Elon Musk delivers disastrous live video game performance, trolled mercilessly by gamers

Elon Musk's self-proclaimed persona as a top-class gamer took a thrashing on Friday, as video game enthusiasts mercilessly mocked the tech billionaire following a disastrous performance in a livestream, as per a report.

The uproar -- tinged with hilarity –- left the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX battling the humiliating accusation that he was faking it as a skilled gamer, AFP reported.

It erupted after Musk streamed himself last week playing "Path of Exile 2," boasting of having one of the highest-ranked characters and inviting scrutiny from seasoned gamers.


Many noted that Musk made rookie mistakes and was unfamiliar with basic game mechanics that he should have been familiar with given the advanced level of his avatar in the game.

Suspicions swirled that the world's richest man had hired help, inviting brutal comments that demolished his elite gamer persona.

"Path of Exile 2" is considered a challenging game that expert players say requires a serious time commitment to reach the advanced level of Musk's character -- something he likely lacks.

The tycoon has frequently shared his gaming experiences on social media, claiming to be one of the top players in various online games.

He has said the activity forces him to "concentrate" and "killing the demons in a video game calms the demons" in his mind.

The uproar has led users to question Musk's other purported accomplishments, such as his claim that he was among the top 20 players of role-playing video game "Diablo IV."

FAQs

Q1. What are two video games that Elon Musk was playing?
A1. Elon Musk was playing "Path of Exile 2" and "Diablo IV" video games.

Q2. Who is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX?
A2. Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.