Component 1: Video Games

Question 1

What is the Fortnite franchise produced by?

Answer 1

Epic Games

The Fortnite franchise includes Fortnite: Battle Royale, Fortnite: Save The World, and Fortnite: Creative.

Question 2

When was Fortnite launched?

Answer 2

July 2017

Question 3

What is the most successful free-to-play videogame ever?

Answer 3

Fortnite: Battle Royale

Question 4

How much revenue did Fortnite: Battle Royale generate in the first 10 months of release?

Answer 4

$1.2 billion

Question 5

What was the revenue of the Fortnite franchise in 2018?

Answer 5

£2.4 billion

Question 6

What award did Fortnite: Battle Royale win in 2018?

Answer 6

‘Best Ongoing Game’

Question 7

How many players are dropped into the game at the start?

Answer 7

100

Question 8

What is the primary aim of Fortnite: Battle Royale?

Answer 8

To fight to the death, with the last player standing the winner

Question 9

What happens as the game continues in Fortnite?

Answer 9

The storm starts to encroach, driving players into smaller areas

Question 10

What genres can Fortnite be considered a fusion of?

Answer 10

Battle games and construction games

Question 11

What percentage of the global population were gamers in 2014?

Answer 11

25%

Question 12

What is the PEGI rating of Fortnite?

Answer 12

12 for frequent scenes of mild violence

Question 13

What model does Fortnite exemplify?

Answer 13

Games as a Service (GaaS)

Question 14

What are in-game purchases in Fortnite referred to as?

Answer 14

Micro transactions

Question 15

What currency do players use to purchase items in Fortnite?

Answer 15

V-bucks

Question 16

What type of upgrades are purely cosmetic in Fortnite?

Answer 16

Skins and emotes

Question 17

What is the term for the subscription model that allows access to new content over a season in Fortnite?

Answer 17

Season passes

Question 18

What does the age rating system provide guidance for?

Answer 18

To help consumers, particularly parents, decide on product suitability

Question 19

What has been a major concern regarding Fortnite among parents?

Answer 19

Addiction

Question 20

What is the gender split of Fortnite players?

Answer 20

66% male, 34% female

Question 21

What is a significant characteristic of Fortnite’s gameplay?

Answer 21

Addictive gameplay and media/technological convergence

Question 22

Who is the one of the most famous Fortnite players?

Answer 22

Ninja

Question 23

Which digital platforms have contributed to the rise of eSports stars?

Answer 23

Streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch

Question 24

What is the collaborative nature of Fortnite gameplay praised for?

Answer 24

Encouraging players to work together and protect each other

Question 25

What theory considers why people interact with media texts?

Answer 25

Uses and Gratifications theory

Question 26

What does the collaborative nature of Fortnite gameplay provide?

Answer 26

Social interaction

Question 27

Who founded Epic Games and when?

Answer 27

Tim Sweeney in 1991

Question 28

What is the most successful videogame engine according to the Guinness Book Of Records?

Answer 28

Unreal Engine

Question 29

What is the revenue model used in Fortnite for ongoing content?

Answer 29

Drip-feeding limited edition and exclusive content

Question 30

What can Fortnite players do in Fortnite: Creative?

Answer 30

Design skins, emotes, and landscapes

Question 31

What does Dyer's 'Star Theory' relate to in the context of Fortnite?

Answer 31

Search for role-models that contribute to personal identity