Posted by LeChuckster on Sep 9, 2009 twenty to ten pm
What is considered art varies from person to person; that is what makes art, well, art!
Art is expressionism. I would consider the movie Casablanca art. I wouldn't so much consider Zombie Strippers! the same thing. Some may though, and that's great. I have my opinion and they have theirs - power to them. This goes for any medium.
60 years ago, film were climbing the same hill games are today. When the first few films came out they were nothing more than a horse running or a train robbery how-to. Some were astonished and considered it an amazing art form. Others found them overwhelming and scary.
Games are going through the same evolution as film. Games are still young and growing. For now, yes, games are considered a toy to the general public - especially those with money. To those who care about games and the industry, it an art form.
Personally, I am glad there are the behemoths that are game publishers. They are the evil corporations that push people like you to develop amazing games. The trials you had to go through to make DeathSpank will make it so much better. You are no doubt working your butt off to make this game amazing. This way you can shove it in EA's face when you publish it. That is what is so great about indie-games, movies, etc. They have soul that Sims 3 or Sonic Olympics never will.
Personally, I think games will degrade when it becomes a common medium of entertainment and art.
Long live indie-gaming, except for Blizzard.
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Posted by LeChuckster on Sep 9, 2009 twenty to ten pm
Art is expressionism. I would consider the movie Casablanca art. I wouldn't so much consider Zombie Strippers! the same thing. Some may though, and that's great. I have my opinion and they have theirs - power to them. This goes for any medium.
60 years ago, film were climbing the same hill games are today. When the first few films came out they were nothing more than a horse running or a train robbery how-to. Some were astonished and considered it an amazing art form. Others found them overwhelming and scary.
Games are going through the same evolution as film. Games are still young and growing. For now, yes, games are considered a toy to the general public - especially those with money. To those who care about games and the industry, it an art form.
Personally, I am glad there are the behemoths that are game publishers. They are the evil corporations that push people like you to develop amazing games. The trials you had to go through to make DeathSpank will make it so much better. You are no doubt working your butt off to make this game amazing. This way you can shove it in EA's face when you publish it. That is what is so great about indie-games, movies, etc. They have soul that Sims 3 or Sonic Olympics never will.
Personally, I think games will degrade when it becomes a common medium of entertainment and art.
Long live indie-gaming, except for Blizzard.