Turner “Tfue” Tenney: The Rise of a Twitch Streamer
Turner Tenney, also known as Tfue, gained fame in 2018 as the popularity of Fortnite skyrocketed. While he initially made a name for himself playing PUBG professionally for Rogue, he decided to switch to Fortnite to capitalize on its success. This move paid off, and Tfue’s skills attracted a growing number of viewers. FaZe Clan, a well-known American esports organization, took notice and signed him to compete in Fortnite. Although his time with FaZe Clan ended on a sour note, it only propelled his popularity even further.
Transition to Battle Royale Streaming
After parting ways with FaZe Clan, Tfue transitioned into full-time battle royale game streaming. While his viewership has declined a bit as Fortnite’s popularity waned, he remains one of the top streamers on the platform.
Tfue’s Game Preferences
As per TwitchTracker data, Tfue has streamed Fortnite for approximately 45% of his total stream time, with over 5,356 hours dedicated to the game. Call of Duty: Warzone follows at around 12.7% of his stream time. Z1: Battle Royale and Apex make up the remaining significant portion, with Tfue streaming them for around 12% each. Minecraft, PUBG, Destiny 2, GTA V, and Among Us have received less streaming time from Tfue, clocking in at under 150 hours each.
Tfue’s Streaming Equipment and Setup
Tfue’s Peripherals:
- Mouse: Finalmouse Legendary Diamond Edition Silver
- Keyboard: Novelkeys NK65 Tfue Edition
- Headset: Sennheiser HD 800
- Mouse pad: Novelkeys Tfue Mega Pink Deskpad
- Monitor: Alienware AW2521H
Tfue’s Gaming PC:
- CPU: INTEL CORE I9-10900K
- GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3
- Motherboard: MSI MPG Z590 Gaming Carbon WiFi
- RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB 3466MHz
- Case: NZXT H510 ELITE
- Cooler: DEEPCOOL Castle 360EX RGB AIO
- SSD: Sabrent Rocket NVMe 2TB
- Power Supply: CORSAIR RM1000X
- Fans: DEEPCOOL MF120 GT Triple Pack
Tfue’s Streaming PC:
- CPU: AMD RYZEN 9 5950X
- GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Hero
- Case: Phanteks Eclipse P600S
- Power Supply: Corsair HX1000 1000W
Tfue’s Earnings
Between August 2019 and October 2021, Tfue earned $5,295,582 from Twitch revenue alone, making him one of the highest-earning streamers during that period. In addition to Twitch revenue, he has earned a substantial amount from Fortnite tournaments and likely generates income from YouTube videos, merchandise sales, and sponsorships.
Tfue’s Popularity and Twitch Clip
Tfue gained popularity during the Fortnite craze in 2018, and his viewership continued to grow in 2019, surpassing 45,000 viewers per stream. Known for his exceptional gaming skills and entertaining streams, Tfue managed to keep viewers engaged even during less exciting moments. While his viewership has declined in recent years, he remains a popular streamer with an average of 11,000 to 12,000 viewers.
Oddly enough, Tfue’s most popular Twitch clip features his hilarious reaction to Tyler ‘Trainwreck’ Niknam’s intense gameplay in Apex Legends.
What’s Next for Tfue?
Considering his success with battle royale games, Tfue will likely continue streaming this genre in the foreseeable future. The specific games he plays will depend on his personal preferences and interests. In recent years, Tfue briefly shifted away from Fortnite to play Apex Legends and Warzone but eventually returned to Fortnite in 2022 and has been actively streaming it.