Fortnite World Cup highlight reel

Meet the 16-year-old who is the Fortnite World Champion and $3 million richer!

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It’s finally over.

The much-hyped Fortnite World Cup has come to a close, treating Fortnite players around the globe to an epic live finale filled with tense gameplay and major surprises. With a $30 million prize pool at stake, viewers from around the world tuned in to see who would take home the coveted title and be crowned the best Fortnite player in the world. Here’s a recap of the tournament, and a look at the surprising winner.

Fortnite World Cup highlight reel

You can watch the full final match below:

More than 2 million viewers around the globe tuned in to watch the culmination of the Fortnite World Cup. In the spotlight was the coveted Solos title, and a $3 million dollar prize for the champion. Fortnite players will be familiar with the format: players accumulate points based on wins, eliminations, and more. The winner is the player with the most cumulative points; so even if players lost a few matches, they still had a shot at the title.

Among the players in attendance were major names in the Fortnite world, such as pro-gamer and streamer Vivid, as well as relative unknowns who had qualified simply by playing from home. Chief among these unknowns was 16-year-old Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf of Pennsylvania. He soon caught many eyes as he opened the competition with a strong start.

Bugha won his first game and placed high in his next five, netting him a strong point lead right from the start. In addition, Bugha accumulated more than a few eliminations in those matches, which gave him a commanding point lead and kept him in the top spot throughout the day’s competition.

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By the time the day’s last game rolled around, Bugha had such a major lead on his competition that it was all but impossible for him to lose. The final total put Bugha at a 26-point-lead over his second-place competition. The teenager took home the grand prize as well as the title of best Fortnite player in the world. Man, what would you have done with $3 million at the age of 16?

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Though Bugha took home the top prize, the second and third-place finishers also took home some hefty sums: second-place finisher Psalm walked away with $1.8 million, and 3rd place finisher Epikwhale won $1.2 million. If you missed the tournament live, check out the video below to see Bugha in action:

It’s apparent that Bugha’s about to make the jump from a relatively unknown player to a major star. He’s already booked interviews with the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and has become a household name among Fortnite players. It’s easy to see why: Bugha stays calm under pressure and plays like a true professional. Oh, and about that screen name? “Bugha” was apparently the name that Giersdorf’s grandfather used to call him as a baby to make him laugh.

Wrapping up

Though the Fortnite World Cup might be over, the world of Fortnite is still teeming with activity. The much-anticipated Season 10 has finally dropped and is bringing some big changes to the game landscape including time travel. Check back with Softonic for all the latest Fortnite news and weekly challenge guides.

10 best Fortnite Twitch players to watch

These Twitch streamers are the best the Battle Bus has to offer!

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With billions of players worldwide, Fortnite has become a global phenomenon. People from all walks of life are dropping in from the Battle Bus and are trying to achieve that elusive Victory Royale. Those that aren’t playing are tuning into the countless Fortnite streams now on Twitch. Whether you’re new to Fortnite or just looking for a new favorite streamer, here are 10 of the best Fortnite players on Twitch.

10 best Fortnite Twitch players to watch

Honorable mention

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If you’ve been following the Fortnite World Cup, you might have heard about Bugha. Bugha is the current Fortnite World Champion and a recipient of $3 million. Wouldn’t you know it, Bugha has a Twitch channel! 

If you want to see the master at work, check him out!

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10. Loserfruit

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Loserfruit is a Twitch streamer and Youtuber hailing from the land down under. She got her start playing Overwatch and Fortnite, but also occasionally streams other games such as Apex Legends and PUBG. Aside from her Twitch and Youtube channel, she also runs a second channel under the handle “Lufu.” There, viewers can check out some pretty hilarious prank videos and vlogs about her life rooming with a group of Australian streamers known as Click.

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9. Airwaks

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Anybody not already familiar with Airwaks may recognize the name from the recent Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am, where he and musician RL Grimes took home first place. Hailing from Switzerland, Airwaks stopped studying to be an IT professional in favor of pursuing a career as a professional gamer. He got his start playing League of Legends, but eventually retired from LoL to become a pro Fortnite player.

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8. Valkyrae

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Valkyrae is a force to be reckoned with. Though not solely a Fortnite player, Valkyrae is a true pro and has been breaking down barriers for women in gaming since she started streaming after college. Eventually building up a major following, she became the first female player for the 100Thieves esports team, and constantly advocates for women in gaming. She can often be found playing for all female teams, and even paid off her mom’s debts using her Twitch earnings.

7. Symfuhny

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Though he got his start playing H1Z1, Symfuhny soon transitioned to Fortnite, where his popularity skyrocketed. Aside from his streams, Symfuhny is known for his killer editing skills. His professionally edited and often hilarious highlight reels have earned him even more of a following, and he currently reigns as the 4th fastest growing channel on Twitch. Currently, he plays competitive Fortnite for NRG Esports.

