xQc Stands Up for Elon Musk Amid Criticism of “Scuffed” Diablo 4 Stream on X
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In the ever-evolving landscape of live streaming, Elon Musk’s recent foray into gaming broadcasts on X (formerly Twitter) has stirred both excitement and skepticism. As Musk ventures to position X alongside giants like Twitch and Kick, notable streamer xQc has stepped forward to defend the tech mogul’s experimental streams, despite widespread critiques.
Musk’s Streaming Ambitions
Elon Musk’s interest in integrating gaming streams into X isn’t new. October 2023 saw his initial testing of the platform’s game streaming capabilities, where he candidly remarked that it “works.” Fast forward to August 12, 2024, Musk returned with a second broadcast, diving into the realms of Diablo 4. Amidst his gameplay, he tantalized viewers with the announcement that the beta version of X’s streaming feature might roll out within the next week.
Streaming Test https://t.co/zZ6GXctYFu
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 12, 2024
However, the broadcast wasn’t without its hitches. Viewers quickly took to social media, lambasting Musk for what they termed a “scuffed” stream. Complaints ranged from subpar microphone quality to questionable bitrate, painting a picture of a platform still in its infancy stages.
xQc’s Perspective
Amidst the chorus of criticisms, popular streamer xQc offered a contrasting viewpoint. While live on Twitch, xQc tuned into Musk’s stream, providing real-time analysis of the broadcast’s quality. “The improvement is noticeable,” he commented, noting that the stream was “actually not that bad.” He highlighted that the typically challenging visual effects in Diablo 4, notorious for deteriorating stream bitrate, were handled better this time around, stating they were “usually way more pixelized.”
Addressing his audience’s skepticism, xQc emphasized, “Guys, it’s scuffed because it’s on his end.” He reiterated his expertise in streaming, retorting to doubters, “I know my sh** chat. Stop f***ing acting like I don’t know what I’m talking about.”
Yet, xQc wasn’t entirely uncritical. He observed that the chat during Musk’s stream was inundated with bots, diminishing genuine viewer interaction. Additionally, he labeled Musk’s microphone setup as “weird,” hinting at possible technical oversights.
Community Reactions and Speculations
Echoing xQc’s sentiments, some viewers acknowledged the improved bitrate, describing it as “actually really good” and praising X’s streaming capabilities. However, they pointed out that Musk’s recording settings were “absolute scuffed dogsh**.” Speculations arose about Musk’s streaming setup, with one user theorizing, “He must’ve been playing off a laptop, huge cursor (could be due to low res) and I noticed the wobbly pointer when he was in the menus.”
Adding a touch of humor, another viewer remarked on the background noise during the stream, saying, “My man even has his entire kindergarten worth of his children in the back what the f***.”
Elon Musk’s endeavors to integrate gaming streams into X signify a bold step towards diversifying the platform’s offerings. While initial tests have faced technical challenges and community critiques, support from influential figures like xQc underscores the potential and interest in this venture. As the anticipated beta launch approaches, the streaming community watches with bated breath to see if X can carve its niche in the competitive world of live gaming broadcasts.
Shivam Kumar
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