TOKYO -- Sony gains a platform to marry its music and movie assets with games and build a real presence in the streaming world with its decision to invest $250 million in the operator of Fortnite, the hit online game big enough to compete with such video juggernauts as Netflix.
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A virtual tour in Fortnite by American rapper Travis Scott drew nearly 28 million viewers over three days.
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