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Actor Ben Affleck recently shared his experiences playing shooter games like Fortnite, revealing that he frequently engages in heated arguments with younger players during voice chat sessions. Despite his confidence in his own gaming abilities, he admits that 12-year-olds often defeat him quickly, leading to verbal confrontations where he feels compelled to defend his skills as an adult.
Beyond his personal gaming habits, Affleck revealed that his upcoming Netflix thriller, Animals, draws visual inspiration from the game. He specifically noted that a character wearing a fuzzy bunny mask was influenced by the skins his son frequently admired in Fortnite. Affleck found the random and unusual nature of these digital costumes compelling enough to incorporate into his film's aesthetic.
Affleck maintains a broad interest in video games, regularly playing sports titles such as Madden and 2K alongside various shooters. He has previously expressed a strong affinity for Valorant, where he mains the character KAY/0. His involvement in the gaming community extends to attending professional esports events, including a watch party hosted by the Sentinels team last year.
