Everyone knows the name, and many parents wish it never existed. "Fortnite" is the popular, animated third-person shooter that millions of people are playing now. The video game has become a real-life nightmare for parents and couples. "Fortnite" has gotten so big that nobody (including the creators) even remembers what the game is supposed to be about. Since there is no actual plot, morals, or dialogue (somehow it still won the best game of the year), "Fortnite" is just a mix of "PUBG" and "Minecraft." It does not just empty wallets, handbags, and piggy-banks. It has also ruined the lives of kids, teens, and adult players in many ways.

There is research that shows how "Fortnite" ruins the lives of children. While the target audience is kids over 12, children ages six to 12 are playing, as well. This is the reason why parents have become so concerned since the video game is having a negative effect on their kids. Even though a technique of the game is cooperation, players just split up right away and teamwork is not implemented at all. The game also sugarcoats violence with bright colors, funny characters, and a cartoon atmosphere.

Both kids and teens have displayed clear signs of aggression, insomnia, and gambling as they got frustrated when parents shut off the television and whined about needing money for V-Bucks. According to The New York Times, the game is a combination of "Minecraft" and "The Hunger Games" since two main features of "Fortnite" are constructing buildings and fighting players to the death.

Most consumers forget that if something is free (like Facebook), then the product is the customer. After downloading the game at no cost, players are charged money to purchase things like new items and costumes. Although there is no blood or gore, the overall violent nature of "Fortnite" will not prevent kids from developing an addiction to the game.

Children are not the only ones affected. Couples had relationships destroyed by Fortnite. An article by Tech Times explained how spouses are spending more time playing Fortnite, then with their partner. It has gotten so bad that the game was brought up in two-hundred divorce filings, and has resulted in the mental health problem called "video game addiction."

While the game has caused many issues, nobody has realized how "Fortnite" is a strange game overall, compared to others. There are many weird elements such as the flying buses, weapons stuffed inside pinatas, and a sky that is opening up (which sounds like the setting of a stoner comedy) inside the game world. "Battle Royale" mode is an obvious reference to the 2000 Japanese thriller of the same name, where kids fight to the death on an island. "PUBG" was inspired by the movie, got ripped off, and led to what is now known as "Fortnite." People also did not notice that the skins like the Skull Trooper, Codename E.L.F., and Thanos himself are ripoffs from "The Karate Kid," "Elf," and "Marvel Comics" respectively, while the emotes are popular dances performed by celebrities.

While "Fortnite" has become the most popular online game right now, the intervention of parents and friends of players is important in making sure that physical and mental health problems do not occur. Parents need to set a time limit for their kids to play and plan family activities. However, parents should not be too worried since technology is growing, and "Fortnite" is just a popular trend that will be replaced by hopefully something less violent, but still entertaining and more family oriented.