After being accused of using a "booster" service to level up a character in Path of Exile 2 to level 97, Elon Musk shared private messages with a streamer, stirring up a controversy in the gaming community.
The incident came to light following a 32-minute video released by popular streamer Asmongold, who delved into the allegations of “cheating” against Musk. Rumors suggest that Musk might have either purchased a high-level character or had someone else level it up for him in-game. Asmongold's video highlighted the significant time investment required to reach level 97, sparking discussions on how Musk could manage this alongside his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X.
Players also noted that during Musk's streams, he appeared unfamiliar with the game mechanics, which seemed incongruous for someone who allegedly leveled a character from zero to 97.
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Musk responded to Asmongold's video on social media, humorously suggesting that he too “needs to coordinate with the boss.” He also implied that Asmongold consults with a team of editors before publishing content on the X network.
Asmongold clarified that he does not have a boss and that the editors he works with are part of his team, a common practice among many YouTube and Twitch streamers. This setup allows creators to focus on producing content while delegating editing tasks.
According to Asmongold, Musk's comment only highlighted his lack of understanding about the behind-the-scenes processes of content creation.