
The game surpassed 25 million players in just a week, eclipsing “Fortnite”’s record. Respawn Entertainment’s “Apex,” released earlier this month, could be one of those gripping games. Suddenly, “Apex Legends” (“Apex”) has become a competitor to those games, sweeping others under the rug with its fast-paced, balanced and addicting play. “Minecraft” and, more recently, “Fortnite Battle Royale” have advanced gaming and popular culture with their simplicity and innovation, helping break Twitch records and produce globally popular merchandise.



It’s rare that a video game grasps gamers and non-gamers alike.
