Fortnite players can now apply to receive a refund from Fortnite maker Epic Games’ after the company reached a $245 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alleged that Fortnite players accidentally bought in-game goods because of design tricks, The Verge reported. The agreement was announced as part of a …
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Fortnite to Make Possible Return to iPhone This Year
Despite a legal battle with Apple, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has indicated that Fortnite would return to iOS in 2023. The game was previously removed from the App Store for violating Apple’s policies in August 2020. Sweeney tweeted the news to welcome the new year. “Next year on iOS!” he …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Ralph Lauren Collaborates with ‘Fortnite’ for Digital and Real-Life Collection
Whether you understand the metaverse or not, Ralph Lauren is choosing to embrace the fictional world by selling its clothes in a special partnership. The new partnership will make Ralph Lauren the first luxury brand to co-host a player tournament with Fortnite. The online game gained popularity in its initial …
Read More »Travis Scott’s Music Emote Removed From Fortnite Following Tragedy at Astroworld
Following the death of eight people at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival, Fortnite has removed the rapper’s music emote from its item shop. The emote was removed from the game’s item shop, which included an audio clip of Scott’s song “Out West.” Emotes are dance motions or actions that characters in the online …
Read More »Apple Bans Fortnite From the App Store Indefinitely
As the legal battle between Apple and Epic games rages on, the tech giant has officially banned the popular video game from its App Store until the legal fight is resolved. Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney shared the news in a series of tweets that revealed that an attempt at an …
Read More »Twitter Reacts to Fortnite’s New Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Experience’
In ‘who asked for this?’ news, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is coming to Fortnite, and Twitter is gagging. On Thursday, PlayStation announced a new game experience titled “March Through Time,” which takes users on an interactive journey to the United States National Mall and Lincoln Memorial, the site of …
Read More »Jemele Hill, Killer Mike and Lil Baby Set To Appear On Fortnite’s ‘We The People’ Program
Written by: @kristenshylin_ Fortnite will air an in-game showing of ‘We The People’ on July 4 to discuss institutionalized racism in media, culture and entertainment, The Verge reported. Fortnite introduced CNN’s Van Jones as the host and announced the special guests on the program. Set to appear are journalists Jemele …
Read More »‘Fortnite’ Appears To Remove Police Cars From New Season
Just weeks after Paramount Network cancelled its hit cop show, ‘Cops,’ in the wake of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, video game “Fortnite” has followed with a similar move. Last week, the hit video game launched its third season, but amid …
Read More »10-Year-Old Boy Charged With A Felony For Pretending To Shoot Cars With A Fortnite Gun
written by @Choose_Wisely2 A game of Fortnite recently ended with a felony charge for 10-year-old Gavin Carpenter. Pretending to be a character in the video game Fortnite, Carpenter and his friend pretended to shoot at cars until one man stopped. The incident occurred July of 2019. “He slammed his brakes …
Read More »Florida Mom Arrested For Dislocating Her Son’s Jaw Because He Wouldn’t Stop Playing “Fortnite”
A Florida mom is facing child abuse charges after she allegedly punched her 10-year-old son in his face so hard- she dislocated his jaw! According to the NY Daily News, Ann Perugia, 35, was arrested on Wednesday in South Daytona, Florida. According to the South Daytona Police Department, Perugia punched …
Read More »Fortnite Goes Dark After End Of Season 10, Company Has Yet To Reveal When Game Will Come Back
Popular video game Fortnite has gone dark, and users aren’t sure how to feel about it. This past Sunday, at around 2 p.m., fans were shocked, angry, and confused after the game suddenly went dark. When people logged on to play the game, there was nothing but a black hole. …
Read More »Fortnite Publisher Sued For Not Warning Parents That The Game Is Allegedly As Addictive As Cocaine
A Montreal-based law firm launched a proposed class action on behalf of two Quebec parents who claim that Epic Games’ ”Fortnite is as addictive, and potentially harmful, as cocaine. According to USA Today, Calex Légal represents the plaintiffs who are identified only by their initials, FN and JZ. The two …
Read More »Alfonso Ribeiro And Backpack Kid Are Next To Sue Fortnite Creators For Stealing Their Famous Dances For The Game
Alfonso Ribeiro, the costar of “Fresh Prince of BelAir,” is suing Epic Games for what he calls an “unauthorized use” of his signature move on the popular game Fortnite. The same thing goes for the #BackpackKid, the young creator of “the floss” dance. Ribeiro is currently in the process of …
Read More »Soulja Boy Launching Esports Franchise, Will Compete With “Fortnite” And “Overwatch”
Soulja Boy has got a brand new bag in the ESports world, the rapper reveals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ TMZ Sports caught up with the rapper who explained he would be launching his own Esports franchise in 2019 which is set to compete with Fortnite. Earlier last week, Soulja announced he would be creating …
Read More »Capitol Records Signs First Virtual Rapper FN Meka [Video]
Virtual rapper FN Meka is now the first A.I. robot signed to a major record label. Meka recently signed a deal with Capitol Records and celebrated the history-making moment with the release of his single “Florida Water,” featuring Gunna and Fortnite streamer Clix. The record was produced by Turbo and …
Read More »Coca-Cola Releases New “Dreamworld” Flavor That’s Supposed to Taste Exactly Like Dreams
Coca-Cola says its new soda tastes like dreams. Drinkers will be invited to “dream with open eyes” with Coca-Cola Dreamworld, a soda intended to capture “technicolor tastes and surrealism of the subconscious.” “This dream-inspired product brings to life the playfulness and brightness of dreams — with each sip, the line …
Read More »Texas Teacher Who Sexually Abused 13-Year-Old Boy Gets Sentenced Delayed After Giving Birth
A former Texas teacher that pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a former student will have until June of next year to report to jail, according to a judge. Marka Bodine was sentenced to only 60 days in prison and ten years probation on Tuesday. Harris County Judge George Glass ruled that …
Read More »Wack 100 Speaks on Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez Case
Things just got a little more heated regarding the MeganThee Stallion and Tory Lanez drama. In July of 2020, Megan accused the Canadian rapper of shooting her in the foot. Since then, Rihanna has removed Megan as a Fenty ambassador, Drake and Nicki Minaj unfollowed her, and Fortnite removed her …
Read More »Sexual Assault in the Metaverse: Woman Alleges She Was “Gang Raped” within 60 Seconds of Joining the Virtual World
A UK woman is speaking out after a horrific encounter she said she experienced after joining the metaverse. The metaverse refers to 3D virtual worlds which simulate real life. Nina Jane Patel, who serves as vice president of Metaverse Research at an immersive technology firm said she was sexually harassed …
Read More »Travis Scott & Others Hit With $2 Billion Astroworld Lawsuit
As people struggle to cope with the Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott and several others have been hit with a $2 billion lawsuit. On Thursday, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of 282 victims who attended the fateful music fest. San Antonio, Texas attorney Thomas Henry, who is representing the victims, …
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