I view games more as a medium of storytelling, and a "interactive experiance",.... kinda like a movie but better (depends on type of game).
Or just sheer fun, like I wouldn't call Path of exile, fantastic story telling, or a thrilling interactive experiance.... but non the less I rather enjoy it.
Art? I guess, if you consider Movie's works of art, or Music.... theres something to be said for games as well.