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The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel

This week, we’re dancing in Fortnite, side-eyeing gorillas, reading Korean erotica, and serving sauce

Fortnite players in Sabrina Carpenter’s skins are engaging in dance-offs instead of combat. (FORTNITE)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:41 PM IST

ByHT Brunch Team

French man kills 11-year-old girl in fit of rage after losing Fortnite game

A 23-year-old man confessed to murdering an 11-year-old girl after losing a game of Fortnite.

A 23-year-old man admitted to killing an 11-year-old girl in a fit of rage following a loss in Fortnite.(Representational image/Pixabay)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 01:44 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Fortnite's scheduled maintenance unveils exciting updates; all details here

Millions of Fortnite players faced server outages this morning due to Epic Games' maintenance for the v33.00 update.

Fortnite experienced a server outage due to scheduled maintenance for the v33.00 update, leaving players unable to access the game.(@FortniteGame/X)

world news

Published on Dec 01, 2024 05:42 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Sabrina Carpenter emoji hits Fortnite, but fans are not actually happy

Sabrina Carpenter’s hit Espresso is now an emote in Fortnite, allowing players to dance to the tune.

Fans are disappointed as the Sabrina Carpenter’s emote features a sped-up remix instead of the original version(Reddit/Emdoodev)

world news

Published on Oct 17, 2024 06:31 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 ‘Absolute Doom’: Plot, weapons and locations

Absolute Doom is here! Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 4 has some exciting surprises for Marvel fans.

Fortnite x Marvel's Absolute Doom(Instagram )

entertainment

Published on Aug 16, 2024 09:17 PM IST

ByVani Mahajan

Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android

EPICGAMES-STORE/APPLE (PIX):Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android

technology

Published on Aug 16, 2024 04:32 PM IST

Reuters |

Fan recreates iconic Deadpool opening scene with a Fortnite twist: Watch Video

Deadpool and Wolverine's iconic opening scene, reimagined in Fortnite vision, goes viral online.

Fan recreated iconic opening scene from Deadpool and Wolverine with a twist of Fortnite.(@Feraalsy/X)

entertainment

Published on Aug 10, 2024 02:47 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Why Epic Games is pulling Fortnite from the Samsung Galaxy store

Epic Games takes a stand against “rent collector” mobile stores, leaving Samsung Galaxy store amid protest.

world news

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:21 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Epic Games aims to ‘fight’ Apple over ‘absurd’ app approval decision

Epic Games is disputing Apple's claims that its app store buttons are too similar to Apple's own design, calling the demands 'absurd'.

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has expressed his frustration with Apple's approval conditions, vowing to fight against the changes. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

world news

Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:35 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Is Fortnite down for you? Check and fix server status with us in US and beyond

Having trouble playing Fortnite? Learn how to check the game's server status and troubleshoot common issues to get back to battle royale.

Miss Bunny Penny Outfit for Fortnite's Easter Spring Breakout event(Epic Games)

world news

Published on Jul 05, 2024 02:13 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Fallout fever hits Fortnite, Epic Games drops clues

Epic Games teases fans with a Fallout-themed costume but no release date.

Epic Games confirms Fallout collaboration for Fortnite, hinting at themed goodies(X/Fortnite)

world news

Published on May 18, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Billie Eilish x Fortnite: How to get Green Roots, Ultra Violet, Red Roots skins?

The Bad Guy hitmaker's character is available with three skin variants- Green Roots, Ultra Violet, and Red Roots. Here's how you can get them:

Billie Eilish x Fortnite: Here's how to get Green Roots, Ultra Violet, and Red Roots skins(Fortnite)

world news

Published on May 11, 2024 12:59 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Billie Eilish, Snoop Doog and Fantastic 4 are coming to Fortnite, leak claims

A leaked Fortnite roadmap hints at an epic collab with Billie Eilish, Metallica, Snoop Dogg, MCU's Fantastic Four and more.

