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Fortnite is the biggest game in the world, and it keeps on growing. After starting out on PC, Fortnite has moved to PS4, Xbox, and the iPhone, and had a crossover event with the Avengers. The battle royale game even counts Drake as a fan.

Epic-backed expert says Apple’s app store profit is as high as 78 percentEpic-backed expert says Apple’s app store profit is as high as 78 percent
Next week’s Fortnite trial could upend Apple’s App Store model — even if Epic loses

Epic will put Apple’s business under a microscope

Adi Robertson
Fortnite’s cash cow is PlayStation, not iOS, court documents revealFortnite’s cash cow is PlayStation, not iOS, court documents reveal
Fortnite isn’t on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service because Epic won’t allow itFortnite isn’t on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service because Epic won’t allow it
Here’s what Neymar looks like in FortniteHere’s what Neymar looks like in Fortnite
With Batman: Zero Point, Fortnite’s lore makes a lot more senseWith Batman: Zero Point, Fortnite’s lore makes a lot more sense
Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy is coming to FortniteHorizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy is coming to Fortnite
Epic antitrust case versus Apple in Australia gets three-month stayEpic antitrust case versus Apple in Australia gets three-month stay
Apple refuses request to testify for Senate app store hearingApple refuses request to testify for Senate app store hearing
Three questions that will decide Epic v. Apple

New filings show both sides’ legal strategies at work

Russell Brandom
Epic just made streaming Fortnite easier than ever with a new Houseparty integrationEpic just made streaming Fortnite easier than ever with a new Houseparty integration
Fortnite is getting a Bruno Mars emoteFortnite is getting a Bruno Mars emote
The stonks guy is now in FortniteThe stonks guy is now in Fortnite
Megan Farokhmanesh
Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch will look and run better after its latest updateFortnite on the Nintendo Switch will look and run better after its latest update
Fortnite’s dinosaur eggs have hatched, and now raptors roam the islandFortnite’s dinosaur eggs have hatched, and now raptors roam the island
Fortnite’s concert series returns with a Rocket League raveFortnite’s concert series returns with a Rocket League rave
Fortnite’s experimental story is an attempt to create ‘the entertainment experience of the future’

Epic’s chief creative officer, Donald Mustard, explains the game’s bold narrative ambitions

Andrew Webster
Fortnite’s season 6 opening cinematic was co-directed by the Russo brothersFortnite’s season 6 opening cinematic was co-directed by the Russo brothers
Fortnite’s experimental storytelling continues with a brief, thrilling single-player eventFortnite’s experimental storytelling continues with a brief, thrilling single-player event
Fortnite season 6 adds animals, crafting, Lara Croft, and NeymarFortnite season 6 adds animals, crafting, Lara Croft, and Neymar
Fortnite Fleet Force bundle includes Peely-themed Joy-Cons for your Nintendo SwitchFortnite Fleet Force bundle includes Peely-themed Joy-Cons for your Nintendo Switch
Epic expands app store fight even further with new legal claim against Google in AustraliaEpic expands app store fight even further with new legal claim against Google in Australia
Fortnite’s new season will kick off with an ‘explosive’ eventFortnite’s new season will kick off with an ‘explosive’ event
Batman’s next comic series is a Fortnite crossoverBatman’s next comic series is a Fortnite crossover
Street Fighter icons Chun-Li and Ryu are joining FortniteStreet Fighter icons Chun-Li and Ryu are joining Fortnite
Fortnite is hosting a film festival on the party royale islandFortnite is hosting a film festival on the party royale island
Tron invades Fortnite with Light Cycles and new skinsTron invades Fortnite with Light Cycles and new skins
G.I. Joe’s Fortnite collaboration includes a Snake Eyes skin and action figureG.I. Joe’s Fortnite collaboration includes a Snake Eyes skin and action figure
No brand is safe from FortniteNo brand is safe from Fortnite
Jay Peters
Epic pledges $20 million for Fortnite esports in 2021Epic pledges $20 million for Fortnite esports in 2021
Fortnite’s new soccer skins feature big teams like Manchester City and JuventusFortnite’s new soccer skins feature big teams like Manchester City and Juventus
Fortnite streamer TheGrefg broke Twitch records with more than 2 million concurrent viewersFortnite streamer TheGrefg broke Twitch records with more than 2 million concurrent viewers
Fortnite developer Epic Games just bought a North Carolina mall for its new headquartersFortnite developer Epic Games just bought a North Carolina mall for its new headquarters
Black Panther is now available in FortniteBlack Panther is now available in Fortnite
Fortnite’s holiday event brings back airplanesFortnite’s holiday event brings back airplanes
Fortnite can now run at 120 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X / SFortnite can now run at 120 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X / S
Fortnite gets a performance mode so it runs better on older PCsFortnite gets a performance mode so it runs better on older PCs
Master Chief joins the cast of FortniteMaster Chief joins the cast of Fortnite
Andrew Webster
Epic promises more Fortnite tournaments in 2021 but no World CupEpic promises more Fortnite tournaments in 2021 but no World Cup
God of War’s Kratos is now available in FortniteGod of War’s Kratos is now available in Fortnite

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