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 […]
Fortnite has achieved a cult-game status with arduous fans all around the world. But it’s a game at the end of the day, and you’re bound to face errors and glitches at times. One of the most frequently reported errors is Error Code 91. This error has existed ever since the game was released, 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; […]
ESTNN takes a look back at all Fortnite Skirmish tournaments, pondering if Epic Games should resurrect the competitions that put competitive Fortnite on the map. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s competitive landscape changed forever in July 2019, when developer Epic Games shelled out $30 million to the best players worldwide. Two-hundred talented players qualified for the Fortnite […]
Two weeks down, one week remaining in Chapter 2 – Season 4’s Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) competition. Competitive Fortnite players across all seven regions have been working hard over the past two seasons in preparation for this event. The fan-favorite and player beloved trios format returned as the focal point for the first time since […]
A Fortnite veteran gave his take on competitive Fortnite after competing in FNCS week two. Many seasoned Fortnite: Battle Royale loyalists will recognize the name SypherPK for his contributions to the community. When the Epic Games-developed title took off in 2017, SypherPK — whose real name is Ali Hassan — exploded into a social media […]
Sceptic returns to Misfits Gaming, where is Fortnite career began. Esports organization Misfits Gaming (MSF) began its Fortnite endeavor in 2018, eventually acquiring marquee names like Cody “Clix” Conrod, Sardar “ops” Ghafoor and Zach “Spades” Gifford. Misfits remained a top brand in competitive Fortnite for quite some time but slowly dropped off recently. The organization […]
FaZe Clan announced the release of three long-time Fortnite roster members. Popular esports organization FaZe Clan has been around for quite some time in the competitive gaming atmosphere. Although well-known for its presence in Call of Duty, FaZe Clan joined competitive Fortnite in 2018 and never looked back. The organization snatched top talents Nate “Nate […]
ESTNN details the results from DreamHack’s fourth consecutive NA East competition. Four months have passed in DreamHack’s Online Open Fortnite tournament series, which offers hundreds of thousands of dollars per month to the top players. In July, DreamHack committed to six months of solo competitions spread out across competitive Fortnite’s three most popular regions – […]
A top NA East player had some harsh words for European Fortnite. The discussion of NA East versus Europe is an age-old tale in the competitive Fortnite scene. Members within the community are continually debating who the best teams and players are in both. Considering the size of NA East and Europe, there’s no denying […]
Epic Games announced the disabling of a vital Mythic ability for this week’s FNCS competition. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 introduced a new experience for competitive players. Its Marvel Comics-themed location produced some new toys to play with in the form of Mythic superhero abilities. To date, Arena Mode and tournaments have only featured […]
Courage explains his departure from Fortnite: Battle Royale. Many Fortnite fans recognize Jack “CourageJD” Dunlop as a prominent figure in the Battle Royale’s three-years. Some will remember Courage from his humble beginnings as a Call of Duty commentator in the old Major League Gaming days. He was a natural on the mic and developed into […]
G2 Esports is back with a new Fortnite free-agent signing! Popular esports organization G2 Esports has one of the more enigmatic histories in the history of competitive Fortnite. Since 2018, three players have represented G2 in some capacity. Former pro player Jakub “Lothar” Szygulski joined G2 in August 2018 and is no longer on G2’s […]
The ongoing feud between Khanada and Bugha continues. Team SoloMid player Leon “Khanada” Khim and Fortnite World Cup Champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf are undoubtedly two of the best players in competitive Fortnite today. Each has taken a unique route to achieve elite status as a professional player. Bugha won $3 million and became an instant […]
ESTNN details a brand new Marvel Knockout tournament series with superhero swag on the line! Epic Games partnered with Marvel Comics to bring Fortnite: Battle Royale fans a season featuring famous superheroes, brand new points of interest and abilities. Notable characters available in Chapter 2 – Season 4’s battle pass includes Wolverine, She-Hulk, Iron Man, […]
ESTNN details all the action from the first FNCS Qualifier of this Marvel-themed Fortnite season. FNCS Chapter 2 Season 4’s first qualifier is in the books after three days of heated competition. All seven regions saw multiple trios secure their first qualification into stage two, which many refer to as heats. Several of the world’s […]
