What happens when an immensely popular game and rapper come together? A virtual concert that breaks attendance records. That is exactly how it went down when Fortnite [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/esports/fortnite/] and Travis Scott [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Scott] decided to partner up for an in-game concert. An astonishing 12.3 million concurrent players attended the concert, breaking the game’s all-time record. FORNITE AND TRAVIS SCOTT COME TOGETHER FOR SPECTACULAR EVENT Epic Games struck gold as they hosted a live in-game concert featuring the American rapper. The event, labeled ‘Astronomical’ broke Fortnite’s previous record of 10.6 million concurrent players. That record was set during last year’s virtual concert featuring Marshmello. It is safe to say the actual number of viewers for the Astronomical concert was much higher than even the 12.3 million since many watched the concert via streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The virtual concert took place on the Sweaty Sands Beach. As the players waited for the event to begin, they killed the time in typical Fortnite fashion…by killing one another. That was until an enormous orb appeared in the sky, bursting in a visually impressive manner to indicate the start of the concert. A colossal projection of Travis Scott appeared and performed for about 15 minutes. The concert even featured a world premiere of one of his songs. While 15 minutes is not too long, it was impactful and fun to attend. Towards the end of the event, players could even fly around the planet as they pleased. Also Read- Tfue Wins Massive Money Against Bugha, SypherPK, Nick Eh 30 in Fortnite Supergames. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tfue-wins-massive-money-against-bugha-sypherpk-nick-eh-30-in-fortnite-supergames-esports-news-2020/] Furthermore, players can now get Travis Scott inspired skins and other content in the in-game stores too. CATCH ANOTHER SHOW If you missed out on the event, fret not; Travis Scott will perform a few more times over the course of the week. Take a look at the scheduled events below and see which one you can make. Friday, April 24, 2020 AT 4:30:00 AM GMT+5:30 Friday, April 24, 2020 AT 7:30:00 PM GMT+5:30 Saturday, April 25, 2020 AT 9:30:00 AM GMT+5:30 Saturday, April 25, 2020 AT 8:30:00 PM GMT+5:30 Sunday, April 26, 2020 AT 3:30:00 AM GMT+5:30 Check out Epic Games’ blog post on Astronomical here [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/astronomical] to get more details. 

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Epic Games poster game Fortnite was released back in 2017 as a third-person tactical shooter and it was just what Battle Royale fans needed. For years now, it has been known as a shooting adventure, especially for its Battle Royale mode. And the popularity has only grown since, thanks to all the efforts by developer, Epic Games. This has helped bring an exhilarating lineup of collaborations and celebrity features to the Fortnite island.Â 

The Epic Games classic lets the players explore an open-world environment where the purpose is to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-these-ten-expensive-fortnite-skins-sent-fans-on-a-spending-spree/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">survive against other characters (skins)</a> through constant combat and some light-hearted graphical violence which has appealed to a lot of young gamers. The arsenal and combat essentials in the open world have only evolved with time and players have been introduced to new innovative load-outs, essentials, features, and movements from time to time. Let's have a look at how Fortnite has progressed as the biggest â€˜third-person-shooter Battle Royale since its infamous launch in 2017.Â 
<h2>Fortnite Structure</h2>
In contrast to other multiplayer games, Fortnite features a single, sizable map that is exclusive to that season. In actuality, you won't likely run into too many other players early on in the game. But as the game goes on, a ring on the map gradually gets closer to the center. Your character will perish if you are discovered outside the ring.Â 

Fortnite is comparable to games like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Apex Legends. It does, however, have one special quality. In Fortnite, you can build constructions with your character as you go. In the game, this lets you place traps, construct forts, and provide cover. Further, in contrast to other battle royale games, Fortnite requires you to become an expert shooter and builder.
<h2>StorylineÂ </h2>
It all took off with the Zero Point or as the game calls it The Big Bang which created the universe spawning in trillions of different realities and among all these alternative realities was the center reality zero aka the Fortnite island. This is the home of the zero point, an island that it created to protect itself from any threat. Well, it worked for a while until a mysterious group called the imagined order found out about it and decided to move to the island.Â 

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The group created a whole bunch of secret underground bases which they could access through the bunkers. The secret society used Zero point energy to create a loop that forces people to fight against each other for 22 minutes and then it resets their memory. The IO group are the ones looking after the island and keeping everything in order. However, the twist begins when there are multiple attacks on the island by different enemies seeking zero-point energy.Â 

The storyline starts before the time of Battle Royale when Dr Vindermann, the scientist, finds out about some crazy advancements in the science lab called the Vindertech. He was also the creator of V bucks, Battle Pass and all the weapons players can access on the island. Before Season 3, no player was aware of the loop on the island. Also, the original default skins were actually the snapshots of the agents of IO, later explained in the storyline.Â 
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">
<h3>The MeteorÂ </h3>
</li>
</ul>
On May 1st, 2018, the Fortnite world witnessed its first attack when the meteor struck the center of the map destroying Dusty Divot and the factors while smaller meteors destroyed other structures on the island.

