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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 pushes to overturn App Store ruling in opening appeal briefEpic pushes to overturn App Store ruling in opening appeal brief
Fortnite’s latest virtual event is a simple — yet important — art galleryFortnite’s latest virtual event is a simple — yet important — art gallery
Fortnite’s next update adds adorable monsters and brings back Tilted TowersFortnite’s next update adds adorable monsters and brings back Tilted Towers
Fortnite is technically back on iOS, thanks to a GeForce Now game streaming loopholeFortnite is technically back on iOS, thanks to a GeForce Now game streaming loophole
Fortnite servers were down for five hours, but now the game is back onlineFortnite servers were down for five hours, but now the game is back online
Babble Royale turns Scrabble into FortniteBabble Royale turns Scrabble into Fortnite
Chaim Gartenberg
Fortnite’s holiday event has a frozen banana and Tom HollandFortnite’s holiday event has a frozen banana and Tom Holland
Fortnite: Chapter 3 is now live with new island, Spider-Man, and plenty more changesFortnite: Chapter 3 is now live with new island, Spider-Man, and plenty more changes
The Fortnite island flipped over during Chapter 2’s final eventThe Fortnite island flipped over during Chapter 2’s final event
Leaked Fortnite trailer reveals Spider-Man and a new island for Chapter 3Leaked Fortnite trailer reveals Spider-Man and a new island for Chapter 3
Fortnite’s new ‘Party Worlds’ put the focus firmly on socializingFortnite’s new ‘Party Worlds’ put the focus firmly on socializing
Fortnite is ending its second chapter with a big event on December 4thFortnite is ending its second chapter with a big event on December 4th
Epic scoops up Rock Band creator HarmonixEpic scoops up Rock Band creator Harmonix
Fortnite’s Naruto collab includes more than just skinsFortnite’s Naruto collab includes more than just skins
Judge orders Apple to allow external payment options for App Store by December 9th, denying stayJudge orders Apple to allow external payment options for App Store by December 9th, denying stay
Fortnite halts sale of Travis Scott emote days after concert tragedyFortnite halts sale of Travis Scott emote days after concert tragedy
League of Legends’ Jinx is coming to Fortnite to promote a Netflix showLeague of Legends’ Jinx is coming to Fortnite to promote a Netflix show
The Chinese version of Fortnite is shutting down in mid-NovemberThe Chinese version of Fortnite is shutting down in mid-November
The metaverse, the multiverse, and the end of your free time

In a decade, entertainment will try to be everything

Andrew Webster
How to install Fortnite on AndroidHow to install Fortnite on Android
Nick Statt and Barbara Krasnoff
Fortnite adds some melange with new Dune crossoverFortnite adds some melange with new Dune crossover
Fortnite’s Halloween event turns Ariana Grande into ‘the galaxy’s greatest monster hunter’Fortnite’s Halloween event turns Ariana Grande into ‘the galaxy’s greatest monster hunter’
Batman is getting another Fortnite comic crossover with one of the game’s most mysterious charactersBatman is getting another Fortnite comic crossover with one of the game’s most mysterious characters
Epic finally admits that its Imposters mode was ‘inspired’ by Among UsEpic finally admits that its Imposters mode was ‘inspired’ by Among Us
Fortnite’s ‘Fortnitemares’ Halloween event will include a spooky short film festivalFortnite’s ‘Fortnitemares’ Halloween event will include a spooky short film festival
Fortnite’s upcoming global music series will have an interactive experience for each artistFortnite’s upcoming global music series will have an interactive experience for each artist
Apple won’t let Fortnite back on iOS until the Epic v. Apple verdict is finalApple won’t let Fortnite back on iOS until the Epic v. Apple verdict is final
Epic’s high-fashion collaboration with Balenciaga in Fortnite includes a hoodie for a walking dogEpic’s high-fashion collaboration with Balenciaga in Fortnite includes a hoodie for a walking dog
Fortnite adds another virtual influencer to its battle royaleFortnite adds another virtual influencer to its battle royale
Fortnite season 8 is all about the cubesFortnite season 8 is all about the cubes
Fortnite’s explosive alien event saw the return of Kevin the cubeFortnite’s explosive alien event saw the return of Kevin the cube
A comprehensive breakdown of the Epic v. Apple ruling

Whoever lost, we win

Adi Robertson
The Epic v. Apple ruling could put a serious dent in Apple’s $19 billion App Store businessThe Epic v. Apple ruling could put a serious dent in Apple’s $19 billion App Store business
Will Fortnite return to iOS? Probably not any time soonWill Fortnite return to iOS? Probably not any time soon
Apple won’t let Epic bring Fortnite back to South Korea’s App StoreApple won’t let Epic bring Fortnite back to South Korea’s App Store
Epic tests Apple with new request: let us relaunch Fortnite in KoreaEpic tests Apple with new request: let us relaunch Fortnite in Korea
Fortnite’s alien invasion culminates with another season-ending live eventFortnite’s alien invasion culminates with another season-ending live event
Epic wants Fortnite to be the last game standing — so it’s stealing ideasEpic wants Fortnite to be the last game standing — so it’s stealing ideas
The Epic v. Google lawsuit finally makes senseThe Epic v. Google lawsuit finally makes sense
Google’s ‘Project Hug’ paid out huge sums to keep game devs in the Play Store, Epic filing claimsGoogle’s ‘Project Hug’ paid out huge sums to keep game devs in the Play Store, Epic filing claims

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