This will be a short "diary" (there is no length restrictions on what constitutes a diary anymore). But since it involves two things I am passionate about which is videogames and public media , I wanted to share this video. I know some of the gaming fans around here would enjoy it.
Off Book is one of my favorite PBS video series and I was happy they decided to do one on videogaming. A few of my favorite games such as Bioshock and Portal show up in the video, among others. I love that they also talked about the growing indie gaming industry. It is now easier then ever to publish indie videogames on the internet, through Xbox Live Indie games or the Android and iOS marketplaces.
Video below the orange squig.
Video games are important. They are a storytelling medium, a place for self-expression, a sandbox for the human imagination, and an extension of an ages old tradition of gaming. We play out some of the most essential aspects of our culture in games, and we learn more about ourselves and the world around us in the process. From the powerful cinematic experiences of mainstream gaming, to the hyper-personal environments of indie games, we are in the midst of an explosion of gaming activity that, as some predict, will continue to define the way we live and interact with information, and each other, far into the future.
Any thoughts on the video? How about the lively debate about whether videogames are an artform? I am on the side that says gaming can be an artform.