Tag Archives: Fortnite

Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 10:37 BST

Fortnite ‘might be Epic’s best work’, Mark Rein suggests

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Fortnite might just be developer Epic Games’ crowning glory, according to company vice president Mark Rein, but doesn’t want the company to rush it out the gate.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 17:26 GMT

Fortnite’s GDC crafting presentation caught on film

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Fortnite developer Epic Games showcased the game’s crafting and resource mechanics at GDC today, and someone in the crowd has filmed the whole thing.

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Sat, Sep 01, 2012 | 18:42 BST

Fortnite closed beta coming early 2013, says Epic

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Fortnite will receive a closed beta in early 2013, according to producer Tanya Jessing.

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Sat, Jul 21, 2012 | 17:57 BST

Fortnite designed with all types of players in mind, says Epic

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Epic’s Cliff Bleszinski has said Fortnite was designed with all types of players in mind: shooter fans, RPG nuts, crafters, soloists, and those who like a more cooperative experience.

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Fri, Jul 20, 2012 | 20:03 BST

Due to Fortnite’s dynamic nature, “the only platform that made sense was PC,” says Jessen

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Fortnite producer Tanya Jessen has explained how the persistent world in the game will work, as it allows you to play in both your own world and a friend’s.

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Thu, Jul 19, 2012 | 15:26 BST

Epic hasn’t ruled out always-on DRM for Fortnite

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Fortnite producer Tanya Jessen has said Epic hasn’t ruled out the possibility of including always-on DRM for the game when it releases. However, the possibility also depend upon gameplay and platform.

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Fri, Jul 13, 2012 | 15:00 BST

Fortnite is PC exclusive, first to utilize Unreal Engine 4

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Today at San Diego Comic-Con, Epic Games revealed the first look at its co-op sandbox survival game, Fortnite, which will be exclusive to PC and the first game to utilize Unreal Engine 4.

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Tue, Jun 26, 2012 | 22:02 BST

Epic panel to discuss Fortnite at Comic Con next month

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Epic has announced it will show Fornite at Comic Con next month. Cliff Bleszinski, Tanya Jessen and lead artist Pete Ellis will reveal the game in a panel as well as discuss the “inspirations, gameplay details, and why Fortnite is taking Epic Games in both a classic and all-new direction.” The panel takes place on July 12.

Mon, Jan 23, 2012 | 09:40 GMT

Epic: Fortnite to be more “casual” focussed, aiming for “an entirely different audience”

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Epic co-founder Tim Sweeney has said Fortnite, the recently-announced title from company’s North Carolina studio, will be centred as a “casual” experience.

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Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 07:37 GMT

Bleszinski: Any future Gears game would be “fresh and new”

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has said any additions to the series will have to shake up its formula, among other references to the property’s future.

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Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 02:13 GMT

Fortnite has freeform construction and destruction

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Epic Games lead designer Lee Perry has dropped a number of teasing details on the recently-revealed Fortnite.

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Sun, Dec 11, 2011 | 23:16 GMT

Quick Quotes – Cliff Bleszinski on Epic’s “no dudebros” Fortnite

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“There’s no dudebros in it. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, right? Creatively for the team, Gears has been amazing for us. But it’s fun to kind of stretch our wings and do something that’s a little different from the usual. It was a project that was pitched internally. I was a staunch supporter of the idea, because the game is just like a no-brainer – I was like yes.”

– Cliff Bleszinski, lead creative on Gears of War, tells Joystiq his feelings on Epic’s very different new project, Fortnite, which was revealed at the VGAs this weekend.

Mon, Dec 12, 2011 | 06:55 GMT

Epic’s Fortnite announced at VGAs – teaser released

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Cliff Bleszinski announced Epic’s latest title in the works tonight during the VGAs, called Fortnite.

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