According to Walter Isaacson’s biography on Elon Musk, the controversial entrepreneur was engrossed in playing Elden Ring in Vancouver just before his aggressive Twitter bid on April 14. This significant moment in internet history occurred shortly after he was offered a seat on Twitter’s board, an offer he declined.
Published on September 12, Isaacson’s book delves into the psyche of a man who remains as divisive as ever, even almost a year after his most high-profile acquisition. While the entire biography is captivating, one excerpt piques our curiosity as it mentions FromSoftware’s highly anticipated game, Elden Ring, set to release in 2022.
The groundwork for Musk’s takeover had been laid months prior, during which he discreetly acquired shares of Twitter. His intentions were undoubtedly clear, although he expressed the need to shift away from a perpetual crisis mode that had consumed him for most of his life.
Eventually, Musk’s efforts were rewarded with a direct offer to join Twitter’s board of directors, granting him significant decision-making power. However, in hindsight, it seems this level of authority was insufficient for his liking.
Isaacson suggests that following a weekend of contemplation, Musk made up his mind and decided to outright purchase Twitter. A few days later, he took action. Interestingly, Musk indulged in gaming during this period, with Isaacson noting that he stayed up until the early hours playing Elden Ring, a war-and-empire-building game.
After his late-night gaming session, Musk “pulled the trigger on his plan” and made an offer to acquire Twitter. Whether this gaming experience served as the final inspiration or not remains debatable. It’s amusing to ponder whether Musk was having a good or bad time in the game. Perhaps he will stream his gameplay in the future, allowing us to make a better judgment.
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