The Art of Team Fortress 2

[Shakermaker]

Interesting input for the whole 'Are games art?' discussion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXPkDQnM0JI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MB1s2dV5g

I like how TF2 lets aesthetics support gameplay. If done well I prefer that over 'realism'.

 

[Kaptain H]

I still think of games as entertainment and separate from "fine art". That said, art is not just some means of expression or whatever, but an important tool and there is so much art that makes up the content of the product. TF2 and the HL series are pretty great examples of art being used brilliantly to make the most of a product.

 

[Wanted Bob]

As interesting as that was, I cant imagine analyzing TF2 in such depth without it ceasing to be fun.

Guess thats why I prefer science.

 

[PorkPi]

I liked some of the points made in the video. Particularly the comparison between the TF2 world and US propaganda and the point about TF2 having a style that adds to the overall feel and fun, which I've always agreed with.

 

[ktimekiller]

is it just me or is the aspect ratio of the first video horribly off? my head hurts from watching

 

[Stigmata]

It's a 720p video of a 90-degree FOV, letterboxed to 640p.