6. NickMercs

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NickMercs is a gamer that isn’t afraid to make a scene. Originally breaking into the competitive world with first person shooters like Gears of War and Call of Duty, NickMercs became known for his brash, over-the-top personality and trash talk. Not afraid to cause controversy, NickMercs has been involved in some very public feuds and rivalries with fellow streamers. NickMercs is also notable for playing with a controller, busting the myths that mouse and keyboard gamers reign supreme. He has also made a name for himself in the Fortnite world by always landing at Tilted Towers.

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5. Myth

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Myth is nothing short of a prodigy when it comes to building in Fortnite, and any player looking to improve their skills in that area would do well to tune to his channel. It’s widely agreed that Myth has been the best builder playing the game since its inception, and it’s hard to describe his fort making skills as anything other than jaw-dropping. His building expertise has earned him a major following… and a net worth of over $2.5 million.

4. DrLupo

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DrLupo is a lifelong nerd who started out on the tabletop, playing such classics as Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer. When he made the switch to streaming, he was a dedicated Destiny player and amassed more than 7,000 hours in the game. Eventually, he transitioned to Fortnite, and is known for his frequent charity streams. In 2018, DrLupo’s charity streams raised a total of $1.3 million for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

3. TimTheTatman

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Though some may say he isn’t the best player out there, TimTheTatman’s warm personality and colorful sense of humor have made him into one of Fortnite’s most popular streamers. He got his start in the FPS realm, where he would frequently play games such as Call of Duty and Overwatch. He is also known for throwing in a trademark flex during each session. After transitioning to Fortnite, Tim now plays as part of a team that includes Ninja and DrLupo.

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2. Daequan

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If you’re looking for consistent, quality content, look no further. Daequan provides a steady stream of Fortnite content to his eager audience, with streams every day and highlight reels and other videos posted to his Youtube channel. He currently holds several Fortnite records, including the impressive feat of racking up 39 kills in a single game.

1. Ninja

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Even people who have only a passing familiarity with Fortnite have doubtless heard the name Ninja. Ninja is an iconic and extremely skilled player that has played for several professional teams and has smashed several Twitch viewership records. He also made history as the first esports player to appear on the cover of ESPN Magazine. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned veteran, Ninja’s channel is a must-watch.

Fortnite: follow this YouTuber to raise your game

Learn how to be a Fortnite pro with these amazing tips.

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Gronky, easily one of the best console Fortnite players at this time, also makes the best training videos! Although he mainly plays Xbox, you don’t have to be a console player to get some great tips from these excellent clips.

To show just how helpful these videos can be, we’ll go through a few case studies in Gronky’s videos and describe a few ways their advice personally helped us improve at Fortnite. of course, Everyone who watches will likely have their own takeaways, so implement whatever stands out to you.

Fortnite training videos by Gronky

Visiting the Channel

ChannelHead over to Gronky’s YouTube channel.

We highly recommend subscribing to the channel. As you’ll see later, Gronky often posts videos about the most pressing updates to Fortnite’s weapons and game mechanics with in-depth analysis of the effects, coupled with excellent gameplay footage to demonstrate what he’s describing.

When you’re finished with the latest, check out his large library of past videos! From the moment Gronky began making YouTube content to the present, he’s developed excellent training videos that show entertaining clips of Fortnite battles.

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Finally, we’d like to note: many of the titles and thumbnail art may seem clickbaity. Don’t be tricked: Gronky’s videos are usually 10-minute sessions filled to the brim with good advice and solid information.

Let’s talk about a few examples!

Settings

Every Fortnite player wants to know the very best settings, whether they’re playing computer or console.

Gronky began a series of videos that details his entire controller setup, from view sensitivity to build mechanics. Since the release of his first discussion, they’ve become some of the most popular Fortnite instructional videos on the web, especially for Xbox and PS4 users.

One of the nice things we noticed: Gronky argues firmly for settings he believes shouldn’t be changed, and provides a few points that may be subjective. This creates a more realistic view of how things really work in-game.

For example, he strongly advises turning up the edit sensitivity because it’s clearly proven that building requires far less accuracy than aiming. For other settings, like the deuteranope colorblind mode, Gronky notes that it can help but mostly comes down to personal choice. The deuteranope mode has been known to provide better visibility in the storm.

You probably won’t need more than one settings video (the latest, we’d guess), but we certainly enjoy watching them when they come out. New settings and changes happen often!

