It wasn’t that long ago that video games were considered an immature way to pass time. However, the times, they’ve sure changed.<\/p>\n
The video gaming industry is a billion dollar venture that shows no indications of slowing. References and influence from video games can be found in pop culture far and wide, including popular movies and TV shows, and even music.<\/p>\n
Let’s have a look at the multifaceted role that video games play in our modern society as works of art.<\/p>\n
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At the heart of the video game cultural influence discussion, is gamings role in art. Are video games art?<\/p>\n
We don’t hear this discussion outloud a whole lot. That’s because for many, the thought of such seems absurd. It’s a polarizing subject, but it’s certainly not as irrational as some might have us believe.<\/p>\n
The 21st Century adapted our vision of art from static wall paintings to movies and music. Its only natural that gaming would follow, although, in a begrudging sort of trajectory.<\/p>\n
Video games offer narrative depth, visual spectacle, and a highly charged interactive experience.<\/p>\n
Much like novels or films, video games have evolved to tell intricate stories.<\/p>\n
Games like “The Last of Us” and “Red Dead Redemption 2” have characters with deep emotions, moral dilemmas, and complex relationships.
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