Look at Instagram, see random NCAA basketball player do dance from “Fortnite.” Scroll down, NBA star Gordon Hayward is streaming “Fortnite” on Twitch. Continue scrolling, Drake in duos match with Ninja. Thinking to myself: holy shit, “Fortnite” has introduced so many bros to video games.
I’m not bitter. It’s time for games to have their time in the sun, even if it means an influx of trendsetters and hella dope guys. Cool folks can help push video game culture to a level never achieved. Definitely can’t get there on the backs’ of weebs.
Many great great great games came before “Fortnite.” That’s really what erks me savvy. But somehow, Epic’s goofy, “Looney Tunes”-like title seems to really hit home with bros looking to have a good time on the sticks. It will be fun to see where this wave of new players will end up going. Will they delve deeper into more hardcore titles, stick with “Fortnite” or simply stop playing once the trend dies down?
We’ll have to just give it some time. It would be great if everyone directed their love toward some JRPGS. POGGERS!
Watch French footballer Antoine Griezmann give ’em a “take the L” dance:
#Fortnite "Take the L" celebration by @AntoGriezmann pic.twitter.com/ybpSDZk7Ry
— DEXERTO – Trending Esports, Gaming & Social Media (@Dexerto) April 8, 2018