Ninja’s Vegas Fortnite event breaks Twitch viewing record

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Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins broke his own Twitch single-streamer record at a Las Vegas exhibition event.

Much like Fortnite, Tyler Blevins has become an overnight mega-success in the gaming world. After a single Twitch stream with the rapper Drake catapulted him to mainstream appeal, Blevins – or Ninja, as he’s known on Twitch – has become more popular than UFC wrestlers. Now Ninja has started breaking his own records, as seen during a Las Vegas eSports event that drew in over 650,000 concurrent viewers online.

The event, which was held at a newly opened eSports Arena within the Luxor Resort & Casino, pitted Ninja against several high-level Fortnite players. Audiences ultimately peaked at 667,000 viewers, breaking his own record from his stream with Drake. And Blevins played quite well, winning one game of nine and placing second in two others.

“I did not think [starting to play Fortnite] would be here, ever,” Blevins told ESPN. “That’s just because, I don’t think a game has ever done this. You have popular eSports games like League of Legends and those are obviously super popular and competitive, but a game that’s gone viral and infected the world, really, especially with a younger audience, it hasn’t happened since Minecraft, in my opinion.”

Yet despite his success, Blevins isn’t letting his success as Ninja overwhelm him. “I don’t feel famous,” he continued. “I still have to pick my dog’s shit up when I go outside. I’m just a guy gaming. It feels good and I’m definitely starting to feel and think about things different, but it’s just a professional thing.”


Meanwhile, the event was a success for Fortnite and eSports overall. This event is now the highest-profile broadcast created by Epic Games, and clearly drew enough attention to ensure similar projects will be unveiled in the future.

“Bigger, better, more. That’s all I want to do, use this, grow as much as possible and spread a positive message,” Ninja said. “I wouldn’t say there will be a pro league built around me, but I would love to be able to throw events like this — bigger, better, I’m talking a stadium.”


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Source: https://www.vg247.com/2018/04/23/ninjas-vegas-fortnite-event-breaks-twitch-viewing-record/

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TOXICPosted:

This Ninja kid is absolutely killing it, by far the best gamer on the planet at the moment. His skills on Fortnite is unbelievable.

XboxPosted:

Not going to lie this man has been doing his thing. It's probably most of our dreams to get payed to play video games or do something you love and this man makes a killing off of it and is able to provide for his family more than anyone could of expected. Big ups to the guy keep breaking records and succeeding.

LGWPosted:

Guy is doing big things but I don't understand how you can go and say you 'don't like him'. How childish.
This guy ALONE is propelling gaming into the limelight and he's now managed to host his own event. You may not like the content, but you've got to respect the guy on where he's came from to where he is now. He is living the dream to say the least!

DusknoirPosted:

Famous I don't get how and why this man people enjoy watching him. I'm not a fan of him at all.


I don't like him either he may be a good player I'm not doubting that but he's annoying as **** at least imo. That's why I don't watch him.

lbreadsticklPosted:

"I don't feel famous," He must forget he makes over $500g a month lol. I mean if he stays on this streak for a year (or maybe he has), he'd make over $6 million a year

DecyPosted:

Famous I don't get how and why this man people enjoy watching him. I'm not a fan of him at all.


People watch him because of his skill level and he teaches you alot about the game.. It suppose it just depends what your into but i can for one say this guy sure isn't boring he has the most energy i've ever saw...

MikePosted:

Ninjas out here doing stuff

kimPosted:

Famous I don't get how and why this man people enjoy watching him. I'm not a fan of him at all.

I agree I find almost any fortnite videos extremely boring I can get why people tuned
In to see drake and them that one time but let's be honest it's more fun to play than to watch and it's free.

FamousPosted:

I don't get how and why this man people enjoy watching him. I'm not a fan of him at all.