Show HN: Gemini 4 Argon plays StarCraft
What happened
StarSkirmish is a benchmark where large language models write StarCraft bots in C++ within one hour. The latest version tests flagship models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta using their official command-line tools. GPT-6 Astra achieved the highest score, followed by GPT-6.1 Sol. Gemini 4 Argon, Claude Opus 5.5, and Claude Fable 5.1 tied for third place with scores between 37 and 39. The best model still loses to top human-written bots, winning only 7% of games against them.
Why it matters
This test shows that current AI models can write functional game code but still struggle with complex, long-term strategic reasoning. It highlights a significant gap between automated coding capabilities and the nuanced decision-making required for competitive gaming.
Reality check
An automated, sceptical read of the sourceIncremental. While it tests new flagship models, the results confirm that AI bots remain significantly weaker than established human-written competitors.
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