Since my name is a bit personally involved into this debate, I have to add some arguments:
* Doom was only considered art by some people to prevent the German or British government from censorship. Remember, Wolfenstein is illegal in Germany because of the swastika, and Doom was banned in Germany for over 17 years for glorification of violence to protect minors. I.e. it could be sold and used, but it was illegal to advertise it. Similar to the movie "Starship Troopers" which was an artistic farce, not even a commercial game.
* The art aspect of Doom officially came with "Arsdoom". Only this game mod was considered art. By art historians and such.
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Since my name is a bit personally involved into this debate, I have to add some arguments:
* Doom was only considered art by some people to prevent the German or British government from censorship. Remember, Wolfenstein is illegal in Germany because of the swastika, and Doom was banned in Germany for over 17 years for glorification of violence to protect minors. I.e. it could be sold and used, but it was illegal to advertise it. Similar to the movie "Starship Troopers" which was an artistic farce, not even a commercial game.
* The art aspect of Doom officially came with "Arsdoom". Only this game mod was considered art. By art historians and such.