After Drake, Fortnite Will Host A Celebrity `Party Royale` At E3
(GameSpot Xbox 360 News)

Fortnite`s explosive popularity over the last six months has seen a variety of celebrities embrace it. Drake just helped a Fortnite stream on Twitch to break a record for the site, and now Epic Games plans to bring both pro players and celebrities together for an event at this year`s E3 that it calls Party Royale.Details are still scant at this point, but it sounds like E3 will be home to a doubles tournament that pairs `some of the world´s greatest athletes and entertainers with top Fortnite Battle Royale players.` This Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am will take place on an unspecified date in LA during E3, which runs from June 12-14.`One team will rise to the top for ultimate bragging rights,` Epic said on its website. `Who will claim Victory Royale? We´ll soon begin building the teams, so stay tuned for more information on the event.` It also promised details on competitive play`s first season will be shared in the next few weeks.I have 20 fortnite victory royale wins - Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) February 27, 2018Epic`s website promises there will be a total of 50 celebrities and 50 pro gamers. Finding 50 of the former may be an easy task--outside of Drake, we`ve seen NBA player Josh Hart showcase his love for the game with a special pair of sneakers. NFL star JJ Watt has polled fans on whether they like Fortnite or PUBG more. Meanwhile, numerous athletes have celebrated during real-world games by commemorating Fortnite in various ways. We`ve also seen other celebrities share their enjoyment of the game online; actress Roseanne Barr randomly announced back in February that she`s won 20 matches of Fortnite. Provided they`re available, Epic may have trouble whittling the list down to just 50 names.