Video games are actually a great hobby. But between the captivating stories, creative gameplay and unforgettable moments, frustration and resignation can creep in. And no, it's not just about the state of the industry. Even small stumbling blocks can be enough to catapult your mood into the basement.
But which game is currently getting on customers' nerves the most? That's exactly what a recent study in the United States found. Unsurprisingly, it's one of the most popular titles of this generation. However, it does come with numerous problems from time to time.
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The most annoying game of 2024
The study looked at which games were most frequently searched for on Google, such as “servers down”, “glitch” or similar. Instead of a global perspective, the results of the study only look at the United States.
By far the most popular Fortnite here in first place. “Is Fortnite Down” is the most frequently asked question about complaints about the Epic title. No wonder if you look at one or the other headline of the past few months.
“Why Fortnite is not working” or “Fortnite servers down” should also be mentioned. Incidentally, the game was not only able to secure the top spot for the USA itself. Fortnite is the video game with the most complaints in all 50 US states according to the criteria set out in the study.
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The podium of annoying games
In second and third place are League of Legends and Rocket League equally well-known titles. The Battle Royale of Epic But neither of them comes close. The unit given is the so-called Average Monthly Search Volume. While League of Legends takes second place with 18,581, Fortnite is the undisputed leader with a value of 134,153.
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An interesting detail is the website behind the project. As bizarre as it may sound, the study shows a gambling website all about Counter-Strike. Actually, that's fitting, considering how much gambling elements have been bothering us in the gaming world for years.