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The impact also introduced hop rocks, which players could consume to experience low gravity effects. Following this event, the narrative continued to evolve with subsequent seasons. The Zero Point became a central element, leading to events like the butterfly event, the Nexus War, and the ongoing struggle against the Loop. Each season brought new story elements, collaborations, and changes to the Fortnite island.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">
<h3>The CubeÂ </h3>
</li>
</ul>
An official character of the cube, commonly referred to as â€œKevinâ€ proved its vitality in Fortniteâ€™s plot. The smoke monster has been featured since season five when a huge crack opened up in the sky and released it into the island. Therefore, the cube moved across the map creating Runes and visiting diverse places. While traveling, the cube switched on Loot Lake, which turned it into a floating one. Ultimately it melted into the lake forming whirlpools taking players to another world. Subsequently, it continued to serve as a center stage in season six where â€œbutterflyâ€ was organized and the cube recurred in other shapes in succeeding seasons.

The mysterious nature behind the cube helped to add mystique and magic to the Fortnite storyline. It also ensured that the events on the island were shaped by the presence of this cube.

Subsequently, Fortnite went on with its storyline which involved different scenarios. At this point, the ZERO PT was made central as The Seven, an ensemble of guys trying to keep the multiverse stable, came into play. This story unfolded in the Butterfly event in Season 6, depicting the clash of various powers.

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The Foundation was added in subsequent seasons and became key during the Zero Crisis Finale that kicked off Chapter 2, Season 6. IO turned out to be one of the major forces struggling with the disorder caused by the Zero Point.

There were further happenings like the season when the â€œIOâ€ forces invaded and introduced the cube queen whom they had been fighting a continuous war on the loop.Â 

These two events opened up a whole new realm of possibilities to the island bringing collisions of different universes across the globe to the island. A huge advantage these two attacks on Zero Energy brought was the liberty to bring on many top-tier collaborations to the game.Â 
<h2>Notable Collaborations</h2>
As mentioned earlier, a lot of the limelight Fortnite enjoys is attributed to the top-tier lineup of collaborations that have been introduced in the game throughout. From unexpected Easter eggs to some big celebrity skins, there's a never-ending lineup that fans can look back on to celebrate the branding of Fortnite. Let us look at some of the collaborations that still remain the most memorable of all.Â 

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<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Infinity Gauntlet (LTM)/ Avengers Infinity War: Season 4Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">NFL Cosmetics: Season 6Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Marshmello Bundle: Season 7Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Endgame Limited Time Mode/ Avengers Endgame: Season 8Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">John Wick Chapter 3: Season 9Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Ninja: Chapter 2 Season 1</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Deadpool: Chapter 2 Season 2Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Tenet: Chapter 2 Season 3Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The Flash: Chapter 2 Season 5Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Neymar Jr.: Chapter 2 Season 6Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">NBA: Chapter 2 Season 6Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Naruto: Chapter 2 Season 8Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Spider-Man: Chapter 3 Season 1Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">John Cena: Chapter 3 Season 3Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">MrBeast: Chapter 4 Season 1</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Alan Wake: Chapter 4 Season 4</li>
 	<li>Invincible: Chapter 4 Season OG</li>
</ul>
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The most recent collaborations include Lewis Hamilton and Stranger Things for the OG Chapter. Also, if the rumors are to be trusted <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-more-details-on-fortnite-x-lego-arrive-suggesting-playing-as-minifigures-swimming-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a LEGO collaboration would be following Eminem's Big Bang event.</a>
<h2>Game ModesÂ </h2>
Fortnite offers various game modes catering to different playstyles:
<ol>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Fortnite Battle Royale: The most popular mode where 100 players compete to be the last one standing. The game features a shrinking play zone, and players must gather resources, and weapons, and build structures to survive.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Creative:Â  A sandbox mode allowing players to build and create their own islands, games, and experiences. It provides a wide range of tools and assets for players to express their creativity.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Fortnite Save the World: A co-op player-vs-environment (PvE) mode where players team up to fight against waves of zombie-like creatures. This mode involves resource gathering, building structures, and completing objectives.</li>
</ol>
<h2>AwardsÂ </h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">
<h3>2018Â </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">People's Voice Award for Best Multiplayer/Competitive Game (Webby Awards)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Ongoing Game (Critics Award)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Choice Video Game (Teen Choice Awards)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Game (BBC)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Competitive Game (Golden Joystick Awards)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Ultimate Game of the YearÂ </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Multiplayer Game (TGA)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Ongoing Game (TGA)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Gamers Choice Awards Fan Favorite GameÂ </li>
</ol>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">
<h3>2019</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Online Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Evolving Game (British Academy Awards)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Famitsu Excellence PrizeÂ </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Competitive Game (Webby Awards)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">eSports Game of the Year (Golden Joystick Award)Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Ongoing Game (TGA)Â </li>
</ol>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">
<h3>2020</h3>
</li>
</ul>
Game of the Year 2020 (Galaxy Store Awards)Â 
<h2>Player CountÂ </h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">1,304,242 are currently active in the game at the time of writing.Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">5,753,819 is the current 24-hour peak.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">6,172,463 is the lifetime peak for the game that was achieved 22 days back.Â </li>
</ul>
It is important to note that the promising numbers have witnessed a huge spike due to the hype built around the OG chapter.Â 
<h2>Notable Fortnite StreamersÂ </h2>
Some of the notable Fortnite streamers that have made their mark in the streaming community by showcasing their talent in the Battle Royale are:Â 
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">NinjaÂ </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Tfue</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">TimTheTatman</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">NickmercsÂ </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">DrLupo</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">ShroudÂ </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">SypherPK</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Nick eh 30Â </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">CouRageÂ </li>
</ul>

