Age Quote by Andy Serkis
“Every age has its storytelling form, and video gaming is a huge part of our culture. You can ignore or embrace video games and imbue them with the best artistic quality. People are enthralled with video games in the same way as other people love the cinema or theatre.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Gaming and Narrative, 2021
Every era has its storytelling medium; video games are now a major cultural narrative form that can be artistic or ignored.
In simple terms: Video games are today’s storytelling platform.
Key Takeaway
Recognize games as cultural art.
Themes
culture
media
creativity
Mood
reflective
enthusiastic
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- game design
- media studies
- personal expression
Key Concepts
narrative theory
digital art
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games convey deep stories?
- What makes a game artistic?
A Different Perspective
Games may be dismissed as mere entertainment.
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