Celebrity Gamers (& Their Favorite Game)

Summary

• Celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Ariana Grande are avid gamers with favorite titles.
• Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik excels in Rocket League, balancing gymnastics & gaming.
• Actors like Vin Diesel and Mila Kunis enjoy video games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.

Once upon a time, gaming was considered a niche hobby for nerds. That has since changed, and it is now one of the most popular and widely enjoyed entertainment mediums in the world. Even wildly popular celebrities are now jumping on the gaming wagon, and many aren’t afraid to voice their hobby. Many celebrities play video games, and like all of us, they enjoy a wide range of genres. Some like deep and intricate RPGs while others simply prefer a more casual FPS.

Regardless, there’s no denying that the idea of these celebrities being enamored by video games is a pretty cool idea. There are many celebrities who have favorite games of their own that they manage to squeeze in during their busy schedules.

Updated on December 17, 2024, by Mehrdad Khayyat: Video games are sometimes too good to be ignored, even for those too busy to find a few hours of free time in their daily lives. In that case, celebrities are no exception. Even if they can only play a few titles throughout the year, they wouldn’t miss some of those big hits.

Now, some of these celebrities are avid gamers with an obsession over competitive games, while some others prefer casual experiences every now and then, but either way, they are nothing short of real gamers.

26 Stephen Nedoroscik

Rocket League

Two-time Olympic medalist in artistic gymnast, Stephen Nedoroscik is also a serious competitive gamer. Rocket League is his favorite game, and he is almost as great at this game as he is at artistic gymnastics.

Nedoroscik has reached the top-tier ranks in Rocket League and he does stream sometimes to reunite with the fans and have some fun while showing off his superb skills in this game.

Aside from Rocket League, Nedoroscik is also pretty good at chess and solving a Rubik’s cube.

25 Paul George

NBA 2K

Well, the least expected from a professional basketball player is to dedicate some time to playing the same game virtually. And Paul George does that! He has been a big fan of the NBA 2K series for quite some time, though he admits it’s just too much basketball for him, playing on and off the pitch! George also has some feedback for the developers behind NBA 2K regarding the stats, as he believes the rating system does not take the ball-handling capabilities with both hands into account.

Paul George also likes Fortnite and he believes the OG mode was a great experience for him, especially after not playing the game for a long time.

24 Snoop Dogg

Madden NFL

One of the greatest rappers of all time is also one of the most beloved celebrities on social media. Those who follow Snoop Dogg more often have surely seen him multiple times playing Madden NFL series on Xbox. He even criticizes Electronic Arts sometimes for server problems and connection issues when the game is not accessible.

Snoop Dogg is a real gamer, and he enjoys sharing his gaming moments with the fans every now and then. Aside from the Madden series, he also plays Overwatch sometimes.

23 Randy Orton

Elden Ring

Few of us were probably aware of Randy Orton’s excessive involvement in gaming before a recent interview where he revealed his obsession with FromSoftware’s unforgettable Elden Ring. Orton says that has over 600 hours of Elden Ring on record, which plainly explains his love for the game.

While Randy Orton has been depicted in the WWE 2K video game series for a long time, it didn’t seem like he was an avid gamer back then, but according to him, the spinal fusion surgery gave him so much free time at home that his obsession with Elden Ring and gaming grew drastically.

22 Ariana Grande

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

The young pop icon has talked about her gaming habits more than a few times in recent years. In the early years of PlayStation 5, Ariana Grande revealed that Sony’s latest console was her favorite platform and that she loved playing Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Later on, she also shared her love for Pokemon: Let’s Go and the Mario Kart series on social media.

Ariana is not just a player though, as she has had a few gaming collaborations as well, the biggest of which was his appearance in Fortnite with a full skin set, which turned into one of the most popular Fortnite crossovers back then.

