Doctors warn that Fortnite has caused children to smash up cars, stop eating

Health professionals have spoken out about the impact playing Fortnite has on children - likening its addictive nature to that of hard drugs. Played by more than 200 million users, the cartoon multiplayer shooter game is costing children sleep, their school work and causing them to become violent. The latest instalment of the popular video game Fortnite: Battle Royale is seeing children drop out of social activities like playing sport. Behavioural specialists say that some children are even battling gaming addiction as a result from constantly playing the game. Health professionals have spoken out about the impact playing Fortnite has on children likening it to them being addicted to drugs.