In the past several months, I have had this question asked of me more than any other question ever: Do you play fortnite? My answer, in fact, is like most other people in this school. Yes, I play fortnite. From personal experience, if you do not want another personal hobby, do not play it. It is totally addicting. Fortnite has impacted our society majorly, but how? How is this possible? Could it happen in real life? What is Fortnite? It is a free, Battle Royale mode. It pits 100 players against each other on a large island map, in teams, duos or solo, with the sole purpose of survival. Be the last player or team alive, and taste victory. It has fast become the most popular game across every platform – PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox. July 25,…show more content… The number one way it has affected society is just the vast majority of people that play it. A good morning america report claimed to have over 40 million people playing the game in the United States, with many more overseas as well. “A new game, called Fortnite, is drawing millions of players and some parents are worrying their kids are spending way too much time at the controls.” People are dedicating their lives and have full time jobs of streaming Fortnite on Youtube and Twitch. Jeana Sitzes says, “It’s honestly super engaging, whether you’re playing or just watching, and the nature of the game makes it a pleasant social activity, whether you're playing with other friends online, or actually sitting together on the couch. Plus, if (and when) your character gets killed, you can keep watching the player who took you out as they continue on through the map. Becoming the sole survivor among 99 other people is difficult, but every kill you manage pumps you with adrenaline and satisfaction.” Fortnite’s vivid colors and cartoon design, combined with the fact that there’s no blood or violence, also makes the game a more family-friendly option than other shooting games, and it’s an accessible option for casual players and non-gamer types alike. I was not a gamer until Fortnite made its
