Art of Video Games Exhibit in Seattle Gets It Right

There was once a time where a bunch of video games displayed in big (smokey) rooms were called Arcades. Today, it’s called an exhibit. The EMP museum in Seattle, Washington will look very familiar to a lot of gamers who grew up with the industry. Displays of what once we’re solo (or co-op) experiences are now nostalgic treasures that we can all enjoy. The games are shown in the way they were originally meant to be shown: running, on consoles.

Many might think about the “Are video games art?” question and think about still images, but video games aren’t still images. It’s about the experience and seeing a world in motion with you manipulating it.

The curator, Chris Melissinos speaks about the point: “If you look at other exhibits about games, there’s a blown up still from Metal Gear Solid, it might look cool but, in the end, you’re just looking at it. You can look at it all you want, but you’re flattening [the experience],” he continues, “Together, games become greater than their parts.”

I personally appreciate games for their experience, their history, the work put into them and the ideas that inspire for future generations. IGN dives further into what the museum offers and what the entire experience is all about. Follow the source for more.

Source: IGN – Art of Video Games Exhibit Explores The Meaning of Games