Imagine Fortnite without Thanos or any pop culture cameos—hard, right? Turns out, Epic Games almost said no to crossovers, until a 5.5-hour pitch changed gaming forever. Now, live service shooters are defined by these wild mashups. Did this open the door to creative innovation, or did it turn games into marketing playgrounds? Let’s debate: Are crossovers elevating gameplay, or just cashing in on fandoms? #Fortnite #GamingDebate #PopCulture #Games #VideoGames