Elon Musk is facing scrutiny from the gaming community after livestreaming himself playing Path of Exile 2, a popular online role-playing game, with accusations that he had someone boost his account or play for him. Prominent gaming creators such as Zack Hoyt criticized Musk for what they perceived to be his lack of skills in the game. Musk responded by defending himself and insulting Hoyt, causing backlash and criticism. The online gaming community has a culture that respects players who put in the time to become good at the game and develop their character, which includes a code of ethics regarding earning accolades through hard work rather than buying them. Musk’s previous gaming boasts, such as being among the top 20 players in the world for Diablo IV, have also been called into question by some in the community. Despite criticisms of Musk’s gaming skills, he has stated that video games are a way for him to calm his mind outside of his business and personal responsibilities. Some speculate that Musk spends hours leveling up his character in games, possibly neglecting other responsibilities, which aligns with Musk’s past admission of prioritizing gaming over college classes. The controversy highlights the intense scrutiny high-profile figures face within the gaming community and the importance of earning respect through skill and dedication in gaming.
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Elon Musk incurs backlash from gamers for streaming Path of Exile 2
