Ben Affleck might have played Batman on the big screen, but even the Dark Knight struggles against younger opponents in online gaming. The actor recently revealed that his love for video games sometimes leads to heated arguments with kids in voice chat, proving that getting humbled by a 12-year-old is an experience gamers of all ages can relate to.
Ben Affleck Can’t Handle Getting Destroyed By 12-Year-Olds
During an appearance on the New Heights podcast, Affleck opened up about playing first-person shooters, along with sports games like Madden and NBA 2K. Despite his confidence, younger opponents regularly remind him that gaming skills don’t necessarily improve with age. “I think I’m good, and then 12-year-olds just f**k you up,” he admitted.
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Things get even funnier when those players start taunting him. Recalling his reaction, Affleck said, “I end up getting in arguments. ‘F**k you! I don’t suck! I’m a grown man!'”
Affleck has previously shown his enthusiasm for gaming, particularly Valorant, where he reportedly mains KAY/O. He’s even attended esports events with his son. For someone who’s played Batman, arguing with a kid over a video game might be his most relatable role yet.
Ben Affleck Used Fortnite Skins as Inspiration for ‘Animals‘
Affleck also discussed his gaming habits and revealed how they unexpectedly influenced his upcoming Netflix thriller, ‘Animals’. While discussing the film, Affleck explained that some of the film’s costume designs were inspired by the unusual outfits available in Fortnite.
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The thriller features a character wearing a fuzzy bunny mask, an idea that came from observing his son’s interest in the game’s cosmetic skins. Affleck recalled that his son kept describing certain Fortnite skins as “tough.” “I thought these costumes are so kind of random and unusual, that’s what I based the costumes on,” Affleck explained.
It’s an unexpected source of inspiration, but it makes sense. Video games have developed some wonderfully strange character designs, and translating that aesthetic into a crime thriller could give ‘Animals’ a distinctive visual identity.
