Fortnite is so popular that it has spawned many competitive tournaments that have awarded millions of dollars to the top players. The game has also become a big part of pop culture with many celebrities and athletes endorsing it and proudly admitting that they love playing the game in their spare time.

In 1996, the Jewish born aspiring video game designer graduated from high school. In 2002, he graduated with a Communications and Multimedia Degree from Marist College which he joined in 1997. During his college days, he took a strong interest in coding and design which would be the first steps in his journey as a video game designer.