Video Games as an art medium?

Don't worry about it, Tora. That's the reason I asked: I wanted to see a differing opinion. :)
I'm so used to the thought of games as art that I've never really seen an argument.
 
games as rt & gaming rt is a really interesting topic right now. alot has been done recently to use gaming platforms and systems as an artistic medium, playing w/ the gaming conventions. there are a lot of gaming mods & hacks that have been produced by artists to circumvent the original gaming experience. also, gaming systems are some of the best visaully interactive digital environments being produced right now.
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I'm going to be moderating a game.art forum @ a new digital arts site launching in sept. I'll let you know when it's up.
--------- so to me. gaming art is different than most commercially prepared games. BUT - I'm an avid gamer too, and I do see some amazing work being done w/ commercial games. after finishing FF8, I actually cried because I established such an emotional connection to the story line and visuals of the game - it was a completely immersive experience.
...godamn - sorry if this was a little disjointed, it's 4am CDST and I can't sleep...
 
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[ 17 August 2002: Message edited by: Tora_Chan ]
 
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