Improvement

Gronky’s improvement videos bring pro tips to common players! Like all other Fortnite pros, he suffered through dry spells where improvement was difficult and progress came slow. Now, like an ice climber pulling their friend over the next ledge, these videos are essentially the tips Gronky would’ve liked to have while improving.

If you’re playing Fortnite often but can’t seem to improve, it’s possible you need help!

A few things that stood out to us here:

1. Always aim for the head. We forget this often; it’s far better to miss a few shots aiming for the head, than consistently hit the safer but low-damage body shots. You will get better at headshots and find yourself eliminating enemies much faster, the same can’t be said with aiming for the torso.

2. When you develop tunnel vision (running into fights without thinking, usually caused by getting tilted) take a second to play differently! Land somewhere nice, maybe track down challenges and fortbytes awhile. Soon enough, you’ll be ready to play level-headed again.

3. DON’T JUMP (in shotgun battles). If you don’t have a controller with back paddles and jumping is attached to “A” (on Xbox), you have to completely remove your finger from the aim stick to perform a jump. This means your aim will be completely lost during a shotgun fight!

These are very few details Gronky covers in one video alone, but they stood out to us personally. Get out of your funk and improve quicker by watching these discussions and focusing on whatever stands out to you!

Tips

We wish we knew about this a long time ago.

It’s astounding: Fortnite requires so much finesse and skill and attention to detail that many tricks and “secrets” aren’t known by a large number of players! Some of our favorite pros like Ninja and Nick Mercs have mentioned these, but nobody has yet compiled the info like Gronky!

In the video above, he details the specifics of aim assist, an aspect of Fortnite play that every console player should use! Controller players that aren’t actively practicing aim assist will be at an enormous disadvantage when playing against those on computers.

Before watching this video, we found it nearly impossible to hit other players at long range. When Ninja shot people out of the sky, we couldn’t believe it was possible.  After watching, we began seeing controller players like Nick Mercs use aim assist all the time. They’re employing one of the few advantages for console players, ensuring they’re somewhat competitive against the PC Master Race.

Don’t miss out on tips like these!

Updates

Fortnite receives updates all the time.

Unfortunately, though Gronky recommends not taking a break from the game longer than two days, we often take time away for mental health (it can be triggering, let’s be honest). When that happens, you may re-enter the playing field and find yourself in a wildly different world, with guns nerfed, new equipment pickups added, and items unvaulted!

With astounding turnaround time, Gronky releases videos discussing the updates, along with helpful analysis of how they’re going to affect gameplay, along with tactics for using/avoiding/exploiting the change.

As you can see in the video above, the revolver has been added back to Fortnite’s season 9. Since Fortnite’s shotguns are often slow, many of the best players combine them with other quick-switch, close-range weapons like the SMG and Deagle. It’s possible the revolver may be a great sidearm, though Gronky suggests a few considerations before you give it a try.

Thanks to videos like these, you’ll have as much info as the best players!

Conclusion

No Fortnite professional creates training, tip, and update videos like Gronky. Although his advice is often aimed at console players trying to keep up with the computer players, there are great bits of information for everyone who enjoys a game of Fortnite.

Give it a try!

Everything you need to know about the Fortnite World Cup

Epic plans to hand out $100 million. Will you claim the top prize?

Fortnite World Cup

Think you’re good at Fortnite? Very soon, you’ll have the chance to prove that and scoop up millions of dollars along the way. The Fortnite World Cup tournament kicks off April 13.

Who is eligible for the Fortnite World Cup?

To enter the tournament, you have to be at least 13 years old. And if you’re not 18 yet, you’ll need permission from your parent or legal guardian. You won’t be able to play if you’ve broken any Epic rules in the past.

Round 1: The Qualifiers

From April 13 to June 16, Epic Games will host 10 Online Open qualifiers. Each week, $1 million in prizes will be up for grabs.

Round 2: The Fortnite World Cup Finals

Based on the results of those qualifiers, the top 100 Solo players and top 50 Duos teams from around the world will be invited to the Fortnite World Cup Finals in New York.

Merely making it to the Finals will get you at least $50,000, guaranteed. But you have a chance at much, much more. Fortnite’s World Cup Finals have a prize pool of $30 million. The Solo champion will walk away with $3 million. That’d buy a hell of a lot of emotes.

Even more prizes

Even if you don’t make it to the Finals, there are still plenty of prizes up for grabs. Fortnite will continue its weekly $1 million tournaments through the end of 2019. Between the World Cup and its weekly prizes, Epic hopes to hand out $100 million this year.

For more information on the World Cup, you can check with Epic’s news site and stay tuned to Softonic for the very latest.

Training regimen

Need a little help training up for the battles to come? Check out our Fortnite Gym Series, where we can take you from noob to Ninja in no time.