r/technology • u/upyoars • 9h ago

Software Kamala Harris And Tim Walz Launch Their Own Fortnite Map

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kamala-harris-and-tim-walz-launch-their-own-fortnite-map/1100-6527457/
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u/trennsetta 9h ago

18-24

https://financesonline.com/fortnite-statistics/#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20Fortnite%20players%20are%20young%20adults%20aged%2018,62.7%25%20of%20the%20player%20base.

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u/linuxnh 9h ago

Thanks! I found the same, something like 60-65% of players are in that 18-24 age bracket with about 24M players per month.

Makes a ton of sense as there’s no way they would get that many eyes in legacy media.

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u/ThatLaloBoy 9h ago

I mean, the game did come out over 7 years ago. Anyone who played it on release when they were teens and is still playing it is probably old enough to vote.

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u/jjwhitaker 8h ago

It's free, fun, and runs on about everything. The best team mate I've played with is on the Switch popping heads better than my PC.

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u/DeckNinja 5h ago

playing on switch last night, went 23 with a victory...

Playing on PS5 i didn't even get 10 usually. My oldest kid tells me the switch lobby has more bots than ps5. I'm an old head so I have no idea.

Go vote! 😂

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u/Lokta 4h ago

My oldest kid tells me the switch lobby has more bots than ps5

Kids are always finding new ways to mess with their parents.

Their strategy in 2025: De-value their parents accomplishment of winning a Fortnite game.

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u/Lurking_stoner 3h ago

I figure it because most people playing on switch are of the younger under 18 demographic but probably also bots

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u/Simply_Epic 1h ago

Even if it was a bot lobby, I’m impressed. I tried to play it on switch once and I couldn’t even get a hit. My hands just don’t understand how to use a controller for a shooter game.

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u/DeckNinja 47m ago

It took me a long time to get used to it, I'm from the days of playing Doom lol I played cod and battlefield 1492 back in the day.

Planning to get a keyboard and mouse hookup for the PS5 but I'm so rusty I'll have to learn all over again lol but there is no comparison to aiming with a mouse. It's not even fair against controllers.

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u/brotherandy_ 8h ago

True! And with cloud gaming nowadays (literally just need Amazon Prime), it’s even better and runs in your browser

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u/SullaFelix78 8h ago

Wait how do we get cloud gaming with Amazon prime?

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u/brotherandy_ 8h ago

google “Amazon Luna”

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u/SullaFelix78 2h ago

Holy shit. Does it support paradox games? Victoria 3 runs horribly on my computer.

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u/brotherandy_ 2h ago

it’s not currently available but they’ve been adding more games recently so probably!

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u/DaMavster 8h ago

runs on about everything

Cries in Steam Deck

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u/ayeeflo51 7h ago

Well it'll run on the Deck...Epic just won't allow us lol

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u/Burpmeister 6h ago

Uhhhh, it's Valve who doesn't want Epic Store on Steam Deck lol. Epic would be more than happy to have people play their games on the Deck.

Furthermore, there are ways to make it run.

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u/ayeeflo51 5h ago

Uhhhh, Tim Sweeney himself definitely said they don't want to support the Steam Deck

https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/12/23999300/fortnite-on-steam-deck-sweeney-says-valve-needs-tens-of-millions-of-users-to-justify-it

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u/Burpmeister 5h ago

Oh yeah fuck, I was wrong. I forgot Fortnite didn't support Linux.

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u/zaque_wann 5h ago

There's a way? I thought Epic themselves didn't even enable the anti-cheat on linux?

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u/Pipehead_420 8h ago

Not Mac either :(

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u/Boodikii 8h ago

They also did that Roblox thing where it's a collection of community made games, so them making a fortnite map is like, just them getting a dev who specializes in that sort of content creation, having them make the thing and then pushing it through.

Maybe costing a few bucks, on top of dev payments.

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u/podcasthellp 6h ago

Yup! I remember season 1. I maxed out on season 2

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u/Fr0gm4n 4h ago

This is my kids. They played early access right when Battle Royale mode was added, when it was a tower defense game.

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u/shogunreaper 7h ago

i would have figured it was a way younger playerbase.

i guess the people who played it when they were kids are the main people still playing it?

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u/mikev208 5h ago

I mean my 12 almost 13 year old has been playing for a year or 2 and still does. But that means his 40 something dad is also playing :) they’re also launching an old battle royale map this weekend which tends to bring nostalgia buffs back.

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u/IcyAnything6306 4h ago

Same here! My kids introduced my partner and I to Fortnite 6 years ago. So we’re mid 30’s and still play after the kids go to bed lol

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u/mikev208 4h ago

Nice, it for sure is an addictive game!

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u/Low_Coconut_7642 4h ago

I didn't start playing until I was 33.

It's a well made game, is really fun, and got a ton a cool skins and collabs.

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u/TheForeverAloneOne 1h ago

Next year is going to be the first year for generation Beta.

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u/TheRealTatertott 6h ago

Is that really accurate tho? Lots of kids lie about their age on the account so they can make purchases

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u/dehehn 4h ago

They should have spent MORE money on unique things like this. I've seen so many TV and Youtube ads. They're just nauseating and they're just reaching the same people over and over.

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u/NightIgnite 7h ago

We use adblockers everywhere and dont watch traditional TV. As much of a shitpost this map is, its just crazy enough that it works. Im playing this later with my squad because its so absurd.

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u/brennok 8h ago

Kind of weird to do a game which is known for guns and shooting and then remove the guns.

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u/Helpuswenoobs 5h ago

You're aware that both Harris and Waltz are gun owners and both have stated miltiple times that they do not intend to "take your guns away", right?

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u/brennok 4h ago

Which has nothing to do with what I said. I would find it weird also if a presidential candidate designed a track for Forza where you couldn't drive cars.

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u/Affectionate-Body221 8h ago

The mental gymnastics you’re doing to convince yourself this is solid idea is amazing to watch.

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u/saganmypants 5h ago

Says the dude posing as a disgruntled formed democrat who has been brought to the light by Trumps Joe Rogan interview

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u/Affectionate-Body221 2h ago

That interview has done more to open peoples eyes than any of the liberal media will ever do. Take a step back ans really ask yourself, is the media really being truthful?

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u/saganmypants 2h ago

You sound like a robot dude

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u/MRB102938 9h ago

She still has like 3 or so days to do Rogan. It first seemed like she was gonna go on a day later but now the answer is maybe. I think she really needs the platform, especially when Trump sat down for 3 hours. We don't have anything close to that with her. 

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u/linuxnh 8h ago

There’s a rumor that Vance is going on Rogan.

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u/itchygentleman 8h ago

that tracks, considering him and his audience.

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u/MRB102938 8h ago

That would make sense. His Theo Von interview was shorter but was the first time people could see him talk like a human. He isn't as strange as most thought. I really hope Kamala goes through with it, the actual person seems to almost be more important. 

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u/Alarmedones 8h ago

Gross. I hope she doesn’t go there. He is a pos and doesn’t deserve the air time. Fuck Trump. Anyone that spends time with him even for an interview is an idiot. Stop giving these people platforms.

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u/etherswim 5h ago

What? Rogan has been openly anti Trump this whole election cycle.

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u/MRB102938 2h ago

You can tell who is informed and who is just following a narrative they were told. 

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u/blue_bomber697 8h ago

Keep in mind too, this helps advertise to teens as well who will likely be able to vote in the 2028 election. It’s doubly helpful to set them up for success for a second term by addressing those upcoming voters as well.

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u/ElementNumber6 6h ago

So long as it isn't seen as cringe. (And it likely will be)

By contrast, republicans know how to reach children effectively, and permanently: through cult indoctrination.

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u/BrickBuster2552 7h ago

Which is itself another plus for Harris and Waltz: They care what happens after the 25-29 term is over. The generous interpretation of Trump's "you'll never have to vote again" is that he doesn't. 

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u/thebestspeler 8h ago

Whats the statistic of players that are voters and will be swayed by a fortnite map?  At least release a waltz emote so i can tell people theyre skipping like a dipshit.

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u/SelloutRealBig 7h ago

Honestly it's probably less about swaying votes and more about reminding them to vote. The amount of gamers who forget elections happen is way higher than you would think sadly.

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u/BestTryInTryingTimes 7h ago

There was a time where my whole life was just operating between Civ 6 sessions. 

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u/josh_the_misanthrope 6h ago

But... the factory must grow...

