The Video Games Museum #ArtTuesday

The Video Games Museum #ArtTuesday

Do we still ring our hands, attempting to decide whether or not games are art? For those who say that video games are entertainment only, I submit that the game Minecraft is clearly art, in any way you care to define it, whereas the movie Minecraft is “entertainment only.” Like photography or film before it, games have weathered the cruicible of gatekeepers. Video games have come a long way from Pac-Man, but Pac-Man, argues the great Tim Rogers,…

Have Video Games Become a Key National Artform in the US?

Video games have evolved significantly. Once thought of as entertainment, their ascent to artistic standing altered popular perception. Now, with beautiful graphics, interesting story design, and emotive audio, they are complex, engaging digital experiences. Today’s games investigate the human condition, society, ethics, and identity. This development promotes cross-disciplinary cooperation and discussion about video games’ position next to lite…