One of Fortnite’s original players, Michael “Hogman” Hogman, has announced he’ll be stepping away from competitive Fortnite. Competitive Fortnite pioneer Michael “Hogman” Hogman is stepping away from the scene effective immediately. The former Complexity turned Luminosity Gaming member revealed the news yesterday in the middle of this season’s first Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Qualifier. He […]
Could Team Liquid be looking to add more Fortnite players? Popular esports organization Team Liquid is one of the many brands involved in competitive Fortnite. Along with FaZe Clan and Team SoloMid – Liquid has stood the test of time in the fast-paced Fortnite scene with almost no developer support. Their roster currently boasts some […]
ESTNN breaks down the latest NA West DreamHack Online Open results. DreamHack continued its competitive Fortnite endeavor for the fourth straight month with October’s NA West portion. Thus far, the DreamHack organization – famous for its worldwide gaming festivals – has worked in unison with developer Epic Games to produce open format tournaments and substantial […]
A relatively new Fortnite organization adds two up-and-coming players. Team New Age (TNA) is one of the newest organizations in the professional Fortnite scene. TNA made headlines four weeks ago with the signing of pro player Malachi “Reverse2k” Greiner. The former Fortnite World Cup Finalist left Team SoloMid and examined his options as a free […]
Clix announced that he re-signed with Twitch. Famous professional Fortnite player and streamer Cody “Clix” Conrod inked a contract extension with the Twitch streaming platform. The 15-year-old confirmed the news on Twitter. Clix joined Twitch in June 2018 and eventually exploded into arguably the most famous Fortnite streamer outside of Turner “Tfue” Tenney and Tyler […]
Who earned the $25K USD grand prize in the final week of Ninja Battles? It was a quick turnaround for Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and the tournament runners behind Ninja Battles (https://estnn.com/ninja-announces-ninja-battles-80k-weekly-tournament-series/). Since its debut back in May, Epic Games has handed out $400K USD across five weeks of this intense invite-only competition. The penultimate tournament […]
ESTNN details the broadcast lineup for FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4. Three days stand between competitive Fortnite players and the commencement of this season’s Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS). Trios will take center-stage this time around, with $5 million on the line throughout the next four qualifying weeks across all seven regions. It’s an exciting […]
Bugha and MrSavage lead the way for AdvanceClub – a safe subscription-based website for Fortnite players looking to learn from the best and grow their game. What is AdvanceClub? AdvanceClub is the newest tool for both aspiring and established Fortnite players. This comprehensive website partnered up with Fortnite World Cup Champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, DreamHack […]
ESTNN breaks down the notable trio changes ahead of this weekend’s first Fortnite Champion Series Qualifier. Snake season is officially underway in the competitive Fortnite scene. Professional players are on a collision course with this season’s Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) competition, which will spread $5 million across the seven competitive Fortnite regions. Less than one […]
Who triumphed in week five of the $80K USD Ninja Battles tournament series? Popular Twitch personality Tyler “Ninja” Blevins returned with week five of his weekly $80K USD Ninja Battles tournament series. Since signing an exclusive deal with Twitch, it seems Ninja was able to establish a more conclusive schedule. Last week, the unassumed trio […]
Chap is the fifth man in on this impressive Cloud9 roster. Popular esports organization Cloud9 has fully reinvested in the competitive Fortnite scene after remaining dormant since the Fornite World Cup 2019. The organization’s recent North American talent grab began with FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 1 Champion Avery on September 18. . Cloud9 then […]
Two top competitive Fortnite players are in consideration for PC Player of the Year! Rewind to the year 2019, a milestone in the long and complicated history of competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale. The first-ever Fortnite World Cup featured a $30 million prize pool and drew much-needed attention to the professional Fortnite scene. Players like Kyle […]
Which trio walked away with $30,000 and free Chipotle burritos for a year? Qualified streamers and professional Fortnite players worldwide went to war in Chipotle’s latest Challenger Series competition. This rendition was not the popular burrito chain’s first rodeo in the competitive gaming scene. However, this is the first time Chipotle selected Fortnite: Battle Royale […]