Fortnite

Epic Games poster game Fortnite was released back in 2017 as a third-person tactical shooter and it was just what Battle Royale fans needed. For years now, it has been known as a shooting adventure, especially for its Battle Royale mode. And the popularity has only grown since, thanks to all the efforts by developer, Epic Games. This has helped bring an exhilarating lineup of collaborations and celebrity features to the Fortnite island.Â  The Epic Games classic lets the players explore an open-world environment where the purpose is to survive against other characters (skins) through constant combat and some light-hearted graphical violence which has appealed to a lot of young gamers. The arsenal and combat essentials in the open world have only evolved with time and players have been introduced to new innovative load-outs, essentials, features, and movements from time to time. Let&#8217;s have a look at how Fortnite has progressed as the biggest â€˜third-person-shooter Battle Royale since its infamous launch in 2017.Â  Fortnite Structure In contrast to other multiplayer games, Fortnite features a single, sizable map that is exclusive to that season. In actuality, you won&#8217;t likely run into too many other players early on in the game. But as the game goes on, a ring on the map gradually gets closer to the center. Your character will perish if you are discovered outside the ring.Â  Fortnite is comparable to games like PlayerUnknown&#8217;s Battlegrounds and Apex Legends. It does, however, have one special quality. In Fortnite, you can build constructions with your character as you go. In the game, this lets you place traps, construct forts, and provide cover. Further, in contrast to other battle royale games, Fortnite requires you to become an expert shooter and builder. StorylineÂ  It all took off with the Zero Point or as the game calls it The Big Bang which created the universe spawning in trillions of different realities and among all these alternative realities was the center reality zero aka the Fortnite island. This is the home of the zero point, an island that it created to protect itself from any threat. Well, it worked for a while until a mysterious group called the imagined order found out about it and decided to move to the island.Â  The group created a whole bunch of secret underground bases which they could access through the bunkers. The secret society used Zero point energy to create a loop that forces people to fight against each other for 22 minutes and then it resets their memory. The IO group are the ones looking after the island and keeping everything in order. However, the twist begins when there are multiple attacks on the island by different enemies seeking zero-point energy.Â  The storyline starts before the time of Battle Royale when Dr Vindermann, the scientist, finds out about some crazy advancements in the science lab called the Vindertech. He was also the creator of V bucks, Battle Pass and all the weapons players can access on the island. Before Season 3, no player was aware of the loop on the island. Also, the original default skins were actually the snapshots of the agents of IO, later explained in the storyline.Â   The MeteorÂ   On May 1st, 2018, the Fortnite world witnessed its first attack when the meteor struck the center of the map destroying Dusty Divot and the factors while smaller meteors destroyed other structures on the island. The impact also introduced hop rocks, which players could consume to experience low gravity effects. Following this event, the narrative continued to evolve with subsequent seasons. The Zero Point became a central element, leading to events like the butterfly event, the Nexus War, and the ongoing struggle against the Loop. Each season brought new story elements, collaborations, and changes to the Fortnite island.  