21 Robin Williams

The Legend Of Zelda

Robin Williams was a gem of a human being, and his wit and introspection made him one of the most beloved actors of all time. His warm and welcoming attitude made him a great presence to watch on both big and small screens, with the man taking on many roles as a father figure and excelling in this regard. His sudden departure from this world was a shock for many, who realized just how huge an icon left this world.

The actor loved his fair share of video games, having a particular soft spot for The Legend of Zelda series. The fact that he named his daughter after a character in this series is proof enough of how much love this man had for Nintendo’s patented adventure series, and it’s a shame that this amazing man never got to check out the magic of Breath of the Wild for himself. Given how wonderful this man was, it’s easy to see why he would’ve loved how Nintendo reimagined the formula for this amazing franchise.

20 Megan Fox

Mortal Kombat

Most people would not peg her as a gamer, but Megan Fox is actually pretty skilled when it comes to Mortal Kombat. Her husband, Machine Gun Kelly, found this out the hard way when she challenged him to a round of some classic Mortal Kombat action and absolutely schooled him. The rapper had no idea that his wife was so good at this game and was completely taken aback by her skills!

Now, it’s rumored that Mortal Kombat 1 will feature real-life characters, including Megan Fox herself! The celebrity must be over the moon that her likeness has been adopted in a game that she genuinely loves, although the idea of having her body brutalized and torn apart in the game may not be all that appealing on second thought.

19 Ronda Rousey

World Of Warcraft

Regardless of all the bad PR Ronda Rousey may have attracted for a multitude of reasons, highlighting these moments without pointing out the huge steps this ex-MMA star made to help mixed martial arts become a sport that both men and women could compete in on the biggest stage. The master of judo did a great job of wowing people by dominating her opponents and throwing them around like ragdolls.

She never really managed to bounce back after her loss at the hands of Holly Holm, but that shouldn’t take away from her amazing legacy in the slightest. Right now, Ronda is currently a star in WWE while also being a huge fan of World of Warcraft.

18 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Mortal Kombat And Rampage

It makes sense that Dwayne Johnson’s favorite game would be from the fighting genre, given his legendary status in the WWE and numerous movie roles where he lets his fists do the talking.

The original Mortal Kombat was released in 1992 and was a hugely controversial release due to the game’s violence, particularly during Fatality finishing moves. The fighting game was able to survive the scrutiny, though, and is one of the most successful fighting franchises today. Dwayne Johnson also revealed that he had a soft spot for Rampage, which was an arcade action game from 1986 made by the same studio as Mortal Kombat.

17 Tom Holland

Uncharted 4

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland revealed that his favorite game was Uncharted 4, which is convenient as he played the game’s protagonist, Nathan Drake, in the Uncharted movie. Truth be told, Tom may have only said Uncharted 4 was his favorite movie for this reason, though it certainly isn’t an odd pick, as it was one of the best action-adventure games on the PlayStation 4.

The English actor named another Sony game, The Last of Us, among his favorites, along with Bethesda’s Skyrim.

16 Elon Musk

BioShock And Mass Effect 2

Elon Musk has become one of the most recognizable names and faces in the world in recent years. This is largely due to his presence on X, ownership of Tesla, and determination to colonize Mars, among other ventures. The entrepreneur often talks about gaming on X and once replied to a tweet with a list of his favorite games.

Elon Musk listed BioShock, Deus Ex, Half-Life 2, Mass Effect 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 3, and Saints Row 4; a solid list of games that were all well-received by critics. He also revealed that he has fully played Cyberpunk 2077.

15 Brie Larson

Animal Crossing And The Legend Of Zelda

One of the newest stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson. Larson has discussed her love of video games a few times over the years, and she also recently launched her own YouTube channel featuring video game content.

A recent commercial for Nintendo Switch featured Larson playing some of her favorites like Animal Crossing: New Horizons. She also had previously revealed she was a huge fan of Super Mario World 3D, though Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was her new favorite.

14 Matthew Perry

Fallout

While he was likely best known for his role on the hit 90s series Friends, Matthew Perry also voiced Benny in 2010’s Fallout: New Vegas, which came after Perry’s revelation that he was a huge fan of the Fallout series.