One of NA East’s top players is offering competitive Fortnite lessons for a good cause! Team Liquid member Evan “Cented” Barron is one of the world’s best Fortnite players today. In his lengthy competitive career – Cented has dominated the NA West and moved over to NA East for more of the same. Many hopeful […]
ESTNN details the season-long conflict between pro players Zayt and Bizzle. Timothy “Bizzle” Miller and Williams “Zayt” Aubin are two of competitive Fortnite’s truest veterans. Both players possess the skills and mindset to win tournaments, which they have done on multiple occasions. By all accounts – Zayt and Bizzle remained friendly throughout the last three […]
ESTNN look back at the highs and lows of Tfue’s Fortnite journey. Turner “Tfue” Tenney emerged in mid-2017 as one of the most popular streamers on Twitch. Along with other personalities like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Ali “Myth” Kabbani, Tfue excelled to become one of the world’s most popular Fortnite players. Some famous streamers and […]
Fortnite casting partners Shayan “Shyowager” Shehryar and Arten “Ballatw” Esa announced FNTASIA – a brand new weekly podcast covering competitive Fortnite. This news comes mere days after Balla revealed that he will not return to Fortnite’s official Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) broadcast this season. Despite the unfortunate revelation, Balla promised to continue providing content to […]
Cloud9 signs another talented up-and-coming North American Fortnite player. North American esports organization Cloud9 silently waded through the waters of competitive Fortnite for the better part of 2019 and 2020. Until recently, the organization only maintained two Brazilian Fortnite players on its active roster. Cloud9’s approach to Fortnite would ultimately change beginning on September 18, […]
Apple vs. Epic Games could continue well into 2021. The news cycle went quiet for a few weeks in the ongoing legal battle between Apple Inc. and Fortnite developer – Epic Games. It seemed that both companies reached an impasse. Epic Games aired their grievances toward Apple and vice versa in several court proceedings beginning […]
Mitr0 embarrasses his camping opponent with a mindblowing technique. Porta-potties are silently one of the most outrageous objects in Fortnite: Battle Royale. They first appeared in Chapter 2 – Season 2, offering players a place to hide when they are low on materials or want to surprise unsuspecting adversaries. Porta-potties also serve as teleportation options […]
A brand new organization signs multiple top European Fortnite players. Gamma Gaming is the newest esports organization on the European Fortnite circuit. This new brand – established by Europe footballer and Arsenal FC player Sead Kolašinac – promises to “support young people fulfilling their dreams.” With nearly 10K Twitter followers as of publishing this article – […]
Which trios triumphed in the FNCS Warmup competition? Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 – Season 4 is officially underway after a three-day warmup tournament for all teams ranked in the Champion Division. This season is the first to feature the trios format since the first since back in Season X. The landscape of competitive […]
Prolific Twitch streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins took to Twitter earlier this evening with some comments while watching this season’s FNCS Warmup competition. Competitive Fortnite is approaching the fourth seasonal Fortnite Champion Series, which will revisit the same trios format that started it four seasons ago. The consensus of Chapter 2 – Season 4 is much […]
One of the true competitive Fortnite pioneers found himself a new home. Former Team Liquid member Noah “Vivid” Wright announced today that he has signed with another reputable esports organization – Cloud9. He is the latest addition in Cloud9’s recent push to acquire North American Fortnite players. The organization began this talent grab last week, […]
Ballatw is out of this season’s FNCS broadcast. One of Fortnite’s most prolific casters – Arten “Ballatw” Esa – will not return for this season’s FNCS broadcast. The former competitive Counter-Strike and Starcraft 2 player turned Fortnite commentator announced the news this evening on Twitter. Balla Out of This Season’s FNCS I am sad to […]
Get ready for a Gen.G and Samsung 14-day crossover event in Fortnite: Battle Royale! Esports organization Gen.G is partnering up with Samsung for the Mystic Map Mayhem. Beginning on September 26, 14 days of Fortnite will ensue, featuring custom maps and challenges. There will be fan involvement as well as some well-known celebrities and athletes […]
Twitch Drops are back for FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4! Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4’s official competitive season is well underway. Thus far, competitive players worldwide have already competed in Cash Cups, Wild Wednesday and even some DreamHack tournaments. These tournaments provided preparation for the main event, known as the Fortnite Champion Series […]
