Are Video Games Art?

With the quality of the stunning graphics in today’s games, it is hard to deny that game design is a new art form

“In the beginning, there was Pong’s black screen and white cube. But times have changed. Today, video games are not only works of art themselves; they are influencing other art forms. Game plots are now showing on big screens at movie theatres and being recognized at film festivals.  Acclaimed film and television directors are also entering the world of video game design, recognizing the synergy that exists between the media.  Additionally, the artwork that makes computer and video games so compelling is also becoming a respected artistic genre of its own.  Gaming artwork is now exhibited at galleries and serving as a new medium for emerging artists.”

And E3 goes “Into the Pixel” with a gallery exhibit to prove it: