PARENTS OUTRAGED: Epic Games Uses Fortnite Live Event to Push Gambling Mechanics on Millions of Children. The latest Fortnite live event has sparked a firestorm of controversy as moral critics decry its integration of randomized rewards and time-limited purchases, arguing these features exploit young players' impulsivity and normalize risky financial behaviors. With millions of tweens and teens glued to screens, social commentators warn this marks a 'downfall of society,' eroding values of patience and earned achievement in favor of instant gratification and predatory monetization.