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Elon Musk Faces Backlash for 'Cheating' in Gaming

1/18/2025

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Elon Musk faces criticism from gamers, including Twitch streamer Asmongold, for alleged cheating in "Path of Exile 2."
Musk leaked private messages to attack Asmongold, misinterpreting content editors' roles.
The gaming community doubts Musk's top player claims, pointing to his poor livestream performance.
Critics believe Musk's efforts to showcase gaming skills are unwarranted given his real-world successes.

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Story summary

Elon Musk faces criticism from gamers, including Twitch streamer Asmongold, for alleged cheating in "Path of Exile 2."
Musk leaked private messages to attack Asmongold, misinterpreting content editors' roles.
The gaming community doubts Musk's top player claims, pointing to his poor livestream performance.
Critics believe Musk's efforts to showcase gaming skills are unwarranted given his real-world successes.