Why Google Gemini’s Pokémon success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Despite Claude 3.7 from Anthropic faltering in Pokémon Red, Google's Gemini 2.5 managed to beat Pokémon Blue using an agent harness that provided detailed game state info, helped remember past actions, and offered enhanced interaction tools—demonstrating how access to specific game tools can significantly impact AI model performance. This comparison highlights the importance of tailored frameworks when evaluating LLM capabilities but shouldn't be taken as a definitive benchmark for general AI prowess.