Well there are many different types of importance. There are importance of an artist's works to the recording industry at a particular moment in time as reflected by artists like Justin Timberlake and Brittany Spears. Then there is importance or credibility that has been sustained over time. Examples would include Tom Waits, Lou Reed, and Pat Benatar whose works have been around since the seventies and will continue to be cool to members of the intelligencia for a long time to come in the future. As are Mario, Final Fantasy, Kojima, and Zelda to games. Finally then there is the artistic importance of an artists' work over time. Again as exemplified by artists like Bob Dylan, Madonna, Jim Morrison, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, The Beatles and Lou Reed, Final Fantasy, Mario, Kojima, and Zelda. The works of those like Justin Timberlake and Brittany Spears in comparison will be like flashes in the pan. No one will be putting any of their songs in important films fifty years from now while there's a strong possibilty that Waits' works will still be highly regarded.
Of course there are artists who come between these two extremes. It is possible that the music of Kurt Cobain, though not the Foo Fighers, Eminem, Gwen Stefani, P!nk, Halo, and Gears of War, for example will still have relevance in the future.
My most anticipated games: Whatever Hideo Kojima is going to do next, Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Gran Turismo 5, Alan Wake, Wii Sports Resort. Cave Story Wiiware.
