Ellen Tried ‘Fortnite’ And It Went Something Like This

My kids play it. Your kids probably play it. You might play it, too.

Fortnite is a bonafide gaming and cultural phenomenon. Even Ellen DeGeneres couldn't stay away.

Not only has the video game from Cary, NC company Epic Games found its way onto gaming systems and portable devices all over the world, but Fortnite's reach has also extended to sporting events. Watch any football game on TV and you're bound to see one of the many Fortnite dances incorporated into a touchdown celebration.

The dances are probably what piqued Ellen's interest in Fortnite. The spry sixty-year-old is famous for busting a move on her daytime talk show. And you just know she can floss with the best of them. To help show her how to play the actual video game, Ellen recruited Internet personality and Fortnite expert Tyler "Ninja" Blevins (above). Simply put, he makes a ton of money playing video games and streaming it online.

Will Ellen become a Fortnite addict? She gives the impression that it was all very confusing for her, but time will tell. If she does come back to it, these videos will mark the origin of her obsession: