In today’s Pixel P&L, we examine the unusual public dispute between Elon Musk and Twitch streamer Asmongold over the authenticity of Musk’s level 97 hardcore Path of Exile 2 character. Also in the spotlight: Reliance Jio’s entry into Web3 through a partnership with Polygon Labs, and other key developments.
Reliance Jio Partners with Polygon Labs to Enter Web3 Space
Reliance Jio has partnered with Polygon Labs to bring blockchain technology to its digital ecosystem, targeting over 450 million users in India. The collaboration aims to integrate decentralized finance, NFTs, and other Web3 services into Jio's offerings. Polygon Labs, recognized for its Ethereum scalability solutions, will supply the infrastructure to support Jio's blockchain initiatives.
“Joining forces with Polygon Labs marks a significant milestone in Jio’s journey towards digital excellence. We are excited to explore the boundless possibilities of Web3 and bring unparalleled digital experiences to our users,” said Kiran Thomas, CEO of Jio Platforms
Musk vs. Asmongold: Public Feud Over Path of Exile 2 Smurfing Intensifies
The world’s richest man Elon Musk and popular Twitch streamer Asmongold are at odds over allegations of “smurfing” in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2), igniting debate within the game’s community. The controversy revolves around Musk’s purported level 97 hardcore character, which many players suspect was not leveled by the Tesla CEO himself.
On January 16, Asmongold upped the stakes during a livestream (which currently has over 760,000 views) by challenging Musk to prove his in-game achievements. The streamer pledged to stream exclusively on Musk’s social media platform, X, for a year if Musk could substantiate the claims.
Musk responded on X, sharing screenshots of private messages with Asmongold and accusing him of being influenced by unnamed editors, calling the streamer “not his own man.” The move raised eyebrows as it may have breached X’s own terms of service, which prohibit sharing private communications without consent.
Despite the heated exchange, Musk has notably not denied the accusations of outsourcing the leveling of his PoE 2 character, fueling ongoing skepticism among fans.
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Nintendo Officially Unveils Switch 2, Confirms 2025 Launch
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Did You Know
In 1997, Virus: The Game introduced players to a unique concept where they battled digital enemies within their own computer's file system, represented as 3D environments. The game's advertising campaign was particularly notorious; it featured a downloadable .exe file that simulated the deletion of Windows system files. When run, the program would display a fake interface mimicking a system wipe, only to reveal at the end that it was just a promotional stunt. This controversial marketing tactic left many users terrified, leading to widespread criticism and making it one of the most memorable examples of "scareware" in gaming history. Despite its innovative premise, the game received poor reviews, averaging just 42% across various publications.
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