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Google is turning Gemini into a gaming sidekick with a new Android overlay
Google is introducing a new gaming-focused software overlay called Play Games Sidekick that lets you access Gemini while you play.
By default, that's things like easy access to a screenshot button, screen recording tools and a shortcut for going live on YouTube, but you'll see achievements and other game stats in there, too. All of these tweaks come with major caveats in that they require players to use them and developers to enable them, but they do suggest Google is trying to take games seriously after bungling more ambitious projects like Stadia. And not just on Android: As part of this rollout, the PC version of Google Play Games is coming out of beta, putting the company in even more direct competition with the Steams of the world.
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