Games as Art Debate Research Part 2

Game: Shadow of the Colossus
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Controls as an exercise in art
This is interesting because we see a new side to how games can be labeled as art. Sure the visuals of the game are astounding but the controls which are arguably the most important part of any game are sparsely discussed in the games as art debate. This article takes Shadow of the Colossus and shows us how through subtle tweaks in how the game handles, it becomes a work of art.

Game: Okami
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The Game of Art
Okami is one of the most discussed games in this debate because of it's revolutionary paint brush gameplay mechanic. What this Wired article asks is if the game feels like art or if the art feels like a game. Attempting to answer the question appears to be futile, since everyone will have something different to say.

Game: Bioshock
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Objectivism in Bioshock
This article approaches different literary and philosophical connections within Bioshock. Approaching the story of a game is where most "games as art" debates lead to, but there are so few games that really try to have a good story like Bioshock. This game singlehandedly raised the stakes for stories in games and it's effect will be long lasting.