What does the live feed show?

The right panel of the live feed shows every decision Jev makes along with the odds the model assigns, so you can follow its decision-making in real time.

The project was made by Christian Mathiesen at Frigade, and the page notes it is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.

Jev plays Pokémon Red — Watch an AI decision model beat Pokémon Red, live

Jev Plays Pokémon Red is a live, streaming experiment where an AI decision model named Jev plays through the entirety of Pokémon Red. Viewers watch the gameplay on YouTube alongside a live feed showing every decision the model makes and the odds it assigns to each option. The project is open source, was built by Christian Mathiesen at Frigade, and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. No game ROM is included with the source code.

Key Features

Live AI gameplay

Watch the AI decision model Jev play through Pokémon Red in its entirety, live.

Decision transparency

A right-hand panel in the live feed displays every decision Jev makes along with the odds behind each choice.

YouTube stream

The playthrough is broadcast live on YouTube, with game audio available after unmuting.

Open source code

The full source code for the project is publicly available on GitHub.

How It Works

AI decision model plays the game

Jev, an AI decision model, autonomously decides what to do at each step of Pokémon Red.

Odds shown in real time

As Jev plays, the live feed surfaces each decision and the model's odds so viewers can follow its reasoning.

Browser-based live feed

The site itself hosts a 'Jev Boy' live feed (which starts muted, with a control to unmute for game audio) alongside a link to watch on YouTube.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Free to watch live on YouTube
The decision-making process is transparent — every choice and its odds are displayed
Fully open source, so the implementation can be inspected and studied
Runs a complete, well-known game rather than a simplified demo

Cons

Limited to a single game (Pokémon Red); no other titles are supported
No ROM is included, so replicating it requires sourcing the game yourself

Who It's For

Best for

Viewers interested in live AI agent experiments and emergent AI behavior
Developers wanting a real, open-source reference for an AI that plays games
Pokémon fans curious to watch a machine attempt a full playthrough
Anyone looking for a novel live stream to follow

Not ideal for

Viewers looking for a polished commercial product or support
Users who want the model to play games other than Pokémon Red

FAQ

What is Jev Plays Pokémon Red?

It's a live experiment where an AI decision model called Jev plays through Pokémon Red in its entirety, streamed live on YouTube.

How can I watch?

You can watch the live stream directly on YouTube via the link on the site, or use the embedded 'Jev Boy' live feed on the homepage, which starts muted and can be unmuted for game audio.

Is the code available?

Yes. The project is open source — the source code is available on GitHub via the 'Read the Code' link.

Does the site include the Pokémon Red game files?

No. The project explicitly states that no ROM is included.

Jev plays Pokémon Red