Fortnite's future sets tongues wagging with possibilities of Billie Eilish, and Pedro Pascal's Fortnite(AFP,/Marvel/Epic Games)

world news

Published on Apr 21, 2024 03:16 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Now, play on Epic Games’ Fortnite, ESA’s Lunar Horizons Moon mission game

If you are a gaming fan and love to play Fortnite and are also fascinated by space, then this new game is just for you.

On Epic Games’ Fortnite, the European Space Agency (ESA) has just launched the Lunar Horizons Moon game.(ESA)

science

Updated on Apr 13, 2024 01:14 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Fortnite collabs with Avatar: The Last Airbender, Coachella is back

Dive into the epic crossover between 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and Fortnite, as Coachella event is set to rock the battle royale.

world news

Updated on Apr 10, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Fortnite star Ninja is out of cancer. Here's his response

Fortnite sensation Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins shares his cancer-free status with fans after a successful medical journey.

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins delivers a heartening update on his battle with cancer

entertainment

Published on Apr 05, 2024 01:52 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

New Guardians of the Galaxy skins coming to Fortnite, leaks reveal

LEGO Fortnite update hints at cosmic crossover as Guardians of the Galaxy skins are leaked in the Epic Games' creative battle royale universe.

Fortnite's X Guardians of the Galaxy is set to bring skins, emotes, and many more(X/joeriwagner)

world news

Published on Mar 28, 2024 01:48 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

What is Melanoma? Type of skin cancer that Fortnite star Ninja diagnosed with

Popular Twitch streamer and Fortnite professional Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins reveals he is battling with rare type of skin cancer, melanoma.

Fortnite pro Ninja diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer

world news

Updated on Mar 28, 2024 10:56 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Fortnite leak suggests change coming to Creative in 2024. Here's what to expect

Fortnite v2 system leak reveals customizable UI possibility for the creative mode.

Fortnite leaks hint at game-changing customizable UI feature for Creative Mode(Epic Games)

world news

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 02:35 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Is Fortnite down? When will it go live again?

Despite the recent launch of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, Epic Games is going live with v.29.01 update, leaving fans dismayed by the downtime.

Fortnite has announced the return of Midas(X, formerly Twitter/ Fortnite)

world news

Published on Mar 19, 2024 03:20 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Fortnite confirms Midas is set to return in Chapter 5 Season 2

Previous leaks from the latest season suggest that Midas may have been imprisoned in the Underworld by Hades

world news

Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:11 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

PUBG is set to walk Fortnite's path with destructible environment and more

PUBG: Battlegrounds' ambitious seventh-year roadmap, promising core gameplay refinements, destructible environments like Fortnite, and a bi-monthly update.

PUBG developers are taking inspiration from Fortnite(PUBG Studios/Reddit/Epic Games)

world news

Published on Mar 12, 2024 01:03 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Fortnite is back after ‘unexpected issue’ but many can't login, here's why

Ahead of the season release, Fortnite took its servers offline on Friday for necessary maintenance

Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2 is back again after a lengthy downtime, but many users are unable to play due to login queues (Fortnite)

world news

Published on Mar 09, 2024 03:30 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Apple reinstates Fortnite-maker Epic Games' developer account in EU

Apple's decision to open its door to Epic follows the European Union's Thursday deadline for Big Tech companies to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Earlier this week, Apple had taken steps to block Epic from starting up a store(AFP)

technology

Published on Mar 09, 2024 02:02 AM IST

Reuters |

Apple terminates Fortnite maker Epic Games' developer account

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says it was Apple's vindictive approach over ongoing lawsuits.

Epic sued Google and Apple in 2020, accusing the tech titans of abusing control of their respective shops selling apps and other digital content for mobile devices powered by iOS or Android software. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP)(AFP)

world news

Updated on Mar 07, 2024 12:45 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Jujutsu Kaisen-Fortnite collaboration coming soon? New leaks hint 2nd crossover

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2's Greek mythology season leaks tease another Jujutsu Kaisen connection.

Jujutsu Kaisen's second crossover with Fortnite teased. Epic Games has yet to comment officially. (Fortnite)

entertainment

Published on Mar 05, 2024 08:12 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Disney and Fortnite company Epic Games to collaborate on universe expansion

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are all set to join forces for a multiyear project to expand the gaming and entertainment experience.

