rocket League and FIFA. Today, Guild Esports […]
Fortnite returns to The Game Awards 2020 with three nominations. It’s that time of the year when the collective gaming community recognizes some outstanding video games. Despite the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the year 2020, video game developers worked tirelessly to provide players with an infinite amount of entertainment. The Game Awards offer fans a platform […]
The 1% Cup will now take place on Thursday. Tragedy struck the first-ever Fortnite: Battle Royale 1% Cup late yesterday evening. For those who aren’t away, Epic Games teamed up with the relatively new esports organization – One Percent – to produce a unique online tournament. This competition occurred across two rounds and offered a […]
Which top Fortnite trio claimed victory in Boom TV’s $25,000 Code Red tournament? After last week’s Streamer Showdown, Boom TV jumped back into competitive Fortnite with the website’s patented Code Red tournament featuring a massive prize pool. Professional players, content creators and three qualified college teams embarked on a six-game quest, where the highest point-earning […]
Grab a duo partner and compete in the Fortnite $1 million Super Cup. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s Marvel Knockout Super Series is nearing its end, which just so happens to offer a $1 million prize pool. Epic Games hosted a slew of Marvel character-specific tournaments building up to this grand finalè, where players had a chance […]
Fortnite will round out its Marvel character tournaments with Venom. Epic Games revealed its fourth and final entry into its Marvel Knockout Super Series. To this point, players worldwide had competed in the Daredevil Cup, Ghost Rider Cup and Black Widow Cup for a chance to win each popular Marvel Comics character model before they […]
Fortnite revamped its famous Item Shop! Fortnite: Battle Royale’s patented Item Shop received an overnight remodel, which is now live in the game. Epic Games has been testing this new shop for the past few months. Some select players have had access to the new shop before its release. Now, all Fortnite: Battle Royale players […]
Nickmercs stepped foot on the Fortnite Battle Bus for the first time in a long time. Twitch streamer Nick “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff is arguably the most popular personality on the platform today. He achieved such success with a mixture of impressive gameplay and his likable character. Nick’s career took off during the prime of the Epic […]
We are Venom! Fortnite: Battle Royale players specializing in the Marvel Knockout Limited Time Mode (LTM) have only one more tournament before the $1 million Super Series finalè. Leading in, Fortnite developer Epic Games has hosted four character-specific competitions geared toward Marvel Comics’ expansive cast. First, we had Daredevil, followed by Ghost Rider and Black […]
Is Fortnite: Battle Royale on Xbox Series X any good? More than three years after its initial release, Fortnite: Battle Royale officially became a two-generation console title with its recent release on Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S and Sony’s PlayStation 5. Epic Games’ iconic entry into the Battle Royale genre has generated […]
Will NICKMERCS make a triumphant return to Fortnite? Popular Twitch streamer Nick “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff single-handedly sent his Twitter following into a frenzy, stating that he is considering a return to Fortnite: Battle Royale. The prominent Call of Duty: Warzone player left Fortnite during Chapter 2 – Season 1 along with many other creators. He switched […]
Check out the results from DreamHack’s November NA East tournament! Fifty of the world’s best Fortnite tandems made it to the Grand Finals of DreamHack’s first-ever NA East duos event. Many regions partook in the competition, including European players, who set out to showcase their superior ability against their NA East rivals. North American duos […]
Learn how you can compete in the Chipotle Challenger Series against some of Fortnite’s best players. The Chipotle Challenger Series is back in competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale for the second consecutive month. Last time out, professional players NRG Ronald, illest and Furious claimed the ultimate Victory Royale and a year supply of delicious burritos. It […]
TNA is back on top again after winning the last Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS). Top Fortnite creator and players embarked on a five-game quest to earn a share of $10K USD Boom TV and Intel’s Streamer Showdown tournament. This trio competition offered invitations to some of Twitch’s elite streamers such as Fortnite World Cup Champ […]
NickEh30 is the newest member of Luminosity Gaming! Professional esports organization – Luminosity Gaming – announced the addition of family-friendly streamer Nick “NickEh30” Amyoony to its growing content team. Both Nick and LG confirmed the news this afternoon. NickEh30 is one of the most popular streamers on Twitch under the Fortnite: Battle Royale category, bringing […]
Fortnite: Battle Royale players have the opportunity of a lifetime to win a brand new BenQ gaming monitor. BenQ is teaming up with Fortnite for the Gaming Bash, a competition with gaming monitors on the line. Participants stand to win a brand new MOBIUZ EX2510 gaming display, which features a 1ms response time and 144hz […]
SypherPK is officially a contracted streamer on Twitch! Ultra-popular Twitch streamer Ali “SypherPK” Hassan broke the exciting news — he’s signed an exclusive streaming deal with the Twitch platform. A real gamer in every sense of the word, Sypher is one of the more recognizable names amongst the Fortnite community in particular, where he remains […]
Compete in the Black Widow Cup to win a free skin before its release in Fortnite’s Item Shop! Fortnite’s Marvel Knockout Super Series continues as we move closer to the $1 million finale in just a few weeks. Epic Games officially revealed the Knockout Series latest installment – the Black Widow Cup – after teasing […]
A brand new Fortnite tournament featuring Nick Eh 30 is on the horizon! Fortnite content creator and occasional competitive player Nick “Nick Eh 30” Amyoony revealed on his Twitch live stream that he has put together a tournament in his name, dubbed the Nick Eh 30 Cup. Much like the Benjyfishy, Mongraal, MrSavage and Emad […]
Unfortunate news for competitive Fortnite players on console. Fortnite: Battle Royale developer, Epic Games, has been working hard ahead of their iconic title’s launch into the next generation of console gaming. Plenty of effort went into optimizing the best visuals, shorter loading times, enhanced split-screen options and more. Fortnite becoming a two-generation game is certainly […]
Epic Games teases the next iteration of the Fortnite Marvel Knockout Series! Fortnite’s Marvel Knockout Series will continue this week with another installment, leading up to a $1 million finale later this month. Beginning last month, Epic Games has hosted tournaments geared specifically toward Marvel characters as the developers continue to reveal more and more […]
Which European tandem DreamHack’s first-ever duo tournament? DreamHack just completed its inaugural Fortnite duos competition after focusing on solos for the last few months. This competition, dubbed DreamHack Online Open, gives players across the world a chance to win substantial amounts of money in an open Fortnite tournament environment. DreamHack recently switched from solos to duos […]
One of Europe’s best controller players is the newest member of G2 Esports! German professional Fortnite: Battle Royale player – Kevin “LeTsHe” Fedjuschkin – experienced a quick turnaround after his former organization Team Atlantis closed down its operations. In an instant, LeTsHe became arguably the most sought after free agent in competitive Fortnite. Many of […]
Fortnite teams up with One Percent for a one-day $10K USD competition! Epic Games announced the second official Fortnite duo tournament of Chapter 2 – Season 4 in collaboration with a rising esports organization. Some may remember the @FNCompetitive Twitter account’s brilliant scheme to reach 1 million followers, which led to the return of Arena […]
Which top trios will be moving on to the $100,000 GlitchCon Finals? Twitch Rivals jumped back into Fortnite: Battle Royale for the first time since the Streamer Bowl event back in January, where multiple popular streamers and National Football League (NFL) players combined forces for a $500K USD charity event. For its return, the Twitch […]
Epic Games announces a deal with the Disney Plus streaming service. Fortnite: Battle Royale never ceases to bring in the most outlandish partnerships in the history of gaming. In a somewhat anticipated move, Fortnite’s official Twitter account confirmed today that it struck a deal with Disney Plus. As part of the deal, they’ll offer two […]
One of Fortnite’s original duos is ending. Competitive Fortnite fans may be witnessing the end of an era, as FaZe Clan members Nate “Nate Hill” Hill and Trevor “Funk” Siegler will not compete together in DreamHack Duos. This duo partnership between two veteran Fortnite players began during competitive Fortnite’s infancy. Nate Hill and Funk joined […]
ESTNN ranks the top ten points of interest (POIs) in Fortnite Chapter 2. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s map became a genuine icon in gaming history during its first ten seasons of play. In Chapter 1, Epic Games produced arguably the most diverse landscape in the Battle Royale subgenre’s history. Tilted Towers was just one of many […]
Get ready for the newest Fortnite ICON Series skin! Well-known Fortnite content creator and Team PWR owner – Lachlan “Lachlan” Power – continues to make headlines around the internet. First, he announced alongside Fortnite’s official Twitter account that he would be the newest member of the ICON Series, joining personalities like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and […]
Keyboard and mouse players can say goodbye to double movement binds. Fortnite: Battle Royale patch v14.50 released early this morning. Some exciting developments included a new Stark Jetpack and some unique cosmetics ahead of Fortnite’s launch into the next generation. It was a rather pedestrian update, but one significant change may reshape the competitive Fortnite […]
Default skins from Fortnite Chapter 1 might be returning soon! Fortnite: Battle Royale changed forever in October of 2019 when the groundbreaking ‘The End’ event ushered in a new chapter of Fortnite. Chapter 2 reimagined Fornite completely, introducing new points of interest (POIs), weapons, items and game mechanics that we had never seen before. It […]
Find out the scoop on what to expect with Fortnite on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5! Fortnite: Battle Royale is moving to the next generation of console gaming after its humble beginnings on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Times have certainly changed since the last generation of consoles. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and […]
