A 14-year-old Ohio gamer who competes professionally in Fortnite has won more than US$200,000

Weber, 14, has won more than US$200,000 in less than a year playing in Fortnite competitions. — Fred Squillante/Dispatch/TNS

Video games are just a hobby for most 14-year-olds, a fun way to pass the time.

That's how it started for Jonathan Weber, who has been gaming for most of his young life. But when he began playing Fortnite – a battle royale-style combat game that pits players against each other in a fight to the last man standing – he realised his skills far surpassed many of his peers.