Disney and Epic Games to expand the creative universe they've already built together. (The Walt Disney Company)

technology

Published on Feb 08, 2024 04:12 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Why Fortnite server is down? When will it go live?

Fortnite update v28.20 to bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event and unvaulted items.

Fortnite Update v28.20: Downtime and TMNT Event Details(Fortnite/Epic Games)

technology

Published on Feb 07, 2024 02:00 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Fortnite April O'Neil quest: Where to find empty pizza boxes ahead of TMNT event

Keep reading to know the exact locations of empty pizza boxes in Fortnite for April O'Neil's quests

Help April O'Neil find empty pizza boxes in Fortnite

technology

Published on Feb 03, 2024 09:09 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2: release date and what lies ahead

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 will conclude its run in March 2024. Gaming community awaits the arrival of the future instalment. Here's what we know about it.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is expected to release in March, a few hours after the first season's conclusion.(Fortnite)

technology

Published on Jan 31, 2024 12:44 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

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This week, we’re dancing in Fortnite, side-eyeing gorillas, reading Korean erotica, and serving sauce

A 23-year-old man confessed to murdering an 11-year-old girl after losing a game of Fortnite.

Millions of Fortnite players faced server outages this morning due to Epic Games' maintenance for the v33.00 update.

Sabrina Carpenter’s hit Espresso is now an emote in Fortnite, allowing players to dance to the tune.

Absolute Doom is here! Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 4 has some exciting surprises for Marvel fans.

EPICGAMES-STORE/APPLE (PIX):Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android

Deadpool and Wolverine's iconic opening scene, reimagined in Fortnite vision, goes viral online.

Epic Games takes a stand against “rent collector” mobile stores, leaving Samsung Galaxy store amid protest.

Epic Games is disputing Apple's claims that its app store buttons are too similar to Apple's own design, calling the demands 'absurd'.

Having trouble playing Fortnite? Learn how to check the game's server status and troubleshoot common issues to get back to battle royale.

Epic Games teases fans with a Fallout-themed costume but no release date.

The Bad Guy hitmaker's character is available with three skin variants- Green Roots, Ultra Violet, and Red Roots. Here's how you can get them:

A leaked Fortnite roadmap hints at an epic collab with Billie Eilish, Metallica, Snoop Dogg, MCU's Fantastic Four and more.

If you are a gaming fan and love to play Fortnite and are also fascinated by space, then this new game is just for you.

Dive into the epic crossover between 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and Fortnite, as Coachella event is set to rock the battle royale.

Fortnite sensation Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins shares his cancer-free status with fans after a successful medical journey.

LEGO Fortnite update hints at cosmic crossover as Guardians of the Galaxy skins are leaked in the Epic Games' creative battle royale universe.

Popular Twitch streamer and Fortnite professional Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins reveals he is battling with rare type of skin cancer, melanoma.

Fortnite v2 system leak reveals customizable UI possibility for the creative mode.

Despite the recent launch of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, Epic Games is going live with v.29.01 update, leaving fans dismayed by the downtime.

Previous leaks from the latest season suggest that Midas may have been imprisoned in the Underworld by Hades

PUBG: Battlegrounds' ambitious seventh-year roadmap, promising core gameplay refinements, destructible environments like Fortnite, and a bi-monthly update.

Ahead of the season release, Fortnite took its servers offline on Friday for necessary maintenance

Apple's decision to open its door to Epic follows the European Union's Thursday deadline for Big Tech companies to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says it was Apple's vindictive approach over ongoing lawsuits.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2's Greek mythology season leaks tease another Jujutsu Kaisen connection.

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are all set to join forces for a multiyear project to expand the gaming and entertainment experience.

Fortnite update v28.20 to bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event and unvaulted items.

Keep reading to know the exact locations of empty pizza boxes in Fortnite for April O'Neil's quests

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 will conclude its run in March 2024. Gaming community awaits the arrival of the future instalment. Here's what we know about it.

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