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Celebrities Who Love to Play Video Games

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Everyone loves playing video games…even celebrities. Although they may seem to be a bit busier than the rest of us with all their filming, interviews, and photo shoots, it doesn’t mean that they don’t find time for hobbies. With that said, here are seven celebrities who share our love for gaming:

Henry Cavill

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Did you know that the Man of Steel and Batman v Superman star actually missed the first call from Zack Snyder confirming that he got the role of Clark Kent because he was playing World of Warcraft? Thankfully, though, Zack called him again to relay the good news. What more can we ask from this new Superman star?

Gemma Atkinson

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The former Glamour model and English actress have always been fond of video games ever since she was a child. In an interview, she told that as a kid, she kept her Gameboy hidden away in the bathroom. Until now, she admits that she loves playing Tomb Raider and Call of Duty. She also appeared in Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 as Lt. Eva McKenna.

Zac Efron

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The High School Musical actor seems to look like a guy who owns a gaming PC or console at home. Well, actually he does. The player admits being a fan of the Halo series. In fact, a rumor spread in 2010 that the real cause of his breakup with Vanessa Hudgens is because he got too addicted to playing Halo and ended up neglecting his relationship.

Megan Fox

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Many were actually surprised when the Jennifer Body’s actress Megan Fox confessed that she has a complete addition to Halo. In fact, in “Friends with Kids,” there was a scene that shows her playing the game. She plays Halo: Reach but did not reveal her online name. However, when asked what’s her favorite game is, it’s Mortal Kombat.

Seth Rogen

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In an interview, actor-comedian Seth Rogen said that he is into old-school games like Contra, Rush N’ Attack, and the original Mario Bros. This is the reason why he bought a PlayChoice-10 even though he already has a Wii and PlayStation in his house.

Mila Kunis

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Believe it or not, Mila Kunis admitted that she was so addicted to World of Warcraft that she spend the whole day playing it in her undies. Back when she and Macauley Caulkin were a thing, they used to play WoW for hours. However, she now plays Call of Duty and loves the thrill of killing and completing its quests.

Vin Diesel

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The Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel makes no secret of his love of gaming. He and his late friend Paul Walker used to spend their day playing World of Warcraft together. Aside from that, he is a big fan of Dungeons and Dragons and has been playing it until now. In a video from Geek and Sundry’s channel on Youtube, you can watch Vin Diesel talk about the game.