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GAME TIME

iT LOOKS LIKE a normal home from the outside, but it isn’t until Ben Simmons takes you down to the basement of his new crib that you realize you’re entering a pretty special place. As you go down and make a left, you’re greeted by a neon sign that reads “SIMMO THE SAVAGE!” which pays homage to the gamer tag Ben’s held since his teen years.

The made-for-Instagram space is only a reception area that eventually leads you into the video game room on the right side. The eSports room features four stations, each with a dual monitor display (240hz monitors), a tower with maxed out specs, and a gaming chair. Each computer has 20+ games. is Ben’s current go-to. His favorite game mode is 2v2 Gunfight. He plays

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