Fortnite is the video game that children refuse to avoid. In case you have kids, or acquainted with somebody who has one, odds are you are familiar with Fortnite. Fortnite is an online video game that was initially launched back in 2017. It quickly turned into a global trend, being played by 200 million people worldwide. To put it briefly, Fortnite is a multiplayer shooter game with cartoony graphics. The most famous mode is the free mode, known as Fortnite Battle Royale. In Fortnite Battle Royale, 100 people kill each other until only 1 team remains. Listed below are some of the reasons why Fortnite is so addicting for kids and teenagers alike.
1. Peer pressure
A lot of kids and teens play Fortnite, especially those still attending schools. This has caused a lot of people to try Fortnite, and be unable to stop playing because their friends are also playing. Fortnite’s huge player base is one of the big reason why a lot of young people are addicted to playing that game. Players also want new skins to showcase and boast to their friends, which adds to the peer pressure aspect.
2. Winning in a “competitive” game feels great
Fast moving video games such as Fortnite can induce the flight or fight reaction of your brain. Your body sets out feel-good hormones, such as adrenaline, plus your heart begins beating fast as you start the game. Because Fortnite is is a multiplayer game, people have a natural desire to be at the top. This inspires them to play more, because playing is the best way to be more skilled at the game. This leads to the widespread addiction caused by Fortnite, because everyone want to be the best at the game.
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