On July 25th, 2017, we didn't realize it, but the world was about to change forever.

OK, maybe not that dramatic, but on that same date, Epic Games released Fortnite. Though Fortnite did not really catch steam until last fall, it has become a top game around the world, and it doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon. Fortnite is estimated to have around 3.4 million concurrent players, meaning that's how many people play regularly.

On top of that, their Twitter page alone has about 1.6 million followers, tracking every update, problem or news Fortnite may have on any given day.

Personally, I wasn't hooked immediately. I have never been a big gamer type, and especially not a shooting game type of person. I prefer sports games at that, and, even then, I would rather spend my time doing productive things.

However (and that is a big however), Fortnite has managed to pull me in, as it has so many of its players, and has convinced me to play for hours on end. No, I don't think it's a good thing, and I'm definitely not proud of it, but I have my own personal theory as to why it's so addicting.

1. Fortnite has a style that different than any other game visually

It almost seems like they try not to make their players look real, to avoid all the blood and gore that other shooter games have. Instead of having to see blood each time you eliminate a player, you see numbers come out of their side, indicating their decreasing health. Then, when they die, it isn't a traumatic scene, rather, a drone looking thing comes and poof, they disappear.

2. Fortnite draws you in with a weekly update that often features new content being added to the game

Whether it's a new gun, a new challenge or a new "skin," Fortnite is always up to something. They actively keep players glued to their screens, waiting for what's about to come out next, and, in turn, this is a big reason why they keep bringing players back.

3. People will do anything to see "#1 Victory Royale!" on their screen

Speaking from experience, until you see it for the first time, you can't really say that your life is complete. It's a rush to be one of the last people in the game surviving, more so the last person standing. From the 99 people who started, it's a rather big accomplishment to make it to the end of the round.

For these reasons, I have become a Fortnite addict and, as I have said, I am not very proud of it. I also do not have plans on quitting playing altogether anytime soon. Until then, may the odds be ever in your favor.