Elon Musk: A Gaming Elite
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, has proven himself to be an elite gamer. He achieved a remarkable feat by becoming Diablo 4's best player after setting a world record in the game's hardest challenge. This unexpected talent has added another dimension to his public persona and sparked curiosity among gamers and non-gamers alike.Changing the Game Development Landscape
On November 27, Musk was inspired by a fan's complaint about the "manipulative bs" that often occurs in game development. In response, he announced plans to establish an AI game studio through xAI. His goal is to bring about a much-needed change in the industry and create games that truly stand out.Musk believes that many game studios owned by massive corporations have lost their touch. By introducing AI technology, he hopes to breathe new life into game development and offer players experiences that are both innovative and engaging.
Now, it seems that Musk's ambitions extend beyond his AI game studio. He has his eyes set on another property and is considering a significant acquisition to reshape the way it is run.
Elon Musk and Hasbro: A Potential Match
Back on November 22, Musk took issue with D&D Product Lead Jason Tondro's comments in the 40th Anniversary 'Making of D&D' book. Tondro distanced himself from the fantasy tabletop game's creators in the book's foreword, which sparked Musk's anger.Musk blasted, "Nobody, and I mean nobody, gets to trash E. Gary Gygax and the geniuses who created Dungeons & Dragons. What the f**k is wrong with Hasbro and WoTC?? May they burn in hell."
A week later, on November 27, X user Ian Miles Cheong posted a screenshot showing Tondro's response to Musk's prior concerns. Tondro explained that the backlash came from "progressives and people from underrepresented groups who justly took offense at the language of OD&D." However, he dismissed Musk's comments, stating that he didn't consider those old-school players worth listening to.
When asked how much Hasbro is worth, Musk left the door open to a potential acquisition. If he were to acquire Hasbro, he would gain control over a wide range of popular properties such as Transformers, Axis & Allies, Monopoly, Magic The Gathering, and even My Little Pony.
We will have to wait and see how this story unfolds and whether Musk is truly serious about potentially acquiring the entertainment juggernaut. One thing is for sure, his actions and announcements have captured the attention of the gaming and entertainment worlds.