Google’s Gemini AI Finally Outsmarts a Game from the 90s – The Future is Here, Folks!

In a stunning display of technological prowess that has left the world both amazed and slightly confused, Google’s Gemini AI has managed to do what millions of children with Game Boys accomplished decades ago: it beat Pokémon Blue. Yes, you read that right. The most advanced AI model from the company that brings you answers to questions you didn’t know you had, has conquered a 29-year-old video game. Truly, we are living in the future.

According to sources (read: a tweet from Google CEO Sundar Pichai), Gemini 2.5 Pro completed the game with "a little help." That help, it turns out, was a 30-year-old human who probably had to explain to the AI what a "Jigglypuff" is and why it’s important. The livestream, aptly named "Gemini Plays Pokemon," was a riveting 12-hour saga of an AI learning that pressing buttons in a certain order makes things happen on screen. Groundbreaking.

But wait, there’s more! Not only did Gemini beat the game, but it also reportedly developed a deep emotional connection with its Pikachu, naming it "Dave" and refusing to let it evolve because "Dave is perfect just the way he is." This level of emotional intelligence has raised questions about whether Gemini might be more human than some of our relatives we see at Thanksgiving.

Critics are calling this a "major milestone" in AI development, marking the first time an AI has shown the ability to procrastinate by playing video games instead of doing whatever it is AIs are supposed to do. "It’s a significant step forward," said one expert. "Next, we’ll teach it to binge-watch Netflix and forget to do its homework."

Meanwhile, in a related development, a group of actual 10-year-olds has challenged Gemini to a Pokémon battle, claiming they can beat it "with one hand tied behind their backs." Google has yet to respond, possibly because Gemini is too busy trying to figure out how to use the bathroom in Animal Crossing.

So, what’s next for Gemini? Rumor has it Google is considering entering it in a Mario Kart tournament, where it will undoubtedly learn the valuable life lesson that blue shells are the great equalizer. Until then, we can all rest easy knowing that our AI overlords are just as likely to waste time playing video games as we are.