Are Videogames Art?

[MaxwellGT2000]

Games like Earthbound are some of the best art ever, really it is, the style, the story, the creativity, the message, all of it is art. One thing I love about the idea of video games as art is the fact not only can you make it look like art (like Okami) but you can make a story for this art that sends a message or shows an ideal or just an idea of life to people. Video games can be the best art form ever but all the maddens and shit in between make the idea of video games as a respectable art form is almost laughable...