The uproar -- tinged with hilarity –- left the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX battling the humiliating accusation that he was faking it as a skilled gamer.
It erupted after Musk streamed himself last week playing "Path of Exile 2," boasting of having one of the highest-ranked characters and inviting scrutiny from seasoned gamers.
Many noted that Musk made rookie mistakes and was unfamiliar with basic game mechanics that he should have been familiar with given the advanced level of his avatar in the game.
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