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Title: Elon Musk Clashes with Twitch Streamer Over Gaming Comments - A Breakdown of the Controversy
In a heated exchange on Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk traded barbs with Twitch streamer Zach Hoyt, also known as Asmongold, over claims that Musk may not be the top-ranked player in the action role-playing game "Path of Exile 2" as he claims. The spat follows a stream where Hoyt raised eyebrows over Musk's seemingly inconsistent gameplay.
Key Facts
The backbone of the beef between Musk and Hoyt stemmed from a post that sparked curiosity. Twitch streamer Quintin Crawford, also known as Quin69, shared a video displaying Musk's rank of number 12 in the hardcore game mode of "Path of Exile 2," while providing analysis of Musk's questionable gameplay.
In Hoyt's response titled, "Elon Musk is not getting away with this...," he posited that Musk might be paying someone to level up his account. Hoyt pointed out that Musk doesn't need to pretend to be an "elite, top, number one gamer" to garner respect within the gaming community.
To defend himself, Musk mentioned that he has participated in streams with expert players, without addressing the controversy surrounding his rank in "Path of Exile 2." Instead, he issued a stern remark at Hoyt, implying that he wasn't a skilled gamer. This comment provoked a heated response from Hoyt, who deemed the remark unnecessary and uncalled for.
Feeling frustrated, Hoyt retorted, "Leaking my DM's is one thing, but this is absolutely uncalled for."
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What Games Has Musk Claimed to Excel At?
On the popular podcast, "Joe Rogan Experience," Musk proudly declared himself one of the best players worldwide in the action role-playing game "Diablo IV." Musk also achieved a world record speed run on one of the game's difficult levels. Additionally, he boasted about being one of the best players on Quake, a groundbreaking first-person shooter game developed in the 1990s.
The Controversy Surrounding Musk's Gaming Skills
Most of the contention revolves around the substantial investment of time required to become an elite or high-level player in the games Musk has showcased. Given his busy schedule as head of various successful businesses, many have raised doubts about Musk's ability to dedicate the required hours to master these games.
YouTube commentators like Crawford argued that achieving the supposedly high level in "Path of Exile 2" would necessitate investing an "extremely high number of hours" daily, which appears improbable for Musk. Critics also scrutinize Musk's odd gameplay choices, suggesting they indicate an unskilled player.
Musk's unfortunate gameplay in "Elden Ring" elicited criticism as well when he posted his incongruous character build, prompting users to label him a fraud on X.
Insights from Enrichment Data
- Admission of Cheating: Musk admitted that he has had his accounts boosted on "Path of Exile 2" and "Diablo IV."
- Poor Gameplay Mechanics: Musk's streams demonstrated clumsy gameplay mechanics, such as halting movements and failing to restore mana, which do not correspond with the gameplay styles of high-level players.
- Suspicious Behavior: Musk's random movement, seemingly unintentional game choices, and naming a stash tab "Elon's map" raised concerns from the gaming community.
- Community Reaction: The gaming community labeled Musk a fraud due to the inconsistencies in his gameplay and his inability to provide proof of his skills.
Key Background
Musk's affinity for gaming dates back to his adolescence, when he wrote his own video game, "Blastar," at age 12. Musk once said that gaming calms his mind, and it has even impacted his businesses, such as Tesla's Cybertruck, which bears resemblance to vehicles in video games like "Halo" and "Cyberpunk 2077."
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- Despite the controversy surrounding his gameplay in "Path of Exile 2," Elon Musk has previously claimed to be one of the best players worldwide in the action role-playing game "Diablo IV," as he mentioned during an episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience."
- The controversy surrounding Elon Musk's gaming skills on Twitch also led YouTuber Quintin Crawford, also known as Quin69, to analyze Musk's rank in the hardcore game mode of "Path of Exile 2," which revealed Musk was ranked 12th, contrary to his claims.
- Elon Musk has a long-standing interest in gaming, as evidenced by his creation of his own video game, "Blastar," at the age of 12, and the influence of video games on his businesses, such as Tesla's Cybertruck, which resembles vehicles from games like "Halo" and "Cyberpunk 2077."
- The debate over Elon Musk's gaming skills has spawned a trend on streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube, where critics and supporters alike have shared their thoughts on Musk's gameplay and whether it reflects his purported expertise or just his status as a tech billionaire in the world of video games.
