Fortnite is the latest game causing divorces.

[B1rvine]

https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/09/15/fortnite-200-divorces-addiction-unhealthy/

 

 

Over 5% of divorces are reportedly due to fortnite. There's at least 200 confirmed cases. Stay away from the Fortnite koolaid!

 

Edited September 16, 2018 by B1rvine

[Galactic Hyper Balls]

My mind is blown at how big this game is

Played about 30 minutes of this F2p and uninstalled it.

Got Black Ops 4 beta and all they have is Battle Royale atm.

was really in the mood for TDM on small maps for faster pace gameplay

More divorces await when it drops.

Edited September 16, 2018 by Galactic Hyper Balls

[Helyx]

I've divorced multiple PSN friends over this game.

[MidnightDragon]

Not sure if the right reaction is to laugh or facepalm.

[Asvinia]

Back in the day it was WoW causing divorces. This makes me feel old. Though if a video game is used as a reason for divorce, there were other problems in the relationship.

[AJ_-_808]

Most likely not giving the other half their 'me time' or them taking too much of it 

[ProfBambam55]

quoted from the divorce-online.uk web site...

 

"It [divorce-online.uk] has received 200 divorce petitions since January 1st 2018 where addiction to Fortnite and other online games has been cited as one of the reasons for divorce.

 

A spokesperson for the company said” addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling have often been cited as reasons for relationship breakdowns but the dawn of the digital revolution has introduced new addictions.”

 

“These now include online pornography, online gaming and social media, so it is no surprise to us that more and more people are having relationship problems because of our digital addictions. ”

 

“These numbers equate to roughly 5% of the 4,665 petitions we have handled since the beginning of the year and as one of the largest filers of divorce petitions in the UK, is a pretty good indicator.”

 

the numbers might be a little skewed but it's a shame so many divorces are occurring...not to get too philosophical but it would seem that many people in society are lacking doing things with a sense of purpose...instead they are turning to and prioritizing things that are somewhat meaningless with the goal of making themselves feel good in the short term...having $ex, doing drugs, playing video games, or any other addictive activity that feels good is most certainly enjoyable but likely won't lead to a very fulfilling life story...we can expect divorce rates to rise as we find more and more ways to please ourselves (and companies trying to exploit our seeming weakness to short-term pleasure) without looking at and making changes to the quality of our lives and relationships outside of these activities...two cents...

Edited September 16, 2018 by ProfBambam55

[Galactic Hyper Balls]

29 minutes ago, ProfBambam55 said:

“These now include online pornography, online gaming and social media, so it is no surprise to us that more and more people are having relationship problems because of our digital addictions. ”

 

 

 

It's astonishing how many porn stars there are since streaming services started, so many nymphos out there

Edited September 16, 2018 by Galactic Hyper Balls

[Katt]

the other day I saw a dude doing a fortnite dance in a park. I was about to call the cops for indecent exposure.

[I need more BIOSHOCK]

If a game can cause you to get a divorce, especially a game as shit as this then you are a very special kind of stupid. 

[cardionic]

Gentlemen, wifes come and go...yet stats remain forever!

[Dangisuckatgamin]

Most likely the woman or man who is upset about you gaming is probably off cheating anyhow. They just use your "problem (not one)" as a way to hide their MUCH BIGGER problems.

On 9/16/2018 at 2:57 AM, cardionic said:

Gentlemen, wifes come and go...yet stats remain forever!

Haha my "wife" (who is a man lol) hasn't left yet. we aren't married but we both equally enjoy gaming which just makes the relationship work!  

[Property_Damage]

On 9/16/2018 at 0:15 AM, Asvinia said:

Back in the day it was WoW causing divorces. This makes me feel old. Though if a video game is used as a reason for divorce, there were other problems in the relationship.

I remember that

...and diablo II

...games can be highly addicting 

it sounds silly to divorce because of a video game but if you neglect your spouse long enough, shit will hit the fan

[communistwookiee]

People are probably just using the game as a scapegoat to end their relationships that were never gonna work out anyway.

Edited September 19, 2018 by communistwookiee

[JEDEDIAH]

On 16/09/2018 at 8:52 AM, I need more BIOSHOCK said:

If a game can cause you to get a divorce, especially a game as shit as this then you are a very special kind of stupid. 

Yet is the most popular game right now and has been for nearly a year. Talk about "shit", eh.

[I need more BIOSHOCK]

1 hour ago, JEDEDIAH said:

Yet is the most popular game right now and has been for nearly a year. Talk about "shit", eh.

For the simple fact that millions upon millions of kids play it all over the world, still doesn't make it an amazing game. It's complete wank! 

[JEDEDIAH]

21 hours ago, I need more BIOSHOCK said:

For the simple fact that millions upon millions of kids play it all over the world, still doesn't make it an amazing game. It's complete wank! 

How is it bad?

[I need more BIOSHOCK]

Well all you do it try to shoot at others that just constantly build walls around themselves, over and over again lol. Each to their own but I just don't see any appeal whatsoever. 

[JEDEDIAH]

On 27/09/2018 at 6:47 PM, I need more BIOSHOCK said:

Well all you do it try to shoot at others that just constantly build walls around themselves, over and over again lol. Each to their own but I just don't see any appeal whatsoever. 

If you think that's all you do, you are very ignorant. You can say that about any online game that it's repetitive in some form.. doesn't explain how the game is that bad as you are making it to be.