Smithsonian's IDEA!

Looks as if the idea of video games as an artistic medium is taking a huge step towards the legitimate today, as according to GameInformer.com, just today the Smithsonian has hosted a panel "highlighting how games have begun to influence even the most traditional of establishments".

With this in mind, the Smithsonian has also today officially revealed "IDEA! The Art of Video Games", an exhibit planned for display in 2012.

According to GameInformer.com, "They also hope to establish video games as a medium worthy of examination, critique and study as an art form, and to further bring validation and preservation to an industry that we all care about".

The future's looking bright!

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