Musk as a "professional gamer"? - but too good to be true
Elon Musk has proven time and again that as an entrepreneur he leaves nothing to chance. But in his latest portrayal as a "professional gamer", the Tesla boss may have cut corners in the wrong place: Let's take a look at his mysterious placement in "Path of Exile 2". The man who runs more companies than he has hours in the day is suddenly said to be one of the best gamers in the world - even though he can barely spare any time for the game. But what is really behind this story?
Musk in the livestream: glitches that reveal everything
The excitement began when Musk tried to demonstrate his skills in "Path of Exile 2" in front of millions of viewers. But players in the know quickly discovered several inconsistencies: Musk was struggling to find his way around the game, fighting with empty mana and simply leaving valuable items lying around. A professional gamer would never exhibit such behavior, unless he simply has no idea what he's doing - or someone else is playing for him.
Are Musk's gaming results bought?
Speculation is gathering pace: Was it actually Musk who shot up the rankings so quickly, or did he just find someone to play for him? There is a term for this in the gaming world: account sharing. And this is exactly what Musk could now be accused of. One user on Reddit even reported that Musk's account had been redirected to Chinese servers - a further indication that someone else could have represented the Tesla boss in "Path of Exile 2". And this practice is not only unethical in many games, but can also lead to a permanent ban.
A clear violation of the rules
"Path of Exile 2 is a game where ambition and hard work count. Account sharing, or "cheating", is one of the biggest transgressions a player can commit. If you get caught, you not only risk losing your rank, but also your account. Elon Musk himself has always presented himself as a gamer who does everything right. But after these recent incidents, the question arises: does he really have the skills he claims to have? Or has he simply taken on a "gamer partner" to save his reputation?
It is not the first time that a celebrity has been confronted with such accusations. But Musk's case is particularly intriguing because it is not just about gaming, but also about how the digital world deals with celebrities and their actions. What Musk is apparently doing here is a kind of deception that is not only unethical, but could also be illegal. If someone like him, who attracts so many eyes, is cheating in the gaming world, what does that mean for everyone else? A critical look at the digital integrity of the public could perhaps be the next big discussion - and this one shouldn't be ticked off too quickly.
