Games: Art or not?

[B.Basher]

Would you consider computer games an art medium?

A drawing is considered art.

Acting is considered an art.

Music is considered art.

Movies are considered art.

I think to brand a medium that integrates almost every other form of art known to mankind not an art in itself seems more then a little arrogant. The way games are evolving, they are more like experiences. I've found games like F.E.A.R, Condemned, Resi 4, Oblivian and Gears of War to hit a spot that none of those previous forms could reach.

I say... YES :thumbsup: ! As for what is not art, 90% of the Tate Gallery. :stoned:

B.Basher Reviewed by B.Basher on 11-27-2006. Games: Art or not? Would you consider computer games an art medium? A drawing is considered art. Acting is considered an art. Music is considered art. Movies are considered art. Rating: 5

[Delta9 UK]

Yes

It is a shame they are not treated like it

I think games still have a stigma as a childs domain. This is complete BS and ignores the market.

I think in the future (in the UK at least) that it will gain more respect as the interactive entertainment artform that it is.

IEA - Cool I made up an abbreviation, I must be a nerd.

[biohazard]

yes, but too many people hack in online games nowadays. i quit gaming, stopped being a nerd, and started smoking pot all day as well as socialising. i feel better now.

[B.Basher]

yes, but too many people hack in online games nowadays. i quit gaming, stopped being a nerd, and started smoking pot all day as well as socialising. i feel better now.

That's a shame you had to quit playing. I'm a nerd, joined by other nerds all of whom love to smoke it up and socialise with their nerdy games :thumbsup: :stoned: !

[Buddha Man]

you can socialize while playing games....well just mostly with koreans who play world of warcraft

[ATrain]

Would you consider computer games an art medium?

A drawing is considered art.

Acting is considered an art.

Music is considered art.

Movies are considered art.

I think to brand a medium that integrates almost every other form of art known to mankind not an art in itself seems more then a little arrogant. The way games are evolving, they are more like experiences. I've found games like F.E.A.R, Condemned, Resi 4, Oblivian and Gears of War to hit a spot that none of those previous forms could reach.

I say... YES :thumbsup: ! As for what is not art, 90% of the Tate Gallery. :stoned:

The game that come out before Oblivian, Morrowind, was amazing!!! And I would consider that to be art. Some people still don't see film as art