Fun and (video) games with Google's Gemini 3 AI model

This week, Business Insider's tech specialist, Hugh Langley, delved into Google's latest AI innovation, Gemini 3. As a formidable contender against OpenAI's GPT-5 and xAI's Grok 4, Gemini 3 is receiving widespread acclaim, contributing to a surge in Google's stock value that brought it close to Microsoft’s market capitalization. Langley shared his initial impressions after experimenting with Gemini 3 for a day, highlighting its remarkable ability to generate original content, aided by enhanced multimodal and coding capabilities. One standout feature is its proficiency in crafting interactive simulations, which could transform visual learning, website creation, and app development into engaging experiences. Using a digital platform called AI Studio, designed for developers to explore Google's AI tools, Langley began with a simple project: an interactive website about elephants. He tasked Gemini with incorporating fun widgets and trivia, aiming to observe how much the AI would autonomously add. The results were intriguing; although the design was basic, a particularly enjoyable widget provided a new elephant fact with each click. Langley even enjoyed a mini game where he fed the virtual elephant peanuts, receiving cheerful feedback when he succeeded. Langley also explored Gemini 3's potential in visualizing complex concepts, asking it to create an interactive site explaining photosynthesis. The AI generated sliders for sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide levels, illustrating the delicate balance needed for energy creation, even if Langley humorously noted that he didn’t actually generate energy. Other users are pushing the boundaries of Gemini 3's capabilities as well. Langley was impressed by an idea that allowed the AI to create a Lego building tool from a simple prompt, resulting in an intuitive 3D editor. He was able to replicate this functionality, showcasing Gemini's adeptness in user interface design and spatial logic. Additionally, Gemini 3 is making waves in game development. Google’s AI researcher, Jeff Dean, shared videos of various games crafted by Gemini 3 using just a few prompts. Langley attempted to create a game titled "Super Dario Land," where players guide Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to the correct warp pipe. With a bit of interaction, he found that Gemini adeptly adjusted the game's physics to enhance playability, proving its potential in game design. While Langley humorously acknowledged that his game may not become a blockbuster, he left the door open for future projects, inviting collaboration. For those interested in trying out his creation, he encouraged reaching out directly. The exploration of Gemini 3 continues to unveil exciting possibilities in the realm of AI-driven creativity.