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Here are six things parents should know about
Fortnite: Battle Royale.

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First, Battle Royale is a popular game because
of its Hunger Games-like, last-one-standing storyline,

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its cartoonish visuals, and a user's
ability to compete with up to 100 other gamers live.

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Second, while the game is free, users can
end up spending quite a bit of money

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on costumes  and upgrades to weapons and tools.

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Third, your gamer might be playing for hours,

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but each match in Battle Royale
  only lasts 20 minutes max.

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And that's only if they survive to the end,
which means the game is likely even shorter.

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Fourth, while the main version of Fortnite
is designed for consoles,

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the game can also be played 
on the computer and as an app.

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Gamers can play with others across platforms.

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Fifth, players can chat live, via voice and
on-screen text, with random strangers.

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It's not moderated and could include profanity.

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And finally, you can also watch others, including
celebrities like Drake,

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play the game on Twitch, 
the social media gaming platform.

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"Ooh! That is crazy!"

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For more tips, visit us at commonsense.org.

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