Fortnite is gearing up for its fourth seasonal Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) competition. Four seasons ago, Fortnite Season X spawned the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) as the Battle Royale’s premiere competitive tournament. Trios took center stage as the primary format with a $10 million prize pool. Europe topped the charts, with the winners receiving $480K […]
Prepare for the biggest tournament of Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4! Fans of competitive Fortnite are eager to watch the best players across the globe compete in the fourth seasonal Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) competition. Epic Games first introduced the FNCS in Season X, which followed the highly anticipated Fortnite World Cup the season […]
Fortnite is partnering up with Rocket League for its latest crossover event. Fortnite’s official Twitter account teased a crossover with the popular vehicular soccer game Rocket League last week. The event, dubbed Llama-Rama, will offer rewards for both Fortnite and Rocket League players. Epic Games is hosting the event in celebration of Rocket League joining […]
Arkhram, Avery and Skqttles win week four of Ninja Battles. Ninja Battles returned after going on hiatus for over a month. The break took place due to Ninja’s departure from Microsoft’s Mixer platform. He eventually signed an exclusive deal to make his triumphant Twitch comeback. As a result, the Ninja Battles tournament series’s remaining weeks […]
Ninja lifts the ban on ZexRow from Ninja Battles. Team SoloMid Fortnite player Anthony “ZexRow” Colandro received some positive news today straight from the icon himself, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins. He will now be able to compete in the Ninja Battles tournament series once again. For those who may have missed it, Ninja banned ZexRow from […]
DreamHack crowns its third European Fortnite champion. The month of September brought Fortnite players a brand new season with new points of interest (POIs), weapons and Marvel superhero abilities to enjoy. Thus far, the general consensus is positive amongst the competitive players. DreamHack kicked off the competitive season with its first significant tournaments. The first […]
Competitive Fortnite players rejoice, Boogie Bombs are gone. Epic Games announced today via the FNCompetitive Twitter account that Boogie Bombs and Port-a-Forts are no longer in competitive playlists. Additionally, Epic Games reduced Crash Pad drop stacks. The change took place less than 12 hours after the NA East DreamHack Online Open for September concluded. Unfortunately, several […]
DreamHack’s third consecutive monthly Fortnite NA East tournament just came to a close. See how the leaderboard looked after another intense Grand Finals. For the third straight month, competitive Fortnite players from several regions participated in another DreamHack Online Open tournament. The Swedish production company committed $250K USD per month to the top three competitive […]
Avery signs with Cloud9. Cloud9 was one of the first premier esports organizations to join Fortnite back in 2018. They began their endeavor with veteran Halo player Jacob “Hysteria” Reiser. Since then, Cloud9’s roster has changed significantly throughout the last three years. Before the Fortnite World Cup, C9 acquired top South American qualifiers snow, pfzin, […]
Argentina’s top Fortnite player embarks in the FaZe5 Challenge. Thiago “k1ng” Lapp journeyed from Argentina to New York City to compete in the Fortnite World Cup over a year ago. It didn’t take long for the South American to make a name for himself on Fortnite’s most significant stage. He became the tournament’s feel-good story […]
Boogie Bombs are a problem in Chapter 2 – Season 4. The competitive Fortnite season is now underway after the first round of Trio Cash Cups. Players have had nearly one month to sink their teeth into this new Fortnite season, themed to Marvel Comics. The fanbase collectively exhaled after seeing the Pump Shotgun return […]
Rocket League and Fortnite are teaming up for a cross-over of the ages! Fortnite’s official Twitter account announced a partnership with Rocket League earlier today to celebrate the latter’s move to free-to-play status. Llama-Rama will offer different in-game items for both Rocket League and Fortnite players beginning on September 23. On that day, Rocket League […]
A recent study revealed that players have spent over 10.4 million years playing Fortnite, which is nearly twice as long as humans have spent on the planet. The gaming world changed forever after the release of Fortnite: Battle Royale on July 25, 2017. It’s hard to imagine that even developer Epic Games knew what they […]
The trend of Fortnite x Star Wars continues with a classic X-Wing glider, available for purchase in the item shop. A somewhat surprising relationship between Fortnite and Star Wars began in November of 2019. Epic Games teamed up with Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. This cross-promotion offered Fortnite fans the opportunity to acquire […]
