Are video games just entertainment, or are they the defining art form of the 21st century?

In this episode of The Gentleland Show, Jacky, Edwin, and Sam dive deep into the intersection of games, creativity, and artistic expression. From comparisons with classic art forms like sculpture and painting to discussions on interactivity, symbolism, cultural storytelling, and AI-generated assets.  

00:00 Intro 

02:18 What Makes Games Artistic? 

03:15 Expression vs. Commerce 

07:02 Evolution of Hardware and Meaning 

10:00 The Line Between Art and Craft 

13:13 The Pain Station and Experimental Art 

15:08 Games as Information-Based Art 

17:13 Games as Microcosms of Art History 

21:25 Self-Expression and Postmodernism 

23:57 Games, Culture, and Identity 

31:26 If Games Are Art, What Comes Next? 

33:00 Outro & How to Connect with Us 

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