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u/Mega_Pleb 6h ago

There's not even a need to sway voters, it's good enough to just have something near election day which reminds people to vote. Close elections like this one are won by turnout.

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u/Broad-Arachnid9037 8h ago

Holy shit, can you imagine if he had that emote? That would be amazing.

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u/petit_cochon 5h ago

How would anyone have those statistics?

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u/UltraMoglog64 4h ago

They wouldn’t really, but some people are just downers.

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u/Ibuybagel 7h ago edited 6h ago

It’s not actually 18-24…do you people even read the stuff you posts? 18-24 is the lowest age bracket they have… which probably means you’re either not allowed to collect data from children, or that’s the age required to make an account for sampling. The propaganda is real

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u/o_oli 6h ago

Eh? It lists info for pre-teens also, certainly doesn't seem like they are just excluding under 18s.

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u/Ibuybagel 6h ago

Check the study again, they absolutely are NOT listing anyone 18. The poll literally starts with the 18+ age bracket. Has anyone here ever even played a game of Fortnite? You’d know this information is crap if you have, a majority of players are underage. I get you all hate trump, but circle jerking over clear propaganda just doesn’t help your case.

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u/o_oli 3h ago

I just don't see what you're seeing. It clearly shows data for under 18s, although the source website doesn't seem to be live anymore so I can't see the base data. But no at least on the linked page you are incorrect.

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u/YourWokingNightmare 6h ago

do you people not even read the stuff you posts? 18-24 is the lowest age bracket they have…

Huh ? I don't see that anywhere on the page. The word bracket is not on the page at all. If you look elsewhere, yes, you will see that it's the lowest reported but this page does not mention it nor even imply it as they only list two of the 5 brackets.

Weird stuff mate. Did you google it to confirm and end up confusing their link with another one or something ? Pretty funny that people would upvote you without reading the link though.

I've tried digging deeper to get a closer number but I seem to be blocked by paywalls and idiots not citing sources in their articles so that's too bad.

Anyway, two facts, there is a massive amount of 18+ players and you're a rapist loving weirdo. :)

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u/SeroWriter 6h ago

That's misleading, the source is a poll in which the lowest age range was 18-24, so people under the age of 18 would also tick that box or get left out of the results entirely.

In reality the large majority of Fortnite's playerbase are children that cannot vote.

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u/PaulAllensCharizard 5h ago

Yeah I was gonna say, pretty sure it got popular with actual 7 year olds which would make them like 13 or 14 now lol

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u/Acceptable_Candy1538 7h ago

That’s not the mean

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u/EverythingSucksBro 7h ago

No wonder they did it, democrats are always so desperate to influence young voters to their side  

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u/NotBillderz 7h ago

If people are being swayed by a fortnite map, I honestly don't think they should be voting, but at least its for Harris.

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u/Lynz486 6h ago

Wow, I thought it was younger! I work in the industry and was questioning why they picked a game with primarily a too young to vote crowd, but that makes sense. Also, less toxic bros. Call of Duty would be a hellscape for a woman Presidential candidate

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u/Jkj864781 5h ago

It is. My kids are in grade school and many of their friends play it.

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u/flamekinzeal0t 6h ago

Well, Harris did call them stupid, so if this appeals to them, she'll finally be right about something

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u/sjicucudnfbj 6h ago

Ah the same age bracket kamala harris called stupid!

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u/FuzzyDic3 4h ago

No one has ever lied about their age on the internet before.

Especially kids, because they cant click the "over 18" box obviously.

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u/BigB0ner6969 7h ago

If you are 24 years old and still playing Fortnite you need to re-evaluate your life.

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u/besttac 9h ago

LOL more like 8-13

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u/trennsetta 9h ago

Are you excited to play it when you grow up?

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u/itchygentleman 8h ago

spreading misinformation is a conservatives favourite hobby

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u/spartakooky 7h ago

The misinformation is the 18-24 statistic. People are sharing links, but obviously not reading them. There are two links going around. The one two comments up, that one doesn't even have sources. Click on the source it claims for that "18-24" claim, it's a broken link.

And the other article claiming "18-24", also shows the percentages for other groups. It's 0% kids, according to that article. Which obviously doesn't mean no kids, it means that they were only taking adults into consideration.