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Videogames As Art – The Battle Continues

by | Games

While it undoubtedly remains an essential aspect of my life, I sometimes find it increasingly challenging to defend the gaming community. Allow me to elaborate.

Some time ago, film critic Roger Ebert asserted that video games could not be considered art, which sparked outrage among a vast number of gamers who were eager to prove him wrong.

Recently, Ebert reiterated his stance, much to the dismay of the many individuals who had previously rallied against him. In his latest blog post, he briefly revisits the subject.

This leads me to my point, which I address to a specific demographic: those who vehemently opposed Ebert’s argument and adopted a vocal, insulting, or patronizing approach to counter his opinion. The issue I am discussing, in essence, is ignorance.

There is a distinct difference between disagreeing with someone and attempting to discredit their opinion based solely on your own perspective. Opinions are inherently subjective, and it is natural for individuals to hold differing viewpoints on various topics. Engaging in a reasoned debate is the appropriate way to address such disagreements. However, telling someone they are wrong without any factual support is a display of ignorance.

Unfortunately, a considerable portion …

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“Videogames As Art – The Battle Continues”