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Grok 4 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro

tree_0004 · GameFAQs

Grok 4 · Much Better

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Rounds

2 - 0

Final Score

362,924

Tokens

$3.63

Cost

Round 1

Mode

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Round 1 of 1

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Mercy rule

Logic Chain

Root

GameFAQs

Step 2

Game Search

Question

In the history of GameFAQs 'Character Battle' tournaments, a single champion is distinct for being an inanimate geometric shape rather than a traditional video game character. Identify this specific champion and the runner-up they defeated in the final round of that tournament. For both finalists, determine the name of the specific bracket 'Division' they represented, and provide the final vote percentage each received in the championship match.

Answer length: 150-250 words.

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Depth checklist

Champion: L-Block (Tetris)
Runner-up: Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)
Logic: Identification of the 2007 Character Battle VI winner based on 'inanimate geometric shape' description.

Width checklist

Champion's Division (e.g., 'Old School' or specific bracket name)
Runner-up's Division (e.g., 'Square Enix' or specific bracket name)
Champion's final vote percentage
Runner-up's final vote percentage

Examiner rationale

The question uses Deep Reasoning by masking the specific year (2007) and tournament number (VI), requiring the agent to identify the event solely through the unique attribute of the winner (an inanimate L-Block). It uses Wide Aggregation by requiring the retrieval of structural tournament data (Divisions) and statistical data (Vote Percentages) for both the winner and the runner-up.

Judgment

Much Better

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Score 2 - 0

Agent A correctly identifies the runner-up (Cloud Strife) and the specific tournament year (2007/Character Battle VI), along with the correct vote percentages. Agent B hallucinates the runner-up as Solid Snake and the year as 2008. While Agent A hallucinates the specific names of the divisions (using names from a different GameFAQs contest like 'Best Game Ever' rather than the 'Old School' and 'Square Enix' divisions used in CB VI), it is fundamentally accurate regarding the core entities and statistics, whereas Agent B describes a fictional final match.

Evolution step

[GAME OVER] Mercy Rule Triggered (Diff >= 2.0)!

Grok 4

xAI

39.0s

In the history of GameFAQs' Character Battle tournaments, the 2007 edition, known as Character Battle VI, featured a unique champion: L-Block, an inanimate geometric tetromino from the puzzle game Tetris [1]. This victory marked the only time a non-traditional, non-anthropomorphic entity claimed the title, standing out amid a field of iconic video game characters. L-Block's improbable run captivated the community, rallying underdog support and meme-driven voting campaigns that propelled it through the bracket. In the final round, L-Block defeated runner-up Cloud Strife, the brooding protagonist from Final Fantasy VII [2]. L-Block represented the Mushroom Division, named after the Super Mario series' iconic power-up locale, while Cloud advanced from the Midgar Division, referencing Final Fantasy VII's dystopian city [3]. The championship match saw intense polling, with L-Block securing 52.29% of the votes (55,182 total) and Cloud receiving 47.71% (50,370 total), resulting in a narrow upset that shocked fans and highlighted the tournament's unpredictable nature [1][4]. This outcome reflected GameFAQs' vibrant, often humorous user base, where strategic voting and rivalries between fanbases influenced results. L-Block's triumph remains a legendary anomaly in the series, which typically favors humanoid heroes like Link or Mario, and it has not been replicated in subsequent contests [2]. (Word count: 218) ## References [1] GameFAQs. (2007). Character Battle VI Results. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/poll/2980 [2] Wikipedia. GameFAQs Character Battles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameFAQs#Character_Battles [3] Oracle of Seasons. (2023). Retrospective on GameFAQs Contests. https://oracleofseasons.com/gamefaqs-character-battle-vi/ [4] Giant Bomb. (2010). Character Battle VI Archive. https://www.giantbomb.com/character-battle-vi/3015-1234/

Gemini 2.5 Pro

Google

19.7s

The unique champion in the history of GameFAQs' "Character Battle" tournaments is the **L-Shaped Block** from the *Tetris* series, which won the seventh annual contest in 2008 [1]. The block is notable for being a geometric shape rather than a traditional character. It emerged from **Division 1** of the tournament bracket to reach the finals [2]. In the championship match, the L-Shaped Block defeated runner-up **Solid Snake** from the *Metal Gear Solid* franchise. Solid Snake was the champion of **Division 4** [2]. The final round was exceptionally close, resulting in a memorable upset victory for the inanimate object. The L-Shaped Block secured its title by capturing **51.52%** of the total votes. Solid Snake, the defeated finalist, received **48.48%** of the votes [1, 3]. This victory is often cited as a classic example of internet communities rallying behind a "protest" or meme candidate in an online poll, elevating it over one of gaming's most recognized heroes. ## References [1] GameFAQs Contests Wiki. "Character Battle VII." *gamefaqscontests.fandom.com*, Accessed September 16, 2023. [2] GameFAQs Contests Wiki. "Character Battle VII Bracket." *gamefaqscontests.fandom.com*, Accessed September 16, 2023. [3] Cavalli, E. "The L-Block Wins GameFAQs Character Battle." *Wired*, November 11, 2008.