The lawsuit alleges that Fortnite is literally addictive, like cocaine or heroin.
Games are often described as"addictive" but in the case of this lawsuit, the term is being used literally. Calex Legal, the law firm representing the parents, said in itsthat addiction to Fortnite"is similar to cocaine addiction," and also cited a 2018 story in which a British behavioral specialist said Fortnite"is like heroin."
The suit claims Epic Games made use of"experts" during the development of Fortnite to ensure that it would be maximally addictive to players, and does not inform people of the"risks and dangers associated with the use of Fortnite" when they're creating their player profiles. It also accuses Epic of keeping kids hooked once they're in through the promise of prizes and prestige,"including the Fortnite World Cup, which offers more than $30 million in prize money.
One player cited in the lawsuit, who was 13 when the action was filed, had allegedly gone from playing"a few hours a week to several hours a day" in the course of just two years, and often plays until 1 am; another, who is only 10, argues with his parents about playing Fortnite, and becomes"very aggressive and vulgar" while playing.
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