Perry revealed on Ellen that he played so much Fallout 3 that he began to develop carpal tunnel syndrome and had to see a doctor. Perry also gave Ellen DeGeneres a copy of the game, which ultimately led to his role in Fallout: New Vegas.

13 Zachary Levi

Call Of Duty And Destiny

It might not be that surprising to learn that actor Zachary Levi is a gamer, considering some of his biggest roles have been in projects like Chuck. Levi starred as the titular gamer tech guru turned secret agent, who would have fanboyed over his own later roles in the Thor franchise and 2019’s Shazam.

While Levi loves first-person shooters like Call of Duty and the Destiny series, he’s also devoted some time to hits like Battlefield and third-person shooter Gears of War. This only further cements him as a fellow gamer, which hopefully means more gaming-related projects from Levi in the future.

12 Rosario Dawson

Call Of Duty

The live-action Ahsoka Tano from the Star Wars universe may be a well-known celeb gamer to some fans, as she has frequently discussed her history with and love for video games. Her passion for video games has also extended to her professional work.

She starred in the animated Ratchet & Clank movie and helped promote Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and the series’ inclusion of a female character option in the campaign and multiplayer. She is clearly passionate about the representation of women in gaming, and rightfully so.

11 Will Arnett

Call Of Duty

Bojack Horseman and Arrested Development‘s Will Arnett is a big fan of the Call of Duty franchise which led to his appearance in 2009’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He also has previously revealed that he plays Call of Duty online with celebrity friends like Jason Bateman and Jerry O’Connell.

Arnett also hosted his own show for Xbox called Game Chat alongside fellow comedians as they hilariously played games together, though the short-lived series stopped airing new episodes after briefly moving to Twitch.

10 Vin Diesel

Call Of Duty And Dungeons & Dragons

Vin Diesel is easily one of the most popular celebrity nerds, as he hasn’t shied away from his love of Dungeons & Dragons. He is also a devout player of video games, a fan of pretty much everything ranging from MMOs to RTSs to traditional first-person shooters like Call of Duty.

He is so devoted to quality video games that he founded a development company called Tigon Studios, which helped with the release of the critically acclaimed The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, AKA one of the best, and best-looking, games released for the OG Xbox.

9 Mila Kunis

World Of Warcraft

It may not look like it at first glance, but Mila Kunis is a die-hard video game player. Back in the day, she was reported to be addicted to World of Warcraft, just like the rest of us. Now just imagine Mila Kunis sitting in front of a computer and playing that game. Yeah, it’s definitely pretty hard to picture.

She reportedly no longer plays that specific game but has moved on to less time-consuming games like Call of Duty. She’s an absolute gem of a human being, and the fact that she’s a gamer is the icing on the cake.

8 Samuel L. Jackson

Pong

Samuel L. Jackson had a memorable role in the Grand Theft Auto series, voicing Officer Tenpenny in GTA: San Andreas. He’s truly a gem of an actor who was enamored with this medium during the classic years of this industry.

His obsession with games like Pong is well documented, and the actor who portrays Nick Fury has a rich history with this medium indeed. He’s a great person in every way, and gamers will love to call him one of their own! A few years back, Samuel revealed that he was an OG gamer, from the age of Space Invaders.

7 Jack Black

Red Dead Redemption 2

Another not-such-a-surprise here with Jack Black! Black has been involved with the video game industry in the past, famously voicing Eddie Riggs in the criminally underrated Brutal Legend. He also revealed to Kotaku that one of his proudest accomplishments was completing Project Gotham Racing, a popular racing game released back on the original Xbox.

In 2018, he created a YouTube channel called JablinskiGames, and he has been seen playing old arcade games and Minecraft alongside PewDiePie. Maybe not a devout gamer, but a gamer nevertheless. His love for Red Dead Redemption 2 is seen in a recent song, with the man outright calling it one of the most epic Shakespearean stories in gaming history.