Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO

Re:Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO by 0az on Saturday January 19, 2019 @11:12PM (#18950999)

If I remember correctly, Pokemon Go has pulled over two billion USD in revenue, and is growing. Reports of its demise are certainly premature.

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Re:Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO by sincerely on Saturday January 19, 2019 @11:15PM (#18951021)

In 3 years, people will still be playing Fortnite, but nowhere near in the same quantities as today. I think you're missing the point of the post you're replying to.

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Re:Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO by colmvp on Sunday January 20, 2019 @12:06AM (#18951262)

Sure but those people will be hooked with another game.

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Re:Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO by taurath on Sunday January 20, 2019 @12:03AM (#18951247)

1.4b In 2018 alone - a figure that staggered me

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Re:Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO by alasdair_ on Sunday January 20, 2019 @01:18AM (#18951488)

That is a remarkably large amount of money for a three year old free to play mobile game.

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Re:Netflix claims Fortnite is now a bigger competitor than HBO by skinnymuch on Sunday January 20, 2019 @01:49PM (#18954761)

Wait it did more in 2018 than 2017?

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