The Art History… Of Games? Games As Art May Be A Lost Cause

At the Art History of Games conference, Tale of Tales, the indie studio behind The Path, argues that “games are not art,” and “largely a waste of time.” Meanwhile, one professor examines where art and play have collided. Tale of Tales: Games “Not Art,” Largely A “Waste Of Time” Tales of Tales has never been shy about making bold statements. At The Art History of Games conference in Atlanta, GA last week, Michael Samyn and …