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Video Games: Are They Art?

Post by Scott »

Let the debate begin :u:
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Re: Video Games: Are They Art?

Post by spartan64 »

Well games have a lot of artistic elements like models, textures, sound, music etc... so I would guess that games are 'Art'.

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Re: Video Games: Are They Art?

Post by Scott »

Here's to help to see where the debate comes from: http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/04 ... e_art.html

I know, a lot to read, but is a good and rage-worthy read considering the man has never played a game.
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Re: Video Games: Are They Art?

Post by GeneralChaz9 »

Yes. Graphic styles, landscapes, characters, the story, the music, etc.

It's hard to explain though how they are art, but I consider them art.
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Re: Video Games: Are They Art?

Post by Kelevra »

I recall a while back when I was playing Call of Duty. I stabbed some guy in the back of the head. Turns out he was some kid who didn't appreciate it, so he just called me a fag for the rest of the match. Truly art in it's purest form.



In short, if you want to call it art, it is. If not, screw it. So long as the game is FUN who friggen cares?
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Re: Video Games: Are They Art?

Post by Scott »

Kelevra wrote:In short, if you want to call it art, it is. If not, screw it. So long as the game is FUN who friggen cares?
That is a common perspective and although there is nothing wrong with it that really doesn't pertain to the topic.
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