Elon Musk Caught ‘Cheating’ in Video Games: Community Note Exposes Embarrassing Truth

News Asia 360

Elon Musk’s self-proclaimed video game skills have taken a hit after a humiliating community note on X (formerly Twitter) exposed him for allegedly “cheating” in popular games Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2.

Musk, who recently admitted that X is “barely breaking even” in a memo to staff, faced backlash after boasting about his character’s third-place ranking in Path of Exile 2 under the username ‘Fatalism ftw’. Gaming experts and fans quickly pointed out that such an achievement would be impossible for someone as busy as Musk—unless, of course, he paid someone to play for him.

The controversy erupted on Sunday night when Musk reposted a leaderboard highlighting his top-three ranking. However, a community note attached to his post called out the Tesla CEO, stating:

“While the account has reached rank 3, this is not Elon Musk’s accomplishment. He has admitted to paying somebody else to play the account for him. The account was actively playing the game while Elon was attending Trump’s inauguration.”

The timeline mismatch proved damning, as Musk was famously seated in the front row of Donald Trump’s inauguration while his game character was actively progressing.

Outrage quickly spread across social media. One user tweeted, “You literally paid and boosted and cheated to have this character and still brag about it? This is ridiculous lol.” Another added, “Diablo was an easy game, and no one cared that you cheated. PoE2 is much more difficult, so your boosting has not gone unnoticed.”

Others criticized Musk’s tendency to take credit for others’ work, with one commenter saying, “I mean, it would be better if you did it on your own, but just like everything else, you pay others to do the hard work and then claim it as your own.”

While Musk has yet to respond to the allegations, the incident has sparked heated debates about authenticity and integrity in gaming, especially for high-profile players. For now, it seems Musk’s gaming reputation has taken a significant hit, and the community isn’t letting it slide.

Leave a Reply

The year is 2025, and video games have cemented their status as a dominant entertainment medium, rivaling cinema and television....
diverse-close-friends-in-living-room-sitting-on-so-2023-11-27-05-22-51-utc
A groundbreaking study titled “Causal Effect of Video Gaming on Mental Well-Being in Japan 2020-2022”, published in Nature Human Behaviour,...
1.-games
In the eSports universe, Lee Sang-hyeok, known as ‘Faker’, stands as a legend. Nicknamed “The Unkillable Demon King,” Faker has...
faker
Steam’s 2024 Replay is here, and it’s the ultimate way to reflect on your gaming journey over the past year....
steam-replay
According to Science Alert, a 2022 study has revealed that playing video games may slightly boost children’s intelligence, challenging the...
kid-wearing-headphones-and-playing-video-game-chi-2023-11-27-05-02-38-utc
In a move that marks the end of Ubisoft’s ambitious shooter project, XDefiant will officially be shutting down by June...
xDefiant
In a surprising shift within the gaming industry, a new report reveals that players are spending more time watching gaming...
esports
We’re living in an extraordinary time for gaming, where developers continuously breathe new life into their creations with free updates....
positive-multiethnic-team-looking-at-friend-playin-2024-11-08-11-47-07-utc
For discerning gamers who demand uncompromised performance and immersive experiences, the landscape of portable gaming is about to undergo a...
Redefining Portable Power- Introducing The MSI Claw
It is called Playables.
Soon You Probably Can Play Video Games On YouTube. The Feature Is Being Tested Now
Nike made an announcement via Twitter about a potential collaboration with Fortnite.
Fortnite Is Teaming Up With Nike In A Gaming Collaboration
The gaming giant had made it known that Diablo 4 was their best-selling game ever.
Blizzard’s Diablo 4 Sales Breached $666 Million, Sets A New Record