# In-Game Tutoring Services Fortnite Users Can Pay to Learn More About the Game By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingame-tutoring References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/fortnite-coaching-kids/) & [epicgames](https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/buy-now) With Fortnite only seeming to increase in popularity since its release last year, many users have become incredibly competitive, with a strong desire to prove themselves as one of the best -- a concept that's opened the door for in-game tutoring services. As The Wallstreet Journal reports, many parents have shelled out anywhere between $10 and $50 USD an hour to have a "Fortnite coach" teach their child to better their skills. Although this may seem wasteful to some, these parents site their desire to support their child's dream of becoming a successful esports gamer, where the prizes from winning major competitions can be incredibly lucrative. Given the money that's in the [esports industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krafton-india-esports), it's likely that these in-game tutoring services will only keep expanding to accommodate more [hopeful pro gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-esports-3). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **In-game Tutoring Services:** In-game tutoring services are becoming more popular as online gaming gains more popularity. - **Esports Coaching Services:** Esports coaching services are likely to become even more lucrative as the esports industry grows. - **Personalized Gaming Instruction:** Personalized gaming instruction could become a new niche within the esports industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has an opportunity to disrupt the scene by offering in-game tutoring services. - **Esports:** Esports has the opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of in-game tutoring services. - **Education:** The education industry could potentially partner with gaming companies to offer tutoring services to students who are interested in gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Esports Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osirion.md) - [One-on-One Esports Coaching Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achieveminds-coaching.md) - [Remote Esports Coaching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egame-studio.md) - [Educational Esports Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esic.md) - [Organization-Backed Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-thieves-4.md) - [Creator-Backed Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ishowspeed.md) - [Youth-Focused Game Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inter-milan-2.md) - [Esports Game Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-liquid.md) - [Educational Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belong-gaming-arenas-1.md)