Compete in the Ghost Rider Cup and win the Marvel character’s in-game skin! The Marvel Knockout Super Series continues this month with a brand new entry, offering another Marvel Comics character skin to participants. Last month, players across all seven competitive Fortnite regions partook in the Daredevil Cup for a chance to win the popular Marvel […]
A couple of top players received warnings for “toxic behavior.” Competitive Fortnite crowned seven new Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) winners after a long weekend of intense action. Two of the top NA East players – William “Zayt” Aubin and Liquid STRETCH – partook in the competition over the weekend. Both players and teammate Rocco “Saf” […]
Which trios claimed a piece of $5 million and the Axe of Champions? Competitive Fortnite’s flagship Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) event came to a close earlier this evening. Trios across the world competed on both PC and console for a piece of the $5 million prize pool at stake. The championship weekend began with heats, […]
Lachlan and Epic Games will host a one-of-a-kind tournament to celebrate his Fortnite skin release. Two days ago, Epic Games revealed that Australian Fortnite player and content creator Lachlan “Lachlan” Power would join the ICON Series alongside Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten. He would be the third personality to receive his own item shop […]
Australian Fortnite content creator Lachlan is the newest member of the ICON Series! Team PWR owner and Fortnite content creator Lachlan “Lachlan” Power revealed some exciting news today on his social media accounts; He will be the latest addition to Fortnite’s ICON Series, which collaborates with content creators and personalities to integrate them into the popular […]
Will pre-edits change anytime soon? Fortnite: Battle Royale has come a long way since the days before players cranked ‘90s, tunneled and relied on edits to elevate their gameplay. Building and editing have become arguably the most essential aspects for Fortnite players in the year 2020. Unfortunately, editing is not always the most reliable mechanic. […]
A scoring exploit led to the cancellation of Fortnite’s first Box Fight tournament. Epic Games announced that players exploited a scoring error during yesterday’s Fortnite Wild Wednesday Box Fight tournament. As a result, the tournament results are no longer valid, and no players within the money will receive a payout. That means box fighters like […]
Fortnite: Battle Royale’s NA East region is preparing to crown its sixth Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) winner since Season X. It comes full circle, too, as Season X introduced trios into the competitive playing field. Last time around, players like Tfue and Symfuhny were still playing Fortnite. A lot has changed since then, and the […]
Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 – Season 4 heats are mere days away The top professional players already know what to expect based on their assigned heats and selected their drop spots. The European region is certainly no stranger to controversy after what took place last weekend. One of Europe’s top trios – COOLER […]
Dion Waiters joins Centric Gaming as an investor, looking to make a splash in esports. NBA Champion and Los Angeles Lakers player Dion Waiters is the newest professional sports athlete to delve into the esports stratosphere with Centric Gaming. Sporting the motto, #WeAreCentric, this Miami-based esports organization is looking to focus primarily on the Philadelphia […]
Which duo combinations will we see in the upcoming DreamHack Online Open? Competitive Fortnite is on the brink of its first legitimate duos competition since the Aqua & Nyhrox Throwback Cup in July. Players campaigned DreamHack to switch the Online Open tournament format from solos to duos. After several months of solo competitions, DreamHack announced […]
@FNCompetitive surpasses a follower goal in an hour. Fortnite’s Competitive Twitter account has been on fire as of late with insane amounts of memes and dedicated tournament coverage. The account’s latest impression farming ploy took place earlier today, with a bombshell of a tweet. Just 60,000 followers short of one million, the @FNCompetitive Twitter account promised […]
One of Europe’s premier organizations will disband at the end of October. It’s a sad day in competitive Fortnite as Team Atlantis announced that it would disband, effective November 1, and release all contracted players. The Lithuania-based organization arrived on the Fortnite scene in July 2018, quickly ascending through the ranks. Several top players, including […]
Tfue explains why he left Fortnite. One of the most prolific Twitch streamers – Turner “Tfue” Tenney – quit the game that helped him reach superstardom many years ago. Most will instantly think of Fortnite: Battle Royale as it comes synonymous with the name Tfue. The former FaZe Clan player’s history in Fortnite is second […]
Fortnite box fighters will finally have their moment to shine. Box fighting in competitive Fortnite has rapidly become one of the most important mechanics to master. Some of the world’s best players, including Clix, Khanada, Dubs, Mongraal, Unknown and countless others, have spent hours mastering the best techniques. It’s almost an art form in a […]
Leakers reveal more information about the decrypted Snowman NPC. Reliable leaks last week revealed that Epic Games is working on a snowman non-player character (NPC) for an upcoming season of Fortnite: Battle Royale. This revelation came alongside other news that the developers plan to release a Slurp Bazooka in a future season. The past few […]
