Help with Researching Games as Art?

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I have to do an informative speech for my public speaking class and the topic I'm doing my speech on is Video Games as Art. Basically want to inform my audience on the subject of whether Video Games should be viewed as art or not. I need more resources as I can't seem to find many concerning this topic. Any help is much apperciated. You may give your opinions on the suject if you wish as well.

So far, the only thing I have been able to come up with was what is the definition of art. Depending on the definition of art, Video Games can be viewed either way. For example, Art can be considered something that stimulates the mind and creates emotion or makes you think critically. It is argued that games can't be considered art in this regard because it is merely a form of entertainment, like sports. Art can also be an expression of creativity. The way something is designed may not affect you emotionally but it is still creativity expression. In this case, video games can be very much considered art.

Agian, this is all I have so far, and what I have may even be leading me in the wrong direction. So any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks to anyone that helps me out.