The Science of Fortnite, James Daley
The Science of Fortnite, James Daley
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The Science of Fortnite
The Real Science Behind the Weapons, Gadgets, Mechanics, and More!

Author: James Daley

Narrator: Kevin T. Collins

Unabridged: 4 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/15/2021


Synopsis

Discover the science behind the Fortnite phenomenon!

Drawing in more than a hundred million players in its first year of existence, Fortnite's crazy mix of intense combat, wild weapons, innovative construction mechanics, and eccentric environments has made it one of the most popular online video games in the world. A perfect gift for any Fortnite fan, The Science of Fortnite addresses more than fifty topics that span the entire Fortnite universe! This book includes scientific discussions of many of Fortnite's most interesting gameplay details, including: the island, the battle bus, traps, gadgets, weapons, schematics, building, and the storm.

This book will discuss how many of the game's most fantastical weapons might actually work, how the player-made structures would or wouldn't stand up to the stress of battle, and what the deal is with that huge purple storm! Whether you're a fan of Battle Royale, Save the World, or Creative play, The Science of Fortnite will entertain and enlighten you with the scientific truths behind this amazing game.

About James Daley

James Daley is a writer, editor, digital designer, and creative director at LearningWork for Kids, the world's leading website on educational video games and game-based learning. When he's not glued to his computer, obsessively poring over pixels and pronouns, James can usually be found somewhere in the waters around Newport, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and a very well-dressed, cute little mutt named Savvy.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dee on November 18, 2019

{60-second video book review --> [URL not allowed] The idea behind this book is to examine items and weapons in the game Fortnite and determine whether or not the science behind the game is realistic. While this may sound like someone is trying to destroy the fantasy behind the game, k......more

Goodreads review by M on March 05, 2022

I learned the difference between a jet and a rocket. A rocket is designed to work outside of the earth so propulsion requires a supply of oxygen to create the reaction. Whereas a jet presumes the medium of oxygen to be available. This is just one of the fascinating tidbits from this book. Which is d......more