'Fortnite' Is Available Now on Nintendo's Switch

Nintendo announced the news Tuesday during its presentation at the annual E3 videogame expo here. "Fortnite," which has more than 40 million players, landed on the Switch today. The move is a coup for Nintendo, whose previous console--the Wii U--was roundly criticized for a spotty lineup of games through its five-year run, including a dearth of the biggest games outside of those the Japanese videogame maker develops itself. "It's vitally important for game publishers to have the widest possible hardware reach for as long as possible," said Lewis Ward, an analyst at research firm IDC. A "Fortnite" appearance on the Switch will mark its sweep of all major game-playing devices.