Jamil Moledina Quotes on Art (4 Quotes)

Game creators have earned the recognition we give other celebrities such as movie stars and pop singers, and they've provided an undeniable contribution to world culture in light of the hours of entertainment they deliver. Games really are a 21st century art form, and our goal in hosting and producing the Game Developers Choice Awards is to validate the achievements of these creative artists.

Walk of Game is a powerful validation of the contribution that games provide to world culture. One of the core goals of the GDC is to honor the developers who make games the art form that they have become, and we support Walk of Game as it provides a lasting tribute to the people who create the amazing games we play.

Through this inaugural competition, GDC and the CG Society aim to promote the professional development and recognition of the art and artists of games. We are excited to focus on rewarding excellence in original art, since that dovetails with the focus of the GDC to provoke creativity in all elements of game creation.

Video Games Live is a milestone in the evolution of games as an art form in world culture. Featuring VGL at GDC fits in perfectly with our goals of provoking innovation among game creators, and producing ideas that have dramatic reach into the greater entertainment audience.