Students Explain Why They Like Fortnite (& What They Want Parents To Know)
- Author
- Dave Kaufmann, Josh Ochs
- Published
- Fri 05 Jun 2020
- Episode Link
- https://SmartSocial.com
Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free, multiplayer game that is incredibly popular with students. The concept of the game is simple – the last player to survive the battle wins. But this isn’t a traditional war game. Fortnite Battle Royale is set in a colorful, surreal world where players can dress their avatars up in silly costumes, dance, and have fun while trying to survive.
Watch SmartSocial.com's Fortnite Battle Royale app guide video for parents and educators
Why should parents care?
- Fortnite is incredibly popular with students
- The developers add new features and play modes every week to entice people to play more
- Games can last up to 20 minutes and cannot be paused
- The games are designed to keep players coming back, which can be difficult for teens and tweens who haven’t yet developed a healthy relationship with screen time
- Students can chat with strangers while playing and can come across profanity, predators, and inappropriate language
- Upgrades can add up. In addition to purchasing Premium Battle Passes, players can also buy 3rd party add-ons to make gameplay easier or to get certain upgrades
- Some of these 3rd party upgrades have been reported as being malicious in nature
- Hackers have targeted Fortnite accounts and spent hundred of dollars on in-game purchases
Register today for Smart Social's Fortnite Safety Workshop for Students. Students will learn how to play safely, better manage their gaming time, and what to do if they ever experience anything negative while playing.
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