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2. Parents' Ultimate Guide to Fortnite
3. Are your kids caught up in the Fortnite frenzy? Here's everything you need to know about this popular video game. By Frannie Ucciferri 5/5/2020
4. Topics: Gaming, Screen Time, Violence in the Media
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6. Advice | 1:156 Things Parents Should Know About Fortnite
7. The Fortnite frenzy seemed to come out of nowhere -- almost as if it dropped from a party bus in the sky. This survival-action game is a bit like what you'd get if you combined a sandbox-building game like Minecraft with an action shooter like Call of Duty. On one hand, kids and parents appreciate Fortnite's emphasis on teamwork and thoughtful collaboration. On the other hand, it is a combat-based game with tons of guns and violence. With Fortnite's millions of players and sudden success, you might be wondering: What's it all about -- and is it OK for my kids?
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12. Read Common Sense Media's full review of Fortnite, and learn more about how it works. Then find answers below to parents' most frequently asked questions about the game and how to use it safely.
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14. What is Fortnite?
15. What is Fortnite: Battle Royale?
16. Do you play by yourself or with a team in Fortnite: Battle Royale?
17. What if I’m not ready for the action of Battle Royale?
18. What is Save the World?
19. Why is my kid so interested in playing Fortnite?
20. Is Fortnite appropriate for kids?
21. Is Fortnite too violent for kids?
22. What age should kids be to play Fortnite?
23. How much does Fortnite cost?
24. Are there microtransactions in Fortnite?
25. What are Fortnite Seasons?
26. What are Fortnite Live Events?
27. What platforms can you play Fortnite on?
28. How is Fortnite related to Twitch?
29. Can players chat with each other in Fortnite: Battle Royale?
30. How do you turn off voice chat in Fortnite: Battle Royale?
31. How long is a match of Fortnite: Battle Royale?
32. How do I manage screen time for my kids when they're playing Fortnite?
33. Is Fortnite addictive?
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35. What is Fortnite?
36. Fortnite is a video game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac, and mobile that takes elements from sandbox-building games and adds the fast-paced action of a third-person shooter. There are two modes to the game: a solo version called Save the World and the hugely popular multiplayer version called Battle Royale.
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38. What is Fortnite: Battle Royale? 
39. If your kids say they're playing Fortnite, they're probably talking about Battle Royale, the free-to-play multiplayer offshoot of Fortnite. In this version, up to 100 people participate in a match together. Players are dropped onto the game map and must compete to be the last one standing by killing every other player in the game. During the game, players collect weapons, build safe structures, and try to avoid the Storm that damages all players outside of a safe zone. Unlike the Save the World version, there aren't any zombies to kill, which makes it a less scary version to play. However, players can buy items to make themselves look like a zombie or another creepy character.
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41. Do you play by yourself or with a team in Fortnite: Battle Royale?
42. There are three modes of play in Battle Royale: Solo, Duo, and Squad. In Solo mode, you're dropped into the game alone. In Duo, you're dropped in with a partner. In Squad mode, you play on a team of four. Duos and Squads can either be friends choosing to play together or randomly matched players. All players in a match are playing in the same mode.
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44. What if I'm not ready for the action of Battle Royale? 
45. Don't worry if you’ve never played Fortnite or a Battle Royale game before. Playground mode lets players get used to the mechanics of the game without the pressure of fighting other gamers. So, if you’re rusty with a particular gun, need to practice building structures, or even want to try out the vehicles like golf carts, planes, or boats without being shot, this is the mode for you. Playground sessions are limited to a maximum of four players, and you can even put everyone on the same team to eliminate the possibility of friendly fire.
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47. What is Save the World?
48. Save the World is the traditional solo campaign in the game Fortnite. Unlike in Battle Royale, where players compete against each other, players in the Save the World mode are survivors of an apocalyptic storm where the feFortnite: Travis Scott to Premiere New Song Inside Game, Becoming a Skin
49. Blast off to Astronomical later this week.
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52. Updated: 21 Apr 2020 12:21 am
53. Posted: 21 Apr 2020 12:00 am
54. Travis Scott will premiere a new track inside Fortnite
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56. , and will become a skin in the game as part of the Icon Series.
57. Announced in a press release, the track will be premiered in Astronomical, "a one of a kind musical journey featuring Travis Scott and the world premiere of a brand new track. Astronomical is an other-worldly experience inspired by Cactus Jack’s creations, built from the ground up in Fortnite." Alongside the new track, expect a show based around Scott's Astroworld album.
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60. Astronomical will be a live show, taking place five times from April 23-25 to allow as many people to see it as possible. Head to the (still unrevealed) Astronomical area on the Fortnite map half an hour before showtime to ensure you get a place:
61. April 23 — 4pm PT
62. April 24 — 7am PT
63. April 24 — 9pm PT
64. April 25 — 8am PT
65. April 25 — 3pm PT
66. As of April 21, Travis Scott will also be made a part of Fortnite's Icon Series, seeing him turned into an in-game skin. Per a press release, you can "Get his Outfits, Emotes, and more starting April 21. And if you attend any of the Astronomical events, you’ll score an Astroworld Cyclone Glider and two loading screens for free!" You can earn even more gear by completing Astronimical challenges, which begin tomorrow.
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68. The Icon Series began with the addition of a skin based on streamer Ninja, and is focused on bringing "the artistic vision, personality, and attitude of top creators to Fortnite".AstroWorld Cyclone Glider and loading screens.
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75. Fortnite
76. Rated "T"
77. DeveloperEpic Games
78. PublisherEpic Games
79. Release DateJuly 25, 2017
80. PlatformsMacintosh, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iPhone, Android, Nintendo Switch
81. Target $54.99
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