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; […]
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 […]