India, April 23 -- Hollywood star Ben Affleck recently pulled back the curtain on a lesser-known side of himself - he's a gamer. The Oscar-winning actor made a surprise appearance on a Valorant livestream hosted by Tarik, a former professional player and popular content creator affiliated with Sentinels, one of the top teams in the game's competitive scene. And Ben wasn't alone as he joined the stream alongside his 13-year-old son, Samuel, offering fans a candid glimpse into their shared love for the tactical character-based first-person shooter.

The stream, which centered around a VCT Americas showdown between Sentinels and G2 Esports, became even more electric about an hour in when Affleck entered the frame. Sitting down for a chat wit...