Elon Musk, who has long boasted of being an excellent player of video games, particularly RPGs, has just seen his reputation as a gamer shaken following a series of revealing incidents. The boss of Tesla and of SpaceXwhich prides itself on being among the world’s top 20 on Diablo IVaroused the suspicions of the gaming community about the authenticity of his performances.
The situation worsened when Musk claimed to be a top player on Path of Exile 2, a game released in December 2024, claiming to be the world’s seventh best player in hardcore mode. These statements have raised legitimate doubts given his busy schedule as a multi-company CEO and his numerous media appearances.
A demonstration that turns into a fiasco
In an attempt to prove his skills, Musk filmed himself playing live on X. However, viewers quickly identified his beginner level, including his inability to use basic game mechanics. one to improve his character’s stats.
-The matter took a new turn when the famous streamer Asmongold publicly questioned the performance of Musk. In response, the billionaire published private exchanges and decertified the streamer’s account on X, in a move seen as revenge.
Damaged credibility
This series of events has significantly damaged the credibility of Musk with the gaming community he was trying to seduce, illustrating how his arrogance and his need for recognition ultimately got the better of his communication strategy with gamers.
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