We live in a modern world where technology has well and truly taken over, with the vast majority of us turning to some form of tech to help us out on a typical day. For most of us, it’s a smartphone, while others might have a PlayStation 5. Both options provide access to games, too. In fact, as an entertainment option, gaming was adored well before its rise to prominence in 2023. Even some famous faces enjoy gaming, too.
The best thing about gaming is that anyone can explore it. Whether you’re a Hollywood star or an average Joe, everyone is equal in the virtual world. If you’re an avid gamer, chances are you might have come up against a famous face during a FIFA match-up or taken down a legendary sports star in an epic Fortnite battle. It’s widely known that an array of celebrities enjoy a wide range of gaming genres. Some might enjoy casino gaming products like blackjack, with Ben Affleck among the big celebs said to be a card sharp.
Indeed, Affleck has been known to win huge money at high-roller tables. Others used to regularly session titles like World of Warcraft, and there are other instantly recognizable faces who indulge in popular modern-day hits like Pokemon Go. Essentially, alongside the red carpet events and the swanky hotels in Los Angeles, celebrities turn to gaming in the same way we do. Let’s take a look at five known celebrity gamers below.
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Samuel L. Jackson
Kicking things off with Hollywood royalty, Samuel L. Jackson is a gamer. Well, we aren’t too sure if he still enjoys gaming, but he used to be a huge fan of the Grand Theft Auto series of games, even going on to voice Officer Tenpenny in GTA: San Andreas. The legendary actor is also known to endorse other titles from the genre, including the Fallout series and the Call of Duty games.
Elon Musk
Away from purchasing popular social media sites and coming up with new and improved Tesla products, Elon Musk is known to wind down with a gaming session. The richest man in the world grew up with a number of iconic gaming products, although he appears to have carried on his passion for it well into adulthood. Recently, Musk revealed his favorite ever games were Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 3, Saints Row 4, BioShock, Deus Ex, Half-Life 2, and Mass Effect 2.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
It’s probably no surprise to learn that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s favorite ever game is from the fighting genre, with the former WWE superstar previously revealing that he has a deep love for Mortal Kombat and, more specifically, a prominent character in it called Rampage. We aren’t too sure what Dwayne Johnson plays these days, but his affinity with Mortal Kombat is fairly well-known.
Matthew Perry
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One of the main actors in the iconic sitcom Friends, Matthew Perry is a huge fan of the Fallout series of games. In fact, Perry adores them so much that he voiced Benny in 2010’s Fallout: New Vegas. Perry has even previously admitted that he used to embark on such serious gaming marathons that he started to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting in him having to seek medical help. Now that’s dedication!
Rosario Dawson
It’s no secret that Rosario Dawson occasionally relaxes with a few games, with the talented actress revealing her favorite games over the years. Dawson’s favored choice of the lot, though, is anything made by Nintendo, although Pokemon seems to be her go-to game. Alongside playing games, Rosario Dawson has starred in the animated movie version of Ratchet & Clank, as well as announcing her admiration for Call of Duty: Black Ops III through a number of promotional posts online.