The CubeÂ   An official character of the cube, commonly referred to as â€œKevinâ€ proved its vitality in Fortniteâ€™s plot. The smoke monster has been featured since season five when a huge crack opened up in the sky and released it into the island. Therefore, the cube moved across the map creating Runes and visiting diverse places. While traveling, the cube switched on Loot Lake, which turned it into a floating one. Ultimately it melted into the lake forming whirlpools taking players to another world. Subsequently, it continued to serve as a center stage in season six where â€œbutterflyâ€ was organized and the cube recurred in other shapes in succeeding seasons. The mysterious nature behind the cube helped to add mystique and magic to the Fortnite storyline. It also ensured that the events on the island were shaped by the presence of this cube. Subsequently, Fortnite went on with its storyline which involved different scenarios. At this point, the ZERO PT was made central as The Seven, an ensemble of guys trying to keep the multiverse stable, came into play. This story unfolded in the Butterfly event in Season 6, depicting the clash of various powers. The Foundation was added in subsequent seasons and became key during the Zero Crisis Finale that kicked off Chapter 2, Season 6. IO turned out to be one of the major forces struggling with the disorder caused by the Zero Point. There were further happenings like the season when the â€œIOâ€ forces invaded and introduced the cube queen whom they had been fighting a continuous war on the loop.Â  These two events opened up a whole new realm of possibilities to the island bringing collisions of different universes across the globe to the island. A huge advantage these two attacks on Zero Energy brought was the liberty to bring on many top-tier collaborations to the game.Â  Notable Collaborations As mentioned earlier, a lot of the limelight Fortnite enjoys is attributed to the top-tier lineup of collaborations that have been introduced in the game throughout. From unexpected Easter eggs to some big celebrity skins, there&#8217;s a never-ending lineup that fans can look back on to celebrate the branding of Fortnite. Let us look at some of the collaborations that still remain the most memorable of all.Â   Infinity Gauntlet (LTM)/ Avengers Infinity War: Season 4Â  NFL Cosmetics: Season 6Â  Marshmello Bundle: Season 7Â  Endgame Limited Time Mode/ Avengers Endgame: Season 8Â  John Wick Chapter 3: Season 9Â  Ninja: Chapter 2 Season 1 Deadpool: Chapter 2 Season 2Â  Tenet: Chapter 2 Season 3Â  The Flash: Chapter 2 Season 5Â  Neymar Jr.: Chapter 2 Season 6Â  NBA: Chapter 2 Season 6Â  Naruto: Chapter 2 Season 8Â  Spider-Man: Chapter 3 Season 1Â  John Cena: Chapter 3 Season 3Â  MrBeast: Chapter 4 Season 1 Alan Wake: Chapter 4 Season 4 Invincible: Chapter 4 Season OG  The most recent collaborations include Lewis Hamilton and Stranger Things for the OG Chapter. Also, if the rumors are to be trusted a LEGO collaboration would be following Eminem&#8217;s Big Bang event. Game ModesÂ  Fortnite offers various game modes catering to different playstyles: Fortnite Battle Royale: The most popular mode where 100 players compete to be the last one standing. The game features a shrinking play zone, and players must gather resources, and weapons, and build structures to survive. Creative:Â  A sandbox mode allowing players to build and create their own islands, games, and experiences. It provides a wide range of tools and assets for players to express their creativity. Fortnite Save the World: A co-op player-vs-environment (PvE) mode where players team up to fight against waves of zombie-like creatures. This mode involves resource gathering, building structures, and completing objectives. AwardsÂ   2018Â   People&#8217;s Voice Award for Best Multiplayer/Competitive Game (Webby Awards)Â  Best Ongoing Game (Critics Award)Â  Choice Video Game (Teen Choice Awards)Â  Best Game (BBC)Â  Best Competitive Game (Golden Joystick Awards)Â  Ultimate Game of the YearÂ  Best Multiplayer Game (TGA)Â  Best Ongoing Game (TGA)Â  Gamers Choice Awards Fan Favorite GameÂ   2019  Online Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards)Â  Evolving Game (British Academy Awards)Â  Famitsu Excellence PrizeÂ  Best Competitive Game (Webby Awards)Â  eSports Game of the Year (Golden Joystick Award)Â  Best Ongoing Game (TGA)Â   2020  Game of the Year 2020 (Galaxy Store Awards)Â  Player CountÂ  1,304,242 are currently active in the game at the time of writing.Â  5,753,819 is the current 24-hour peak. 6,172,463 is the lifetime peak for the game that was achieved 22 days back.Â  It is important to note that the promising numbers have witnessed a huge spike due to the hype built around the OG chapter.Â  Notable Fortnite StreamersÂ  Some of the notable Fortnite streamers that have made their mark in the streaming community by showcasing their talent in the Battle Royale are:Â  NinjaÂ  Tfue TimTheTatman NickmercsÂ  DrLupo ShroudÂ  SypherPK Nick eh 30Â  CouRageÂ 

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