Games + Art = Garts, Gamarts?
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on "games vs. art, round 1, fight"I'm glad Electroplankton has come along to put this ridiculous debate to rest. It's an authentic work of art, which means that games can be art, thanks. Here's my proof, derived from six long semesters of art history.
It's an... interesting take on it. I always figured games were art by the mere fact that life imitates them. There's so much voluntary reproduction and casual referencing done by our generation, that games have become more than just simple fandom, but an actual part of our cultural identity. Look at all the zelda tattoes, atari shirts, IRL recreations of mario levels, and you can clearly see how games have shaped our perceptions of the world. If not art, what else could have such an effect?
I'd say all games, to a degree, are art. Most of the time, very crappy art. But the best examples are the likes of Ninja Gaiden I, and Ikaruga; games that are art due to their mechanics, as apposed to games that aim to be art solely using their story, or their aesthetics.
Ok, sorry, I'm done now.