Norwegian Emil Bergkyst Pedersen, nicknamed Nichrox, and his Austrian counterpart, Thomas Arnold, known as Aqua, are 16 and already millionaires. They make up the first double world champion of the video game Fortnite – a win that has earned $ 3 million, equivalent to $ 11.3 million.
The two teenagers won two of the six matches in the first World Cup final, held in New York USA (USA), and ended with the most points.
In a conflict with Fortenty, the player directs a character on an island where he faces the others. The winner is the last survivor. As the game progresses, the perimeter of the game decreases to speed up the outcome.
Each player can find weapons and construction material on the island, which allows them to erect structures to protect against attacks from other competitors.
With a total of 51 points, Nyrhox and Aqua beat another European duo, composed of 21-year-old Dutchman David Yong (Roho) and 15-year-old Briton, Jade Ashman (Wolfsiez), who also made millionaires on Saturday. 1.125 million each.
The fortunate publisher Epic Games will distribute $ 30 million for rewards over the weekend. During the competition season, awards total $ 100 million.
The game became a phenomenon since its launch in July 2017, featuring more than 250 million players, according to Epic Games.
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