NA West led off September’s stretch of DreamHack Online Open Fortnite tournaments, which promised $4K USD to the top point earner. The Swedish production company, DreamHack, began handing out $250K USD per month to the top three competitive Fortnite regions back in July. The inaugural month of competition produced Liquid STRETCH, teeq and 100T Arkhram […]
Malachi “Reverse2k” Greiner announced on stream yesterday evening that he will embark on a new journey with budding esports organization, Team New Age. Some will recognize Reverse2k for the time he has put in over the last three years of competitive Fortnite. His first documented tournament took place in July of 2018, where he and […]
Jarvis returned to Fortnite and it didn’t pan out according to plan. FaZe Clan’s Jarvis “Jarvis” Khattri made his triumphant return to Twitch and Fortnite yesterday evening despite his banned status from the popular Battle Royale title. This story dates way back to November of 2019. On that fateful day, Epic Games banned Jarvis for […]
ESTNN breaks down the ruleset, format and scoring system for Fortnite Season 4’s weekly tournaments. Fortnite Season 4’s competitive season is rapidly approaching. We know so far that solo and trio tournaments will take center-stage for the duration of this Marvel-themed season. Fortnite’s official broadcast in Chapter 2 – Season 2 announced that this season […]
Mythic Marvel abilities are a little different after the patch 14.10. Fortnite Season 4’s first patch released earlier this week, which changed the map and added new Mythic Marvel abilities. Doctor Doom, Groot and Silver Surfer were test subjects for these newly introduced Mythic abilities. Some Fortnite players quickly assessed this new feature shortly after […]
TSM’s Fortnite roster just grew larger with the addition of another rising talent. Team SoloMid (TSM) has been on a roll as of late in the Fortnite community. Last month, the popular esports organization added multiple time champion Rocco “Saf” Morales. TSM shortly followed that up with the addition of an underrated player named Kerry […]
Twitch signs one of Australia’s most popular Fortnite streamers to an exclusive deal. Formerly known as mrfreshasian, Harley “Fresh” Campbell announced his official signing with Twitch in a Tweet earlier this evening. So too did Twitch themselves, compiling and Tweeting out a montage of some of Fresh’s highlights throughout the years. Although contract details aren’t […]
The Swedish production company, DreamHack, returns to competitive Fortnite with its third straight $250K USD monthly tournament. Fortnite players in the NA West, NA East and Europe regions competed in July and August for a combined $500K USD prize pool. Thus far, Arkhram of 100 Thieves and the unsponsored 4DRStorm claimed victory for the NA […]
New developments arise in the Apple vs. Epic Games legal battle. Apple Inc. filed counterclaims against Epic Games earlier today alleging a breach of contract, which saw the Carolina-based video game developer attempting to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase fees with their popular title Fortnite: Battle Royale. According to official United States District Court documents, Apple alleges […]
Epic Games details Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4’s competitive schedule and rules. Competitive Fortnite players around the world are ready to sink their teeth into another tournament season. Last season, Fortnite crowned seven solo champions and handed out millions of dollars in prize money. The same will continue into the latest Marvel Comics-themed season […]
ESTNN profiles some of the best Fortnite skins of 2020! 2020 has been another successful year for the Epic Games developed Fortnite: Battle Royale. Thus far, players have experienced four seasons ranging from an entirely new map to the invasion of Marvel Comics characters. One of Fortnite’s most significant allures is the variety of character […]
ESTNN breaks down the most disappointing change in Fortnite’s latest season. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 Nexus War is in full swing after releasing less than a week ago. Despite its convoluted name, this latest Marvel-themed season brought a slew of popular comic book characters crashing into Fortnite’s expansive world. With the new season, […]
ESTNN takes a look at some of the best trios heading into FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4! Fortnite’s Marvel-themed season is well underway after its release on Thursday. The general competitive fanbase seems thrilled about this season for a multitude of reasons. For one, the Pump Shotgun is back in the loot pool for […]
Learn the latest rotational tips to ensure you stay ahead of the storm in Fortnite! Fortnite’s latest Marvel-themed season brought back a whole mess of weapons and items near and dear to the diehard fandom. The Pump Shotgun and Combat Shotgun are just two that Epic Games brought back from the dreaded vault. Although many […]
