Fortnite has a fun nickname, Star Wars fans can now duel with friends, and YouTube Kids is celebrating creativity.
Here’s what’s going on in the worlds of video games and tech, from Fortnite’s trendy nickname to Disney’s new lightsaber duels.
The cool kids know it’s really called “Fork Knife.”
Impress your kids by tossing Fortnite’s popular nickname into your next conversation, but don’t make the mistake this one mom did (see below).
Very frustrated lady next to me at Gamestop: “My son Kevin wants Fork Knife for his birthday but no place has it in stock.”
me: I think it’s Fortnite.
Her: No. It’s definitely Fork Knife.
Sorry Kevin. I tried.
— TheBloggess (@TheBloggess) May 1, 2018
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YouTube Kids designates May as the ‘Month of Making’
The kid-friendly video-viewing app just launched new playlists designed to inspire kids to create things, such as magnetic slime and edible glitter.
Free Legendary Pokemon Available Now For Ultra Sun And Moon
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Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
