Video game experts explain what makes Fortnite so popular — and profitable

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The soaring popularity of Fortnite, a free-to-play video game, has caught many by surprise. Video game expert Joost van Dreunen and Fortnite fans dissect what makes the game so popular.

 

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Ability for all who interact to make money. If this wasn't true, the game would be dead right now like many others like it. I dislike shooter games, I don't know how people play this stuff. Bore me to no end.

Isn't this about a year late?

Still never played it before

Free to play? That's good.

overrated game

The game may be free, but I have a 9-year-old that's emptying my wallet with a constant need for VBucks. Seriously, $10 to $20 for a virtual outfit is ridiculous.

Kids don't go outside anymore that's why it's popular. Go play some kick ball or something.

Game is dying out

Not having a girlfriend or responsibilities because they live at home make this game popular among men 21-40

The game isn’t “free” for long.

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