Fortniteis collaborating once again with The Game Awards, bringing a special island to life. Players are now able to vote for their favorite creator-made island while also experiencing a unique island that is specially set up to bring The Game Awards andFortniteinto one unique experience.
Not only do players get to vote between 10 creator-made islands, but there is even a rendered version of Geoff Keighley featured in the event. WhileFortnite’s special Game Awards islandis only available to visit for a limited time, this common crossover could open the door for an even bigger industry-focused crossover. As one of the biggest faces in the gaming world at the moment, Geoff Keighley feels like a shoo-in for a hilarious, meme-worthy crossover.
Fortnite Feels Primed to Introduce Geoff Keighley as a Playable Skin
Honoring the Founder of The Game Awards in a Unique Way
Geoff Keighley has officially taken his hosting prowess toFortnitein the form of a MetaHuman. While the rendered Keighley can bring some slight uncanny valley vibes to the island, the special Game Awards crossover features a towering award with a platform that features the 10 creator-made islands players can vote on. Originally being part of the Spike Video Game Awards for over a decade, Keighley founded The Game Awards back in 2014, making him one of the biggest names in the industry. Since then,The Game Awards have staked a claimas one of the most important gaming events of the year.
The code forFortnite’s Game Awards island is 0853-1358-8532.
While The Game Awards can feature its annual controversies, it’s hard to deny that Geoff Keighley isn’t a massive figure in the industry, which makes him perfect for a playable skin. In addition to his prevalence in gaming, the journalist and host has also been part of a fair share of internet memes through the years, andFortnitehas plenty of experience with meme skins.Fortnitehas continued to embrace its goofy and lighthearted tone through ridiculous skins, and Keighley would make a great addition. From Peter Griffin to even paying tribute to the “stonks” meme guy withthe Diamond Hanz skin, Keighley’s MetaHuman form being added as a playable character nearly feels like a given.
A Geoff Keighley Skin Could Bring Hilarious Chaos
IfFortnitewere to introduce Geoff Keighley as a playable skin, an incredible amount of chaos would quickly ensue. It’s easy to imagine that players would quickly take advantage, filling as many lobbies as possible with the likeness of Geoff Keighley. A battle royale where a good portion of the players are running around as a herd of Geoff Keighleys would be terrifying and hilarious. SinceFortnitehas gone so far as to recreate his likeness, it would be surprising if Epic Games never took the extra step to add him to the in-game store.Fortnitehas featured the likenesses of plenty of celebrities, from Keanu Reeves to Ariana Grande, so adding an actual gaming industry figure to that list just makes sense.
The Game Awards Legacy Continues to Grow
Now that The Game Awards is closing in on its 10th anniversary broadcast, the event continues to be one of the most defining award shows of the year. AlthoughShadow of the Erdtree’s nominations have caused quite a stir, the many nominees featured this year are promising an exciting celebration of a full decade of great games.
Voting will be available onFortnite’s Game Awards island untilDecember 11at9 PM ET.
This year’sGame Awards could feature plenty of surprises. In honor of such a monumental event,Fortniteofficially adding Geoff Keighley to the game would be a hilariously great way to celebrate the success of what he has helped build.
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