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Ben Affleck Admits Fortnite Rage Over 12-Year-Olds
10 Oct
Summary
- Affleck plays Fortnite due to his son's obsession.
- He gets frustrated by 12-year-olds taunting him in-game.
- The actor jokes about his co-parenting effectiveness.

Ben Affleck, 54, has disclosed his involvement with the online video game Fortnite, spurred by his son's deep interest in it. Initially confident from past gaming experience, Affleck was quickly humbled by younger players.
He recounted instances where 12-year-olds would defeat him and then taunt him, leading Affleck to engage in arguments. He humorously defended himself, stating, 'I'm a grown man!' This revelation came during an appearance on the New Heights podcast.
In a separate discussion about co-parenting his three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, Affleck expressed a feeling of falling short. He praised Garner's co-parenting skills, admitting he believes he's only 75% as good as she is, a sentiment his children playfully reduced to 40%.
Despite his jokes, Affleck has spoken positively about his co-parenting relationship with Garner. He shared that he balances work with picking up children from school and sharing meals, alternating weeks with them and their mother, expressing gratitude for their current life stage.