In video games, there are certain genres where technical mastery is law: hack’n sklash (action-oriented RPGs) are undeniably one of them and appearances don’t deceive for long. After his somewhat pitiful sequence on the well-known Diablo IV, Elon Musk just learned it the hard way during a live broadcast of Path of Exile 2 (PoE2), highly anticipated sequel to Path of Exile. A game much more technical and deeper than its competitor developed by Blizzard.
A performance shared live on X on January 7 from a plane; thanks to the Starlink network; who caused the general hilarity of the gaming community.
The imposture unmasked by veterans
The retransmitted part unambiguously exposes the billionaire’s shortcomings. Informed observers immediately spotted his incapacity to master the fundamental mechanics of the title : hesitant positioning, hazardous management of one’s inventory, blatant ignorance of the object level system, etc.
PoE2 is not a game to be approached lightly and requires great know-how, both in terms of handling your mouse and theory-crafting (the art of constructing theories about the best way to play a game, using the rules and mechanics of the game to create powerful and effective characters or strategies).
A performance at odds with that expected from a player claiming to be among the world’s elite. The comments under the YouTube replay above are real gems, to enjoy without moderation : “ Being the richest man in the world and, at the same time, the most pathetic loser, it’s quite a paradox » writes one. “ A historian once told me the story of a duke who was too lazy to hunt: captured animals were brought to him, locked between fences, so that he could slaughter them and claim to be a hunter. Well, here’s the 2024 version of this nonsense » unchecks another.
From denial to vindictiveness: the wounded ego strikes back
Faced with legitimate criticism from Asmongold, a respected streaming figure who challenged him to prove his level, Musk reacted with disconcerting immaturity. The boss of
“Asmon behaves like an “independent” non-conformist (…) but in reality, he has to ask permission from his boss before he can do anything. He is not master of himself.” This is what Musk responded on his X account. A childish reaction quickly denied by a community note, ironically using the system he himself established to fight against disinformation.
Thinking logically, it seems strictly impossible for a man managing several large companies to reach such a level. The intensive farming required to achieve it simply remains unfeasible. Several clues in the video suggest that Musk would actually pay other people so that his character evolves in the highest spheres of the game.
“ If he’s willing to lie about how good he is at a video game when he’s the richest man in the world, what else would he be willing to mislead us about? » asked a user about The mythology of the multitasking superman cultivated by the businessman takes a big hit, he who certainly dreamed of making video games a new platform to spread your ideas. Because, yes, during the rebroadcast of his pathetic run on PoE2he dwelled on subjects which have absolutely nothing to do with gaming : Neuralink, artificial intelligence or… demographic dynamics of South Korea.
- Elon Musk was ridiculed for his poor skills in a live performance Path of Exile 2exposing his shortcomings in the face of a very demanding game.
- Facing criticism, he responded immaturely, decertifying a popular streamer and making unfounded accusations.
- His credibility as a player and multitasking figure is greatly weakened.
