Video game giant Nintendo is set to open its own museum. While some might see this as egotism, it is actually an admirable move that highlights the importance of preserving the history of video games. The museum, located in Japan, is built on the site of Nintendo's former card manufacturing facilities. Before becoming the iconic video game maker we know today, Nintendo was a manufacturer of playing cards.

Nintendo and the Preservation of Video Game Art
The creation of this Nintendo museum highlights a desire to preserve and celebrate the legacy of the company and the video game industry in general. At a time when traditional museums have yet to fully grasp the importance of video games as an art form, Nintendo is taking the lead in preserving its own works and those of an entire industry.
Video games, arguably the most popular art form today, are evolving at a dizzying speed. This rapid evolution, while a source of innovation and creativity, also presents a risk of heritage loss. Ambitious projects, such as that of Nintendo, or the upcoming opening of a video game museum near Disney by the TEV project, are crucial initiatives for the preservation and recognition of video games as an art form.
Geek Art and Nintendo Art in Museums
The idea of one day seeing sections dedicated to video game art in prestigious museums like the Louvre or the Musée d'Orsay may seem audacious, but it is not impossible. Many works of geek culture, including Nintendo art, have an artistic and cultural value that deserves to be recognized. The term Geek Art encompasses all these creations that emanate from geek culture, of which Nintendo art is an integral part. Games like The Legend of Zelda , Super Mario Bros. or Pokémon are not just entertainment: they are artistic creations that have marked entire generations.
Recognition of Video Games as Works of Art
The debate over the place of video games in museums raises a fundamental question: are video games an art form? At MoGA, we firmly believe that they are. Video games combine storytelling, visual art, music, and interactivity to create unique and immersive experiences. It is therefore natural to see initiatives that seek to preserve and celebrate this art form.
At present, these initiatives are mainly private, led by companies such as Nintendo or projects such as TEV. However, it is conceivable that in the future, public cultural institutions will also embrace this vision and integrate video game art into their collections.

Geek Art or the Importance of Preserving the History of Video Games
Ultimately, whether it's through a Nintendo museum or projects like TEV's, the important thing is that the history of video games is preserved and recognized for what it is: an important part of our cultural heritage. The question remains: do video games have a place in a traditional museum? We think so. What do you think?