Elon Musk Challenged by Asmongold to Twitter Debate

Summary

• Asmongold challenged Elon Musk to prove his Path of Exile 2 level 97 achievement, offering a year of Twitter streaming in exchange for verifiable evidence.
• Musk's recent ban from Path of Exile 2 for rapid actions fueled speculation about macro or bot use, questioning the legitimacy of his claimed gaming prowess.
• Musk has yet to respond to Asmongold's challenge.

Twitch streamer Asmongold issued a provocative challenge to Elon Musk, demanding proof of his purported level 97 attainment in Path of Exile 2. This high level, requiring significant time and skill, has prompted skepticism regarding Musk's claim.

Musk, a self-proclaimed video game enthusiast, frequently shares his gaming exploits. His recent expulsion from Path of Exile 2 due to excessively rapid actions further ignited the debate. Musk attributed this to his exceptional gameplay exceeding the anti-cheat system's capabilities, but this explanation has been met with doubt from many gamers.

Asmongold, a prominent and often controversial Twitch streamer, directly challenged Musk's credibility. He bet a year of simultaneous Twitch and Twitter streaming against concrete evidence of Musk's legitimate achievement in Path of Exile 2. Asmongold suggested the challenge might be less about gaming skill and more about Musk's public image, implying that honesty would be more favorably received than exaggerated claims.

Asmongold's Challenge: A Potential Boost for Twitter Gaming

Musk's response to Asmongold's challenge remains pending. However, accepting the offer presents a significant opportunity to expand Twitter's reach into the lucrative game streaming market. Asmongold's substantial Twitch following (over 3 million) could translate into significant viewership on Twitter, potentially advancing Musk's streaming ambitions. This aligns with Musk's previously announced revenue-sharing model for creators on Twitter, incorporating features like ad revenue, tipping, and subscriptions.

It's noteworthy that this isn't Asmongold's first public interaction with Musk. Previously, Asmongold publicly supported Musk's November 2024 lawsuit against companies allegedly boycotting Twitter.