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Fortnite, a shooting game, has more than 200 million registered players.  some media said that in 2018, the internal revenue of this free game reached $3 billion. However, an article published by the US technology media, The Verge, held the belief that Fortnite was 2018’s most important social network. 36 krypton compiled the content of the article.

The article mentions that Fortnite is not only a game, but also a living room（起居室） for millions of players. It is a place where players can entertain and reunite with friends online through voice. Meanwhile, it is also a cultural complex which includes the global cultural trend in 2018. For example, the game absorbs the dance moves of an American rapper, and players can battle(尬舞) in the game. Fortnite is like a new social network."

The reason why Fortnite has a large number of users lies largely in the network effects, "If all your friends are hanging out there, you will too." The game is free and can be used on every game device, including game consoles, computers and mobile phones. According to the article, Fortnite creates a "common language", that is, a large group of people have a basic understanding of the experience of the game, but at the same time, everyone's experience in the game is very special. Only those who often team with you can know your daily game language.

This game is targeted mainly to the teenagers. On the basis of these common language and understanding, it is not of great significance for teenagers to know each other. They have something to discuss and experience together. As for adults, such online games can also alleviate loneliness. The author reckons he can't see his friends frequently, but he often talks about his life, feelings and real situation with his friends through voice in the game. He adds,"For us,Fortnite is an excuse to make a phone call, which is the reason to keep in touch with friends."

All above are the analyses of the game Fortnite by the Technology Media.

补充：尬舞又叫battle，是街舞专业用语，俗称斗舞，指相互舞蹈的比较，而其中以breaking为主，因为breaking天生就是用来尬舞的一种舞蹈，极具爆炸力，感染力，和火药味。