My 11yr old niece (who has been with me since she was 5) has downloaded Fortnite to play with her friends who are also 11 and 12 yr olds. I have read a few reviews and it varies, some say it's okay for 10 and up and some say over 18.  What  is your take.  Thanks in advance.

Krane, as gamers, Allow them to play whatever they want to play. There's plenty of people out here in the world trying to censor our games and stuff just because of a little blood or language... this is all over the world.
 
Fortnite is NOTHING like those games they're protesting and making a big fuzz about it. My nephews play it daily (11 and 13) I've played it with them, There's literally nothing wrong with the game.
 
Edit: Just read this and tell me how sane you think these people are
"In my view, violent media should be considered a health risk as great as tobacco use (actually, the effects are stronger for violent media)."
 
they really think playing violent video games are WORSE than smoking cigarettes LMAO.

Like Brad said, in moderation. Let the kid play but make sure they know not to give out personal information.
 
 
 
 

HaywireHaywood

RushXTC
Krane, as gamers, Allow them to play whatever they want to play. There's plenty of people out here in the world trying to censor our games and stuff just because of a little blood or language... this is all over the world.
 
Fortnite is NOTHING like those games they're protesting and making a big fuzz about it. My nephews play it daily (11 and 13) I've played it with them, There's literally nothing wrong with the game.
 
Edit: Just read this and tell me how sane you think these people are
"In my view, violent media should be considered a health risk as great as tobacco use (actually, the effects are stronger for violent media)."
 
They really think playing violent video games is WORSE than smoking cigarettes LMAO.

Of course video games won't give you lung cancer, but not all harmful health effects are physical.  That said, I'm no expert and don't know what effect playing violent games has on young impressionable minds.  If there isn't anyone in this thread that has access to and studied accredited research, they don't know either.

With all due respect, he asked for our opinion, he didn't ask for only people who meet a certain criteria.

bcavnaugh
I would not allow my 11 year old to play that game, Maybe at 13 Years of age.
Fortnite (PEGI 12+)

I'm leaning this way, but I don't know how mature your niece is. It would also suck for her not to be playing with her friends.

Game content is not the issue here (and rarely ever is) its the people online that are a SERIOUS problem for young... 
--->I would NOT allow -any- 11 year old to interact with some of the people currently playing Fortnite.
 
*games -without- text chat and voice features are a better choice for the young 

In the End it should be the Mother and Father (Or Guardian) that makes this choice for their child.
Not the Uncle, the Aunt or even Grandfather or Grandmother.

I'd allow it.

I let my 9 year old Son play it. Rule is he must play it on main T.V. in living room and an adult needs to be present. However according to the modern handbook on parenting I am probably failing. He has a dirtbike, races BMX, is involved in kickboxing, bjj, and has his own .223, .22LR, and .30 carbine.

It is all about communication, parenting, setting boundaries, rules, and following through.

Only you know your child. No offense, but I would never parent via opinion poll on a forum.

Thank you all for your advice, I was asking about the game I have heard of it, but I have no knowledge of what the game is. I am not asking parenting advice as I have a few adult children probably older than some of you.  I was asking about the game itself.  Again I thank all of you for responding.

bcavnaugh

krane

bcavnaugh
In the End it should be the Mother and Father (Or Guardian) that makes this choice for their child.
Not the Uncle, the Aunt or even Grandfather or Grandmother.

Well I am her guardian an have been for 6 years now, ultimately I make the final decisions on all matters concerning her.  If that were the case then of course you are right.

Or Guardian.

That was added after, don't try to be sneaky =P

I would be more worried about the community than the content of the game