Fortnite, one of the most popular video games in the world right now, is about to become a professional sport.
Epic Games, the creator of the game, has announced that for the 2018-2019 season it will be providing a staggering $100 million (R1.26bn) in prize money. Not only is that more than almost every major eSport tournament combined, it's on a par with tournaments like Formula 1 or even the Premier League.
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