Kyle Agnello is a Fortnite Fanatic
It is not just a game. As he looks down from the battle bus, he sees a world of virtual anarchy. Ready for battle, he descends toward Tomato Temple with the press of a button. Kyle Agnello, junior, has mastered the game of Fortnite with over a thousand victories.
Fortnite is a video game in which the player is placed on an island with 99 other players who are all trying to eliminate each other. The goal is to be the last man standing on the island. Since it was released on July 25, 2017, its popularity has been proliferating as it captivates primarily younger generations.
“I feel that as gamers, when bonding together, (we) can achieve anything we put our minds to,” Agnello said. He has played Fortnite with famous gamers such as ChickenxSlayer and Ninja over four times. Those gamers are widely known personalities who claimed their fame on YouTube as well as Twitch, which is a popular streaming network. Devoting the past eight months to this game, Agnello has developed a strategy.
“I often enjoy camping in bushes and hiding until there is me and one other person,” Agnello said. He advises new players to do the same.
“I find the amount of dedication that (Agnello) puts in is very impressive” Jacob Malone, junior, said, “I also find it really impressive that he is playing with such high tier people.” Malone used to play Fortnite regularly but had to reduce his play time due to school work taking up most of his time.
“All the hype around (Fortnite) has most likely died out but there are still a lot of top tier players out there that still get a lot of respect,” Andrew Young, junior, said. As Agnello’s classmate, he is aware of Agnello’s experiences with playing Fortnite among famous gamers.
Although Agnello’s reputation as a Fortnite fanatic is spreading throughout the school, he does not do it for the fame. “Fortnite is more than a game to me. It’s a part of my life at this point,” Agnello said.
