Summary
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 August 07, 2025, by Mehrdad Khayyat:With the video game platforms expanding and the quality of gaming increasing, it’s no longer a hobby for the youth. Many people around the world are happy to spend time on gaming, even people as busy as celebrities.
Playing a few games in a lifetime doesn’t make someone an avid gamer, but this list talking about celebrities who have spent many hours playing their beloved games, and some of them are even as good at these games as they are in their job!
29Zendaya
The Last Of Us: Part 2
As one of the rising stars in Hollywood, Zendaya has played more than a few beloved roles in some of the best movies in recent years, but aside from acting, she also has some love for video games as well.
There is not a single game that Zendaya spends time on, but she is more of a casual gamer. However, she is a big fan ofThe Last of Usseries, and she showed her love for the second episode of this game a few years earlier, when she posteda story on Instagram, saying she was replayingThe Last of Us: Part 2, her favorite game!
28Conan O’Brien
Many Games!
Nothing can hide Conan O’Brien’s true love for video games. He always maintains a good balance between video games and movies, and he really enjoys sharing his gaming moments or creating content about them.
The YouTube channel “Team Coco” is O’Brien’s home, where he talks about everything entertainment-related, including video games. He always shares videos about his favorite video games, and honestly, he is an up-to-date gamer, seeking new experiences!
27Michael Fassbender
Racing Games
Despite the fact that every gamer remembers Michael Fassbender for hisAssassin’s Creedmovie, his favorite type of video games belong to the racing genre.
Years ago, when speaking toalistdaily, Fassbender revealed that racing games are his favorite, as he enjoys mastering race tracks and trying to beat himself by submitting better records with each attempt.
However, he also did play someAssassin’s Creedgames due to his role in the movie of the same name, and he admitted that he enjoyed his time playing some of the entries in the franchise.
26Stephen Nedoroscik
Rocket League
Two-time Olympic medalist in artistic gymnast, Stephen Nedoroscik is also a serious competitive gamer.Rocket Leagueis 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 inRocket Leagueand he does stream sometimes to reunite with the fans and have some fun while showing off his superb skills in this game.
Aside fromRocket League, Nedoroscik is also pretty good at chess and solving a Rubik’s cube.
25Paul 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 theNBA 2Kseriesfor 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 behindNBA 2Kregarding the stats, as he believes the rating system does not take the ball-handling capabilities with both hands into account.
Paul George also likesFortniteand he believes the OG mode was a great experience for him, especially after not playing the game for a long time.
24Snoop 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 playingMadden NFLseries 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 theMaddenseries, he also playsOverwatchsometimes.
23Randy Orton
Elden Ring
Few of us were probably aware of Randy Orton’s excessive involvement in gaming beforea recent interviewwhere he revealed his obsession with FromSoftware’s unforgettableElden Ring. Orton says that has over 600 hours ofElden Ringon record, which plainly explains his love for the game.
While Randy Orton has been depicted in theWWE 2Kvideo 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 hisobsession withElden Ringand gaming grew drastically.
22Ariana 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 thatshe loved playingSackboy: A Big Adventure. Later on, she also shared her love forPokemon: Let’s Goand theMario Kartseries 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 inFortnitewith a full skin set, which turned into one of the most popularFortnitecrossovers back then.
21Robin 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 forThe Legend of Zeldaseries. 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 tocheck out the magic ofBreath of the Wildfor 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.
20Megan Fox
Mortal Kombat
Most people would not peg her as a gamer, but Megan Fox is actually pretty skilled when it comes toMortal Kombat. Her husband, Machine Gun Kelly, found this out the hard way when she challenged him to a round of some classicMortal Kombataction andabsolutely 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 thatMortal Kombat 1will 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.
