Video games qualify as a new form of art

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SUPPORTED

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Is it true that video games qualify as a new form of art?

Yes. Current academic and philosophical scholarship widely supports the classification of video games as a novel and legitimate form of art, integrating visual aesthetics, interactive design, and narrative expression.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 31 Jul 2026

The analysis

The retrieved literature consistently supports the proposition that video games qualify as art, with several papers establishing their status within aesthetic theory, digital culture, and philosophical frameworks. No papers argue against this premise.

Evidence for · 4

Decoding Cultural Affinity in Video Games: An Examination of Narrative Expression, Visual Aesthetics, and Interactive Design in the Digital Era

2023

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Vindigni, G. (2023). Decoding Cultural Affinity in Video Games: An Examination of Narrative Expression, Visual Aesthetics, and Interactive Design in the Digital Era. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.106.14911

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Culture as Experience from Dewey to Cavell

2024

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Laugier, S. (2024). Culture as Experience from Dewey to Cavell. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5406/15437809.58.4.09

Video Games as a New Audiovisual Artistic Genre

2026

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Zaporozhchenko, V. & Biednov, I. (2026). Video Games as a New Audiovisual Artistic Genre. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.31866/2617-2674.9.1.2026.361881

The Art of Video Games and Class-Based Discrimination

2026

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Bodde, E. R. (2026). The Art of Video Games and Class-Based Discrimination. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5840/swphilreview202642121

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