If you have an inconsolable gamer in your life, here’s why: Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular video games, has gone quiet. For the uninitiated, here’s a brief breakdown of what’s happening with the game, which is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. The video game is a battle royale. Players enter the game by hang gliding into an island unarmed. Weapons are strewn about and 100 players fight it out, alone or by teaming up with friends.

Source: New York Times October 14, 2019 16:00 UTC