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Art and video games 🎮
Does video games a sort of art? Did you already spot art references in Animal Crossing? Let’s talk about arty video games like Minecraft and the amazing creators of Fortnite, Mario and Pokemon in this playlist!
Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers in science labs, the founder of Chuck E. Cheese and billions of dollars in quarters. Safwat Saleem examines the evolution of the beloved world of gaming.
Content produced by: TED Ed
On the agenda

video - 4:46
A brief history of video games (Part I)
By: Ted Ed

video - 6:07
Minecraft isn’t just a game. It’s an art form.
By: Vox Media

video - 15:45
A Video Game about Art?
By: The Art Assignment

video - 6:04
Art in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Part One
By: Accessible art history

video - 3:42
Art in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Part 2
By: Accessible art history

podcast - 35:19
Shigeru Miyamoto: Mario
By: Who ARTed

podcast - 12:04
Satoshi Tajiri: Pokémon
By: Who ARTed

video - 6:33
Fortnite: How EPIC combined design, engineering, and creativity
By: Artrageous with Nate