I know a lot of people are dismissing this and they are right that the relationships probably were struggling in other areas. However, I do think we need to take a serious look at game addiction.

Fortnite is a unique game and it has uniquely captivated people. For 200 divorces have mentioned this game, and I highlight, ONLY this game, is not something to ignore.

Certain people are obsessed with the game. They spend all their free time in it. They neglect their duties. Neglect friends and family. Some people even lose their jobs over it. All of these things can put a massive strain on a relationship.

Like most people commenting here, I don’t have this problem. I game a few times a week, probably 5 to 10 hours total, because I have a wife, kids, work and other responsibilities. Half my gaming time is with my kids anyway, so it’s playtime with them.

My kids don’t play Fortnite. Some of their friends do. And if you don’t intertact with kids you won’t realise the phenomenon this game really is. They play it whenever they can. They watch Youtubers playing it when they can’t. They talk about it all the time with their friends and whenever I take the kids to the park, other kids there are talking about Fortnite or reenacting it in their playtime.

The fact Fortnite is the only game mentioned in all divorces registered this year should tell us something.

This game is unique. It is highly addicted. And for certain individuals that becomes a massive problem. I think it should be something we learn from instead of dismiss.