Annotated Text 2 Good Art, Bad Art , Good Games,Bad Games.

The next source of information on discussing whether games are indeed art or just entertainment.Games are compared alot to films as the text below describes,they both use lots of processes to get completed, and are mass produced for entertain purposes, Films are also seen as a type of art, but they are both unique to themselves,games rather than just sitting there watching the story unfold, games immerses the player within and give them more options for their gameplay.I came across this piece of text amongst the pages of "Video Games and Art"[1]

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From the first paragraph , the writer also compares the various processes which make up games and how indeed they are similar to how classic art is made, but new digital versions. He also says that the games and films , use art rather than actually been art objects themselves, which is quite true , but differs to the views of people that define art, I would dissagree with both , and say that games use art , to become what they, then also as art objects after they have been created.
In the next paragraph he explains how good games, which are full of artistic influence and have a very strong art team such as those of Guildwars.Such as the piece below [2]

And also the art team of "The Force Unleashed"[3]

Compared the not so, rubbish concept art but has alot lower quality , such as these from "Banjo Kazooie:Nuts & Bolts"[4]

 Although all the pieces are indeed art , the one at the bottom , wouldn't typically be able to be exhibited ,as its more designs than a high quality digital painting.Games also have similar properties to the art as the text says "a similar problem arises in distinguishing which paintings are art",it also compares that some paintings have more enjoyment value than others, which is the same said for games.By also understanding the new medium, of photoshop more, amazings pieces of work can be created by elevating the understanding of the media.So could game art really be exhibited in a gallery? I think so , if presented in the correct way,could games be set up in exhibitions to be played, i dont think so , but you can view the art behind the work, and then can go home and "play" the art.

[1] Andy Clarke and Grethe Mitchell [2007] Video Games as Art.

[2] Guildwars Art Team[2009]Snow Battle. Available at:

[3] LucasArts[2008]Star Wars The Force Unleashed Concept Art.Available at:

[4] Microsoft [2008]Bknab_concept_full.Available at: