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Actor Ben Affleck recently discussed his experiences with Fortnite during an appearance on the New Heights podcast. Despite his self-described status as a dedicated gamer with a preference for first-person shooters, Affleck found the battle royale title significantly more challenging than he initially anticipated.
The actor recounted a difficult session where he was quickly eliminated by younger players. Affleck noted that the 12-year-olds he faced mocked him following his defeat, prompting him to defensively shout back at them that he was a grown man who did not actually suck at the game.
Beyond gameplay mechanics, Affleck expressed disbelief regarding the pricing of in-game cosmetics. He shared an anecdote about his son requesting Fortnite skins for Christmas, only for the actor to discover that these digital items cost hundreds of dollars, leading him to label the practice as nonsense.
Affleck maintains an interest in competitive shooters, specifically citing Valorant as a title he enjoys. His history with the genre includes a scene in the film Gone Girl where his character plays Battlefield 3, highlighting his long-standing engagement with the medium.
