Fortnite Set Text

• Who produced the Fortnite franchise?

  Epic Games
• When was Fortnite launched?


  July 2017
• What are the main components of the Fortnite franchise?


  • Fortnite: Battle Royale
  • Fortnite: Save The World
  • Fortnite: Creative
• What was the revenue of the Fortnite franchise in 2018?

  £2.4 billion
• Why is Fortnite: Battle Royale significant in the gaming industry?


  It is the most successful free-to-play videogame ever, making $1.2 billion in the first 10 months.
• What was Epic Games' worth in 2012?

  $825 million
• What was Epic Games' worth in 2018?

  $5.8 billion
• What award did Fortnite: Battle Royale win in 2018?


  Best Ongoing Game
• What is the main objective of Fortnite: Battle Royale?


  To fight to the death, with the last player standing as the winner.
• How does the gameplay of Fortnite: Battle Royale evolve as the game progresses?


  The storm encroaches, driving players into smaller areas and forcing conflict.
• How can Fortnite be categorized in terms of game genres?


  As a fusion of battle games and construction games.
• What has contributed to the growth of the global videogame industry since the 1980s?


  • Diversity of game genres
  • Variety of platforms for gameplay
  • Increased accessibility and engagement
• What was the expected value of videogame sales by 2020 according to a 2015 forecast?


  $90 billion
• How many gamers were estimated to be in the world in 2014?

  1. 8 billion
• What demographic challenges the stereotype of gamers?


  25% of gamers are over 50 years old.
• What is the gender split among gamers in 2018 in the USA?


  66% male and 44% female.
• How has gaming become a social activity over the years?

  • Online multiplayer games like Ultima Online
  • Development of alliances and friendships
  • Rise of eSports and live competitive events
• What is technological convergence in the context of Fortnite?


  Accessing the game from various devices without interrupting gameplay.
• What operating system does Epic Games use to develop Fortnite?


  Unreal Engine
• What is cross-media convergence in relation to Fortnite?


  Different media brands promoting each other, such as collaborations with Marvel Studios.
• What PEGI rating does Fortnite have?


  12 for frequent scenes of mild violence.
• What is the main concern parents have regarding Fortnite?


  Issues surrounding addiction.
• What are the key features of Fortnite's funding and profit model?

  • Games as a Service (GaaS) model
  • In-game purchases and microtransactions
  • Cosmetic upgrades and limited-time offers
  • Season passes for exclusive content
• What are V-bucks used for in Fortnite?


  To purchase in-game items.
• How do Fortnite's upgrades differ from other games?


  They are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay.
• What is the purpose of 'battle passes' in Fortnite?


  To access new content over the course of a season.
• Who founded Epic Games?

  Tim Sweeney
• In what year was Epic Games founded?


  1991
• What significant recognition did Unreal Engine receive in 2014?


  Named the most successful videogame engine by Guinness Book Of Records.
• What percentage of Epic Games does Tencent own?


  42%
• What are the main concerns regarding the relationship between videogames and audiences?

  • Moral panics about violence and addiction
  • Concerns about screen time
  • Comparisons to other violent games
• How does Fortnite compare to other successful titles in terms of violence?


  It contains very little explicit or realistic violence.
• What is the primary concern about Fortnite among parents and teachers?


  Distraction from school work due to engagement.
• How does Fortnite target a diverse audience?


  Through addictive gameplay, media convergence, and marketing strategies.
• What percentage of Fortnite players are male?


  78%
• What is the age range of 53% of Fortnite players?


  10-25 years old
• How do eSports stars influence the gaming community?


  They become major celebrities and aspirational role-models.
• How does Fortnite's use of seasons relate to TV drama?


  It creates anticipation and engagement similar to long-form TV dramas.
• What are the active and passive audience responses in Fortnite?


  • Interactive and collaborative gameplay
  • Creative freedom in building environments
  • Encouragement for game development through Unreal Engine
• How does Blumler and Katz’s ‘Uses and Gratifications’ theory apply to Fortnite?


  It considers why people interact with media texts for escapism and social interaction.