Free time and ‘Fortnite’: How coronavirus changed the video game industry forever

As coronavirus lockdowns continue to shutter movie theaters, restaurants, and sports stadiums, Americans are increasingly turning to video games for entertainment and to socialize with their friends and family. “One of the big trends we’re seeing in player behavior through the pandemic is that video games have become one of the primary ways friends and family have stayed connected,” NPD Group video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella told Yahoo…