ESTNN details all of the new Mythic abilities in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4! Marvel Comics has taken center-stage in Fortnite’s latest season. Chapter 2 – Season 4, dubbed Nexus War, brought several recognizable Marvel characters into the Fortnite realm. Some of those notable names are She-Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Mystique and Wolverine. ESTNN […]
Epic Games updates competitive players on their anti-cheat systems and a new reporting method. Fortnite developer Epic Games came under criticism mere weeks ago after an NA West player reached the final session of an FNCS Qualifier using a soft-aim cheat. This competitor became a martyr with hopes of exposing how easy it is to […]
Fortnite Introduces Hype Leaderboard For Arena Mode! Arena mode in Fortnite: Battle Royale has been a topic of discussion since its inception. On the surface, Arena is a practical option for players seeking more challenges out of their Fortnite experience. This competitive playlist features three divisions; Open, Contender and Champion. Each division contains several numbered […]
Apple takes the early lead over Fortnite developer Epic Games in their legal battle over in-app purchase fees. The ongoing battle between Apple Inc. and Epic Games hit the courts earlier today in a virtual m Zoom hearing. Both sides plead their case with Epic focusing heavily on Fortnite returning to the App Store. United […]
Thor’s hammer is now available to see in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Fortnite: Battle Royale is officially crossing over into the world of Marvel Comics. This partnership has taken flight before with the Avengers: Endgame Limited Time Mode back in 2019. Additionally, Fortnite has not been shy about releasing Marvel-themed character skins. Captain America, Black Widow […]
Fortnite veteran k1nzell wins the August DreamHack Online Open for Europe in impressive fashion. One hundred of the best European Fortnite players went to war in the second monthly DreamHack Online Open tournament. Last month, Polish player teeq barely qualified for the semi-finals and went on to win the inaugural competition. This time around, European players […]
ESTNN breaks down results from the August NA East DreamHack Online Open Grand Finals. DreamHack’s second monthly Fortnite tournament for the NA East region just concluded after two days and over 12 hours of intense action. Players from NA East represented their region as expected, but other talented competitors from NA West and Europe also […]
ESTNN summarizes what Fortnite fans can expect in Chapter 2 – Season 4. Fortnite’s newest season is once again upon us. Chapter 2 – Season 3 premiered earlier this summer on June 17 after a rather long delay. The two seasons before marked the longest in Fortnite’s three-year history. It seems Epic Games will not […]
Epic Games announces the final all-inclusive platform tournament before Apple shuts down Fortnite forever on iOS. In case you missed it, Epic Games and Apple Inc. have been at each other’s throats for the past couple of weeks. It all started with the Fortnite developers attempting to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase fee. Apple responded swiftly […]
Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 is nearly one week away from making its much-anticipated debut. After the last two rather long seasons, Epic Games seems to be on the ball this time. If Chapter 2 – Season 3’s end date holds firm, it will be the shortest season since Season X. The rumor mill […]
Sceptic is working with Team Whistle from now on. Team Whistle is a sports and entertainment company based out of New York. Today, they announced a partnership with Fortnite World Cup Finalist Griffin “Sceptic” Spikoski. The 16-year-old content creator has amassed over 1.4 million subscribers on YouTube and over 600K followers on Twitch. Sceptic’s partnership […]
Epic Games files another lawsuit against Apple in their ongoing legal battle. The battle between Fortnite developer Epic Games and Apple rages on after what took place late last week. To briefly summarize what transpired between the two companies, Epic Games planned to bypass Apple’s 30% fee on in-app purchases. The multi-billion-dollar video game developers […]
ESTNN breaks down all leaderboards from the final day of FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3. Fortnite Champion Series Chapter 2 – Season 3 came to a close this evening after several hours of action-packed matches. All seven competitive Fortnite regions crowned their respective solo FNCS Champions. The Grand Finals featured the top 100 solo […]
ESTNN recaps the semi-finals and takes a look at all players that will participate in the Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 3 Finals Stage two of the FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3 has come to a close in all seven competitive Fortnite regions. Four hundred players went to war on the Fortnite battleground in […]
Fortnite announced a ground-breaking partnership with the Liverpool professional football team earlier today. This cross-promotion between the popular Battle Royale game and the famous English football club spawned an online Fortnite tournament. In the competition, players will compete to earn a brand new football-themed emote before it is available for purchase in the Fortnite Item […]
