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Competitors in the Fortnite World Cup in Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York. Johannes Eisele / AFP
Competitors in the Fortnite World Cup in Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York. Johannes Eisele / AFP
Fortnite might offer big-money wins – but let's not confuse it for a real sport
Apart from improving dexterity, gaming offers little in the way of a physical challenge