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Actor Ben Affleck recently shared his personal history with gaming on the October 12 episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast. He revealed that he spent three years playing Starcraft after initially achieving fame, describing the experience as a period where the game consumed his life.
Beyond his time with Starcraft, Affleck expressed appreciation for Valorant, though he noted the difficulty of competing against younger players. He also recalled playing Doom during the production of Good Will Hunting, a title he noted has been available since 1993.
Affleck's gaming interests extend to various genres and classics, including 2K, Madden, Quake, Myst, Donkey Kong, Tetris, and Miss Pac-Man. He specifically lamented the decline of the real-time strategy genre, which he considers a significant loss for gaming.
While Affleck finds Valorant to be a great game, he admitted that the experience of being defeated by younger opponents can be humiliating. His reflections highlight a long-standing engagement with the medium, ranging from early shooters to modern competitive titles.