The Epic Games versus Apple conflict adds another layer as Google bans Fortnite from the Play Store. Fortnite developer Epic Games announced a method earlier today would allow the company to bypass a 30% tax on both Apple and Android in-app purchases. Unfortunately for them, Apple responded swiftly with the removal of Epic’s ultra-popular Battle […]
Ninja Battles resumed after a two-month hiatus due to the tournament creator parting ways with Mixer. In May, popular streamer and all-around video game personality Tyler “Ninja” Blevins announced a multi-week Fortnite tournament series. Dubbed Ninja Battles, the tournament invited both content creators and professional players to compose a team of three to compete for […]
Epic Games vs. Apple escalates into a legal situation. After Epic Games attempted to finagle Apple’s 30% collection fee on in-app purchases, the two companies are now at each other’s throats. The story began earlier today when the Fortnite developers issued a Mega Drop, which granted players a 20% discount on Fortnite’s in-game currency purchases, […]
ESTNN breaks down all four NA East heats ahead of the FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3 NA East takes center-stage in our second analysis of the upcoming FNCS Finals. This region undoubtedly features some of the world’s most recognizable Fortnite players. Chief among them is Fortnite World Cup Champion Bugha. Even with $3 million […]
One of Fortnite’s top names received a serious warning. Cheating and rule-bending in competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale has taken a life of its own over the past two seasons. In Chapter 2 – Season 2, pro players Bucke, Kreo, Slackes and Keys all received 30-day bans for colluding in the Fortnite Champion Series Warmup tournament. […]
ESTNN breaks down all four heats ahead of the FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3! Competitive Fortnite is on the precipice of yet another $5 million tournament finale. This time around, it is a solo format in what is one of the more polarizing seasons of Fortnite. Despite the Marauders and Loot Sharks, Chapter 2 […]
Cheating in Fortnite has resurfaced in the past few weeks due to allegations of soft-aiming hacks. For those unaware, soft-aim cheats are the new trend in Fortnite. These hacks allow players to bypass Epic Games’ anti-cheat software with what is essentially an aimbot. Several professional players have come under fire with allegations of the like. […]
Pro Fortnite player Saf joins Team SoloMid. Team SoloMid broke some major news earlier today regarding one of Fortnite’s best competitors in the Battle Royale’s three-year history. TSM became one of the first esports organizations to neroli in Fortnite. The original trio of Hamlinz, Daequan and Myth helped grow Fortnite into what it eventually became, […]
ESTNN ranks the four new vehicles in Fortnite: Battle Royale from worst to best! Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 3 introduced something that players had never seen in the Battle Royale’s fascinating three-year history. Although cars were always present, players could not drive them. Before Chapter 2 – Season 3, the primary function of cars […]
Fortnite Champion Series Chapter 2 – Season 3 qualifiers have now come to an end after the fourth and final qualifying week. Players in all seven competitive regions endured several hours of solo matches over the last two weekends. Their ultimate goal was to reach stage two of the tournament, which many refer to as […]
Check out the results from the third FNCS Qualifier. The FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3 Qualifiers are nearly over after two straight weekends of 9 plus gameplay hours per region. Through three qualifiers, we’ve seen some familiar faces top the leaderboards in all seven competitive Fortnite areas. Some of the usual suspects include DreamHack […]
DreamHack crowned its second-ever NA West Fortnite champion. With a portion of $250K USD on the line, the NA West region entered DreamHack’s second monthly Fortnite tournament. The competition began with open qualifiers on Thursday. Overall, players competed for over nine hours collectively with hopes of reaching the Grand Finals. NA West players have surprised […]
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins resurfaced on Twitch earlier today for the first time in well over a year. The 29-year-old’s last stream on the platform took place shortly after the Fortnite World Cup ended. It was July 29 of 2019, and Ninja streamed Fortnite: Battle Royale for over six hours. The former Twitch partnered streamer went […]
NRG adds another Fortnite talent to its growing roster. It’s no secret that NRG Esports possesses one of the most talented Fortnite rosters from top to bottom. Benjyfishy, Zayt, Unknown, EpikWhale, and Edgey are some of the best players in their respective regions. With multiple championships between the active members, NRG continued building an outstanding […]
