Follow Up: Video Games and Art

Industry reporters are highlighting an interview with Capcom R&D Head, Keiji Inafune, at the Game Developer's Conference, where he attacked former Clover producer, Atsushi Inaba for his inability to sell his games. While most agencies are focusing on that portion of the interview, Hikari believes Inafune's comments give a strong insight into the split ideologies within the industry. Inafune claims:

"Games are not a work of art. It's actually a product. If we think of it as a work of art, then... when we think about Picasso and Van Gogh's paintings, the end result is beauty, so it doesn't matter if you sell it or not. However for games, it's a product. It is a commodity. "

Interesting point to consider and a relavent contrast to an essay we posted earlier regarding games as art. Click on the links below for more information.

GDC: Lost Planet Creator Disses Clover
Hikari Article: Video Games and Art