Brewtendo
Weekly Brew 014
September 27th, 2020
This week, the Brewtendo crew discusses one of gaming's biggest philosophical questions: Are video games art? The conversation explores how storytelling, music, animation, programming, and player interaction all contribute to the medium, with each host sharing a different perspective on what truly defines art.
Before diving into the main topic, the team talks about what they've been playing, including 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Elder Scrolls Online, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Among Us, and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection.
The crew also covers the week's biggest gaming news, including:
- Amazon's announcement of Luna, its new cloud gaming platform.
- Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media/Bethesda and what it could mean for future exclusives.
- Rumors of a Metal Gear Solid remake.
- Former Blizzard developers launching new game studios.
- Early impressions of the upcoming PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launches.
To wrap things up, the hosts read community responses about whether video games should be considered art, debate examples like Journey and Shadow of the Colossus, and invite listeners to continue the discussion in the Brewtendo Discord community.
Question of the Week: Are video games works of art, or are they simply a form of play?