A well-known in-game glitch results in a ban for a professional Fortnite player. FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3’s first two qualifiers concluded over the weekend with players enduring more than 18 hours of solo gameplay. No shortage of controversy came out of the weekend. Several well-known players are alleging that soft-aim hacks are running rampant […]
FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 3 continued with another action-packed day of competitive Fortnite! Players who did not punch their ticket to stage two yesterday needed to bounce back. Several notable players, including 100T MrSavage, NRG benjyfishy, FaZe Mongraal and TSM Khanada are just a handful who found success in the first qualifier. They have […]
The fourth seasonal Fortnite Champion Series event is officially underway. After trios, squads and duos, Epic Games made the bold decision to make solos the main focus in Chapter 2 – Season 3. This time around, the Fortnite developers put up a $5 million prize pool to cover both console and PC players across six […]
The competitive Fortnite landscape just saw another seven champions after the Bugha Throwback Cup wrapped up on Friday evening. In honor of the Fortnite World Cup Champion, Bugha helped tournament organizers design a format and scoring system in his name. Duo World Cup Champions Aqua and Nyhrox earned the same privilege earlier this week. Although […]
Fortnite’s first-ever Aqua and Nyhrox Throwback Cup concluded yesterday evening across six of the seven competitive regions. Epic Games moved the European version of this tournament to next month for COOLER aqua, who is recovering from tendinitis. Unfortunately, the competitive Fortnite fandom has to wait for the reunion between the Fortnite World Cup Champions. NA […]
Professional Fortnite players are readying themselves for an intense FNCS tournament beginning this weekend. For Chapter 2 – Season 3, the solo format will take center-stage with $5 million on the line. Although players are often resistant to play solos, it’s hard to pass up the opportunity to further establish themselves as one of the […]
See who came out on top in the NA West region of DreamHack’s first Online Open tournament. The first official DreamHack Online Open tournament is now over after back-to-back weekends of Fortnite action. Last weekend, teeq and Liquid STRETCH respectively won the Europe and NA East portions of the event. This time around, the NA […]
ØPUS UNITED is presenting an influential crossover between We The People and More Than A Vote. The second episode of We The People is just four days away. For the upcoming event, “broadcast journalist Cari Champion will moderate a conversation between musicians Russ and Bun B, actress Yvonne Orji, and athletes Jalen Rose and Jason […]
Fortnite World Cup Solo Champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf teased the launch of bugha.net earlier today. Although the purpose of this website is somewhat cryptic, it forwards to shop.bugha.net. It’s safe to assume that the $3 million Fortnite Champion will join the likes of Turner “Tfue” Tenney and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins in releasing a line of […]
Fortnite is partnering up with Bugha, Aqua and Nyhrox for their own Throwback Cups. Fortnite’s competitive season rolls on with a Throwback Cups pair in honor of the World Cup Solo Champion Bugha and Duo Champions Aqua and Nyhrox. All three players teased that these tournaments were on the way yesterday. The Fortnite Competitive Twitter […]
LG has added more talent to their organization’s growing roster. Luminosity Gaming sent shockwaves through the competitive Fortnite community yesterday, with a wave of new players joining the team. Jared “Eclipsae” Elwood, Slackes, Keys and Jamper Have signed with the organization and will represent the LG banner in future competitions. All four of these NA […]
On the heels of the first-ever DreamHack Online Open featuring Fortnite, there were some positives and negatives involved in the tournament. NA East saw Team Liquid’s STRETCH walked away with the victory. Polish player teeq won the European portion of the competition. Overall, it was an entertaining affair for Fortnite fans. Several days removed from […]
New details have emerged regarding the upcoming Fortnite Champion Series tournament for Chapter 2 – Season 3. At the end of last season’s FNCS Invitational, the Fortnite broadcast team announced that Chapter 2 – Season 3 would stick with the solo format for the next installment of its most significant tournament series. After much speculation, […]
Epic Games has announced an exclusive Fortnite tournament available only to Android mobile players. Fortnite: Battle Royale has been on a roll as of late with its in-game character skins. Some noteworthy additions to the plethora of new additions include Aquaman, Black Manta, Captain America and Deadpool. Without a doubt, these cross-promotions with DC Comics […]