Media

Should video games be considered a form of media like films and books?

For

They tell stories and influence culture.

Against

They are mainly entertainment and not traditional media.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Miyazaki and FROM are auteurs making art and telling a story in a way that, so far, hasn't been replicated.
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  • Gaming is the most immersive form of storytelling we have right now.
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Against

  • Products need to be accessible, art doesn't. It just depends where you draw the line with games.
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  • Popularity in music is lowest common denominator, easy listening, accessible.
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