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Twitch streamer Zack Hoyt, also known as Asmongold, has reacted to Elon Musk after the billionaire labeled him a "fraud." The beef began when Asmongold accused Musk of gaming Path of Exile 2. He alleged that Musk had paid people to play for him to increase his in-game ranking. Musk refuted the accusations and struck back by posting leaked personal messages between them.
He also suspended Asmongold's blue badge on X (formerly Twitter) and unfollowed him. The actions served as catalysts to a more general debate within the gaming community regarding Musk's credibility as a gamer. Asmongold responded to Musk's actions during a live stream.
He brushed aside the allegations against him and challenged Musk's gaming abilities. The drama has brought about debate online regarding gaming credibility and Musk's ability to take criticism.
"The shadow president is doing call out posts, calling me a freaking fraud on his website. How can you tell me that I’m not a gamer? He's not the president of gaming” said Asmongold
Many fans reacted to the video and said:
"Why not challenge Musk to a game then?" said a fan on X
"Coming back with a nerdy response instead of like a real man, kai cenat has done damage to streamers minds" said another fan on X
"That's a pretty bold clapback! HasanAbi leaning into the "shadow president" bit while defending his gamer cred is peak internet drama." said a fan
"To be fair it’s not even that good of a game, Ubisoft could’ve done so much more especially with a samurai tied story line" remarked a fan
"Nah fr though elon musk might be the shadow president but not the president of gaming that’s one thing for sure" exclaimed a fan
Why did Asmongold accuse Elon Musk of cheating?
Asmongold highlighted contradictions in Musk's gameplay. According to him, Musk's accomplishments at the highest level did not reflect his Path of Exile 2 expertise. Most players concurred that Musk had difficulties with fundamental mechanics while streaming live. The Twitch streamer also hinted that Musk employed players to inflate his account.
He added that the billionaire had resources at his disposal that made it simple to do so. This assertion gained momentum as more players analyzed Musk's in-game performance. These accusations were denied by Musk. Musk replied on X, labeling Asmongold as a liar and stating that he was jealous. He maintained that he played fairly and that his abilities were legitimate.
How did Elon Musk respond to the accusations?
Musk did not take the allegations lightly. He posted private messages between himself and Asmongold. He also took away Asmongold's verification badge and unfollowed him. These actions created a backlash from the gaming community. Most gamers and streamers panned Musk's reaction.
They described it as an overreaction to mere criticism. Some criticized the removal of a verification badge for a gaming controversy as unnecessary. Musk still stood his ground. He claimed that Asmongold was exploiting the controversy to gain more viewers. He also asserted that he was a better gamer than most streamers.
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How did Asmongold react to Elon Musk’s retaliation?
Asmongold spoke about the issue on a live stream. He explained that he was not surprised at Elon Musk's behavior. He also added that the gaming community could notice what was going on and that Musk's reaction made things worse. The Twitch streamer made light of the situation.
He stated that Musk would eventually get over the controversy. He also noted that most players questioned Musk's gaming skills even before this dispute. Despite the criticism, Elon Musk went on to justify his gaming prowess.
He tweeted again, calling out Asmongold and other players to demonstrate their skills. Asmongold declined to respond further, stating that the matter was "obvious" to all.
The battle between Elon Musk and Asmongold has highlighted gaming authenticity and online conflict. Asmongold had accused Musk of cheating in Path of Exile 2, which resulted in an aggressive reply by the billionaire. Musk denied and lashed out by deverification and leaked messages.
Most gamers defended Asmongold, arguing that Musk's accomplishments were questionable. The drama opened up arguments around fair play online and the treatment of criticism towards public figures. Asmongold has long gone, but the controversy continues to be a source of heated discussions in gaming.
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