Ben Affleck, an actor whose Hollywood career ranges from Good Will Hunting to being the face of Batman in the now-defunct DC Extended Universe, made the headlines in arguably the best and most surprising way possible after he had showed up at the Valorant Champions 2023 event earlier this week to reveal something new.
The actor didn't just swing by; he demonstrated deep insights into the game, effectively throwing his Hollywood weight behind Valorant, a free-to-play tactical shooter by Riot Games that has become a cornerstone in modern esports.
Affleck, it turns out, isn't a mere casual observer who just happened to pass by but an avid player, describing himself as a "promiscuous flex player," maining characters like KAY/O and Raze.
In a series of interviews and conversations at the event, Affleck was well-versed in the game's meta, casually discussing the significant alterations that came with the game's latest patch, 7.04. For those uninitiated, Valorant is an arena where milliseconds and precise skill shots count. Players pick from an array of agents - each with unique abilities - making patch updates scrutinized events that can tip the competitive balance.
