The new season has finally arrived, the map has been plagued by war and a huge battle. This means that the map has changed, there are new items and old ones we all recognize. The new season also means a twist on the competitive meta, let’s breakdown the main changes you’ll be looking for going into the competitive season.   The Map The map is riddled with holes and explosions from the battle on this map. We see that multiple flying object known as “IO Blimps”  are spread across by POI’s such as Tilted Towers, Covert Cavern, Condo Canyon, and more. If you see a blimp at a POI th ..read more

For the third time in the game’s history, Epic Games has released a new chapter of Fortnite. With this new chapter comes a new map, new weapons, new mechanics, and lots of graphic changes. When looking at all the changes, it becomes apparent that Fortnite Chapter 3 is essentially a new game entirely. Which begs the question, why doesn’t Epic release it as a new game? Since the beginning of at home gaming, companies have released sequels to games whenever they want to add new content. Think of series like Call of Duty, Halo, Super Mario, Fifa, Madden, and any other historically successful vide ..read more

NOVOS is continuing to lead competitive Fortnite training, which is why we’ve partnered with the number one data analytics provider in Fortnite, Kinch Analytics! Kinch has built an unmatchable reputation by helping players of all standards qualify for and win major tournaments for over a year. Now you can access his knowledge with NOVOS. “I chose to work with NOVOS because they are providing the highest quality training in Fortnite, and by partnering together I believe we will create a must-have service for competitive players. I am excited to get to work revolutionizing the quality and avail ..read more

What comes to mind when you think of the word Gamer? For many years the connotation of the word has conjured images of 15-30 year old men alone in their parents’ basement drinking Mountain Dew and eating Doritos. With the growth of the gaming industry this perception is quickly becoming a relic of the past.  Competitive gaming in particular is leading the charge to shift the mainstream paradigm of what gaming is, a legitimate form of competition, entertainment, and interaction. Many of the misconceptions about gaming and the people who play it are formed through inexperience by people dis ..read more

The pandemic forced everyone to go remote. Here at NOVOS even as the pandemic winds down, our team remains hybrid. With employees on four different continents in 6 different countries, operating remotely is the only option. Operating a start up across different time zones and continuing to operate with speed is difficult, but here at NOVOS we have learned to not only handle the situation but use it to our advantage.  Staying in Synch One of the key challenges to remote operation is maintaining alignment. I am the lone U.S. based team member. Most of the team resides in Israel, with our ot ..read more

A Common Misconception E-Sports vs Classic Sports. At the surface most casual viewers and people outside of the gaming community see these two as worlds apart. Sports are physical. Athletes lift weights, run sprints, and go through all kinds of grueling workouts to prepare for game-day. E-Sports are mental. Players have to understand the game, and use quick reactions to find success. While both of these statements are true, they are not complete.  Developing IQ/Gamesense Sports and E-Sports are incredibly similar, you just have to look a bit deeper. Firstly both activities require a stron ..read more

Introduction In late 2020 I was conducting a seminar about mental tools training in Esports for my graduate degree. The class consisted of people from the department of Sports and exercise science. Although it was a great discussion, the focus was not on research and science. It was about defining Esports as a sport. You are probably familiar with the arguments already. “How is playing a video game a sport?” First, it doesn’t test any physical abilities. Second, it exists in a world that has rules that limit what you can do and is too objective. Or simply saying “It’s something kids do.” All v ..read more

Season 6 is finally here, and with it comes a variety of changes. Changes to the map, weapon system, consumables, and the addition of new features have completely shifted the competitive landscape. Luckily the team at NOVOS is here to help you learn, and adapt to the new meta. Here are the four most important strategies for competitive success in Fortnite Season 6. Crafting The brand new crafting system has completely changed the way the game is played. This Season has introduced two completely new classes of weapons. Primal and Makeshift. Makeshift guns are low tier weapons that you do not wa ..read more

Introduction This post will cover the main aspects upon which NOVOS bases its training philosophy. We want to clarify why we believe NOVOS is a great way for players to work on their skills. The following post will specifically cover the basic principles behind the way we shape our training programs. Traditional sports have strong foundations rooted in history, tradition, and community. Every sport has its way of practice and training, clearly defined progressions, and goals. Esports is a bit different, and we do not have a rich history or a strong foundation to build upon. One obvious obstacl ..read more

Have you ever felt that you are training for hours on end and not getting the results you are hoping for? If you mostly feel that way, then read our two cents about how practicing deliberately can transform the way you train and improve in Fortnite. If you are trying to improve and sharpen your Fortnite skills, Win more boxfights, or win cash cups, you should know that your training’s quality is more important than its length in terms of improving your abilities. That’s where Deliberate Practice comes in. So what is Deliberate Practice, and why it is key to your improvement in Fortnite: Pra ..read more