While the question of "video games as art" sparks debate in some circles, game makers agree that raising the level of discussion to include the Smithsonian is a welcome event.

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The negation of the ban itself will likely have minimal impact, as kids would have found their way to violent games in any case, but the real story is that video games are now classified as a protected art form, the same way books, theater and movies are.

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As art forms, hip hop and video games are both very direct.

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