Which teams came out on top in the final FNCS Season 4 Qualifier? Chapter 2 – Season 4 Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Qualifiers have officially come to a close after three weeks of pulse-pounding action. Competitive Fortnite players worldwide are competing in teams of three for a massive $5 million prize pool spread across seven regions […]
Aqua received a 14-day ban from competitive Fortnite. More news broke early this morning regarding professional Fortnite player for COOLER Esport and duos Fortnite World Cup Champion David “aqua” Wang. This news came concerning a tiff between his trio of himself, Noahreyli and Rezon and rival trio Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish, Martin “MrSavage” Foss Andersen and […]
Who ya gonna call? Fortnite: Battle Royale’s latest cross-over brings the Proton Pack-wielding, Marshmallow Manhunting, Ecto-1 driving Ghostbusters into its ever-expanding universe. Just in time for Halloween, The Ghostbusters are available for purchase in the Fortnite item shop for a limited time only. This latest cross-over comes in coordination with the Fortnitemares 2020 event, which […]
Epic Games disqualified Aqua, Noahreyli and Rezon from the week three FNCS Finals. Sometime after covering the semi-finals encounter between top trios benjyfishy, MrSavage and LeTsHe and Aqua, Noahreyli and Rezon, ESTNN learned that Epic Games disqualified Aqua and his teammates from the week three FNCS Finals and issued them a warning. Aqua confirmed this […]
A significant controversy developed during Europe’s Fortnite Champion Series week three qualifier. Fortnite World Cup Champion Aqua and teammates Noahreyli and Rezon stand accused of stream sniping benjyfishy, MrSavage and LeTsHe in FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4. The two teams regularly land and fight at Doom’s Domain – the popular Marvel Comics-themed location introduced earlier […]
SypherPK had a strange night of custom subscriber scrims. Tempers flared yesterday on stream between popular Fortnite content creator Ali “SypherPK” Hassan and some unwanted players who made it into his solo custom subscriber scrims. These scrims have particular rules, where players are not supposed to engage in early fights to preserve heavily populated end […]
ESTNN recaps October’s EU DreamHack Online Open featuring Fortnite. European Fortnite: Battle Royale players returned for the fourth consecutive month of DreamHack Online Open action. This open event welcomes the European region, but others looking for a challenge can also participate. Players looking to reach the Grand Finals had to first qualify through the open […]
Epic disabled the Witch Broom during a major Fortnite tournament. One of Fortnite’s newest items is no longer available in competitive game modes after a supposed mistake from the developers. This adjustment took place shortly after the beginning of Fortnitemares 2020 — Fortnite’s seasonal Halloween-theme event. Among the new items introduced, Epic Games introduced a […]
The DreamHack Online Open featuring Fortnite will switch from solos to duos beginning next month! DreamHack announced during its October European Fortnite Online Open Finals broadcast that the tournament format moving forward would switch to duos from solos. Despite the intense matches and plethora of winners, players and fans grew tired of the same format […]
Fortnite developers are working on a new healing item for future release. Epic Games is no stranger to introducing new concepts in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Since the debut of Chapter 2 over a year ago, several new weapons and items have appeared in various patches and seasons. Flair Guns, Flame Traps and Crash Pads are […]
Find out how to unlock Wolverine’s Logan skin style. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s current season includes some of the most iconic Marvel Comics superheroes and villains of all time. Iron Man, Thor, She-Hulk, Groot, Mystique and Doctor Doom are some of the standouts in Fortnite Season 4’s Battle Pass. Additionally, each character has various styles to […]
Andbox is back with another big-money regional Fortnite tournament! New York-based esports organization – Andbox – returns to the competitive Fortnite scene with another regional tournament. The competition, dubbed Battle of the Boroughs, will offer an impressive $50K USD prize pool to players in nine sub-regions located around New York. Last time around, pro players […]
What’s new in this year’s iteration of Fortnitemares? ‘Tis the scariest time of the year for those who celebrate Halloween. For the last three years since its release, Epic Games has honored the spooky holiday in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Each year, the developers alter the map for its annual Fortnitemares event. In the past, we’ve […]
Could the legendary duo be returning to competitive Fortnite? Former professional Fortnite players Dennis “Cloakzy” Lepore and Turner “Tfue” Tenney might return to the game they once dominated based on a tweet sent out yesterday evening. It was Cloakzy who extended the invitation to his long-time Fortnite duo partner Tfue. The Return of Cloakzy and […]
Two Fortnite veterans reminisce about two original Chapter 1 locations. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s first ten seasons will go down in history as some of the most fun experiences for many gamers who partook in the phenomenon. Epic Games’ unique take on the Battle Royale subgenre encaptured the attention of news outlets and late-night talk shows; […]